Fall 2009 Shoe Trends: Booties – Cutout & Peep-Toes

Booties are another popular shoe trend we’ll be seeing a lot of. Just visit sites like Piperlime and zappos.com and you’ll see a large variety of cute little booties. Anything from leather, suede, patent leather, fur and more. Wedge heels, stiletto heels, flats, and platforms. You’ll also find an abundance of styles that incorporate the other trends like studs, ruffles, buckles, fringe and more.

BCBGirls Women's 'Cidro' Peep-toe BootiesTwo additional styles you’ll see on booties, that you won’t find anywhere else is cutout booties and peep-toe booties.

I’m sure your mother has told you that chopping off your legs at the ankle is unflattering, but please ignore her advice. Booties really became a big trend last year, and they promise to stick around for another season. The bootie has really become a bit of a Fall wardrobe staple at this point.

Women's shoes/bags: Hive and Honey Truffle - TaupeBooties can work for almost anyone. Be careful if you are very short or have stocky legs. Everyone else should definitely get a pair of booties this Fall. You can wear them with skirts, dresses, and even shorts with tights – a look that is very popular this season. Booties really rough up an ensemble like no other shoe can and they give your outfit the edge it needs. They are perfect to pair with leather leggings as well.

When choosing a new pair of booties, aim for something dramatic and unique. Pairing them with any neutral or basic outfit will completely transform your look into something special. This is one trend you must try, and with so many affordable booties this year, you can’t afford not to.

There are so many cute booties available right now. Some cheap, some expensive, but all very chic. I had trouble only picking out a few pairs to show you, but here are some of my favorites…

Studs:

AOP- BLK ROBERTSON JEWELED BOOT-S3_7.5 BCBGeneration - Dana2 (Washed Gold Leather) - Footwear alloy_bootie

L to R: alice + olivia for Payless Robertson Jeweled Boot – $50, BCBGeneration Dana2 – $93, Alloy Studded Bootie – $47

Ruffles:

Women's shoes/bags: dollhouse Kim - Black FIEONA BLACK SUEDE MARKEE PLUM SUEDE

L to R: Dollhouse Kim – $70, Steve Madden Fieona – $150, Steve Madden Markee – $99

Buckles:

Women's shoes/bags: Not Rated Saba Island - Gray pchic

L to R: Not Rated Saba Island – $70, Belted Peep-toe Booties – $40, Indigo by Clarks Chimera – $99

Cutouts:

ALL BLACK Women's 80047 Cutout Bootie Report - Deahne (Black) - Footwear DV by Dolce Vita - Carter (Dark Silver) - Footwear

L to R: ALL BLACK Cutout Bootie – $90, Report Deahne – $89, DV by Dolce Vita Carter – $84

Peep-toes:

BCBGirls Women's Cidro Bootie Taupe BCBGeneration Women's Rimy Bootie Ash

L to R: Steve Madden Sleakk – $109, BCBGirls Cidro – $109, BCBGeneration Rimy – $130

What do you think of the choices I picked above? Would you like to see less expensive choices or more comfort-friendly choices??

Fall 2009 Shoes & Footwear Trends

It’s no secret… I’m completely obsessed with shoes. I just realized this last weekend that I got 11 new pairs of shoes in August. I’m pretty sure I need a 12 step program…

And since I wasn’t able to fit Fashion Week NYC into my schedule this time around, I decided to have a little Fashion Week of my own here on The Fashionable Housewife and feature all my favorite Fall 2009 shoe trends all this week! If you love shoes as much as I do, you’re probably doing a little happy dance right now…

Timeless footwear is top trendy right now. The main trend for shoes this Fall 2009-Winter 2010 are Ankle Boots and Over-The-Knee Boots. I’m also loving that purple is going to be popular again this Fall.

Shoe Trends For Fall 2009:

  • Ankle Boots & Booties
  • Knee High Boots
  • Thigh High Boots / Over The Knee Boots
  • Velvet
  • Studs, zippers and oversized buckles
  • Purple
  • Ballet Flats & Low Heels
  • Super High Platform Heels

In this economy, designers aren’t being as extravagant as they usually are. Simple and easy-to-wear styles are tres chic for Fall 2009.

Each day this week, I’ll highlight each trend and feature my favorite pick for each trend as well as many other options for all you gals that can’t resist shoe shopping!

Introducing TOMS Vegan-friendly Bootie

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That’s the new TOMS Wrap Bootie. Isn’t it cute? The Bootie is Vegan-friendly and has a textured bottom for improved traction.

Don’t forget, that for every pair you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of shoes to a child in need. Finally your shoe-shopping addiction can actually help someone!

Another cool thing I just found out is that you can actually sign up to go on a Shoe Drop and hand deliver shoes to children in need!! That would be such an awesome experience, huh? To learn more about how to be a “Friends of TOMS”, click here.

Give TOMS for Valentine’s Day!!


Comfortable Winter Shoes And Boots


And not only are they sinfully comfortable, they’re totally fashionable too.

This Fall, we went on the hunt for stylish, yet comfortable shoes for the modern mom. We know you want to look good, but avoid nursing open blisters at the end of the day. We know that whether you’re chasing around a toddler or just doing your Christmas Shopping that you NEED comfortable shoes.

So in the name of shoe science, we tried out some comfortable shoes from some of the top names in comfort footwear like SoftSpots, Asgi, and Clarks. Below you will find our chosen winners and top picks based on overall comfort, style, and wearability (meaning how many different things you can wear them with).

Here are the winners:

1st Place Winner

Söfft “Freeda” Ankle Bootie

What: Sofft “Freeda” Ankle Bootie in Black Leather
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These fashionable booties win 1st place for comfort, style, and wearability. Please read our full review here. These are super comfortable, fulled padded insole, stable heel, and you can literally wear them with anything. The only downside is the price, but they’re totally worth it.

Overall Design: 5 Stars
Comfort: 5 Stars
Insole: 5 Stars
Wearability: 5 Stars
Price: 4 stars

Price: $129.95 – $139.95

Where: Onlineshoes.com or get the Söfft ‘Freeda’ Bootie on Nordstrom.com
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2nd Place Winner

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Asgi “Carina” Bootie

What: Asgi ‘Carina’ Bootieicon

These slip on boots win 2nd place! They are super comfortable with a fully padded insole and footbed. I wore these shopping for 6 hours and they were completely comfortable. The only downside of this particular design is I wouldn’t wear them with dresses or skirts and they are quite expensive. These aren’t “Trend” shoes though, so you’ll wear them year after year, which makes them definitely worth it.

Overall Design: 5 Stars
Comfort: 5 Stars
Insole: 5 Stars
Wearability: 4 Stars
Price: 3 stars

Price: $194.95

Where: Nordstrom.comicon




3rd Place Winner

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Softspots “Domina” Slip-ons

What: Softspots “Domina” Slip-Onsicon

These cute slip-ons get 3rd place. They are super comfortable and feature an EVA midsole and a soft Pillow Top™ footbed that lends luxurious all-day comfort. This shoe is perfect for wearing with all your pants, jeans, and slacks. Simple, chic, and non-trendy makes these shoes a great investment for long-term wear. Plus, these have a more pleasant looking price than most high-end shoes.

Overall Design: 4 Stars
Comfort: 5 Stars
Insole: 5 Stars
Wearability: 4 Stars
Price: 4 Stars

Price: $75.95

Where: Onlineshoes.comicon




4th Place Winner

Hush Puppies “Demure” Oxfords

What: Hush Puppies “Demure” Lace-up Oxfords

These cute lace-up oxfords got 4th place for their awesome style and eco-friendly design. They are made with recycled Texon lasting boards and tuck boards along with water-based cements to minimize environmental impact. Super comfortable footbed made of recycled latex foam. The cute design makes these a great choice for wearing with anything from pants to skirts.

Overall Design: 4 Stars
Comfort: 5 Stars
Insole: 5 Stars
Wearability: 5 Stars
Price: 4 Stars

Price: $95.00

Where: Zappos.com




5th Place Winner

Hush Puppies “Adeline” Suede Booties

What: Hush Puppies “Adeline” Suede Booties

These suede booties squeaked into 5th place. Their sleek design and wearability won us over. These however are the least comfortable choice. They are definitely more comfortable than most other shoes, but offer the least amount of padding. I recommend getting a pair of Foot Petalsicon to go with these. The fabulously chic design and cute scrunched strap makes these perfect to wear with pants, jeans, and dresses. Great for Fall and Winter!

Overall Design: 5 Stars
Comfort: 4 Stars
Insole: 3 Stars
Wearability: 5 Stars
Price: 3 Stars

Price: $89.95 – $114.00

Where: These are sold out in almost all sizes. You can find a few sizes left at Piperlime.com and HushPuppies.com. There are only 2 sizes left at Zappos.com and you can find them in size 6.5 at ShoeBuy.com. They appear to be VERY popular!





Find these shoes and more at ComfortShoeShop.com

Here’s the current discounts we found for them:

1. Cyber Monday Special. Coupon Code cjcm1207. This is for 10 dollars off purchases of 100 dollars or more. It also includes free shipping on these orders. This is Valid November 28th through December 7th.

2. 2008 Holiday Special. Coupon Code cjholly1208. This also is for 10 dollars off purchases of 100 dollars or more. It includes free shipping and is valid from December 1st 2008 through January 31st 2009.

There are so many Black Friday Sales happening on designer shoes as well as comfortable shoes. You need to take advantage of these sales and start shopping online!

Shoe Shopping Ectasy

You know the excitement of ordering shoes online?

They come in the mail and you practically hug the UPS guy, grab the box and run inside. You tear open the packaging like it’s Christmas morning. That “new shoe” smell heightens your excitement as you lift off the top of the shoe box. Your hear races as you carefully fold back the tissue paper to reveal your gorgeous new shoes. Ah, it’s love at first sight all over again!

But does it end there? Oh no!

You gleefully rip the stuffing out of the toe boxes and slip the shoes on to your feet for the very first time. The moment your tender soles touch the cushioned footbed, you literally die and go to shoe heaven…

Their not just ordinary old shoes. They’re made by Söfft Shoe Company.

Yeah, their that good.

What shoes have me going this crazy?

“Freeda” Ankle Bootie

What: Sofft “Freeda” Ankle Bootie in Black Leather
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“Flaunt your style with this fashionable ankle bootie.” their website says. And you can do just that! These ankle booties are not only totally fashionable and stylish, but they are… get this… comfortable.

If you aren’t completely amazed by this, then you must have soles of steel, because anyone with a normal foot knows that 3 inch heels are NOT comfortable.

Well forget everything you think you know about 3 inch heels and get a load of this:

    * Offered in washed Nappa leathers and rich kid suedes
    * Folded collar ankle bootie
    * Baby doll toe
    * Leather-lined footbed
    * Hidden gore
    * Unique curved heel
    * Leawood leather stacked heel
    * Heel Height: 3 1/4 inches

And yes, they’re comfortable. That means you can go grocery shopping, pick your kids up from school, shop at the mall, go out to dinner, and you’ll still be able to walk the next day.

Now, I know the price looks a little scary at first, but my philosophy is this: Why have 5 pairs of uncomfortable shoes that I never wear, when I can have 1 pair of super fashionable, super comfy shoes that I can wear all the time, for the same price?

You think about that…

Price: $129.95 – $139.95

Where: Onlineshoes.com or get the Söfft ‘Freeda’ Bootie on Nordstrom.com
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Today’s Shoe

I am enamored with grey (gray) lately… I think it is it’s subtle neutrality. And with booties being all the rage (you can’t escape!!!) I recently fell head over heels (or booties) if you will for these beauties and at only $60.00 they are priced just right!

Women's shoes: Rampage Jaqueline - Gray

Rampage Jaqueline in Gray

- Sueded platform ankle boot Round toe Button detail at side 3" covered heel, 3/4" platform Synthetic outsole Inside zipper closure Upper: 100% microfiber Enjoy free shipping and free returns.

Price: $60.00