Of course you've noticed actresses, music artists and style icons completing their ensembles with Alexander McQueen's Faithful bootie. A perfect example of summer-to-fall transitional footwear, splurging on this moto-bootie can toughen up your biker-inspired looks and balance out the frilliest of frocks. Wear the ankle collar zipped up for sleek style or unzip and snap the collar down for an edgier vibe.
Steve Madden's 5-inch-heeled leather Seryna is the perfect save in comparison to the "motorcycle jacket in a boot" if your Benjamins don't add up to McQueens.
Steal this style with GOjane's zipper trim fold-over bootie in crinkle patent; also available in red.
A versatile bag is always stylish and Foley + Corinna--known for their vintage chic--delivers that panache with their 'Mid City' tote allowing you to schelp your personals Uptown, Midtown or Downtown as an unfolded mid size tote or folded over for a smaller style.
Save on this look with Pietro Alessandro's version of this chic convertible handbag which is also available in orange and natural.
Forever 21's versatile hobo bag is a style steal in faux leather and can also be carried by the handles for a hobo look or folded over and carried with strap as a shoulder bag.
The one shoulder look was a popular theme for spring/summer 09--from Jil Sander to Michael Kors and scores of other designers-- which looks great on the body-con dress. The Row's chic Italian-made long sleeve 'Warwick' dress, available at Barneys New York, is definitely a style splurge, so if you need to save look over to Jay Godfrey's one-shouldered number with 3/4 sleeve. Or you can get this major look for a mini price (in comparison to the others) with TopShop's 3/4 sleeve one shoulder jersey dress, available in purple (shown), coral or a navy blue & white striped pattern.
Slouched short cowboy boots add a western-chic touch to your ensemble. Try the microsuede upper of Connie's 'Dolly', the rounded square toe of Rampage's 'Lucky' or Forever 21's Brianda slouched boot. They look great paired with tucked in jeans, a mini skirt and especially denim shorts like Forever 21's 'Florelle' frayed denim short.
Turn heads in a figure-flattering LBD with bustier styling. Subtly seductive yet classically sophisticated a little black number can play many roles in your wardrobe. Add a belt and blazer for an office look or take it out for a night on the town with strappy stilettos.
High-gloss leggings with a wet or 'liquid' look are an essential and wildly versatile. Up your style quotent by going with a shirred or ruched leg and pair with everything from tunics to over-sized blazers & sweaters to tanks & tees and even a flirty frock. Personally, I think they look best with stilettos but ballerinas are cute too.
You've got can't miss style in these gladiator-style strapped sandals that give off a tough-girl chic edge and can easily be paired with cuffed or rolled high-waisted shorts, free-flowing harems or a racer back maxi dress.
These casually chic u-shaped sandals will look perfect paired with flirty frocks, boyfriend-skinny-or even wide-leg jeans, a tunic and leggings and everything in between.
These flat multi-braided strap sandals will have you stepping out in style. Myriad color options make these cool, comfortable sandals easily fabulous with almost any summer look and are sure to up the wow factor.
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