FW07 Trend: Ankle Boots I -the Basic Ones

As you may have noticed Barneys Girl and I haven't blogged a lot about fashion trends recently. Mostly, it's because we haven't been particularly inspired. Doesn't it seem like you can wear last FW's clothes and still seem fashionable this season? There is one trend that we have been loving from last season and it continues this season -the ankle boots.

I'm not a particularly exciting person and I like to know that I can use my expensive shoes (my so-called investment items,) over and over again, so after searching for two seasons, I finally found my perfect pair of boots. I love the shape and the leather is so gorgeous. They're comfortable too (-Prada). Obviously they would be more practical if they weren't so high-heeled, but I guess it's time I learn how to walk in high heels!

The other pair that I am loving this season are these Aldo boots (right). They look suspiciously like the pair of Louboutins (left) I was drooling over last FW. I love the Aldo pair so much that I've tried them on in LA and Chicago, but I didn't get them because I had already bought the first pair by then. They are so easy to put on, plus they cost only 100usd!

While browsing on the Aldo website I noticed this pair of boots. I realise that not everyone has adapted to the recent round-toe shoe trend, so this is for those who still like pointy shoes.

Meet this year's Louboutins, the Metallika. It looks like leather wrapped artistically around feet!

These Gucci boots are such stylish winter boots. (I feel warm and fuzzy and stylish just by looking at them!) I'm not a big fan of suede (esp since it rains so much in London,) but this brown is such a fantastic shade.

Even though I don't like that the zippers are in the front of these KG boots, I like the shape of the toe area. You see the way it hooks up? It reminds me of this season's Stella McCartney pumps that I've been staring at over at Net-a-Porter.

And finally, this season's major trend -patent leather. Shiny, patent leather risks the possiblity of looking tacky, but this pair is just classy. Sigh, isn't this pair of Miu Miu so gorgeous?

These basic boots are perfect for almost all outfits. They can go with jeans, pants and even mini-dresses/ skirts, so they're a must-buy for this season, (that is if you didn't buy a pair last season!)

Image credits: www.net-a-porter.com, www.aldoshoes.com, www.kurtgeiger.com, www.saksfifthavenue.com

Five Fashionable Wide-Legged Jeans

K, y'all. Five cuters wide-legged/ trouser cut/ slouchy jeans, for fall, kay y'all? Y'all ready, y'all?

($122, J & Company, DJPremium.com)

They're a little low, but I like the tight-in-the-butt, slightly-flared-but-not-too-much-so trouser cut.

($198, Sass & Bide, RevolveClothing.com)

So, these are technically more bootcut, but they're still a cute dressy-jean staple, though WAY too short for these heels.

($220, William Rast, DJPremium.com)

Much as I LOATHE Justin Trousersnake (Ugh! That smarmy shit-eating grin he's always wearing!), I do really like William Rast jeans, despite myself. Though I will say, I do have a pair that only fit like, when I wore them in the dressing room and never stretched and I can barely squeeze into them. Bew. I take back what I said.

($198, Hudson, WinkNYC.com)

These look so deliciously comfy!! Perfect for slooooouuuuuccchy, chill weekend wear, with flats, 'natch.

($34.50, Paris Blues, Alloy.com)

I posted these a few weeks back, and I bought 'em, and GUESS WHAT -- they're fucking ADORABLE. They're a little darker than they appear here. Anyway, they're so comfy and cute. They're still at the tailor though getting taken up because, of course, they're too long, but for $34, who cares? The verdict: TOTES RECOMMENDED!



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($90, Sass & Bide, DJPremium.com)

Um, I really like Sass & Bide, but these are just awful and totally remind me of the type of jeans John Goodman wore as TV's Dan Connor on "Roseanne." And what girl wants to wear jeans (especially designer ones) that elicit such horbs associations? Terrible.

Cate Blanchett expecting third child

Cate Blanchett confirmed pregnancy rumors at the Elizabeth: The Golden Age premiere in Sydney yesterday. Wearing a pink dress draped in bright orange organza, Blanchett said she was in the early stages of pregnancy. When asked, the Oscar winner beamed and said, "Yes, I am." The mother of two boys shook her head at rumors that it was another boy, saying, "You know more than me. It's early days yet. It's due in April."

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Katherine Heigl's Transformation

Katherine Heigl changes her look every time. The 28-year-old star who plays Dr. Izzie Stevens on Grey's Anatomy have been auburn, chocolate brown, and darker blond with big chunky streaks. But the Knocked Up lead is pretty low-key when it comes to styling her blond coif. "All I ever do is throw it in a bun so it doesn't turn into a big dreadlock," she says. Her simplicity wanes when it comes to

New Jess

Jess este super sic in trenciul din piele ciocolatie, camasa alba, jeansii preferati William Rast, pantofi Miu Miu si geanta din piele de sarpe semnata Michael Kors, unul din designerii ei favoriti.

Spice Girls au revenit

Spice Girls au filmat deja videoclipul pentru single-ul lor de come-back, Headlines (Friendship never ends). Fetele arata mai bine ca niciodata, iar melodia suna foarte bine.

Spice GIrls - Headlines (Friendship never ends)
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Bird Bag?

So, my co-blogger, former roomie and very close friend, who lived with me for three years and KNOWS my taste (and though she occasionally mocks it, she was also QUICK to borrow my shit in our Rivington Street days!) thinks THIS bag is "so me!"

($255, Marlene's of Encino, Poshgirlvintage.com)

I mean, I like loud, fun, vibrant stuff, but this might be taking it a step too far. It's by a woman named MARLENE for shit's sake! I like the '80s, but I don't want to LOOK 80! I'm not even 30 yet! How can I be THIS MUCH of a bubbe?

Your thoughts are appreciated.