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From thigh-high boots, to chunky neck jewelery, accessories are the “it” trend this season. What about accessories for your accessories?

Shoe Jewelery has been popping up tons on runways to fashion blogs everywhere. With good reason:

1. They are cool.
2. Fun & inexpensive way to spruce up your wardrobe.
3. Breathe new life to pumps, that may have found their way to the back of your closet.

Simple or rock star crazy! But keep in mind, like any accessory, it should compliment your outfit.

For subtle and simple: add a thin chain, long enough for the chain to loosely drape around your ankle, (Lanvin’s SS2010 collection featured beautiful, gold chains); or feminine and edgy, add a bright coloured feather shoe clip.
For that bad ass rock star look: layers of chains of different sizes, on a pair of ankle boots will do the trick. LitterSF has amazing designs (The “Jay Walks has mini bullets on them!).

Now, the land of the forgotten pumps is no longer. And all the shoes rejoiced.

The Over-the knee Boot is an addition to your wardrobe that you NEED to invest in this Fall. Seriously.

Oh how I covet thee!  An instant way to amp up almost any outfit with a cheeky sexiness that will draw stares and I don’t mean in a ‘Pretty Woman’ type of way…there is a significant difference between an ‘over-the-knee’ boot and a ‘thigh-high’ boot.  This boot should graze the top of your-knee cap, no higher.

When you go  on your hunt don’t be overwhelmed by the variety, as this boot’s done in suede, leather, with & without embellishments (studding, zippers, etc.) and in a tons of colors and heel heights.  Take your wardrobe and lifestyle into consideration when making your choice to get the most value.  Do you wear a lot of leathers and biker inspired pieces that would complement a high-heeled zippered version? or do you wear more wools and cashmere’s that would go perfectly with a flat suede boot?

I highly recommend looking to the Stuart Weitzman collection for this trend as it is bang-on with every different version made of this boot from high-heeled with buckles, kitten-heeled with zippers and his best seller two-years in a row the ‘50/50′ which is a flat suede version.

I thought boots were meant to be worn in the fall/winter,  apparently I was wrong.  These days ankle boots are making quite the appearance in this summer.

Peep-toe’s, cut-outs, fringe, suede, zippers, buckles, you name it are all different variations that these summer ankle length booties are accompanied with.  What you would pair a boot with in the summer? the cool thing with this trend is there really is no rule. Skinny jeans, skirts, dresses, capris and even shorts and look equally as flattering with each.

I give props to this ‘Emily Sligback’ from Frye -  incorporate into any outfit with it’s warm color and buckle accent.  If you’ve ever owned a pair of Frye’s you’ll know the quality of their leather is to die for – soft and supple enough that you could wear every day if you wanted too.

Slouchy, Sleeky, Chunky and Wedgie…no not some bad dwarf names but rather the great chill season footwear I found. I want, I want, I want. On the weekend Babs and I were talking boots and I said hands down Piper Lime is my fav’ new site for shoes (especially boots).

Kenneth Cole New York Ride & Seek – Almond toe, and a chunky row of buckles.

Dr. Scholl’s Fable – slouchy, green suede. And tell me a Dr Scholl wouldn’t be comfortable?

Naturalizer Denzel - a high, flat boot that is super sleek. What wouldn’t this go with?

The Aerosole wedges are still my favs, but for wedges with a twist of style I like the Apepazza Basso – in rust suede, and love the sculpted wedge. Kenzie Faith – brass studs and stitched accents make it a rich looking.

1. Capes /Capelets (or a cropped military jacket with bell sleeves)

2. Stacked Heel Shoes

3. Fab Kneelength Flat Boots

4. Animal Prints

5. Multibuckle Belts

6. Layers of knits

7. Red Splashes

8. Cropped trouser (& a pair of slouchy trousers) – with a crisp white shirt

9. Pencil skirt – with a crisp white shirt

10. Jet Jewels & Luxe Gold ala Tiffany’s Frank Gehry (Guggenhiem Architect!)

Dresses: It’s the season of the dress. A sweater dress is the best choice (and you can warm up with leggings underneath. Legging rules – cover your bum!).

Gold: Gold hardware, around your neck (layers of chains), shoe details, and fabric. It’s a rare woman who can mix silver and gold -so be safe and retire the silver for a little while.

Boots: Knee-high or little booties – just keep in mind the heel is flat or chunky (no stiletto). Cuffs & buckles galore.

Skinny Pants: With so much layering volume on top, you want your bottoms slim. The only skinny I’ve ‘really’ liked is the velvet skinny.

Menswear-inspired Trousers: If skinny and leggings don’t do it for you -your answer is plaids and pinstripes in wide-leg or long Bermuda short-style.

Sweaters: Since skinny is the look below – the counterbalance is big up top. Oversized flowing knits.

Red accents: Red is the No. 1 accent color for the season, says Gregg Andrews, a fashion director at Nordstrom. Buy a red coat, or a red handbag. Wear red lips.

Black accents: Coordinate jet onyx beads and crystals with just the right sparkle to subtly stand out on black.

What are you are coveting for Fall? Or what  are you already living in for Fall? Post your answer on your blog and send me a link to it in the comments of this post by September 25. Your links and summaries will be posted here on The it Lists for the October update.

InStyle:
• Platform Pumps
• Tall Boots
• Denim (highback, cropped, zippers)
• Sparkles
• Layers
• Womanly Suits
• Celtic Influence
• Dressy dressy
• Knits

Neiman Marcus:
• Black/Gold Handbags
• Red Accents
• Belts
• Tunics
• White Shirts
• Skinny Pants
• Gold Jewelry – and lots of it
• Black Leggings
• Booties and Boots

Lou Lou:
• Pencil skirts (H&M)
• Retro Sneakers
• Windbreakers (Marc Jacobs, K-Way)
• Red Hot Kisses
• Dark and Lean Jeans
• Stripes

Glamour:
• Superluxe – satin, rich, sparkles, buckles, quilting
• Equestrian boots
• Fur Accessories & Trim
• Leopard Prints
• Long Cardigans (Bebe/ Stella McCartney)
• Lots of Layers
• Gold
Feature: the Glammies – their 2006 Beauty Awards

Marie Claire (my fav):
• Red
• Metallics
• Leopard Prints
• Plaid
• Coats – Long, Bubble or cape
• Layers
• Minis
• Shoes – Platforms, Booties, Patent
• Purses – Clutches, Patent, Big & Structured
Feature: back-peddling about their July cover girl, Ashlee Simpson – read here.

Lucky: Plaid Pix: Flare
• Leopard Prints
• Bohemian
• Pleats
• Volume Jackets (Bell sleeves, A-line)
• Chunky Sweaters
• Loafer Pumps, Flat Boots, Cuffed Boots, Knee High Boots
• Dressy Flats, MaryJane Pumps, Platform Pumps
• Layers of Beads & Chain necklaces
• Black & White

New York Metro:
• Leggings
• Roomy Knits
• Cocoon (Bubble) silhouettes
• Floppy Hats
• Plaid
• Ankle Boots
• Animal Prints
• Bold Jewel Colours
• Velvet
• Sheer Black

Style.com (Vogue & W):
• Cinch Waists
• Cropped Jackets
• Minimize or Supersize purses
• Nude Colours
• Wedge or Chunky Heels (bye bye stilettos)

iVillage:
• It’s a Plaid, Plaid World
• All Things ’80s
• Horsing Around
• Pump Up the Volume
• Lady in Red

Elle – Canada:
• Minimalism
• Black, gothic, ’80s, layering
• Suits, knits, cocoon, grey flannel, men’s club
• Coats, purple, fur, pants, mini
• Plaid, jersey, red, sportif

Harpers Bazaar:
• Gilted Black
• Horsing Around
• Fall for Red