Style: bootie call

BREAKING OUT THE BOOTS

Stuart Weitzman ($728)  photo: Lauren Crew
Stuart Weitzman ($728)  photo: Lauren Crew

Oh what a change from flip-flops and open-toed strappy sandals one day to boots the next. A shock to the system after the last three months. Gotta take it sloooow starting with little ankle boots and work my way up (waaay up) from there.

Some women cannot wait to step into some stacked-heel boots (mostly because the pedicure bills were skyrocketing) but not me.  I just had my first and last pedicure of the season yesterday believe it or not.  I went the whole summer doing it on my own and actually ignoring my feet for the most part deciding to concentrate on other things (not related to body parts) but after a nice relaxing foot massage and glossy red toe polish I feel a heel of a lot better.  I’m ready to step it up now. And boots are a big part of my Fall wardrobe and something to look forward to for what’s springing up quickly season.

Not sure you can pull boots off quite yet? Try sporting a pair with your favourite sundress to make the transition on a somewhat sunny day.

Here are some easy to wear styles to consider from Talbots in a reasonable price range:
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From top: Talbots Wren Ankle Boots ($219), Talbots Tish Pebbled Leather & Stretch Riding Boots($269), Talbots Tish Grommet-Strap Riding Boots ($279), Talbots Tish V-Gore Ankle Boots ($189)

Are you looking forward to Fall?

 

 

Style – Falling “head over heels” for Boots

I hearts1hearts1LOVE FALL BOOTS.  It’s one if not the only reason to love Fall.

Adam Katz Sinding
Adam Katz Sinding

I put on a pair for the first time in a looong time and they felt so uncomfortable following several months of wearing only flip flops and open toe sandals.  I graduated to wearing loafers & ballarina flats so my feet would slowly adjust because it’s only a matter of time before high heel shoes for dressing up & feeling sexy (flats can be sexy too) will follow. There used to be a time when high heels were everyday wear but not now.  I’m much more boring sensible now.

plain, simple, functional, go-with-anything, stylish - covers all the basics!
plain, simple, functional, go-with-anything, stylish – covers all the basics.  READ: NEED!

 I made a few smart choices (read: sales at the end of last wiinter) so I’m pretty good with my collection this time around.  I have everything from sexy suede over the knee high heeled boots (I will have to drive or be driven from door to door in those) to sexy leather low-heeled over the knee boots to bohemian wedge fringed boots to low heeled funky cowboy boots in red no less (I forgot I had them, it’s love all over again).

Shown here, the best gorgeous Fall Boots for savvy shoppers.

Suede Over The Knee Boots, ASOS $108
Suede Over The Knee Boots, ASOS $108
Analise Bootie, UGG $200
Analise Bootie, UGG $200  I find these to be not so Uggly after all.
Suede Boots, Lord and Taylor $179
Suede Boots, Lord and Taylor $179

We’ve all been there: You finally track down the perfect pair of boots for fall, only to find the price tag is far from realistic. Determined to avoid this fate, we set out to find chic silhouettes for no more than $200 and found a dozen slammin’ styles that have the power to transform your entire fall look.

Fringe Ankle Boots - Zara, $120
Fringe Ankle Boots – Zara, $120
Snake finish Booties, Mango - $80
Snake finish Booties, Mango – $80
Snaffle Ankle Boot, Miss Selfridge $70
Snaffle Ankle Boot, Miss Selfridge $70
High Heel Boots, Ivanka Trump $169
High Heel Boots, Ivanka Trump $169
Snake Ankle Boots, Topshop $70
Snake Ankle Boots, Topshop $70
Jodhpur Boots, H&M $50
Jodhpur Boots, H&M $50
Black Over The Knee Boot, River Island $150
Black Over The Knee Boot, River Island $150
Matte Chelsea Rain Boot, J.Crew $68
Matte Chelsea Rain Boot, J.Crew $68
Karlia Booties, Calvin Klein $189
Karlia Booties, Calvin Klein $189

Source for boots (narrowed down from a larger selection): Rachel Zoe Report

It’s not just me, it’s her. Rachel is a real stylist so if she claims these as fashionable for Fall, you know it to be true. But I tend to agree.

There’s so many styles to have FUN with and keep fairly comfortable at the same time.

Do you have a favourite?