Bootie, Bootie, Bootie Walking Everywhere!

I’ve touched on this in a previous posts but, now I will delve in deeper into my new found love of booties. When the bootie look first burst on the scene a year or so ago I thought every fashionista and celeb rocking the trend was truly disturbed but now I want to take back this notion. I am officially into the bootie but only with certain outfits, to me a bootie is not the new ballet flat or heel. I love booties with skinnies or hidden under a flare leg pant. Sometimes booties can be rocked with a skirt or dress but I think you’re walking a dangerously thin line there because you run the risk of making your leg look shorter by cutting yourself off at the ankle. So when in doubt with skirts and dresses I would opt out! Here are some of the best booties in my option!

These first bootie are a dressier style at Lulus by Luichiny.  I love the tan color, the studs on the back and the heel and the larger zipper. All these elements are on trend right now but are classic enough to go beyond a year lifespan! Another great thing about booties is you can rock some higher heels easily because a bootie almost a boot! Seriously cute and at 77 bucks a pop they are a sound investment!

A similar bootie but with a more causal feel (like everyday wear) is the Dixie bootie from nastygal.com. With a stacked heel and lace up details on the back of the shoe this bootie is fabulous. Also, these boots are vegan leather which maybe a pro or a con in your book, but for me personally it’s a thumbs up.  In addition these booties already have a little weathering, so if they get a little scuffed or worn that’s okay because let’s be honest none of us are perfect! 

Finally, I think we all worship at the alter of Tory Burch, but these booties are seriously perfection. I love the Tory Burch logo of course, black leather makes these shoes very versatile and a hefty wedge for all of you clumsy girls who can't rock a real heel! Also, in all black like this these booties have a little bad ass edge to them! These shoes would go great with skinnies, black pants, black tights and a hot dress! At $395 each these are at the top of the budget for most people but if you can afford em, get em!

Photo Credit: lulus.com, nastygal.com, and Toryburch.com

Love and Loathe

Every week there is an avalanche of new celeb images some from the paps, some from events, regardless celebs have to put their best fashion face forward 24/7! So this week I figured I would do looks that I love and loathed!  

I will admit I am not always the biggest Ginnifer Goodwin fan but in this look girlfrand is killing it! The short hair may not be my style but it allows the bone structure in her face to come out and her short hair works well with this sexy little number. Ginnifer is at a pre-Emmys party and I love her dress. The long sleeves balance the shortness of the dress and really bring it into fall fashion. The light blue and black contrast is nice, not something you see on every event carpet and the stud detailing is incredible if you ask me. The collar and cuffs jewel embellishment is a nice touch, therefore Ginnifer didn’t need a whole lot of other jewelry. Miss Goodwin finishes this sassy look with a matching black clutch and booties! A chic look for dinner out or cocktails, take note ladies!

My second runner up for Love is Allison Williams at the same pre-Emmy party as chic Ginnifer above. The only reason I gave this look a runner up is because last week I highlighted Leslie Mann for her illusion top dress and this is a similar style, but I love it none the less. The illusion top is lovely and the lace used is really nice, large scale lace because if it was small and dainty no camera flash wouldn't pick it up. The bow tie waist makes Allison look nice and slim, the bottom skirt fits nicely and she finishes off the look with classic satin pointy heels. I am really on the fence about the color of this dress, the bright pink is a bit much, I would have preferred it in navy or hunter green for fall but overall love the look!

Finally, this is a look I just can’t get into. Krysten Ritter is wearing this dress at a different clearly less fashionable pre-Emmy event. From head to toe what is going on with girlfrand’s hair? I don’t know if that’s suppose to be a slicked back ponytail/bun or if she just popped out of the shower? This brocade on the top of her dress is on trend but all one color looks thick and matronly. Also, I can’t tell if her collar just isn’t sitting right or if she’s rocking a mock turtle neck on the red carpet, either way it’s a fail. And that see threw skirt, NO! Just no!  You know Krysten knew it was see-threw also because she wore that granny body suit underneath. Finally, the shoes are alright but aren’t enough to save this failing outfit!

If you want to see more red carpet looks check out people style watch! Photo Credit: People.com