A Month Dedicated to Fall Fashion and Style.. "If the shoe fits?"

Fall is one of my favorite times of year.  It signifies change in so many ways.  From the crisper breeze, the sun setting just that much sooner, kids going back to school,football season, the return of pumpkin latte's and of course fall fashion.  

I needed to dedicate a full month just to this because their is so much to cover.  And don't worry guys I wont leave you out of the loop on this.

 I used to eagerly anticipate  back to school shopping.  First we would hit the anniversary sale at Nordstrom in July.  Then we would do our final push to the rest of my favorite stores the weekend before school started.    I remember the feeling of joy I felt as I had already started planning my outfits.    Although I'll never forget this one time as my Mom and I were  standing at the cash register during one our purchases.  I was deep in thought about what was next on our shopping agenda. Cosmetics or shoes?    She abruptly interrupted my thoughts with, "You really don't need anything else, we shop for you all year around".  What? She's never said that before!  My eyes got really wide.  And I sheepishly nodded.    I'll never forget the panic that overtook me at that moment.  I knew she was right but I still needed to complete my first few weeks of wardrobe options.  I felt like yelling NO!! I'm not done yet!!   And just as we were attempting to leave that department store we walked passed the shoes and almost like superman's ex ray vision I spotted the "one" I had been looking for.   My pace quickened over to the table where they were displayed.  I snatched the display shoe up and looked back at my Mom.  "These are the ones, I love these shoes!"   Looking back I think my passion must have entertained her.  Or she was just plain exhausted from all the shopping.  "Ok get your size" she says.   Almost skipping through the department I looked for the sales person while picking a few others I just needed to try.    Three pair of shoes later.  Mission accomplished outfits for the first few weeks were complete.  

That was a turning point.  I knew my "shopping days" of lavishly spending and getting what I wanted on my parents dime were numbered.

My advice to those of you in this "back to school" shopping quandry is don't buy too much before school starts because inevitably your child will come home with ideas of what they need to be wearing once they see what the other kids have.

Shoes are a very important statement to a woman's  overall look and style.  They can be an accessory or just complete the look of your outfit.  This year the return of the bootie from last year is still very hot.  It's been updated and there are even more options and colors to chose from.   If your feeling a little wild get some purple booties.  They'll be sure to make a great accent to a pair of skinny's or if you dare a micro mini. 

One of my friends a fellow fashionista herself emerged with a cute bootie called the "aphrodite"  by Vince Camuto.    "Everyone needs a pair of cage shoes she says very matter of fact".  I agreed.  And Vince Camuto has them  at a decent price.  $119.00 soft subtle leather and comfortable.  They seem to mold to your foot.  

Boots have become the new comfort shoe.  We wear them here in Southern California from the fall well into the spring.  This year even over the summer.   They are worn with dresses, skinny jeans, trousers and a sleek pair of boot cut denim.  

Now don't worry I have promised to deliver style within a budget and I won't let you down.  In fact I have noticed that Nordstrom along with many other retailers are already marking down fall merchandise.  The only challenge I have found with shoes is that if they are really popular your size maybe gone by the time they get marked down.  However on the other hand if there's a will there is a way.  Sometimes you can find these items sold on Ebay or on some of the sample sale sites that I have mentioned.  

Here is just a start of all the fall fashion trends I'm excited to share with you about.  Don't get overwhelmed.  Choose pieces that work for you.  Not every trend is meant for everybody.  In the meantime happy shopping!  

PS.  I would love to get your feedback.