Pirate’s Bootie

With Fall upon us, our inner fashionista is dying to bring out the fabulous boot collection we've acquired over the years, but unseasonably warm temperatures make the boot a liability.  The have-your-cake-and-eat-it-too solution is the bootie, the season's must-have accessory that gives the look and feel of a boot, but with a little breathing room for your gams.

            

                                                

For those of you too intimidated to take on this great look - scared you will look like Jack the Pirate or your grandma in her orthopedic lace-ups - here are a few helpful hints:

Pair with mini-dresses, short skirts, or skinny jeans, and choose booties made of leather, patent-leather, or suede.  We like Ralph Lauren’s black Dillynn calfskin bootie, with a seductive high heal, and a perfect size black bow.  For the rocker girl in you, go for Manolo Blahnik’s suede Hair-Calf Ankle Boot with two big buckles – none resembling that of captain hook – these are great with super short minis, and come in fab fall colors.  And of course – Christian Louboutin’s Miss Fred is the perfect patent-leather version of this fall must have.  For the classic girl, Burberry’s more original Victorian Bootie with a thin lace up, spiked high heal, and glossy patent leather shine will prove you are perfectly en vogue.