Pretty Woman jokes be damned, over the knee (or OTK) boots are one of Fall's key trends. Thus far, I've only seen one or two New York friends attempt this one - and just a handful on the streets. But in London and today in Paris, the trend was out in full force.
To rock this trend appropriately, try a flat style or a low heel...even the Sergio Rossi above get a little iffy, to be honest, and be sure to keep the rest of your look simple and low key - nothing remotely tarty allowed.
While I had fun pulling together a few of my fave over the knee styles for the season, I've got to admit, my legs are far too short to attempt this trend. What do you think? Will you be rocking some OTK boots this season?
Today, I paid a visit to the gorgeous Tory Burch showroom for an up-close and personal preview of the Fall 2009 collection. Key trends from the collection include boy-meets-girl, punk rock (pyramid studs abound on bags, shoes, even classic Tory tunics), military and nautical (admittedly, an oddity for Fall.)
Of course, it goes without saying that the now-iconic Reva flat is included in the collection - this season reinvented in a stingray-patterned leather, among others. Boots were a standout for the season, with updated takes on the L.L. Bean-style duck boot, as well as the Ugg (but Tory's version is much sleeker, more modern). Another personal fave for me were intensely bold statement necklaces, several adorned with feathers. They start at about $425...I will be reserving a portion of my fall budget in that direction for sure.
Burch recently recruited Honor Brodie, former Assistant Managing Editor of InStyle (and part of their editorial staff for 12 years), as Editorial Director, E-Commerce. Her influence shows on the newly re-launched site, which takes on new life thanks to lifestyle-driven content including Trends Decoded (style tips from Tory), Best Dressed (street style), Tory Entertains (tips on entertaining) and Guest Editor Wish Lists.
Be sure to check out the site and of course, take a gander through the gallery to view several of my favorite pieces. Stay tuned; next up for Tory Burch is an optical collection by Luxotica, launching in September.
Crocs enthusiasts will vehemently defend themselves with the argument that they're the most comfortable shoes ever made. I'm sure they are (they're made out of some sort of foam after all), but since I'm not a dental hygienist or other scrub-donning professional, they just never found a home in my wardrobe. But, it looks like those clever Crocs folks put their heads together to devise a smart concept - take those ultra comfy foam soles, but make them pretty! Oh hello, YOU by Crocs!
The YOU by Crocs winter line has around 25 styles of boots and shoes (no clogs to be found!), which have a leather upper and the sole made from the Crocs special sauce (a patented resin called croslite).
I personally own the Complicated Contessa boots and they really are unbelievably comfortable. The first time I wore them, I put them on at the start of what was going to be a 12 hour day (crazy, I know); however, at the end of the day I still had a spring in my step, which is particularly amazing since they are high heels. Those heels, in fact, are 3 3/4" of lightweight, ergonomic, odor resistant, anti microbial, recycled goodness. I guess you could say I'm a Crocs convert...
