Sam Edelman "Louie" Black Fringe Booties

One of the perks of living in Seattle this time of year is the lack of extreme winter weather. While it's already started snowing back in Chicago and on the East Coast, Seattle is still in the 50s and very "sometimesy" (if that's even a word). Sometimes there's rain. Sometimes sun. Sometimes clouds. It all varies.

So, without the need to buy any snow friendly boots, I've been eyeing this dope pair booties to add to my growing Sam Edelman collection. His name was never on my radar before, but I slowly realized that all of the boots I gravitated towards were made by him. These are the latest in a growing collection.

The "Louie" boots come in a few colors and can be found on his site retailing for $160. I'm smitten with the black leather with black fringe! I am already shimmy shaking all around in my head lol.

Now, I don't have a problem dropping the money for his shoes, BUT I do know that I can usually find his shoes at Nordstrom Rack for a bit cheaper. I need to be on the hunt for these... but don't be surprised if I cop them for full price. Sometimes you just pay for what you want lol.

Fashion Fix: Peep Toe wishes & Leather Studded dreams

A picture doesn't do these shoes justice... they are AMAZING in person! I found them @ my shoe heaven and had to have them. The leather is soft to the touch and the gold accents are top notch. They were marked down for over 50% off their retail price - - amazeballs! I rocked them the other day with a casual pair of cuffed skinny jeans, black top, and gold accessories.

Hell on Heels

For some reason I forgot (blame my selective memory) that these shoes KILL the back of my ankles whenever I wear them. I put them on pause for a few months and was itching to rock them again. Well, needless to say the shit hurt. I look like tiny people have been sawing their tiny knives at the back of my ankles all day long. Looks like I'll be putting these shoes back on time out.

Fall '08

After living in Arizona the last 5 years I grew accustomed to 2 types of weather...HOT and REALLY hot. Fall became a thing of the past and totally nonexistent...palm trees could rarely be seen changing colors and having their leaves fall off. As I was walking around yesterday I was stopped in my tracks - - leaves were actually falling off of trees. I understand that Chicago didn't have much of a summer in terms of heat, but can it be that fall is already here with winter fast on its heels? Along with the change in climate comes the inevitable change in wardrobe. My year round summer clothes won't do me much good here. To help usher in fall, I've assembled a list of Fall '08 must haves:

1. Boots

Whether you want to rock a sexy suede or worn leather, I think that a great pair of boots are a must. I'm a sucker for a heel and think it flatters any woman's legs!

Dumond - $124

Mieko Mellucci - $259

2. Something vintage

Try ebay or checking out a local boutique...a vintage item is a must! Be it a pair of shoes or a bag...grab something old and make it new again!

Vintage Pirate Boots - $9.99

3. Chanel Necklaces

After watching countless reruns of "The Devil Wears Prada" I have become obsessed with the Chanel necklaces worn by Ann Hathoway's character! In my search to find one I realized that they were super expensive but definitely a collector’s item worth the price. However, being realistic I found the affordable alternative!

Vintage Chanel Necklace - $1499

Vintage Chanel Necklace - $1200

Chanel Inspired Necklace - $250

4. Leather Jacket

Investing in a leather jacket is just that - - an investment! They can be fairly pricey but worth it. There's no better way to stay warm in the fall temps than with some sexy, butter soft leather rubbing against your skin. Black biker jackets are a thing of the past. Warm things up with burnt orange, yellow or cranberry!

Tory Burch $750

5. Royal Purple

I’ve always been a fan of the color and it’s looking to be a big hit this season. I recommend adding a pop of purple with a funky bag or a cute pair of stilettos!

Steven Midori - $159

Junior Drake - $348

*as an added bonus this bag can hold a magazine, wallet and even bottle of water comfortably!

6. Knit

Staying warm can be fashionable! No need to hit up Walgreens for those pair of $1 gloves…splurge a little and get some beautiful knit separates! You can mix and match or stick with the same color. I love pastel shades.

Nordstrom’s “star lite” knits - $58 - $78

7. Nail Polish

Ditch the acrylic, gel and French tips…this season everyone should trim their nails and find a signature shade. I’m a fan of darker, shorter nails and love anything in the berry family.

OPI – Couture Couleur La Collection de France

LOUVRE ME LOUVRE ME NOT PARLEZ-VOUS OPI? YOU DON'T KNOW JACQUES! TICKLE MY FRANCE-Y BASTILLE MY HEART I'M FONDUE OF YOU A OUI BIT OF RED WE'LL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS EIFFEL FOR THIS COLOR