Blooming flowers mark the beginning of spring. Flowers are everywhere this season from shoes to sundresses, as designers are inventing new ways to modernize the classic, feminine trend.

Prada wins for the boldest use of the flower, as several runway shoes include hand painted sculpted flowers on the heel. If you can afford the steep pricetag, Prada’s floral heel will make quite a statement from both the front and back. Floral printed shoes are also great for spring, as the whimsical patterns and bright colors will make the weather seem warmer in no time!

Prada “Waves Flower Pump” $790 Saks 5th Ave.

Betseyville Victoria Wedge $78.99, Heels.com

Trying to decide whether to pair your dress with gold or silver sandals? Now you don’t have to. Just like it has become OK to wear silver and gold bracelets on the same wrist, designers are mixing precious metals on shoes. Prada’s stappy metallic sandal features a gold strap down a primarily silver shoe, which turns a basic evening sandal into a fashion statement ($590, Neiman Marcus).

Get the look for less by checking out the BCBG “Iggy” heel which contains the same gold/silver mix for an elegant and perfectly flashy evening sandal ($97.99 at Heels.com).