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Not Black, Not Beige—This is the Unexpected Heels Trend Gwyneth Paltrow is Backing Instead

By Swedan Margen

Not Black, Not Beige—This is the Unexpected Heels Trend Gwyneth Paltrow is Backing Instead

My heels collection tells the story of a woman who plays it safe with colour. Neat rows of black, white, beige and deep brown shoes line my shelves, with the occasional flash of colour relegated to a forgotten dust bag at the back of the wardrobe.

While I can confidently describe my edit as classic, it’s hardly the playful, mood-boosting rotation I’m craving now that party season is in full swing. And so began my search for a heels colour trend that could inject some much-needed variety into my otherwise predictable lineup.

Thankfully, Gwyneth Paltrow did what she does best. Stepping out in a hue I’d completely overlooked, she championed a pretty pale pink pump, inspiring my footwear rotation in the process.

Gwyneth Paltrow steps outside wearing a pink satin trouser and shirt set with pink high vamp heels.

In a soft blush shade, Gwyneth tapped into the optimistic colour trend set to dominate come spring. Leaning further into the unexpected, she styled the look tonally with a satin two-piece from Calvin Klein’s SS26 collection.

A compelling case for pale pink heels, I'll be taking my cues from Gwyneth’s latest outing. If you are too, scroll on to discover the chicest pink shoes to shop this season.

Shop Pink Heels:

Wedge Heeled Sandals With Rhinestones - Women | Mango United Kingdom

Mango

Wedge Heeled Sandals With Rhinestones

Be quick! These are on their way to selling out.

Natasha Pump

Shop these whilst they're on sale.

Arket,

Arket

Pony-Hair Effect Leather Pumps

Mark my words: pony hair shoes are set to be a key trend this winter.

Patent Leather Slingback Pumps

Prada

Patent Leather Slingback Pumps

These also come in four other shades.

90 Patent-Leather Pumps

Alaïa

90 Patent-Leather Pumps

The slim ankle strap adds light support as well as a sleek point of interest.

Slingbacks in Petal Pink Patent Leather - 35

Paris Texas

Slingbacks in Petal Pink Patent Leather

These also come in half sizes, so you can find your perfect fit.

By Anthropologie Satin Bow Slingback Heels

Anthropologie

Satin Bow Slingback Heels

The bow heels trend is taking off this winter.

Waldena Block Heeled Mule

Reformation

Waldena Block Heeled Mule

These have an elegant retro energy that gives them such an elevated feel.

Mazy 75 Pleated Satin Dreamy Pink

Anonymous Copenhagen

Mazy 75 Pleated Satin Dreamy Pink

The satin finish gives these such an elevated edge.

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