Ah the delight of crunching through Fall leaves in your brand spanking new Back to School shoes. And nothing is more divine that an authentic reason to shop. Back to School ranks almost as high as Christmas when it comes to orgiastic shopping thrills. I am going to make it a little easier for you by listing the must have big picture shoe stories starting with basics so ubiquitous I don’t want to include them but - yawn - I have no choice:
Ugg boots and moccasins, thongs and Wellies (I am intentionally not even mentioning Crocs because I hate them in classrooms or pretty much anywhere else) are such fashion staples that they don’t need me to single them out. Any gal calling herself a student has scads of all of these in various states of repair and if she doesn't she can always borrow them from her roomie.
Instead, I am going to steer you towards some looks that might offer an unexpected edge. You'll see the high end shockingly expensive versions first and then in the slideshow see the corresponding goodies fit for a schoogirl's budget. Happy spending!
1.) Shoe + bootie = shootie! The best new-ish silhouette of the past few seasons, shooties are both sexy and practical. You just have to get used to walking on tip toe since most heel heights in this group start at four inches.
2.) Thigh high boots. I told you before that you needed to save your money to buy these. You listened to me and the perfect pair is waiting in your closet for the first nippy day – right?
3.) Retro athletic. Classic styles like the Nike Dunk are rejuvenated with fabulous color combos.
4.) Pointy toed flats. Do you know how many pairs of these I had in the Eighties?
5.) Hippie fringe. The boho appeal lingers beyond Woodstock and the Sixties.
6.) Moto tough. Think harnesses and chunky buckles and chains – on your feet. The Hell's Angels gals never had it so good.
7.) Studs. Enough said and I did: See my Examiner feature on this trend!
8.) Ladylike. Feminine and classy looks never go out of style. Ask your mama.
9.) Nosebleed heels. Technically impractical, these killer styles may literally kill you but who cares? You’ll still look good and that's all that matters.
10.) Western. Back in the saddle with these babies. Yee haw!
Comments
Very interesting article! We made a post about it on the UGG boot blog www.igotuggs.com.
I want to find cheap thigh high boots! But I don't like pointy toed flats, my feet look big enough already.
www.uggood.com UGG Boots Hot Sales Now!
your list sucks
your list suck. most of those shoes seem so uncomfortable except the sneakers which hurts my eyes because they are so bright.
Got something to say?
Examiner.com is looking for writers, photographers, and videographers to join the fastest growing group of local insiders. If you are interested in growing your online rep apply to be an Examiner today!