FALLIN' FOR SHOES

I love shoes!  They just add that extra flair to any outfit especially if you are wearing basics, it is nice to spice up an ensemble with a killer shoe.  Unfortunately, my shoe budget is rather limited and I am forced to wear my shoes to death.  Living in the city and walking/metro'ing/cabbing everywhere really takes a toll on my soles, so being the planner I am I have scoured some sites to see what shoes and styles I am gravitating toward this season.  I narrowed the list down to a few pair of must have shoes and how I intend to wear them.  

Rix - Mix : Fall 2010 Shoe Essentials

 

1. Black Ankle Booties (Belle 85 Leather Ankle Boots by Christian Louboutin)

To me a black leather ankle bootie makes any outfit chic.  They are polished and conservative enough for work, but can still give that slight rocker edge (which i am always drawn to).  There are endless possibilities when styling these - rock them with bare legs and a mini dress for a sassy look or throw them on with opaque black tights to wear anywhere....

Rix-Mix styling suggestions:

 leggings and an oversized sweater or other causal basics make for the perfect weekend uniform

black tights and a simple shift dress.  i would literally wear this everday.  throw a blazer on over the dress for work and pile on the jewlery and add a clutch for drinks.  this is my will be my go to office to drinks look.


outfits via net-a-porter

2. Leopard print ballet flats (Kelcey Calf Hair Ballet Flats by Jcrew)

A wild way to mix it up.  Since I tend to dress on the more plain/classic side of thing a dash of leopard never hurt any outfit of mine.  A shoe is the perfect way to incorporate this trend into a conservative work environment or without going full on tribal.

Rix-Mix Styling suggestions:

Channeling classic 50's audrey.  nothing more chic than a skinny cropped black pant, top and flats.  is it just me or would this also be crying for a red lip?  i think so....

3. Flat Brown Boot (Riley Flat Zip Boot by Loeffler Randall, image via loefflerrandall.com)

If ever there was a more functional/fashion forward boot, I have not found it.  These over the knee stunners have an exposed zipper running up the back of the boot to give them some edge.   Off all the shoes for fall a flat brown boot really runs the gamut as far as functionality goes, so these are my splurge of the season.

Rix-Mix Styling suggestions:


casual daytime wear will be an oxford, dark skinnies and a big, colorful scarf around the neck

jeans by GAP

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scarf by Hermes

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button down oxford by JCrew

For a heel-less night out i'm thinking bare legs, a body-concious black mini dress, layered chunky bracelets, and a hot chain bag

dress by American Apparel   

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bracelet by JCrew

bracelet by JCrew

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bag by Lanvin

*These are not an essential (unfortunately) but I wouldn't be me if I didn't have an obsession with something that is way beyond my means....a girl can dream though. 

Beauty Pump by Louis Vuitton