Fall Trend: Houndstooth

What’s black and white and awesome all over?  Houndstooth!  This classic print is popping up in all sorts of unexpected places this fall, and I am digging it.  Just look at these! 

LOVE.  The Lexington by Bebe is a bootie with it all: houndstooth (of course), silver studs, black patent leather, cutouts, and a smokin’ four-inch stiletto.  (Oh, and a half-inch platform.)  Also available in black lace with gold studs, which is cool in its own way too!  Check them out at Zappos for $101.

The ruffle just makes the Alana by Fergalicious, doesn't it?  That’s black satin across the round toe, and the upper is carefully woven black and white threads—legit old school houndstooth; none of this printed stuff!  Also available in a navy plaid; your choice from DSW for $30.

A classic reinterpreted for 2012!  The Triple Major by Chinese Laundry is not your mama’s houndstooth pump, that’s for sure: look at the 5.5-inch black patent heel and 1.75-inch patent platform peeking out from the peep toe.  Yours for $70 from Nordstrom.

The Oneida Platform Booties by L.A.M.B. is so sleek—that black patent up the side is kind of like a racing stripe, isn’t it?  It’s also patent up by the laces, around the back, and on the 5.25-inch heel and 1.75-inch platform.  The houndstooth is on a pony-style fabric, adding textural contrast to the smooth patent leather.  Find them at Macy’s for $395.

I heart kilties!  The Thrill by J. Renee is sophisticated and fun at the same time.  Sure, it’s a classic pointy toe houndstooth pump underneath, but it’s got a folded, fringed kilt at the toe, topped with statement links of silver chain.  It’s got a 3.5-inch heel (practical!), and can be yours for $100 from Shoes.com.

And there are many more out there, if none of these particularly strike your fancy.  Though I can’t possibly imagine why that might be! J

Sales this weekend:
Aerosoles: Free shipping over $50
Bakers: Free shipping, no minimum!
Bloomingdale's: 30-40% off select styles, and "private sale" online
Bus Stop Boutique: Mark your calendars: Bits and Baubles Stocking Stuffer Soiree next Wednesday, 6:00-9:00 PM!
Macy's: 20% off and free shipping with code PERFECT
Neiman Marcus: women's designer sale-- up to half off
Nine West: 30% off everything and free no-minimum shipping
Payless: Holiday sale
Saks: Designer sale-- up to 30% off