Après Ski

Après ski, aka, what I refer to my style as, on any given Saturday when the temperature is below 35 degrees. A ski bunny look works well for anywhere; in the city slush, suburb snow, or country slopes. I don't know if I will get to see any snow this Winter. I have missed it by hours coming and going from NY and Jersey. But, if I do get to enjoy the white splendor and powder bliss, then this is the kind of winter style I will be sporting. Mix and match to your delight. Who doesn't love a pink faux fur coat or shaggy pom pom sweater paired with a lace up bootie or Nike sneak!? xo RCN

 

Calling All Boots

I am having major boot FOMO over here in Miami. I am counting down the days until I board my next flight to somewhere worthy of boot dressing. Hmm, only 7.5 days left and I need your help! Which boots to buy? I am in desperate need of a new pair and I just can't decide. I would love your input in the comments below, thank you!! 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.