4 Trendy Footwear For Winter

Just as you try out different costume wigs to change your looks sometimes, changing footwear every now and then can also mark a great difference in your overall personality.

Footwear changes with the season but how would you know what is in and what is out? Keep your eyes for the latest trends and then choose those that will suit you best. Winter is the time when you are covered up from head to toe but you do not have to look like a sack. Bring out the trendy woolens and encase your feet in these 4 trendy shoes.

• Riding Boots – Riding boots always leave you with a grungy feeling. Turn these boots into trendy footwear by opting for the black boots. These have minimal heel and you can wear them with jeans and also run errands without the least discomfort. Jean, a comfortable tee shirt and riding boots in black will make you look trendy. Cover your neck with a colorful scarf and top up the look with a suede or leather jacket. You will be the best-dressed woman around.

• Boots Over-the Knee – These are the sexiest boots available. If you already wear this type of boots, then perhaps you may already know how to draw attention to these boots. The way to do it to show off enough skin and the attention will be drawn to these boots. A sweater dress of green turtleneck, a hint of bare skin just above the boots and you will look sexy.

• Fur Wedges – These boots make you feel that it really is winter. Suede fur wedges with a shift dress will ensure that all eyes are on the chic girl in the room. Wherever you go, you will be the center of attention.

• Laced Up Boots – High-heeled boots with cuffed shots, tights and a blazer that sits well are the perfect match for these boots. They keep the military look without making you look like something out of the military academy. Wear this or find something that suits you more. There are a lot of deals that will go well with these boots.

These boots will keep your feet warm without making your look dowdy. Choosing the perfect ensemble is the key to subtly drawing attention to your trendy shoes. Go, flaunt them!

Christina Lyttle is a fashion expert with five years of experience under her belt. In her free time, she loves teaming different types of costume wigs with various womens costumes designed by her. 

Winter Booties That Are Hot Right Now

Baby, it’s cold outside! Well, it’s not that cold if you live in Florida like me, hehe sorry had to rub it in, but let’s see which booties are hot right now for the winter season! I’m telling you, booties (which meet the ankle) and boots that meet about mid-calf, are super trendy right now! Knee-highs are out!

Furry Booties

Lose the knee high furry boots (those are so last year!) and shrink it down a little to the ankle or mid-calf, add some fur and lace, and you’ve got a cool, cozy hiker bootie!

The Lace-Up

Laces are hot! They can be rugged or trendy..check out these two styles below.

The Cowgirl Bootie

Cowgirl boots are hot right now but wear them as an ankle boot or else risk a knee high cowgirl boot and look like you just walked out of an old western movie…tacky!

The Fold-Over

Neat can get boring at times! The fold-over bootie with the tongue hanging loose looks cool, as if you didn’t have to try so hard to look so good. Leave the laces in a loose bow or untied for a more effortless look (as long as you can walk and don’t trip over them!)

The Chunky Platform

Lady Gaga-inspired, coming in cool leopard prints and solids, these are super fashion-forward and can be worn for day or night.

The Belted Bootie

Instead of lace, opt for a belted bootie! Double or triple belted make it even more trendy!

All of the booties seen here are from Steve Madden!

Hiker Booties are Hot

Too bad I moved to Florida (not complaining, really!) or else I’d buy me like 6 pairs of these adorable hiker booties. They’re so stylin for winter with some skinny jeans tucked in. Get these and more versions of the hiker bootie at Stevemadden.com.

New Fashion Line by J.LO and Marc Anthony for Kohl’s

 

Jennifer Lopez and her now ex-hubby (I was really rooting for them!) Marc Anthony, have both designed fashion lines for Kohl’s. The Jennifer Lopez Collection not only includes clothing, but also accessories and home with very glamourous, classic pieces in earthy neutrals. By the way, does this woman age? Jeez! Right now JLO’s apparel is 25% off so hurry and check out Kohls.com for some great deals! I’m really diggin Marc’s line, very rustic and cool. Check out some of my fave pieces from hers and Marc’s new collections.

Hot looks by Marc Anthony:

  

The Hottest Trends Right Now for Men

Snapback Hats

I’m still a sucker for guys in fitteds but the snapback style is coming back and I can dig it.

Geek Glasses

 

Thanks to the runway models and celebs like Pharrell and Kanye West, geek glasses are cool again. They look hot on a preppy look like the model shown here or on a casual or urban look like Pharrell wears here.

Cardigans

Great way to dress up any look is to add a cardigan. Cardigans in bright colors are hot right now too. Throw it over a nice button up with a tie, layers make every look more stylish.

Tailored Trench Coats

Long trench coats are hot right now and I love seeing them paired with boots such as the ones below. They’re super stylish and total gentleman status. Try poppin the collar for a cooler look.

Hiker Boots

Laced up hiker boots add a bad boy touch to any outfit. I especially love when the celebs rock them on the red carpet in all black with suits and ties, adds an edge!

Cuffed Jeans

This look is everywhere! It’s all about the thin cuffed jeans or slacks, no more thick cuffs. It looks cool with dress shoes, loafers or boots. Just cuff it twice to show a little ankle, no higher!

Sneaker + Bootie = Snootie

A new term for the sneaker heel has been coined compliments of me and my lovely friend Sara. Last year we saw “sneaker heels” on the runway by DKNY and I couldn’t find a pair that was sold online or in the stores for the life of me. Now the almighty “snootie” (not to be confused with Snookie please!), is everywhere! Steve Madden has a variety of snooties for the upcoming Fall/Winter 2010 that come in autumn shades of neutrals and black.

If you haven’t realized it by now, the “snootie” is the combination of a sneaker and bootie. A bootie and boot are 2 different things. A boot is ususally calf-high, knee-high or thigh-high. A  bootie reaches just around or above the ankles. The “snootie” is an ankle boot that contains laces resembling a sneaker…part sneaker, part bootie. What will they come up with next?

Check out some of the snooties Steve Madden has to offer.

The “Biing” by Steve Madden.

This one I love because the grooves under the boot resemble that of a construction boot and the heel resembles a wedge, giving the impression of “I’m sexy and can fix things without the help of a man!”

The “Hondd” by Steve Madden

The “Timburr” by Steve Madden

Tula – A Trendy Boutique in Shrewsbury

When I first entered Tula Boutique in Shrewsbury, NJ, I was in complete and utter awe. It’s basically a young girl’s shopping heaven. Stylish pieces of clothing and jewelry were just pulling at my arms- ‘come this way, no this way’! I honestly didn’t know which part of the store to check out first. It’s a pretty big store for a boutique, and they have so much to offer. The clothes are just beautiful and definitely stylish. I fell in love with the cocktail dresses. (Dresses are my weakness). They also have really hot bags along the back wall, jewelry and accessories and of course, shoes. I wanted everything. The racks were neatly arranged. At Tula, there’s no such thing as digging through packed racks of clothes thrown around. You will be able to easily see and find what you’re looking for. Trust me, you’ll find it at Tula.

Tula is having a sale for Labor Day on some of the designer brands they have: 70% off all summer shoes and clothing as well as great savings on AG, BB Daktoa, Paige Denim, Dolce Vita and more! So make sure you stop in the store if you’re at the Jersey Shore this coming Labor Day weekend.

Also, Tula has some new arrivals for those pretty feet! Be the first to grab a pair of Cynthia Vincent boots for the fall.

Dylan in Grey

Langley in Black

Tallon in Black

The boutique is located at The Grove West, (shopping plaza) on Broad Street in Shrewsbury, NJ. Like Tula Boutique on Facebook.

Fall ’10 Trend Preview: The Mini Cowboy Boot

I was in the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, MD this past weekend, and while scoping the trends of the street, I noticed a few girls rockin’ little cowboy boots. They were like ankle boots; cowgirl style. They were both wearing them with jeans which will totally become a great trend for this coming Fall but for now, you can pair them with denim shorts. You won’t look as western as you would wearing knee-high cowboy boots so don’t be afraid to try this trend.

The boots below are from Steve Madden and come in cute colors such as black, white, or even red!

Steve Madden

Have a Reason to Show Your Legs in Winter!

We know it’s freezing out in some parts of the world right now, so your legs are probably hibernating all winter long under knee socks, boots, and jeans. It’s the perfect excuse to let your leg hair go a bit (ew!) just to give yourself a rest from all that extra shaving. But, with all the sexy printed stockings popping up everywhere, it’s a good reason to get back into the groove! Express has some really cool prints, not only in black but in colors, and they look great with skirts, dresses, and boots. It’s a great way to add pizazz to your everyday outfits and a great excuse to show off your legs and still keep warm. It’s also a great alternative to leggings.

Check out my floral cut-out stockings from Express. They look great with knee high boots, ankle boots, or close toed heels.

Get these stockings. $16.50 at Express

More sexy cut-out tights at Expressfashion.com!

Shoes in photo: Boots from Macys, Ankle Boots from Steve Madden (last year or so)

Boots Reach New Heights

Boots are always hot for the winter time. They cover your chilly toes and keep your legs warm, plus you can layer knee high socks underneath to keep even warmer and no one would even see them. They look hot with dresses or over jeans. They can dress up an outfit if they have a heel, or just add style without a heel at all…keeping it casual but cute. Well this season, celebrities and models are rocking the thigh-highs. It sounds like something only Cat Woman would wear but nope, we have permission to wear them too, without looking like a hooker!

I found these from Guess and I already bought a pair and will be getting them on Christmas . They are expensive on the website but a little secret: I found them at TJ Maxx, and they were only $99!! So if you have a TJ Maxx near you, run, seriously, RUN there right now and pick up a pair before they are all gone because they are super sexy. They even fold over so they can become a regular knee high boot as well.

Rumala boot by Guess Buy It

They’re not skanky because they aren’t super high of a heel. Thigh high boots look great over jeans. They also look fantastic with short dresses. Check it out:

Shakira rocked thigh highs with a short, strapless dress (the same one Pink wore) at the VMA’s.

Blake Lively in thigh highs in gray over pants:

Rihanna in studded thigh highs and a sweater dress:

Flat, suede thigh highs by Chinese Laundry ON SALE for $99.99!

These also fold down! Buy them!

Steve Madden Xenonn Light Purple (They look gray to me) suede boots $169.95 Buy them!