RUNWAY2YOURWAY: ANKLE GRAZING

    As the countdown begins for fall to officially start, one might wonder what is "THE-IT- SHOE" to have for this up coming season.  Last autumn the "must-shoe" was the sky high over the knee boots, but for this year it is all about the ANKLE GRAZING booties.  Whether its jewel tone, animal print, suede, wedge, stacked, menswear inspired, or has a military influence these shoes are versatile in their own right and can be worn with tights to skinny jeans.

RUNWAY INSPIRATION:

Manolo Blahnik Detailed Booties 

Donna Karan Detailed Booties 

Manolo Blahnik Buckle Booties

Manolo Blahnik Fleece Trim Booties

Balmain Studded Lace Up Booties

Fendi Yellow Booties

Proenza Schouler Menswear inspired Booties

Giuseppe Zanotti Peep toe Stud Booties

YSL Leopard Booties

Derek Lam Leather and Lace Up Bootie

Giuseppe Zanotti Red and Leopard Booties

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THE LOOK FOR LESS:

             These shoes will play an essential role in any woman's closet for this season.  With the versatility of these shoes, they can easily fit any woman's style whether you are a glamour girl who craves the eye grabbing leopard bootie or if you are a classic chic girl who has her eye the simple yet sophisticated menswear inspired booties.  If you are pushing pennies, these options are just as satisfying as the designer inspirations above.

Kenneth Cole Reaction Booties @Piperlime: $ 119.00

Victoria Platform Booties @Shopnastygal: $58.00

Forever 21 Cutout Lace Up Booties: $24.80

Nine West Brown Leather Lace Up Booties@ Zappos: $108.95

Sam Edelman Falken Clog /booties @Shopnastygal: $185.00

Steven By Steve Madden Dabney Lace Up Booties: $168.40

Indigo  Cognac Suede Booties @Zappos $120.00

Enzo Angiolini Grey Suede Booties @Zappos:  $78.95

Chinese Laundry Brown Leather Booties @Piperlime: $119.00

Topshop Annex Red Booties: $180.00

Forever 21 Suedette Booties: $34.80

Vince Camuto True Suede Booties @ Zappos: $122.00

Aldo McSparren Booties: $120.00

Senso Taupe Stud Booties @Solestruck: $159.95

Unlisted Suede Peep Toe Booties @Zappos: $59.00

SENSO Wilma Cheetah Booties @Solestruck: $159.95

N.Y.L.A. MAYJAH Cheetah Booties: $79.95

Steve Madden ANNTON Wedge Booties: $129.95

Chinese Laundry Wedge Booties @ Piperlime: $89.00

WORD TO THE WISE- Here are a few TIPS to Wearing:

   - Whether day or night these shoes can transform easily with a quick change with a few key pieces.
Example: If you decide to wear something casual during the day like a cardi (cardigan), tank, skinny
       jeans, and scarf.  You can transform the look by taking the scarf and cardi off by replacing those
       items with the following items:

   -A blazer or motorcycle jacket instead of a cardi
   -A bold statement necklace instead of the scarf
   -Replace your everyday bag with a clutch for a touch of GLAM.
   -Once you put all the ingredients together, you have a downtown chic night look for that special date  
     or drinks with your girls.

HOW SICK WILL YOUR SHOE GAME BE THIS FALL? WILL YOU LADIES BE ROCKIN' THE BOOTIES LOOK?