Breaking the Law, Breaking the Law

It's the day after Labor Day.  Let's talk white shoes!

Now, to be fair, I don't wear white shoes after Labor Day.  HOWEVER, I don't own any white shoes so that's hardly a valid point.  Dirt is attracted me, so white is really out of my sartorial repertoire.

That doesn't mean I don't enjoy breaking a few fussy rules now and then, so here we go, a round up of lovely white shoes for winter.

When it comes to the minimalist dressing currently touted by all the fall fashion magazines, Jil Sander is credited in large part with being ahead of the trend.  These shoes from Jil Sander are absolutely au courant.

For a little bit more pizazz, try a pair of platform wedges from Theyskens' Theory.

If you're less about minimal dressing and more about the menswear style then a pair of white heeled loafers is the perfect answer this fall.  Imagine how lovely they'd look peeking out of a pair of gray herringbone trousers.

In addition to fitting the menswear criteria these (slightly off) white loafers from Miss Rossi from Sergio Rossi also have a fantastic heel shape.

You can't do autumn and winter without a pair of fantastic boots.

I love the strap detailing on this pair of Aldo Brue' boots.

And of course, another on trend choice would be these lace booties from Alice + Olivia.

So, there we have it.  Plenty of white options to buck out-of-date fashion rules.

Pepperidge Farm Remembers

Do you remember when you were little and your mom would sew your mittens to your coat so you wouldn't lose them?
 

Why am I suddenly reminded of that?

Sergio Rossi, September '11 Elle

I can't imagine.

Colorblocking for the Lazy

Remember earlier this season when we were all so excited for summer styles, easy breezy dressing, and finally breaking out some color after a winter of grays, beiges, greiges, and black?  Yeah, well I dunno about the rest of you, but by mid July I start getting bored of summer.  It's freaking hot out and I don't want to put a whole lot of effort into dressing (or anything else really).

 

So what is one to do when you want to be on trend but the effort of putting clothes together is too much?  Turn to your shoes to make the statement!

Clockwise from top left: Marni Geometric Paneled Leather Sandals, Pour la Victoire Cypris Colorblocked Booties, Fendi Turquoise Faille Colorblocked Sandals, and Balenciaga Red Patent and Suede Elastic Detail Platforms.

 

 

Clockwise from top left: Prada Cobalt Canvas Platform Jute and Rubber Mary Jane Wedges, Tabitha Simmons Suede Platform Wedges, Sergio Rossi Colorblocked Wedge Leather Sandal.

Easy as pie.  A very colorful pie.