How Celebrities Wear Knee-High, High-Heeled Boots

I came across this site while looking for something else and found the advice too good not to share...

http://creativefashionglee.com/how-celebrities-wear-knee-high-boots/

Amazon features high-heeled dress boots on its home page

It was so nice to see Amazon featuring boots on their home page today, especially high-heeled dress boots.  Don't get me wrong, I'm all over the riding boot trend, which appears to be huge already this early in the season.  While I think most women can pull off the riding boot look, not everyone can pull off the spiky high-heeled boot look.  In fact, if I had to limit my collection to just one pair of boots, it would have to be a knee-high pair with high heels.  The style is timeless and they definitely make a fashion statement!

That said, out of Amazon's impressive selection, my favorite would have to be the Nine West "Braidy" style.  Although the shaft might be a little too sculpted for my taste, those heels are head-turning!

 Also note the Amazon promo code to take 25% off boot orders of $100 or more.

Beautiful Ralph Lauren coat & boot combination at Nordstrom.com

Even though it's not leather, this beautiful orange twill coat by Ralph Lauren really caught my attention during Nordstrom's "Statement Coat" promotion.  It looks even better paired with the caramel spike-heeled boots ("Lavinia" also by Ralph Lauren).

This Ralph Lauren coat is $340 at Nordstrom.com.  The pictured "Lavinia" style boots are past season, but available in some sizes at Amazon.com.  I also saw these beautiful boots in black just last weekend at a local Marshall's store for $129.99.

SHOPPING: It may still feel like summer, but at least the boots are out in stores!

With temperatures hovering around 100 degrees, it was refreshing to see a nice selection of boots on display at our local Marshall's and TJ Maxx stores last week.  Both stores I visited had boots in boxes, with a sample on display above the boxes.  Unfortunately, the TJ Maxx display was fairly unorganized and more difficult to shop than Marshall's.  As someone who doesn't normally store boots in boxes (except the few pairs of higher-end boots I own), I miss the old days when these stores used to just display pairs of boots out in the open, whether by standing them on shelves or hanging them from a rack.  Nothing is more frustrating than thinking you've found the perfect pair in your size only to open the box and find it's the wrong color or style.  However, there is something to be said for that lovely leather aroma which wafts out when you open the box!

Back to what was on display at Marshall's and TJ Maxx, it's obvious that riding-style boots and other knee-high boots with flat heels will continue to be a big trend again this season (even Costco is carrying this style!).  Of course, I tend to gravitate toward the heeled boots, and the ones that caught my attention at both Marshall's and TJ Maxx were the Michael Kors "Lesly" boots for $179.99.  A little pricey for these stores, especially considering that I'm seeing similar prices online.  Although I've never been a flat of platform soles, I do like the stacked heels on these.  I found some photos of the boots being very nicely modeled on the My Style Snapshot blog.  I'd like to find a pair of great stacked heel boots this season, but something a little more conservative like these gorgeous vintage Anne Klein boots currently listed on eBay (if they were anywhere near my size, I'd have snapped them up for sure!).

Marshall's also had some nice Ralph Lauren black leather dress boots with fairly conservative spiked heels.  I didn't catch the price, but I'm always a sucker for a nice pair of black leather dress boots!

Here's to cooler weather coming soon so that we can really start appreciating this season's boots!

SHOPPING: Wow, Costco is selling boots!!!

Attention, Costco shoppers...Costco.com is carrying some very nice Kenneth Cole New York black leather riding boots for $99.99 with free shipping.

Want to try them on first?  Hopefully, your local store is carrying these like ours is!  Our local store had a very nice display of these boots near the front entrance yesterday with $10 off for $89.99.  I'm not used to Costco carrying fashion boots, or dressy shoes of any kind for that matter, so this was a very pleasant surprise.  Judging from the customer activity around the display, these will be a very popular item for Costco. I can see pairing these with skinny jeans and long skirts.

Also, these boots were displayed next to some Ugg-style boots.  I've never been a fan of Uggs (short for UGLY, I say!), so having these displayed next to them made the dressy Kenneth Cole boots look that much better!

Ming-Na in Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on ABC this fall!

Actress Ming-Na gets our vote for the best-dressed cast member of the new ABC TV series "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."

Promotional photos show her sporting a sleek dark blue belted leather vest and some utilitarian short black boots - a powerful look, yet practical.

For an Entertainment Weekly photoshoot, she adds some kick-butt knee-high boots to the look!

And even on the red carpet, she rocks a very cool black leather top.

Kenneth Cole has my favorite boots on sale!

The Kenneth Cole online outlet has some of my favorite boots on sale.  I've been watching the "Bon Bon" style for awhile now as I think it's the perfect black leather dress boot - sexy stiletto heels, trendy rear zipper, and nicely pointed toes.  The only thing that has been holding me back was the $350 price tag.

Well, as part of its Presidents' Day online outlet sale, these boots are now a deal at $79.99.  Shipping is a little pricey at $15, so pad your order with something small (I recommend one of Kenneth Cole's nice wallets) as shipping is free for orders over $100.

On my way back to the site to place my order now!

KOHL'S: Nice leather looks in their Sunday ad

A recent Kohl's newspaper ad featured Daisy Fuentes looking very trendy and sexy in a striped poncho and spiky black leather boots.


That same Kohl's ad featured a nice office look by pairing a leather jacket with a black skirt and spiky black leather boots.

Max Mara - boots, gloves, and berets!

Max Mara recently featured some great leather looks with incredible boots, long leather gloves, and sexy berets.

AD RECAP: JC Penney 9-19-2010

Today's Sunday ad from JC Penney features a couple of looks I really like.

First, the Liz Claiborne "boyfriend tunic shirt" looks great belted and paired with skinny jeans and boots. I could definitely see this being a favorite "go-to look" this fall season.


Even though I'd prefer that they were made of real leather, these A.N.A. OTK boots with flat heels are versatile and trendy. They look great paired with this knit mini-dress.