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.