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Loeffler Randall Cutout Bootie

Kori Ellis — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:44:04 +0000

These cutout booties feature a simple silhouette that is jazzed up with the big cutout vamp. I’m not sure that I like these; I’d have to see them with a foot in them to really tell.

You can get these Loeffler Randall booties right now at Neiman Marcus ($575), where they have a lot of booties for fall. Here are a couple more choices that you might like.

Joie Vintage Oxford Bootie
$350

The wooden sole and heel are a nice contrast to the rest of this brown leather lace-up bootie.

Diane von Furstenberg Rae Bootie
$475

Now this bootie, I really like. It features a cute tie at the ankle and a keyhole front. It comes in black or chocolate brown.

Photo credit: Neiman Marcus

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Dior Pushkin Lace-Up Booties

Kori Ellis — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:32:50 +0000

Here’s another lace-up bootie for fall; this time it’s from Dior. This shoe features a mix of deerskin and nappa leather in a modern, chic design.

This bootie features a platform sole and 3 1/2-inch heel. The flavor of this bootie, however, is all in the laces. These black Dior Pushkin booties are available on pre-order right now from Saks Fifth Avenue. They are priced at $780.

Check out more lace-up booties available for fall.

Photo credit: Saks Fifth Avenue

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Favorite Shoe Trends of 2007

Kori Ellis — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 21:24:48 +0000

With 2007 behind us, let’s take a look back at my five favorite shoe trends of the year:

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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