Recently, I came across this pair of ankle boots that are available for pre-order from Saks Fifth Avenue. These smooth leather booties have braided trim, a hidden platform sole and a 4 3/4 inch covered heel. You’ll love the details at the heel.

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The Dior Persia ankle boots have a braided lace that ties in the front and has tassles on the end of the laces. These shoes are a beautiful shade of medium grey. The color would complement the jewel-tone fashions that are trendy for fall.

Pre-order these Dior booties now from Saks Fifth Avenue for $1,040.

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Pour la Victoire Angelique Bootie ($340)
This platform ankle boot features a 4 1/2-inch heel and edgy buckled straps. In steel grey leather, these booties will be a terrific addition to your fall wardrobe.

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Calvin Klein Olicia Pump ($117.95)
These menswear-inspired loafer pumps come in uber soft tumbled leather. With a 3 1/2-inch heel, these shoes are perfect for the office. They come in black, dark brown or the graphite color pictured here.

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VANELi Boxer Mary Jane Wedge ($119.95)
This VANELi shoe combines the preppy look of a Mary Jane with the comfort of a wedge. These suede shoes feature a buckled stap with inset elastic and a flexible sole. They come in black, dark wine or grey suede.

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Kate Spade Susannah Pump ($295)
These classic pumps are perfect for the office. They feature a gently squared toe and 3 1/2 inch wrapped heel. Get these Kate Spade pumps in your choice of black or stormy grey patent leather.

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This is a beautiful shoe that is so flirty and fun. You can get the Marc by Marc Jacobs jeweled velvet Mary Jane right now at Neiman Marcus for $435. I’m a big fan of Mary Janes that are unique and this one is definitely special.

Wear this shoe to take any outfit from drab to fab in no time.

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The result is this very unique looking shoe.

The shoe features shiny grey patent leather and a great silhouette. These Mary Jane Slides are both comfortable and chic. You can order them right now at Saks Fifth Avenue for $595.

If you are looking for a complementary bag, Marc Jacobs has one but it’s quite expensive.

The Marc Jacobs Venetia Leather Satchel is $1,025.

A more affordable option is the grey patent Botkier Bella bag from Revolve Clothing at $445.

If you are going to wear grey shoes and accessories this season, pair them bright colored fashions, including red, yellow and jewel tones.

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1. Metallic Pumps – I really hated the metallic trend at first. But as the year wore on, I began to love metallic shoes. Now I just can’t get enough!

2. Lace-up Booties – I have always liked ankle boots. So when the menswear inspired shoe boots emerged in 2007, I just loved it! 

3. Grey  Shoes – Well, grey fashion in general. Grey was definitely the color of fall. I adore black shoes, but grey is a welcome change as the neutral of choice.

4. Patent Leather – The sleek shine of patent adds a little glamour to any outfit. This year, we saw more than just black and red patent leather. Bold jewel tones also emerged as top choices.

5. Flat Boots – This winter we have a lot more options in flat boots. From the furry boots to the UGG Cardy Classic, flat boots are very chic right now.

These are my favorite trends this year. What are yours?

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Though her choices were fabulous, they weren’t exactly something all of us can afford. Now Nada weighs in with her affordable options for both shoes and handbags this fall. 

Just because you don’t have the clothing budget of a club-hopping heiress or a headline-making celeb, that doesn’t mean that you can’t sport the season’s key accessories. Fortunately, this fall, fabulous shoes and bags can be found in prices to suit any budget.

Here, my picks for the top ten budget-friendly shoes and bags!

Shoes

ABS “Arson” pump, $120, Fabreana.com: This gorgeous satin platform pump has a peep toe and a gorgeous shape. The hottest way to wear it? In Carnation Pink, but it’s also available in black, bronze and champagne.

Nine West Metropop Sandal, $79, Nine West stores nationwide: The sculptured heel and sleek shape recall Prada, without the price. In a combination of very-now purple satin and black suede, these are real eyecatchers!

Mary Jane Patent Wedge, $48 (on sale right now for $29.99!), Urban Outfitters: Flirty and fun, these come in maroon and mustard.

Guess “Camelot” Slingback, $120, department stores nationwide: Several key trends, including a sparkly metallic mesh upper and a crystal-studded Lucite brooch at the toe, make this a must going into the holiday season.

justsweet “Maddox” Ribbon Bootie, $115, Macy’s: The audacious platform and colorful, crisscrossing ribbons make this relatively affordable shoe look like a pair I recently spotted from Dior.

Steve Madden “Tinah” Pump, $79 (on sale right now for $27.65!), Macy’s: Prada, revisited. This sculptural mary jane black patent with a red patent strap is reminiscent of the shapes Prada is showing this season.

Satin T-Strap Heel, $24.99, Charlotte Russe: Vintage-chic and luxe at a very surprising price, these burgundy satin peep-toe sandals trimmed in gold are a glamorous bet for holiday parties.

Xhilaration “Skyler” Patent Silver Pump, $19.99, Target: These adorable mary janes feature a trendy patent silver finish and a cute round toe.

Patent Peep Toe Wedge, $49, Rampage: This grey patent shoe features a very sleek, trendy Lucite wedge.

Viviau Patent Pump, $19.80, Forever 21: This double-strap patent mary jane is easy on the eye, and the wallet.

Bags

Nine West Bow Clutch, $49, Nine West stores nationwide: This entire bag is shaped like a chic-and-cheeky bow, and it comes in of-the-moment colors like purple and plum.

Reptile Hinge Wallet, $20, Urban Outfitters: So many trends in one inexpensive piece: faux exotic skin, a rectangle box shape, and a small size make this wallet easily double as a chic clutch.

Steve Madden “Heiress” Box Clutch, $48, department stores nationwide: With a silver “snake” with gold chain handle and trim, this bag is all sparkle, no sticker shock.

Devi Kroell for Target Clutch, $19.99, Target: Exotic skins in metallics like silver and gold – what could be hotter? The price!

Jessica McClintock Quilted Frame Clutch, $38, Nordstrom: A retro frame shape with a kisslock, quilted satin exterior and stylish selection of colors make this a winner.

Croc Tube Clutch, $58, Arden B.: Mock croc and metallic trim make this trendworthy bag a sure thing.

Gathered Metallic Clutch, $8.80, Forever 21: A tiny bag at a tiny price. What could be better? This affordable clutch doubles as a wristlet, and features a cute knot detail on the front.

Small Kisslock Hobo, $58, Rampage: All the trends are here: patent leather, gathering on the sides, a great chain strap and a vintage frame shape.

Melie Bianco Quilted Clutch, $46.95, Zappos.com: Quilted, studded and infinitely portable, with a wrist strap and buckle detail.

Baby Phat Frilly Chic Clutch, $50.95, Zappos.com: This crystal-studded ruffled bag features a wrist strap and a signature buckle accent. Adorable!

Nada Manley is a recognized fashion and beauty writer with over 1,000 magazine articles to her credit. She is also a former beauty editor with more than a dozen years of experience. She has made numerous television appearances as a fashion and beauty expert on FOX News and E! Entertainment Television. Currently based in central Florida, she is a fashion columnist for the Daytona Beach News-Journal and a freelance writer. Her book, Secrets of the Beauty Insiders, is the culmination of her lifelong obsession with beauty. Check out her blog: beautyinsiderblog.com.

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These gorgeous suede ballerina flats from Pedro Garcia feature a multifaceted jewel embellishment on the vamp.

The elasticized sides and rounded toe mean they are really comfortable. They also come in two of the hottest colors for fall … grey (Paloma) and brown (cocoa).

Though these shoes are quite expensive at $395 a pair from eLuxury.com, I can’t help but love them.

*adding them to my Christmas list*

Check out the close up picture below for the detailing of the jewels.

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Though grey is a hit this fall, it doesn’t have to be dull and drab as demonstrated with these great shoes. Just a touch of color on the toe gives them a fun kick. In addition to the dark grey/blue suede shoes pictured here, they also come in medium grey/red and medium grey/butternut.

They are only $89.00 from NineWest.com and will ship around September 17th – just in time for fall.

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