What should you wear on a bright summer day…how about a bright summer shoe? Not Rated makes it easy with its "Piece of Cake" shoe. The joyful flat features every color of the rainbow in woven layers down the shoe. The shoe is trimmed with red, and also features a small capped red tow and matching bow. So when you need a bit of color in your wardrobe or just feel like wearing something cheerful on a nice day, choose this fun and affordable flat from Not Rated.

$44.99 at Heels.com.

Now braids aren't only for your hair. Both runway and contemporary designers are using braids as a funky way to add detailing to shoe straps. Braids can be very casual when done with a bright variety of colors, or they can look very formal when featured on an evening shoe in a basic or metallic tone. Whichever style you choose, the braided straps definitely add a new dimension to footwear trends.

"Friendship Bracelet" shoe by Not Rated, $44.99 at Heels.com.

"Maribis Roll 70" slides by Christian Louboutin, $740 at Saks 5th Ave.