Archive for the ‘Peep-Toe’ Category

Ankle Boots are a must-have for Fall and I must say I’m quite impressed with the latest arrivals of lace-up  ankle boots. While some styles are focused on the latest trends (such as open-toes, studs, and clog-style adaptations), others are quite classic and can easily be worn for years to come.

Whether you choose a smooth or suede leather upper, a bold color or a neutral tone, an open-toe version or a clog-bottom style, I’m sure that you’ll find one or two styles of lace-up ankle boots that you love. They are a perfect transition shoe for Summer to Fall and are extremely versatile and fun to wear. Wear them with long leggings, skinny jeans, or an above the knee dress or skirt.

Here are our top picks for lace up  ankle boots…

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These gorgeous KORS Michael Kors Angie Lace Up Ankle Boots (below) in distressed taupe leather feature a peep toe with classic lines.  The approximately 4-inch heel is offset by the 3/4-inch platform.    There is also a nice tan suede version of this boot, but I love the distressed leather.

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The Marquee Lace Up Ankle Boots (shown below) are a fashion forward design by Velvet Angels that features a lovely blue suede upper, wrapped suede heel, and a hidden 1-inch platform.

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These Marc by Marc Jacobs Lace Up Ankle Boots (below) feature an on-trend clog bottom with studs and a synthetic wood toned heel and platform outsole.

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The Apepazza Strasburgo (below) is a military-inspired  ankle boot with a short lace-up panel, two buckled straps at the top and rear zipper entry.   Folded leather cuffs over the front of the ankle provide the finishing touches on this casual yet stylish ankle boot.

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These Donald J Pliner Hoa Ankle Boots (shown below) feature an antique metallic leather upper with elastic panel for a stylish and comfortable fit.    Like all DJP footwear, these boots are leather lined and crafted of superior quality.

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The Jeffrey Campbell ‘Loggins’ Oxford (below) is a vintage inspired lace up ankle boot with fold over collar & comfortable mid heel.

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Chic rocker style best describes these Chloe Black Leather Ankle Boots (shown below).  These sexy boots feature lace up detail on the front and zippers on both sides of the boots!

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The Trouve ‘Jenna’ Bootie (below) features zipper teeth detailing on the trim of the cuff and vintage-inspired lace-up styling with a flirty peep toe. The stacked heel and platform provide a considerable lift, while the side zip closure ensures easy on and off.

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These Giuseppe Zanotti Ankle Boots (below) are absolutely gorgeous!  The suede upper has smooth leather trim and lace up detail the front with brass loops. 

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Click here to browse a large selection of ankle boots!

There are many ways to wear ankle boots. The most popular is with skinny leggings or jeans.  Longer styles of jeans and leggings look better in my opinion, though I have seen a few people pulling off cropped versions with ankle boots.

Only skinny pants should be tucked inside ankle boots. Pants with wider legs will balloon out to much when tucked inside ankle boots. Instead, wear your wide-legged pants over your ankle boots. I find that ankle boots actually make for a comfortable and less bulky fit (than tall boots) when worn under wide-legged pants.

Skirts and dresses also look great with ankle boots.  Go for lengths that are at least a few inches above the knee (or shorter). Avoid wearing ankle boots with mid-length skirts and bare legs.  For a classic combination, you could also pair ankle boots with a long skirt.

Look great showing some leg with your ankle boots, especially while the weather is warm! As the weather gets cooler, you can wear them with tights or leggings for a polished and put-together look for Fall.

Launched in 1982, Antelope is an established brand from Israel.  Only in the last year or so have I seen this brand marketed online in the US.   I enjoyed their boots from last Fall (many of which are now on sale), but I especially love their platform sandals this Spring.    Antelope Footwear uses the finest materials to create unique trendsetting designs that are stylish as well as comfortable.

Slip into style when you slip on the Antelope 715 sandals (pictured to the left). The sleek leather upper wraps your foot in soft leather and I love the asymmetrical lines.   The peep-toe design and adjustable slingback also add a bit of sass.   The platform is covered in cork, giving this sandal a sleek but casual look. The heel is a stylish, yet very comfortable 3-1/4 inches with 1-1/4 inch platform. Shown here in Black, the Antelope 715 Sandal is also available in Gray, Green, or Coffee.

Strappy sandals are taking center stage this Spring and Summer, and the styles seem to be endless. However, it is the lovely turquoise color of these fabulous sandals that got my attention. The Antelope 811 (shown below) is a colorful sandal that sits atop a chunky platform with a slight wedge heel. The leather upper features dark turquoise straps that criss-cross over the top of the foot and extend from the soft beige platform. Small pewter nail heads fasten matching leather patches around the front and back of the platform for a unique contrast. Wear these fun and stylish sandals with jeans or shorts.  Also available in Yellow or Black.

This stylish slip-on sandal sits atop a chunky platform with a slight wedge heel. The Antelope 815 (shown below) features wide leather straps that extend from the soft beige platform and cross over the toes for a comfortable fit. Pewter nail heads fasten matching leather patches around the front and back of the platform. So versatile, you could wear these sandals with anything from dresses to jeans.   The Antelope 815 Sandal is available in Black or Red leather.

These are just a few of the fabulous sandals from Antelope.  Click here to see a much larger selection of the Antelope Spring and Summer collection.  Now is also a great time to get a fantastic deal on their footwear from last Fall, including some unique looking boots.

Enjoy Spring’s most fabulous trend with the versatility of a nude colored pump.  Neutral pumps are perfect for Spring and Summer because they will go with everything!   The nude shade also elongates the leg for a very attractive look, as seen here on Taylor Swift.   Taylor is wearing the gorgeous Stuart Weitzman Friller pumps available at Jildor Shoes! that were recently featured in the May issue of InStyle magazine.  I love the way this blushed tone of beige looks with her floral print dress…..so cheerful, so Spring! This pump will look great however you decide to wear it.

The simplicity of the neutral shade of this pump lends itself well to the details of this sweet pump! The leather upper partially covers the wooden platform and is styled in a peep toe design and adorned with a knotted bow. The 1 inch platform reduces the relative heel height of this 4-1/2 inch heel significantly, also making it comfortable to wear.

You can pre-order the Stuart Weitzman Friller Pumps in this Adobe color (shown below on the top left) at Jildor Shoes until March 15th and receive it in May!   Zappos, as well as Endless, also has this style in several other colors and available now in Bone, Walnut, and Black!  So adorable, this pump is sure to be your ‘go to’ dress heel for your Spring and Summer outfits.

Launched in 1986, Stuart Weitzman has been making shoes that “make women feel good”.  With a commitment to craftsmanship and quality, Stuart Weitzman shoes have a loyal following of shoe lovers. While his shoes are a bit of an investment, you can be sure that you will have a well-made shoe that will not fall apart in one season!

This cold weather has me browsing the online shoe stores for new shoes and dreaming about wearing strappy sandals and open toe shoes. If you are ready for warmer weather where you are, I highly recommend checking out the new Spring shoes that are out now. Start planning early the shoes you will need to add to your collection this Spring.

L.A.M.B. Shoes by Gwen Stefani are always so chick and sexy. Be prepared to walk on stilts because the heels are quite high, but you’ll get a bit of help with the nearly 1 inch platform on these new L.A.M.B. Shoes.

The L.A.M.B. Vail Platform Pump has stacked angular-shaped cutouts and overlays in suede and smooth leather atop a partially gold metallic heel and a basket-weave platform. I just love the contrasting textures on this sandal! Available in black/grey or in this black/red/natural style as shown in the image above.

The L.A.M.B. Verdu also incorporates a mix of textures, with mesh lace trimmed with leather. This sandal is also available in black, but I think these colors and the mesh lace are perfect for Spring and Summer!

Gwen Stefani is widely recognized for her eclectic personal style and natural elegance. Her shoe collection is born out of her love of fashion and design and is a reflection of her personal style and creativity.

It’s hard to believe how fast this year has gone by. Halloween is this weekend and I just received the invitation for my company Holiday Party in December! I think these invitations for parties are on the same schedule for putting up Christmas decorations, and it seems to get earlier with each year.

Thinking of Holiday Parties has me also thinking of what I’ll wear and, as I was perusing the Heels.com website, I noticed that they just added a ton of new party shoes that are perfect for the fast approaching season of parties and events.

Here are a few of my favorites among the many new styles added at Heels.com.

Fergie Lavish – Magenta Suede

 

Carlos by Carlos Santana Prestige – Grafite

 

Dereon Tequila Heel – Brown

 

Dereon Lite Heel – Brown

 

Oh, and if you’ve not visited the Heels.com website before, you must check out their videos. For each shoe style, there is a video of a model wearing and walking in the shoe making it so much easier to see how the shoe will look when worn.

(Image Source: Heels.com)