Fall Footwear Trends

By Yolanda R. Wright

Shoe Moody

Fall shoes are full of great new trends and classic inspirations. There’s a variety of shoe styles to choose from so juxtapose your shoe choice with your mood. Feeling sexy? Try stiletto peep toe booties. Feeling relaxed -Audrey Hepburn inspired flats in black are always chic and classic. Feeling rugged yet feminine how about a neat pair of outdoorsy canvas booties. Are you witchy today? Why not a pair of lace up stiletto booties to fly off in-just for fun! Reminiscing on those college days? Try a pair of classic loafers. A flat or chunky heel all depends on what you’re up to. Is it A- hurry up and get to that English Lit class or B-hurry up and get to that Party you want look seriously chic and sophisticated at. (Hmm.. just another mood to think about.) Shoes can set the mood for any outfit and the mood in you. Read on for the hot styles of the fall season and then decide what you’re in the shoe mood for.

The Clog: That 70’s inspiration is back in great textures, heights, and of course color. The matte grey Clog by Lucky Brand is  a essential seventies feel piece and keeps the Bohemian look through the fall season. Clogs can be sexy and modern like "Astro" by Via Spiga or peace and love Veronica by Lucky!

Via Spiga "Astro" Slingback  Lucky Brand "Veronica"

Military: Stand and be saluted it’s Utility styles galore. Full length riding boots, lace up military style boots, or just high heel booties to name a few. What makes these military inspired trends sassy is that they come in color blocks, textures, and even camouflage prints. We’re not just talkin’ ordinary soldiers here, be prepared to be in the mood for some high ranked fashion soldiers!

   “Allison” Betsy Johnson "Sappheir" Nine West

Flat FunkChanel- Flats are not only functional, sassy, chic, and sophisticated. They are of course everything Chanel! As well as all the other flat divas-like Audrey Hepburn and the 1st Lady –Michelle Obama the latest fashion diva. Flats come in an array of styles including round toes, peep toed, and pointed toes when you want to make a point. They can be full of embellishments, jewels, puffs, and accents.

J. Renne “Sabrina” Flat Candela Studded Kitty Oxfords

Go Collegiate-Let’s go BTS! The loafer, the Oxford, or the Moccasin pair them up with a pleated skirt and schoolboy blazer or prep it up with a basic black suit and you’re in the mood to learn. Textures and prints keep these loafers up to date, whether its wild animal print like leopard or snake skin leather- Feel like a school girl again with these off beat preppy fashion trends that refuse to go out of fashion.

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Yolanda R. Wright
Fashion Editor

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