Through every unfortunate haircut or anti-gym phase, the right shoe is an instant uplift no questions asked. The Thelma to your Louise, the Romy to your Michele – always there to put an extra pep in your step.
As the ‘clothes maketh the man’, the shoes make the woman – so best to indulge in something fabulous, right? Read on for my top 8 lust list shoes for Fall.
The Artisanal Heel
Your toes have danced in the spotlight for seasons now – it’s due time the heel got a bit of love, no? Introducing the artisanal heel – all bespoke party in the back. Pair it with head to toe neutrals to give them all the love and attention.
Gianvito Rossi embellished suede sandals, $1,901, net-a-porter.com.
Aquazurra Cleopatra embellished suede sandals, $698, net-a-porter.com
Senso Neave heels, $295, senso.com.au
The Backless Slipper
The footwear epitome of boss lady got a promotion this season with a new backless persona. When you’re a woman on the run, who has the patience for blisters? Slip and slide into the office in record time with all the polish of your fully dressed versions.
Gucci Princetown leather backless loafers, $695, matchesfashion.com
Rachel Zoe Sara tasseled loafer mules, $198, bloomingdales.com
Jeffrey Campbell Belan suede mules, $162.62, shopbop.com
The Leather Slide
Move over espadrille – our new flat has arrived. Still weighty enough for Fall over a strappy sandal, try it of a weekend with a slouchy trouser or long-line skirt.
Isabel Marant Etoile Tadley leather and wooden slides, $410, matchesfashion.com
Ancient Greek Sandals textured leather slides, $254.10, farfetch.com
ATP Atelier Rosa cutout leather slides, $209, net-a-porter.com
The Cowboy Boot
A slight nod to Western without going too Clint Eastwood is the vibe here – no spurs or bootscooting in sight, please. Metal hardware, a splash of croc or python (faux, of course) and oversized buckles all pay homage to the trend without pushing you too far into Billy The Kid territory. Pair them back with floaty whites to toughen up the romance.
Isabel Marant Etoile Ralf suede ankle boots, $760, net-a-porter.com
Country Road Suzette ankle boot, $249, countryroad.com.au
Seed Katie ankle boots, $229.95, seedheritage.com
The Lace-Up
Don’t let winter dampen your vamp – trade in your barely there stilettos for a lace-up bootie at night instead. All the seduction minus the frozen toes.
Witchery Jada bootie, $229.95, witchery.com.au
Senso Kammy heels, $259, senso.com.au
Tony Bianco Kappa black velvet suede heels, $199.95, tonybianco.com.au
The 24/7 Sneaker
Who knew the humble tennis sneaker could infiltrate your wardrobe so assertively? Weekends and work wear are an obvious stomping ground for a lace-up, however they’re slowly nudging into your after hours territory – try a fresh-out-of-the-box white pair back with a slinky silk dress for a sporty take on eveningwear.
Raf Simons x Adidas Stan Smith trainers, $410, matchesfashion.com
Witchery Liam sneaker, $129.95, witchery.com.au
Seed Andi glitter sneakers, $79.95, seedheritage.com
The Fringe + Tassel
Fringing and tassels are still alive and kicking – from a jazz-age style heel to boots with a little seventies flavour, keep it moving and shaking downstairs for Fall. Keep the rest of your outfit simple – clean lines draw the eye down to the party happening on your feet.
Aquazurra Wild Thing fringed suede sandals, $891, net-a-porter.com.
Country Road Danielle tassel boot, $249, countryroad.com.au
Witchery Quinn tassel boot, $269.95, witchery.com.au
Senso Halia boots, $345, senso.com.au
The Ladylike Flat
Prim and proper with a twist – ladylike on the outside with a little kook to boot is the attitude you’re looking for. Ramp up your work wear from a polite ballet flat to something with personality plus – think metal embellishment and bold colour.
Valentino Love Latch point-toe leather flats, $1,274, matchesfashion.com
Sophia Webster Bibi silver butterfly pointy toe flats, $499.48, intermixonline.com
Kenneth Cole New York Marks pointed toe skimmer, $49, davidjones.com.au
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