Shoe Cravings: Bright Booties November 13th, 2009 By

Left, Steve Madden Sleakk. Right, Lovely People Piper.

Left, Steve Madden Sleakk. Right, Lovely People Piper.

In luxe suede, richly colored booties up the chic status of any outfit.  Their small stature ensures the color won’t be too overpowering, while the style is definitely on trend for fall and winter.  Paired with black tights and skirts or dresses, they’ll make an outfit extraordinary.

We love Steve Madden’s Cuddless and Sleakk booties, as well as Lovely People’s Piper.  The Piper bootie also has ruffles, another hot trend this season.

Moda Spana Claddagh Bootie, $50

Moda Spana Claddagh Bootie, $50

For all you fashionistas on a budget, wear a new pair of bright booties with your favorite LBD and some black tights.  Add a new accessory or two, like a statement necklace, and no one will guess that the dress was from 3 seasons ago.  Wear them casually with some skinny jeans or leggings and a tunic.  The Moda Spana Claddagh bootie is a steal at $50 and comes in purple, the hottest bright for fall.

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Shop under $55: Oxford High Heels November 4th, 2009 By

One of the easiest and most affordable ways to incorporate this fall’s menswear trend into your wardrobe is with an oxford high heel.  Although the style is traditionally confined to the men’s shoe department, this fall, oxford shoes have been vamped up with sexy stiletto heels and patent leather accents.

Pair your oxford high heels with a sexy ruffled top and blazer over well-tailored pants or a pencil skirt.  We love these pairs, all under $55:

From left, Rampage Kassy, Moda Spana Jeunesse and Marc Fisher Lendya

From left, Rampage Kassy, Moda Spana Jeunesse and Marc Fisher Lendya

Moda Spana’s Jeunesse Oxford is the sexiest of the bunch with an almond peep-toe cut-out and skinny 3-inch heel.  It’s available in grey suede at shoemall.com for only $42 and black or brown suede and black patent at Endless for $53.

The Marc Fisher Lendya oxford is a steal at $34, and the  Rampage Kassy oxford sells for as low as $40 at Belk.  The Kassy oxford is a great wear-to-work casual shoe.  It has a sturdy 2.25 inch stacked heel and patent accents that keep the look interesting but understated.  It’s the perfect partner to a pencil skirt.

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Top 5: Suede Shoe Booties October 14th, 2009 By

Shoe booties work well with so many of this season’s outfits, like our favorite for evening: the sexy LBD and bright/textured tights combo.  Suede shoe booties are dressy and versatile.  Unlike the cage bootie, you can wear them on Saturday night and to work on Monday, paired with well-tailored pants.

If you haven’t found a pair to love yet, we’re here to help.

Here are our Top 5 favorites:

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Stuart Weitzman CoverUp

Stuart Weitzman CoverUp

With a platform and hidden elastic goring, Stuart Weitzman’s CoverUp suede shoe bootie is as comfortable as it is chic.  It is a splurge at $355.

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Cole Haan Stella.Air

Cole Haan Stella.Air

Cole Haan’s bootie is a beautiful chocolate brown shade and the leather  top-stitched trim along the opening  helps it stand out when worn with skirts and dresses.

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Moda Spana Bunny

Moda Spana Bunny

The sexy cutouts on this bootie from Moda Spana make it the perfect choice to pair with colorful tights and your favorite LBD.

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Guess Dottest

Guess Dottest

This ruched stiletto bootie from Guess is so sexy and looks totally luxe, all for less than $130!  Also available in brown and grey.

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A. Marinelli Estella

A. Marinelli Estella

A must-buy for ladies on a budget, the Estella shoe bootie from A. Marinelli offers unique detailing, including a sweet peep-toe.  You’ll spend less than $56 for one of the season’s must-have styles.

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