Leading into Spring (finally!), we see the beginnings of sunny days and slightly warmer weather. That means getting out of your boots and back into summertime shoes. Sure you might not be able to bare the legs, but with some clever styling, you can wear all your summer shoes with tights and socks.

The Gladiator
Gladiator sandals and boots are seen all over the celebrities, and now we have our own affordable version of the boot, from Wittner. A grecian dress is the obvious choice, but a simple dress is just as good.

Wittner - $199.95

The Olsen sisters have been seen wearing a very similar style, both flat and heeled, this style is hot with bare legs or with thick black opaques.

The Platform
Platforms have become more than a trend, they're a wardrobe staple. Helping you stand out in a sea of high heel wearing women. The answer with platforms is to use basic block colours like red, black, blue or tan. Matched back with your tights, you'll look effortlessly stylish but warm too. The block colour is bold for winter, whereas a print is more summery. Blogger Rumi (www.fashiontoast.com) pairs bright blue platforms with tights and a bright cape. This is a standout winter look! Although wearing black is a signature of Melbourne fashion, you can break that mould!

Wearing Socks
Socks add a new dimension to dressing. Normally reserved for business men and school children, now socks are available in hundreds of colours, lengths and styles. Be cute with bows, or go for a cable knit with tan leather sandals. Don't be afraid to wear socks with your summer heels, especially cute T-Bar platforms in pastel colours.

The Bright Strappy Sandal
The bright strappy sandal is a no-brainer in summer with your bright frocks. Step outside that square, pair your colourful strappy sandals with thick black opaques and keep wishing for summer.

Mollini - $128.00

The Heavy Strapping
When you take something architectural and heavy like these black heels from Mollini and wear it with your winter outfits, adding bright tights or socks, you know you're hitting the mark with winter style.

Mollini - $138.00

The final word - be creative with your choices, and make your wardrobe work harder for you.