An OOTD (outfit of the day) shoutout: big impact details

12 Saturday Mar 2016

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, CWS, denim, denim-wear, Favlook - Lookfav, Favlook - Lookfav Focus, OOTD (outfit of the day), shoes... glorious shoes, street style sass, street wear sass, style cue, style ideas?, style inspiration, women's fashion

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This Favlook – Lookfav ensemble beguiles-

understated yet with maximum style credentials

worthy of an OOTD mention.

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Clothing

asymmetric / unfinished hem, stone-wash jeans from Vetements

CWS (crisp white shirt) with exaggerated cuffs

caramel-bown, suede trench coat

Accessories

snake-skin pattern ankle boot from Loewe

medium-size black shoulder bag

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The full effect

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A close up view

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(images from elle uk)

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Meet Camilla Elphick- a shoe designer with a fun factor fashion edge

02 Wednesday Dec 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, emerging designers, fashion fun, shoes... glorious shoes, signature piece, womenswear

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Talented women’s shoe designer,

Camilla Elphick

creates footwear with a whimsical, colourful, buoyant attitude.

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‘Sweets’ memories

Pez candy dispenser heel, open toe Court shoes

(image from popsugar.co.uk)

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A full hand

playing cards feature at heel

dual colour stilettos (carnation red/ champagne pink)

(image from camillaelphick.com)

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With an impressive academic C. V.,

as alumna of Parsons School of Design- The New School (NYC)

which boosts an impressive rooster of alumni:

Tom Ford, Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, among others

and of Cordwainers College- University of the Arts (London);

Ms. Elphick is the “new kid on the block” and definitely one to watch.

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After completing apprenticeships

with several leading British shoe designers such as

Nicholas Kirkwood and his former mentee Sophia Webster,

Ms. Elphick has ‘stepped out on her own’.

She launched her eponymous label in 2014.

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Of specific winter-wearability and overall glam appeal factor

(and personal favourites!) are the ankle boots:

From the heavens

thunderbolt adornment

cooper sparkle, patent sheen

sectioned heel and toe

(image from avenue32.com)

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Which way?

silver metallics

at ankle: gold arrow, pointing down

(images from endource.com)

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High sheen

navy blue patent leather

silver, zip front detail

red trim at opening

(image from polyvore.com)

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A window to the “sole”: ankle boots with plexiglas heels

14 Wednesday Oct 2015

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, Accessorise Me!, shoes... glorious shoes, signature look

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For autumn / winter 2015

it’s crystal clear:

the footwear focus is centred on ankle boots with plexiglas heels

for signature, seasonal, statement footwear.

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High shine

gloss, blue patent leather, pointed toes, square heels

(image from whowhatwear)

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Tri-colour

black snake skin toe, amber heel, chocolate-brown boot

(image from lyst.co.uk)

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Snug fit

super shine in all black or turquoise / brown graphic intent

from Christian Dior

(images from vogue uk)

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Grey matters

suede with iced stock heel

by British shoe designer, Rupert Sanderson

(image from lyst.com)

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“Get shorty!”

‘The Kori’

low-cut ankle boot in black, matte leather

by Alexander Wang

(image from lanecrawford)

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A toast: hear! , hear!

champagne brown, patent leather, ombre heel

from Zara

(image from endource.com)

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Dangerous

dual texture: black patent / smooth leather

liquid, mahogany brown stiletto heel

from Alexander McQueen

(image from mcqueen.com)

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Illusions

black suede, bubble effect purple heel

by British shoe designer, Nicholas Kirkwood

(image from shoescribe.com)

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Subtle hue

leather, mint green boot

mix material heel: wood / perspex

from Miista

(image from allsole)

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A bit rock -n- roll

motorbike boot inspired

clear heel with wood bottom

from Italian fashion label, Premiata

(image from lyst.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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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):

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):

grey, textile, pink florals

from Dries Van Noten

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(image from marie claire uk):

chocolate brown, botanical motif

from Isabel Marant

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(image from whowhatwear):

crimson and gold

from Stella McCartney

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Patent leather shine

(image from whowhatwear):

cobalt blue, clear perspex heel with design feature in black

from Christian Dior

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(image from barney’s.com):

silver metallic

from Acne Studios

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“Well – heeled”

(image from buro247.au):

“red velvet”

red/black marble look chunk heels

from Givenchy

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(image from marie claire uk):

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):

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Favlook-Lookfav Focus: gender-neutral shoe statement

17 Wednesday Jun 2015

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A Favlook-Lookfav Focus-

when an accessory item sets the tone

for a fashion fabulous ensemble …

Starting from the ground up

ankle high, black leather boots

open toe and heel detail

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(photo by wayne tippets)

‘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.

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Consider a few possibilities for a/w 2014:

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Boot Fashion 2014

Some of these boots are made for walking

(images from style.com):

To the ankle

Mixed fabrication: leather / textile

from Custo Barcelona

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Asymmetric top, peep-toe

from CUT25 by Yigal Azrouel

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Faux fur lined, corrugated sole

from Coach

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Platform, cork sole, turn-down top

from Coach

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Black patent leather shoe

white corrugated sole

by Derek Lam

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Go West-ern

Brown suede

by Calla Haynes for Calla

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Black suede with a bit of fringe

by Calla Haynes for Calla

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Urban cow-girl

black, leather, silver-tip toe

by Dion Lee

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‘Home on the range’ of city streets

white, pointed-toe, black side detail

by Dion Lee

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Mid-calf keen

Simplicity: to go with any look

by Cedric Charlier

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Back-less and movement-full

by Alexander Wang

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Caramel -brown, round toe

by Christian Wijnants

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Cranberry red, up-turned pointed toe

by Wes Gordon

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Fit for Combat / Style Ready

At attention

from Belstaff

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Lace-ups

Favlook – Lookfav Favourite!

Lace ups with definite cool factor

to anchor a skirt/ jacket knitwear outfit

by Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein

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Chunky lace-ups

by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen

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Of modern ties

by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen

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Short and sexy: shoe boots

Leather scales, stiletto heels

from Bottega Veneta

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

by Charlotte Olympia

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At Knee – high

Animal print

from Acne Studios

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

by Iris van Herpen

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The ‘thighs’ have it

Thigh high in black leather

by Guillaume Henry for Carven

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Deep burgundy red

by Cedric Charlier

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Tally – ho!

Thigh high riding boots with brown / black colour contrast

by Alexander Wang

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Saddle up!

MM6, Maison Martin Margiela

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(image from debenhams.com):

Easy rider

Has what it takes

biker boots: black, leather, buckles, zips

from Dune

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Out, out damn pain ! : the comfort of flat shoe-wear

08 Tuesday Oct 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in accessories, for all seasons, shoes... glorious shoes, style...bottom up / style... top down

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ankle boots, brogues, flats, Little Women, Louise May Alcott, over-the-knee length boots, pointed toe flats, shoes, trainers

From head to toe

and body bits in-between,

women have suffered for the love of fashion.

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From factual hospital records

to fictional works of literature,

episodes of ‘following-fashion-induced’ pain

have been well recorded.

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Consider this passage from the novel Little Women:

“Meg’s high-heeled slippers were tight and hurt her,

though she would not own it,

and Jo’s nineteen hairpins all seemed stuck straight into her head

which was not exactly comfortable,

but dear me,

let us be elegant or die.”

Little Women , (chapter 3)

by Louise May Alcott, written 1868-9

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The body parts most sorely abused are

our long suffering feet.

So brutal their daily punishment, that at times

neither gentle foot massage nor warm foot bath

can sufficiently ease the pain.

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Yet, fashion can be forgiving and has heeded the plea.

Strike the refrain – “Oh my aching feet!”

from your frequented list of complaints.

Well, at least for this fashion season –

Flats are where is at!

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(image from simonerocha.com):

Clear heel brogues

by Simone Rocha

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(images from polyvore.com):

nicholas kirkwood for erdem ankle boot from polyvore111420826

Painterly effect

by Nicholas Kirkwood for Erdem

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saint laurent black leather studded boots117377138

Black leather, studded biker boots

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Low heel, thigh high boots

from Stuart Weitzman

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Metallic glitter trainers

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perforated wingtip from polyvore116174279

Perforated wingtip brogues

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Pointed toe flats

from Rupert Sanderson

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(images by stylebistro.com):

Lace-up, stock heel

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New York Fashion Week Spring 2014 Attendees

Black / white spectators

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fierce footwear … Fury

04 Friday Jan 2013

Posted by meappropriatestyle in shoes... glorious shoes, signature piece

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ankle boots, eyelets, Fury, leather, peep-toe, platforms, Stella Shoe Boot, stiletto heels, studs

Imagine these at the “foot” of a pair of skinny jeans …

The Stella Shoe Boot by Fury:

tan leather shoe, peep-toe platform, black leather ankle, stiletto heel, studs, eyelets … the total package

style me challenge… from the bottom up

07 Friday Dec 2012

Posted by meappropriatestyle in inspiration, style = innovation, style ideas?, style...bottom up / style... top down

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ankle boots, polka dots, pony hair, round toe, shoe boots, shoes, side zip, style ideas?

the item: pony hair black polka dot on white , low heel ankle boots (Kurt Geiger)

the brief: shoes anchor any ensemble and can be the bridge which transport fashion from dress to style

the challenge: submit a one line description of an ensemble to marry with these ankle boots – a union in style

partnership…bliss! – or e-mail a photo to meappropriatestyle1@gmail.com. In subject space type:

“style me challenge: bottom up, black polka dot ankle boots”

Your style idea may be featured in an upcoming post on the meappropriatestyle blog.

Enjoy. Innovate. Share.

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Tag Archives: ankle boots

An OOTD (outfit of the day) shoutout: big impact details

Meet Camilla Elphick- a shoe designer with a fun factor fashion edge

A window to the “sole”: ankle boots with plexiglas heels

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

Anchor the look in ankle boots for Fall ’15

Favlook-Lookfav Focus: gender-neutral shoe statement

‘Boot up’ for autumn / winter ’14

Boot Fashion 2014

Some of these boots are made for walking

Out, out damn pain ! : the comfort of flat shoe-wear

fierce footwear … Fury

style me challenge… from the bottom up

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