1. Sculpted, Anything-but-Summery Wedges
2. Peep-Toed Pumps
3. Velvet Touches
4. Detailed Boots
5. Wedge Boots
6. Browns
7. Textures
8. Flats & Kittens
9. Soft & Comfortable
10. Luxurious & Exotic Leather

Color is all about flattering Fall shades (wines & musky rose) and school-bound textures. Flats, for comfort in walking, are more prevalent with “dress” or fashion shoes, although many shoes, including boots (even winter ones) have gone sky-high thanks to a continuation of the wedge wave. As for dress wedges, the heel should be tailored and sleek - no espadrilles, and nothing too clunky!

(A small trend is a loafer-inspired wedge, which can be cute, and is more attractive than the old version! Even better, try the loafer pump!)

Flats? Walkable Wedgies instead of stilettos? Comfort doesn’t stop there; it’s quite a fad, and it goes to scary heights–and widths. Shoes - we’re talking slides, boots, clogs, anything - are out full fledge in stores with genuine sweater material. At least we see softness in upscale versions with leather made from calf skin (even hair-calf). For some middle ground, velvet is being toted as a must-have for any–and many–item(s) of the Fall wardrobe. The key to be fab is to add velvet to an outfit in an accent piece, such as a ribbon — it’s best to use your imagination, fabulistas!

Forget comfort, forget the cooling weather, it’s so chic to wear pumps - or wedges! - in a peep-toe style. Sandals are gone (for day), but a key-hole vamp will last through the changing leaves and will extend as long as seamless tights n’ hose can keep the piggies warm. Metallic dress sandals will be great for your evening events. Basically, metallics are still in, but forget bright gold for shoes (although the tone is great for fall bag hardware) go for bronze, copper, shimmering gunmetal, and tarnished brass. (Oh, yes, don’t even think about destroyed jeans. Antique metals are so the hottest thing for me!)

But as the days go on, the more I can’t stop thinking about boots! That’s what Autumn is all about! The boot is more detailed this year; great design, texture, accents. The best way to do detail, which fits in with most style-personalities, is feminine lacing (never utilitarian laces). If the truly style-tastic boots don’t fit your price range or wearability-factors, buy a plainer - but otherwise just-right - boot and snag some twine, ties, or even ribbon (never actual laces, thank you) to wrap around the shaft and tie near the top!

When buying a more basic boot, if you want to keep it today, choose a chocolaty suede.

Because keeping it “today” means we have excuses for shopping! (Which turns the economic world.) But I think the current trends are timed to last future seasons, for most are truly fashionable, and the rest at least speak to the public in practical ways. Shop now, and you won’t drop later. Collecting or just looking, whether tall & thin, soft & sweet, or sharp & chic, the top Autumn styles are so warm and lush - and varied - they’ll leave us sweating for them through December … or cool our bank accounts next September!

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