As I write this blog post I’m recovering from what feels like a mini heart attack. Why you ask? Well, I was going through my camera previewing and deleting images off the memory card when I accidentally chose the “Delete All” option and wiped out all the pictures on it, including ones taken during my recent jaunt to Roots’ spring/summer 2012 preview. ARGH!

A slew of cuss words directed at myself followed because of my careless digital deleting spree, but thank goodness for this ZDET article which pointed me to this data recovery program. It’s taking a while, over 10 minutes and counting, to recover all the images from the memory card, but in the meantime I’ll give you a rundown of my thoughts on Roots’ latest collection of leather goods for spring/summer 2012.

This season Roots developed a collection which, to me, covers opposite ends of the colour and design spectrum; on one hand they present handbags and footwear representative of their brand in casual shapes and earthy tones such as in brown, beige and blue. On the other hand they went with the season’s hottest trend, bright shades and colour blocking; a yellow and orange folder-over clutch, a pink and red Celine inspired tote and several iPad cases with pops of colour.

Traditional Roots 

The one thing I’m still waiting for Roots to produce is a pair of shoes with heels. Their latest collection features flats, casual runners and sandals mostly in Tribe leather, but the shoeaholic in me is waiting for them to take their footwear to the next level. I’m not expecting a pointed-toe stiletto shoe, but a moderate wedge for spring/summer or for fall/winter boots with a stacked heel. Roots, I think it’s time to bring on the heels – what do you say?!

Contemporary and colourful Roots