Style Trend: Over the Knee Boots

{image}

I love my Stuart Weitzman 50/50 black over the knee flat boots I purchased last fall/winter. They were by far my best purchase of the season.  I wore them with skinny pants and slim fitting trousers, leggings, skirts and dresses. 

Now I am on the search for  tall brown boots and I really like these ones.

1. Frye shirley $447.95
2. Via Spaga georgia $298
3. Tory Burch jack $550
4. Michael Kors bromley  $197.90 on sale 

Over the knee boots can be intimidating but done right they create a stylish and chic look.

style'n tips on wearing over the knee boots:

1. If you wear these boots with short skirts the best length is 1-3 inches above the top of the boots.

2. For skirts and dresses, match up your leggings or tights to the boot to create an elongated look with out breaking up the colors.  Unless you are trying to copy Julia Roberts in Pretty women, avoid tight skirts and bright colored leggings.

3. Ok but if you do wear your boots with a tight skirt then go for a tailored look. Add a well cut shirt,  a mid thigh length tailored coat, and an oversized bag.

4. One of my favorite looks is to pair up over the knee boots with leggings and long tunics

5. Beware they do not look good with loose fitting pants, flared pants, boot cut, and boyfriend jeans. They do look amazing with skinny jeans.

6. Taller women can get away with these but if you are shorter and have the confidence you can still wear them.  And the tall flat boots will be more flattering and classy than the stiletto over the knee boots.

7. And stiletto vs. flat? I think flat is better and more practical. Definitely not as edgy and provocative as the stiletto but you get more of an equestrian and casual look. 

8. It is best to avoid shiny materials, patent, and too many details like lace and studs.

What do you think about wearing over the knee boots? What outfits do you wear them with?

White wouldn't you?

Well it is officially fall (even though it is going to be a hot and sunny day in Boston today) so the question today is would you wear white after Labor Day?  My friend Aleena and I were discussing this issue and I said I typically do not wear white jeans, cropped pants, or linen pants in the fall/winter.  Although, I continue to wear white blouses and cardigans and I still carry my winter white handbags in the fall and winter.   However, after seeing some of these great 2010 fall looks featuring white and ivory pants by Thakoon Panichgul, Gucci, Jill Stewart, Reed Krakoff, and Isabel Marant I would definitely reconsider.  I love the looks so much that I think having a pair of white pants is now a fall/winter wardrobe essential!

What are your thoughts on wearing white pants in the fall and winter?



Araks





Emporio Armani





Gucci





Jill Stewart





Isabel Marant





Maison Martin Margiela





Emilio Pucci





Reed Krakoff





Thakoon





The Row

Fashion Now

This past Saturday I had the wonderful opportunity to be one of 4 judges in a "Model for the Day" contest.  This was an open casting call where the lucky chosen model will have the opportunity to walk the real runway with professional models during the Simon Fashion Show Now on October 1st at 7pm.

Other judges included Tim Ayers, Agency Director with Model Club Inc, Corinne Demadis, Booking Agent with Model Club Inc, and Candy O'Terry, Magic 106.7's on air personality. For this event I wore a reversible Built by Wendy dress from Flock.  Flock is definitely becoming one of my favorite boutiques in Boston and Dani, one of the store owners is so stylish, knowledgeable, and helpful. Built by Wendy Bauhaus side tie reversible dress,  Anthropologie belt (seen here), Ann Taylor booties (seen here), and earrings and bangle gifted from my lovely aunt Anjana and cousin Poonam from London This is what the dress looks like without the belt. (sorry but the belt caused a few wrinkles) Next time I might turn the dress inside out and wear it as a navy dress. I think adding a pair of brown flat boots would create a really nice relaxed and casual look.  Here is more information on the fashion events for those of you who live in the area. SIMON MALLS BRING FALL FASHION TO BOSTON AND BEYOND THROUGH A SERIES OF FREE FASHION EVENTS    Featuring up and coming designers, runway fashion shows and appearances by Simon Fashion Now™ Style Expert Bobbie Thomas, Simon Malls shine a light on fall fashion at its best    Copley Place Hosts the Copley Catwalk September 28 – October 1   In the midst of Boston Fashion Week, Copley Place will host the Copley Catwalk Monday, September 28 – Friday, October 1. Monday, Wednesday, & Friday from noon-2:00 p.m.: fashion show with five up and coming designers.  Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m.: Barneys New York fall fashion show with Boston Common magazine. Thursday at 6:00 p.m.: Neiman Marcus fashion show followed by cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. All attendees must RSVP to rsvp@bostoncommon-magazine.com with either “Barneys New York” or “Neiman Marcus” in the subject line   Burlington Mall Hosts Simon Fashion Now™ October 1-2   Simon Fashion Now spotlights must-have fashion trends from Burlington Mall retailers.  Friday, October 1st from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. (located in the Nordstrom wing): Trends and Friends Night: Free food and runway shows featuring Lord & Taylor, bebe, Betsey Johnson, Caché, Lucky Brand Jeans, Metropark, and Zara. Saturday, October 2nd from noon- 5:00 p.m. (Located in center court, level one): Runway shows will be held at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00 p.m. MassArt students and alumni will showcase their work Project Runway contestant, Maya Luz will feature her current collection Appearance by style expert Bobbie Thomas  For more information on Simon Fashion Now, visit www.simon.com or www.facebook.com/SimonFashionNow.

Animal Prints and Bollywood

Today is my mom's 60th birthday! I think she is style'n in her animal print sari.



{Mom-Happy Birthday from all us gals!}

 Since I can remember my mom has had a weakness for stylish handbags and shoes.  ( It is a good thing we have the same shoe size)  Birthday's are always a great excuse to add a new handbag to the collection and here is my mom's latest addition.  (I will definitely be borrowing this bag from her)

Tory Burch deep clay norah satchel

light brown snake print wallet

My mom also adores anything Bollywood so I thought I would share her playlist today. These are some of her favorite songs right now and they are perfect for the gym or a nice long run outside.   Now you really don't have an excuse to skip your workout today!

Create a MySpace Music Playlist at MixPod.com

Style Trend: Navy and Yellow

 I am sure many of you have seen this Miu Miu fall campaign. I just love the combination of navy and yellow and these images are so inspiring to me.  

So, a couple of weeks ago I stopped into Anthropologie to buy this belt for my friend's wedding and of course I ended up with extra items. I bought this yellow belt and this Ruffian little navy tea dress (on sale) and I wore the outfit for our anniversary dinner in Nantucket. 

What color combinations are you excited to try this fall?

{Anthropologie dress and belt, Jimmy Choo platform pumps, Nine West clutch}

{try and ignore the ugly wallpaper}