Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity collects new shoes to give relief to the victims of poverty and collects used shoes to support micro-enterprise efforts to eradicate poverty. Sole4souls looks for companies in the apparel and footwear industry to partner with to battle for the lives of people in natural diasters and to combat poverty.

Soles4souls is partnering with Planet Flops who make flip flops made of natural rubber and from every one flipflop purchased one goes to provide footwear to an impoverish adult and/or child in developing nations. It’s called the “Buy one, Give One” campaign. Planet Flop also has the Buy one Plant program that plants a tree in the Brazilian rainforest for every pair of its flip flop sold on its website. Soles4Souls’ other two divisions, Clothes4Souls and Hope4Souls.

Color Blocking is defined by wearing two or more solid blocks of color in a single outfit. This summer 2012 look to see a lot more color blocking as designers are adding two or more exaggerated blocks of color. The color blocking trends can be seen on everything from graphic tops, dresses, skirts, shoes, bags and accessories. Color blocking makes traditional simple patterns and cuts look a little more dramatic or structured giving that balanced free spirited style.

This is a trend that anyone can learn and pull off with the right look by simply following the tips below. Join accessory addicts on facebook to get all the latest trends and learn where to buy them http://www.facebook.com/groups/accessoryaddicts/

Color blocking tips