Hot – Stiletto’s are back! Time to practice walking like a lady again. One hot style this season is the hybrid of the platform and the stiletto. This sexy shoe features a ‘hidden’ platform at the front of the shoe with a super tall stiletto heel. They are relatively versatile; swap your work shoes for a pair of these and you’re ready to strut your stuff out on the tiles.
Hot – The colour purple. This jewel tone is a lovely alternative to the reliable but ordinary choice of black. An easy way to add a splash of colour to a dreary outfit, jewel tones were awash all over the catwalks this season, all across the board from the likes of Karen Millen to Prada.
Hot – Fringing. No longer confined to the Wild West, there are lots of styles out there with added fringe benefits. Don’t think you have to swagger around John Wayne style, think more Pocahontas. There are plenty of feminine fringe styles cropping up on the high street. La Roudette and New Look both carry a range varying from tan ankle boots to platform heels and sandals. Designer fans of fringed footwear include Alexander McQueen and Jean Paul Gautlier.
Celebs like Mischa Barton have been spotted rocking out in fringed boots and if it’s good enough for an OC princess, it’s good enough for us too. Team with jeans for laid back cool, or with dresses to make your summer wardrobe see you through till autumn. Accessorise with quirky socks pulled up out of your boots, pull them right up or have them just peeking over the top. Anything goes.
Hot – Biker Boots. Agyness Deyn and Daisy Lowe have been rockin’ out in biker boots for some time now but they are something to watch out for in autumn 2009. Throw on with almost anything for that laid back eclectic look. Think hippy, boho babe at Glasto; messy hair, smudgy eyes and ditzy dresses. These boots provide a tough masculine edge to girlie outfits. These boots will also help keep your feet toasty and dry when the weather turns bad. Fling on some layers to keep you snug when the temperature drops and you’re out the door.
Hot- Ankle boots. Any kind of ankle boots or shoes will be bang on trend this season. Platform soles and chunky heels will be everywhere. Choose patent, crinkled leather or suede materials in a two tone design for extra credibility.
