Fall Fashion Rundown: Shoes

It's not much of a surprise, is it? I personally attribute the world's suddenly bigger obsession with shoes after this year's Sex And The City movie, and yes, of course those crazy Dior Extremes. Before we begin dissecting and examining all of Fall's fabulous offerings, remember to visit net-a-porter for your last summer buys (with further discounts).



Statement shoes are still the It shoe this fall, as it has been for awhile now, and as much as I do not appreciate the gladiator, there has been some reworking of sorts by Jonathan Kelsey, that might change my mind. Lots of metallics and patents appeared in this year's collections, as seen in Thakoon for Hogan (www.hoganworld.com) and Marni, amongst others. I think I'd like having shocking-coloured shoes for fall. As it is, our mundane weather is made worse by the incessant rain, and there's nothing like crazy shoes to perk you up, no?

However, the Fashion Authority (aka Vogue) has also selected some wonderfully romantic shoes to oppose the hardness of this season; which is also appropriate, as designers have (again) shown florals for fall. But mix and match we say, and pair those Bruno Frisoni shoes with a T-dress from AA and accessorize with lots and lots of pearls.

Also, lots of bows were spotted, not just on shoes but on everything from dresses to bags. I'm sure we all have a pair of bow ballet pumps - so there, that's something we can strike off the buy-list. And don't forget booties; ankle lace-ups are the best.

Whew, these posts are harder to put together than you'd think. Time for more mellow music and a nap - good night.