Perhaps the biggest trend this fall is plaid.
Not exactly surprising, given how tied it is to the image of academia and
with school starting anew in the fall, but the print is popping up in
anything-but-stuffy places!
I love the Flutter by VivienneWestwood. I love everything about it. I love the colors in the
plaid, I love the curves in the cut of the foot opening and in the leather at
the toe, I love the punch detailing. It has a 4.75-inch heel and a
1.5-inch platform, and can be yours for $485 on Zappos.
The Anarchic Combat Boot by T.U.K. goes the other
direction, with a bright red plaid textile on a classic combat boot. (For
a Scottish army?) The sole is about an inch high all around, and the
shaft is just about five inches tall... this is a statement boot if ever I saw
one! Find them at Nordstrom
for $78.
The Bluefish Boat Shoe by Sperry Top Sider is so
lovely-- mellow by stylish at the same time. It says, "I'm just
kicking back, but I'm far too fabulous to wear just anything on my day
off." The pink leather upper is set off nicely by the jewel tones in
the plaid around the back-- emerald and indigo and raspberry and gold. (...and red and yellow and
green and brown and blue.) Yours for $75 from DSW.
Ooh, sexy! The Aldenore is school-girl-pinup
to the max, with its 5.5 inch heel-- a super skinny heel! (A 1.75-inch
platform helps with the walking.) Also available in a black/nude lace and
a black and white snakeskin, but I'm really digging the plaid. Your
choice for $45 from Call
it Spring.
How fun are these? The Tickle Me Pink by
Naughty Monkey is a plaid party! The upper is a cheery red and blue (so
is the pretty rose at the peep toe), and the five-inch heel and 1.25-inch
platform are gold glitter! Aaah, the sparkles! Also available in a
red and black plaid with black sparkles, which is equally as fun, and since
they're on sale for $30 from 6pm, why not
get a pair of each?
So consider this your plaid primer for the season.
More fall trends to come!
Sales this weekend:
Bakers: 30% off all dress shoes
Bus Stop Boutique: Bus Stop Boutique is part of Philly Mag Shops this Sunday from 12-4 PM at the Crane Arts Building (tickets are $25)
Lord & Taylor: 20% off regular and sale with code SHOP
Macy's: Fall spectacular sale
Payless: Fall fashion sale-- up to 30% off
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