Art Inspiring Fashion

The world renowned art festival and show, Art Basel, is happening now in Miami from November 30- Dec. 4th. Hundreds and thousands of art collectors, buyers, lovers and exhibitors flood Miami with new culture and pulsing excitement each year for this event. The city becomes filled with those chasing to discover and wanting to share new works of art. I find it all quite thrilling and inspiring. Often, I am influenced in fashion by the street art and surroundings of this city, but this week the environment in Miami has me at a whole new level. The pictures from my latest visit to the Wynwood neighborhood show how I love to immerse myself in the scenery and vibes of what's happening. So, the question of the day is what to wear tonight? I will not be venturing into Wynwood, where these latest fashion pics were taken amongst graffiti lined streets, but I am headed to an art show in South Beach called Aqua Art Miami. There will be almost 50 International exhibitors at this show, with sculptural, two dimensional works, instalation design, video art and more. What to wear? Color or lack there of? I'll be sure to update you tomorrow on my Basel look of the day. I am still deciding at the moment. Any suggestions? xo RCN

Favorite Fall Booties

 I wish I could say at this point that the shoes in my Favorite Fall Booties list all belong in my closet, but sadly they do not.  I spend most of my time in warm weather and luckily, my favorite pair of gray leather Vince booties from last year are still holding up.  They are totally comfortable to survive throughout a full workday.  Thank you, block-like, thick, heel.  And, how super do they look with this flowy & slitted shein.com maxi dress?   The open toe style works well for the Miami weather.  That being said, I will be shopping a few of the top bootie trends before my upcoming trip to NYC for Thanksgiving.  Being a little late to the cold weather shopping means I am on target for the sale side of the bootie buying deal.  So really, no need to wait for a Christmas bonus or gifts after all.

Chances are that if you too, have not yet invested in a scrumptious bootie this season, you either live in a hot place, you're waiting to hit the holiday sales, or you are saving to splurge with your upcoming end of the year bonus.  If you are anything like me, one thing is for certain, the money goes to shoes no matter what.   So check out my favorites listed below, they are calling your name.  What is your favorite bootie of the bunch?

1. A cutout shape or element in the silhouette of the boot like this Jeffrey Campbell option from Free People.

2. & 3. Print/Pattern - I am obsessing over fall florals from Sam Edelman and leopard from Aldo  

4. A tortoise heel - The newest no brainer found at ASOS by Miss Selfridge.

5. Flat for comfort - Yes, it is important sometimes.  Nordstrom offers great options like this Vince boot.  Flat and casual pairs well with jeans, leather, or a cute relaxed weekend dress over tights.

6. Fall Color - My top pick is a Zara bootie in a jeweled forest hue to change it up from all the other burgundy boots out there.  Though burgundy is an A+ color as well.

7. Lastly, Something sexy & black - From Jessica Simpson.