Shoes


Rain boots for fall; stay fabulous even during the worst storms!

Rain boots and rain shoes are one of the more difficult items to find while shopping for fall. Although the rainy season has not started yet here in the Bay Area, this is the perfect time to shop for rain gear since the stores are fully stocked and many Fashionistas are not thinking about the wet weather just yet. Every year, Bay Area Fashionistas wait until the first rain storm to run to the mall for rain boots, rain shoes and other wet weather essentials. By the time everyone arrives at the store for rain gear,all of the good items are gone! That is why the best time to shop for rain boots, rain shoes and rain gear is right now; before the rain comes.

The biggest challenge for a Fashionista on a rainy day is staying true to his or her personal style yet remaining as dry as possible. That last thing anyone wants to do is wear a fabulous pair of leather boots when the rain is pouring down out of the sky! The best solution for remaining dry and leaving the Prada boots at home is to invest in a fabulous pair of rubber boots; and not the ones from a fishing store!

Chanel has the most incredible pair of rain boots for fall 2010. Chanel’s rain boots hit about mid-calf and feature two camellia’s on the outside shaft of the boots. There is a goldtone Chanel insignia on the flowers making the rain boots not only functional but fashionable! Although the price tag is high for rain boots at $395, as long as Chanel’s rain boots are not worn while walking through a river on a fishing trip, they should hold up for several years; making the Chanel rain boots a good wet weather investment purchase.

Gucci is also offering a rain boot for fall with a 2″ heel in black, green or bordeaux rubber. The boots are sleek and offer straight lines which helps to make them easy to pair with any wet weather outfit. Gucci’s rain boots are $270. Burberry also offers rain boots for fall with their signature nova-check at $225. There are also rubber lace rain boots by Valentino for $295 which are lavender and sassy.

The largest selection of rain boots comes from Hunter. Hunter offers everything from traditional rubber or “welly” boots in a variety of colors to motorcycle inspired styles with straps and buckles. The Hunter line of rain boots can be found for under $225 at Neiman Marcus.

Staying dry and looking fabulous can go hand in hand. There is no reason to throw on yellow fishing boots as soon as the sky opens up. Chanel, Gucci and Hunter offers fabulous and fashionable solutions for Fashionistas in the Bay Area and beyond. Happy shopping and stay fabulous. 

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Chanel rain boots fall 2010.
Photo copyright 2010 Bay Area Fashionista


Fall 2010 Fashion: Boots

Boots for Fall 2010 are returning to more classic lines, yet still offered a bit of sass to Bay Area Fashionistas who enjoy a great pair of boots for Fall. With the vast array of trends for Fall 2010, boots are staying classic and can be worn with many looks from the 1960’s trend to the 1970’s silhouette to Minimalism to the military trend.

Christian Dior is showing fabulous variations of boots for Fall. Dior modified the over-the-knee boot from the 1960’s go-go era and gave it a motorcycle foot and heel with the neutral, go-with-anything color of soft grey. This boot can kick up a mini-dress giving it an edgy, modern look that tones down the Austin Powers costume effect. Valentino is also offering an over-the-knee boot in a soft taupe with a sweet bow on the side that will blend perfectly with the mini-dress trend of the 1960’s. Christian Louboutin and Giuseppe Zanotti are offering fabulous black over-the-knee boots that will add sass to a Minimalism outfit off all black with a red coat.

The Biker Boot is taking on new life this Fall season in tall boot styles and ankle bootie lengths. Prada is offering a tall, black, hardcore biker boot that slightly slouches when being worn. This boot might be the ultimate casual black boot for Fall. It can be paired with Minimalism looks and casual 1970’s outfits. The Prada biker boots can also be worn for any occasion from lunch with the girls to running to the super market. Of course, leave it to Valentino to create the ultimate, feminine version of the biker boot for Fall. Valentino’s creation gives Bay Area Fashionistas an answer to the Fall lace trend in a casual and wearable boot! Of course there is Dior who gives Fashionistas the luxurious crocodile biker boot in a rich brown. Modified versions of the biker boot include heavily buckled boots such as Brian Atwood’s military suede creation.

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The Military Trend is giving Fashionistas plenty of boots to choose from this Fall. Aside from buckled versions such as Christian Louboutin’s black suede buckled boot, there are boots that encompass the military trend and the green trend all in one. Dior is offering an amazing military, ankle boot in army green and brown.

The Leopard Trend also moved into the boot world and designers made sure animal print addicts had plenty of choices this Fall. Gucci is offering a sexy, ankle bootie in leopard print that will spice up an all-black outfit. Fendi created an animalistic and sparkling boot that can be worn with a 1970’s trousers, short black skirt or a Minimalism outfit. Animal print lovers may just fall in love with Dolce & Gabbana’s leopard print bootie since it offers the animal trend as well as the new shoe sole that is very down to Earth.

Whichever boot trend tickles your toes this Fall, there is a wide array to choose from. The most classic choices have the least amount of embellishments and a heel you feel the most comfortable wearing. Leather always lasts longer than suede and quality counts. The buckle boot trend has come in and out the past few years, if this trend catches your eye you may want to shop your closet! You never know what might be in the back  Happy shopping and stay fabulous.

*Photo Credit: Prada Press Media Stock Photo


HOT Shoe Trend for Fall 2010

The hot shoe trend for Fall 2010 is the return of the dainty bow. Bows have been adoring the sides of Valentino pumps and Valentino handbags for the past several seasons, but the dainty bow was prominent in Fall fashion back in 2003. As designers return to proper dressing from the 1950s, the dainty bow bears an important part of completing the look. The full skirt paired with a short sleeved seater and vintage handbag make kitten heeled, pointed toe pumps with a bow, the perfect shoe to complete the feminine look.

Prada had the best show of bows for Fall 2010 with two tone leather high heels in varying heights, pointed toes and a sweet bow on top. The Prada bow is thin and reminiscent of the 2003 version that topped round toe pumps everywhere. Louis Vuitton showed a thicker version of the bow in a more formal, satin on velvet pump.Louis Vuittons’s high heels have a thick, covered stacked heel and sharply pointed toe. Miu Miu is showing a bold, two-tone platform with a small bow on top of the toes tied with a half inch thick leather. Christian Dior is topping off the Dior classic pump with a small bow, adding a bit of sass to the classic shoe. Of course, the holy grail of shoes designers, Christian Louboutin is giving Fashionistas a fabulous, kitten heel pump with a rounded pointy toe and a dainty bow over the toes in suede. Manolo Blahnik, the artist of shoe design, is giving shoe lovers everywhere a bow, of course Blahnik never does what all of the other designers are doing, so his bow is appearing on the back of his slingback high heels. So fabulous!

The bow is here for Fall 2010 and it is definitely the highlight for Fall shoe trends. Many Fashionistas in the Bay Area may already have a pair of high heels or kitten heels in the back of their closet from earlier in the decade, while others may need to make a trip to the mall! This is definitely a trend worth investing in. If you are concerned about the longevity of the bow, or if you may get tired of the bow, make sure the shoes you purchase have a bow that can easily be removed by a shoe repair. This can give new life to a pair of shoes that may otherwise end up in the back of your closet by 2012. Happy shopping and stay fabulous.