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Cue the Spotlight on Shoes- Glorious Shoes!

09 Saturday Jan 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, boot fashion, shoe art, shoe designers, shoes... glorious shoes, signature piece, womenswear

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accessories, Accessorise Me!, boots, pre-fall 2016, shoe selection, shoes, spring/summer 2016, statement shoes

 

 

For 2016, stomp the pavement

in fashion fabulous footwear.

The selection of statement signature shoes

overwhelms –

in a very good way!

 

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Stock your shoe closet with

a new pair

or two

okay then

even three (who’s counting!) –

of on-point singular footwear.

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Be prepared to be spoilt for choice!

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Shoe Show Stompers, 2016

 

 

Under the sea

by shoe designer, Sophia Webster

shoe spotlight, s16, under the sea footwearnewscom sophia-webster-shoes-spring-2016

(image from footwearnews.com)

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by shoe designer, Charlotte Olympia

Location, Location, Location

hoe spotlight, charlotte olympia, s16, map of africa, fashionistacom

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A view of the tropics: rattan furniture inspired

shoe spotlight, charlotte olympia, s16, inspired by the tropics rattan , fashionistacom

(images from fashionista.com)

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Buckle up!

from Dior

shoe spotlight, dior, buckle detail, colour block effect, vogue,

(image from vogue.com)

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by shoe designer, Rupert Sanderson

That ’70s Vibe

shoe spotlight, s16, rupert-sanderson, 70s platform vie, basket weave detail, footwearnewscom

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On (Safety) Pins and Needles

open/close:  a little bit of fashion fun

shoe spotlight, s16, flats, safety pin, white_green, rupert-sanderson, footwearnewscom -shoes-spring-2016-

(images from footwearnews.com)

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Colour and Clear

florals with perspex heels

from designer, Angel Sanchez

shoe spotlight, s16, angel-sanchez, floral focus, perspex heels, footwearnewscom spring-2016

(image from footwearnews.com)

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Swirls Twirls and Tassels

by designer, Nicholas Kirkwood

shoe spotlight, nicholas kirkwood, cream, tasssel intricate strap detilas, vogue uk

(image from vogue.uk)

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Textural

salmon pink, pointed toe sandals

contrast silver details

from Salvatorre Ferragamo

shoe spotlight, slavatore ferragamo, s16, salmon pink sandal with silver heel,silver metal detail to strap, voguecom

(image from vogue.com)

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from design duo, Dolce & Gabbana

Majolica Magic

inspired by Renaissance ceramic-ware

shoe spotlight, dolce and gabbana, s 16, maiolica, vogue,

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Majolica Motifs and Pom Poms

a bit of history and whimsy

shoe spotlight, doce and gabbana s 16, pom pom maiolica imagery, vogue,

(images from vogue.com)

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Strapped In

from Gucci

by Alessandro Michele

shoe spotlight, strapped in green, gucci, s16, vogue

(image from vogue.com)

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Embellished Clogs

from Alexander McQueen

by Sarah Burton

shoe spotlight, 2016, alexander mcqueen, embellsihed clogs, vogue

(image from vogue.com)

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Three colour cheers

Mary Janes: tri-colour,  colour blocking

from Marni

shoe spotlight-  mary jane tricolouor, marnim marnicom

(image from marni.com)

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Grommet – sole Wedges

from Marni

shoe spotlight, wedge sandals, grommet sole, marni, farfetchcom

(image from farfetch.com)

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from Delpozo, pre-fall 2016

Two-tone Flatforms

shoe spotlight, two tone, flatforms, delpozo prefall 16, fashionisingcom

shoe spotlight, flatforsm delpozo, prefall16, fashionising

(images from fashonising.com)

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from Maison Margiela

The fuzzy wuzzies

(t) faux fur slip on trainers

(b) faux fur mules

shoes spotlight, slip on trainers, faux fur, maison margiela, farfetchcom

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shoe spotlight, faux fur wedge mules, farfetchcom 1

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Patchwork Perfect

leather / floral segments

from Coach

shoe spoltlight, Coach, 2016, patchwork slip ons, vogue

(image from vogue.com)

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Metallica

silver, lace-up booties

from M Missoni

shoe spotlight, silver, lace up boots, black laces, sock, m-missoni,

(image from fashionising.com)

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from Vetements

(t)   Neon – Electric

way-over -the -knee boots

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(b)   Athleisure style

over-the-knee sock boots

shoe spotlight, electric lime-green over the knee boots, vetements, s16, vogue_

shoe spotlight, thigh high sock-boots, vetements, s16, vogue

(images from vogue.com)

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Origami-esque Bow Detail

thigh high black boots

from No. 21, pre-fall 2016

shoe spotlight, over knee, matt black boots, front, bow detail, no-21, fashionisingcom

(image from fashionising.com)

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Get a ‘fashion leg up’ in ankle boots for a / w ’15

14 Monday Sep 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, boot fashion, shoes... glorious shoes, womenswear

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ankle boots, autumn/winter 2015, boot fashion, footwear, statement footwear

 

With the autumnal clime upon us

it’s time for more footwear coverage.

Keep the look stylish and on point

with the season’s go to shoe wear statement option:

the ankle boot.

 

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(image from whowhatwear):

shoe, ankle boot, black velvet, gold heel

black suede, pointed toe, gold heels

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Show off the versatility of the ankle boot as a wardrobe staple selection wearing

cropped trousers/jeans, mid-length skirts/dresses or cool look culottes.

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Anchor the look in ankle boots for Fall ’15

Bountiful bouquets

(image from vogue uk):

shoes, ankle boots, dries van noten, grey, pink florals, textile,

grey, textile, pink florals

from Dries Van Noten

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(image from marie claire uk):

shoes, ankle boots, brown, print, botanical

chocolate brown, botanical motif

from Isabel Marant

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(image from whowhatwear):

 boot, crimson.gold, floral, textile, stella mccartney

crimson and gold

from Stella McCartney

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Patent leather shine

(image from whowhatwear):

shoes, ankle boots, christian dior, blue patent, perspex heel, clear

cobalt blue, clear perspex heel with design feature in black

from Christian Dior

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(image from barney’s.com):

shoe, ankle boot, silver metallic, acne studios,

silver metallic

from Acne Studios

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“Well – heeled”

(image from buro247.au):

shoes, ankel boots, red, marble-ised heel

“red velvet”

red/black marble look chunk heels

from Givenchy

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(image from marie claire uk):

shoes, ankle boot, white, tortoise shell heel, Topshop, marieclaire.co.uk Tortoiseshell

cream, tortoise shell heel

from Topshop

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On the fringe

(t)  dark steel blue / dark chocolate brown suede, stiletto heel

(b) black suede, stiletto heel

both from Burberry Prorsum

(images from vogue uk):

shoes, ankle boot, burberry, a15, blue_green_brown, fringe

shoes, ankle boot, a 15, burberry, fringe black

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A bientot, Paris : Menswear Fashion Week- Fall 2015 concludes

26 Monday Jan 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in boot fashion, fashion fun, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, men's suiting, menswear, menswear designers, ready to wear, runway presentation, style ideas?, style inspiration

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boot fashion, Fall 2015, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, men's suiting options, Mens Fashion Week - Paris, menswear, menswear fashion, runway favourites

 

The fashion world now bids a fond adieu to

Menswear Fashion Week- Paris, Fall 2015

which ends Sunday, 25 January.

 

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Designers presented collections which

whetted our curiosity

informed our style choices

and satiated our fashion appetites.

The final runway presentations were appreciatively

more of the same.

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Paris Fashion Week-  menswear Fall 2015

Runway highlights

 

 

(images from style.com):

 

from Miharayasuhiro

by Mihara Yasuhiro

distressed suiting and denim look / leather fabrication

paris, men, fall 2015, denim look leather jacket, miharayasuhiro

paris, men, fall 2015, miharayasuhiroparis, men miharayasuhiro

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from Hermès

by Véronique Nichanian

Classic suiting:  double breast and single button jacket closures

paris, men, herme,  classic suitingparis, fall 2015, men, hermes, classic suiting

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from Wooyoungmi

by mother / daughter creative duo, Woo Young Mi and Katie Chung

casual, cool, contained

paris, men, fall 2015, wooyoungmi, casualparis, men, fall 2015, wooyoungmi

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by Thom Browne

Victorian melodrama

AiB (all in black) and of mystery

Paris, fall 2015, men, thom browne, funeralparis, fall 2015, tom browne, men, funeral

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from Dior Homme

by Kris Van Assche

At thigh length

jacket silhouette elongated

paris, men, fall 2015, dior

paris, men, dior homme, fall 2015, suit, thigh length jacket

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from Kenzo

by Carol Lim and Humberto Leon

Out there outerwear

(t) cape shape ;  (b) zip front

paris, men, kenzo, outerwear, fall 2015paris, men, kenzo, fall 2015, outerwear

Favlook – Lookfav Focus Favourites

and I very much like the leather slashed, lunar boots!

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from Comme des Garçons

by Rei Kawakubo

A bit of colour splash and creative suiting

patterned leggings under loose fit short trousers

paris, men, comme des garcons, coloured, patterned leggings

paris, men, fall 2015, comme des garçons

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by Umit Benan

Down – time suiting

textural, patterned, ease

paris, men, fall 2015, umit benan, down time suitingparis, men, fall 2015, umit benan, down time suiting

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A fashion fairytale: the L.L. Bean ‘Duck’ boot becomes the swan of winter footwear

12 Friday Dec 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in boot fashion, iconic shoe, menswear, preppy fashion, signature piece, style ideas?, urban wear, urban-chic, winter wear, womenswear

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'Duck boots', 'normcore', Freeport- Maine- USA, iconic footwear, iconic shoe design, L. L. Bean

 

Having braved

from Massachusetts to Maine,

several frigidly cold New England winters:

I’ve been chilled to the bone by Arctic intense winds,

buried deep in solid packed snow,

and walked with trepidation on icy pavements and paths.

Wearing footwear which kept toes toasty warm

and offered secure, grip soles was always of paramount concern.

 

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L. L. Bean is the U.S.company known for manufacturing

quality outdoor clothing and camping wear/goods

fit to withstand harsh New England weather.

The company was in founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood (L. L.) Bean .

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(image from flickr.com):

  L.L. Bean, flagship store, Maine

Exterior of L. L. Bean flagship store, Freeport, Maine

where a larger than life ‘sculpture’ of

the company’s iconic ‘Duck boot’

has pride of place next to the store’s entrance

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(image from fotolibra.com):

L.L. Bean, flagship store interior

Interior of the L. L. Bean flagship store:

a rustic, log cabin design

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Based in the state of Maine (U.S.A.), the northernmost and easternmost

portion of New England, where inclement clime is expected,

L. L. Bean knows a thing or two about sturdy winter wear.

However, does this translate into fashion-fit trend pieces?

Well, in the past- maybe not.  But,  now …

you bet your Maine lobster, Mainer beard, plaid flannel shirt-  it does!

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(image from alanclaude.com):

L.L. Bean, main lobster poster

Maine lobster

a local culinary staple

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(image from progarchives.com):

L.L. Bean, Mainer beard

Full on Mainer beard

(with ruby lips as option)

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(image from llbean.com):

L.L. Bean flannel shirts

Standard Maine (New England) wear:  classic L.L. Bean flannel shirts

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L. L. Bean’s  ‘Duck boots’  are the popular,

uni-sex, signature New England footwear.

They are made for on-foot navigation of snow

and ice covered terrain.

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Produced to withstand rugged wear and tear,

the boots were first designed for hunting / fishing sports men

and since have been traditionally worn by those

who lead an active outdoor life for work and play.

Bean has been hand crafting these leather and rubber boots for over 102 years.

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(images from llbean.com):

Classic design:  the original ‘Duck boots’

dark tan leather top with gold lace eyelets, red/yellow rolled lace

chocolate brown shoe with thick rubber sole/heel

L.L. Bean, classic duck boots, ladies

‘Duck’  traditionals for ladies

…

L.L. Bean, classic duck boots, mens, llbean175054_1914_41

‘Duck’  traditionals for men

 

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L.L. Bean boasts a staff of over 5,000 strong and

achieves over $1.4 billion in worldwide revenue. (stats from whitehouse.gov)

Its flagship store in Freeport, Maine is a landmark building to visit and to shop.

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Recent sale surges, tracked over the last two years,

has shown an incredible increase in the demand for ‘Duck boots’ .

The company has had difficulty in keeping apace

with production to meet the meteoric rise of

in-store sales and on-line orders.

Stock has run low and customer requests have been wait-listed.

Why?

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 L. L. Bean has reported that ‘Ducks’ are now coveted by

fashion conscious city-slickers:

“specifically in urban areas filled with college students, who were embracing understated, even bland styles that (highlight an) authentic ordinariness.”

This new love of ‘Ducks’ as a fashion item,

rather than just reliable practical wear

seems part of the current ‘normcore’ fashion movement,

which promotes non-glitz, down-to–earth dress and styling.

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‘Ducks’ in the city

(image from thesartorialist.com):

L.L. Bean, Ducks in the city, group shot, ladies

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(image from pixgood.com):

L.L. Bean, Ducks in the city, guy

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(image from chictopia.com):

L.L. Bean, "Ducks in the City', woman

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(image from niketalk.com):

L.L. Bean, Ducks in the city, guy on fence

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Variations on a theme

(images from selectism.com):

L.L. Bean, duck boots, green

‘Ducks’ in dark foliage green

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L.L. Bean, Ducks,  textured top

Textured top

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(image from esquire.com):

L.L. Bea, ducks, waxed canvans top in blue

Waxed canvas top in dark denim wash blue

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(image from llbean.com):

L.L. Bean, Ducks, slip on, fleece lining

Slip-ons with fleece lining

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To avoid an ‘unhappy face’ disappointment during the holiday season shop,

order classic ‘Ducks’ or modern-twist ‘Ducks’,  Now!

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(image from news.instyle.com):

L.L. Bean, duck shoes, sold out poster

😦

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For further information on L. L. Bean Holiday 2014 apparel / products shopping,

 visit:  http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/512152?page=northern-lights

 

 

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Favlook – LookfavFocus: silver metallics

23 Sunday Nov 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, bags, boot fashion, casual wear, coats, dress by colour, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, metallics, nail artistry, ready to wear, shoes... glorious shoes, signature look, sneaker footwear fashion, style ideas?, style inspiration, womenswear

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Favlook - Lookfav Focus, leather silver metallics, metallics- accessories, metallics- clothing/shoes, silver metallic accessories, silver metallic fashion

 

 

Favlook – Lookfav Focus

High gloss or matt finish

make a shimmer and shine style injection

with silver metallic fashion pieces.

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(image from aliexpress.com):

silver metallics, shoes, acne studios

High shine footwear

from Acne Studios

…

(from stylehive.com):

silver metallic knee high boots, juicy couture

Space Age

knee high boots with full-length back zipper detail

from Juicy Couture

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(image from lyst.com):

silver metallics, converse high tops

High top trainers

from Converse

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(image from whowhatwear):

silver metallic heels,

Mirror image

high heeled loafers with tassels

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(image from stylist.co.uk):

silver metallic, ankle boot

Ankle boot with textured finish

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(images from whowhatwear):

silver metallic bag, mansur gavriel, opening ceremony

Backpack with drawstring closure

from design duo, Mansur Gavriel for Opening Ceremony

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silver metallic bucket bag, mansur gavriel for opening ceremony

Bucket bag

from design duo, Mansur Gavriel for Opening Ceremony

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(images from asos.com):

silver metallic dress, gemma goldstone

silver metallic dress back, gemma goldstone

Choker collar dress

by designer Gemma Goldstone

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silver metallic skirt set by YAS

Skirt set

loose fit tee and skirt with side ruching

from Y.A.S

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(image from shopjessicaburman.com):

silver nail varnish

Nail artistry

metallic foil stick-ons

…

(image from lyst.com):

silver trench, gareth pugh

Liquid mercury

Wrap trench with shawl collar

by designer Garth Pugh

…

(image from the urbanspotter):

leather jacket with silver details

Moto wear

Leather jacket with quilt detail to sleeves

and silver metallic panel detail

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Boot fashion: taking it to the streets

11 Tuesday Nov 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, boot fashion, seasonal dress, signature look, style ideas?, style inspiration, style...bottom up / style... top down, womenswear

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accessories, autumn/winter 2014, boot fashion, boot street fashion, boots, street fashion

As an accessory, footwear is key to solidify a style intent

in creating a signature look.

The current boot fashion options offer

a wide range of possibilities for autumn dress.

What is your boot fashion selection(s) for Fall ’14?

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Consider a few choices:

Out and about

(photos from the urbanspotter):

boots, shoe boot animal print motif

Shoe boot with animal appeal

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boots, street, ankle, stiletto heels, urbanspotter ParisSS15Day4-2640

The business:  pointed toe , stiletto heels

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boots. thigh high

At the knee cap

…

(photos by Yu Yang):

boots, street style, ankle, peep toe, zipper detail

Peep toe

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boots, street, burgundy, buckle, snake, yu yuang tumblr_ncs6dheFrr1sszpmyo1_1280

Monk shoe inspired

 flat heel, single buckle ankle bootie in ox-blood red

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(images from whowhatwear):

boots, street, red, ankle

Colour injection:  red ankle boot, pointed toe

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boots, street, over knee, reptile

Reptilian

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boots, street, fringe, suede

 A little bit country:  3 – tiered fringe

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boots, street, moto

Moto boots

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boots, street, cut outs

‘Cut it out’

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boots, street, shoe boot

A class act

…

boots, street, thigh high stiletto

Thigh high stiletto

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boots, over the knee, black, suede

Chunky heel, over the knee, black suede

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‘Boot up’ for autumn / winter ’14

11 Tuesday Nov 2014

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, boot fashion, ready to wear, shoes... glorious shoes, style...bottom up / style... top down, womenswear

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ankle boots, at knee boots, autumn/winter 2014, biker boots, boot fashion, boots, lace-up boots, mid-calf boots, modern/edgy boots, riding boots, shoe boots, thigh high boots, urban 'cow girl' boots

Ease of shoe transition from summer to fall/winter wear

focuses on the perfect pair (or pairs) of boots.

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Whatever the footwear objective:

cozy comfort, utilitarian ready, sassy stepping, modern edge;

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Whatever the fashion / style objective:

classic cut, distinctive lace-ups, bad-to-the-bone biker

saddle-up cowboy, riding to-the-hounds, ready for combat;

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Whatever the height profile:

ankle, mid-calf, to knee, over knee, thigh-high –

there’s a boot pairing to satisfy any en vogue-set  footwear requirement.

…

Consider a few possibilities for a/w  2014:

…

Boot Fashion 2014

Some of these boots are made for walking

 

(images from style.com):

 

To the ankle

boots, ankle, leather/fabric

Mixed fabrication:  leather / textile

from Custo Barcelona

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boots, exposed toe, ankle

Asymmetric top, peep-toe

from CUT25 by Yigal Azrouel

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boots, ankle, fur lined

Faux fur lined, corrugated sole

from Coach

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boots, top turned down, ankle

Platform, cork sole, turn-down top

from Coach

…

boots, ankle, corrugated sole

Black patent leather shoe

white corrugated sole

by Derek Lam

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Go West-ern

boots, ankle, suede, cowboy-styled

Brown suede

by Calla Haynes for  Calla

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boots, Calla ankle, suede a14 style_017_1366.1366x2048

Black suede with a bit of fringe

by Calla Haynes for Calla

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boots, urban cow-girl

Urban cow-girl

black, leather, silver-tip toe

by Dion Lee

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boots, modern cow girl white/black sides

‘Home on the range’ of  city streets

white, pointed-toe, black side detail

by Dion Lee

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Mid-calf keen

boots, calf

Simplicity:  to go with any look

by Cedric Charlier

…

 

boots, alexander wang a14, calf high open back style_ARC0178.1366x2048

Back-less  and movement-full

by Alexander Wang

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boots, mid calf, caramel

Caramel -brown, round toe

by Christian Wijnants

…

boots, calf

Cranberry red, up-turned pointed toe

by Wes Gordon

…

Fit for Combat / Style Ready

boots, rugged

At attention

from Belstaff

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Lace-ups

boots, calf, lace up

Favlook – Lookfav Favourite!

Lace ups with definite cool factor

to anchor a skirt/ jacket knitwear outfit

 by Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein

…

boots, alexander mcqueen a14, over ankle lace up ._ARC0238.1366x2048

Chunky lace-ups

by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen

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boots, lace up, to knee

Of modern ties

by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen

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Short and sexy:  shoe boots

shoe boots, animal print

Leather scales, stiletto heels

from Bottega Veneta

…

boots, shoe boots, platform front lift

Chocolate brown front,  back and front platform lift in cardovan burgundy

by Charlotte Olympia

…

At Knee – high

boots, knee , animal print

Animal print

from Acne Studios

…

boots, knee, camel, suede

Camel, suede and just a bit baggy

as part of a vibrant colour story

olive green (dress) and violet blue (gloves)

from Acne Studios

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boots, v-cut front, black

Of the avant garde:  V-cut front, ‘Lady Gaga’ sole cue

by Iris van Herpen

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The ‘thighs’ have it

boots, thigh high,

Thigh high in black leather

by Guillaume Henry for  Carven

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boots, thigh, burgundy red

Deep burgundy red

by Cedric Charlier

…

Tally – ho!

boots, thigh high riding boots

Thigh high riding boots with brown / black colour contrast

by Alexander Wang

…

boots, over knee, riding

Saddle up!

MM6, Maison Martin Margiela

…

(image from debenhams.com):

 

Easy rider

 

boots, biker, leather, black

Has what it takes

biker boots:  black, leather, buckles, zips

from Dune

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