Wear your boots as pants-that’s what the runways are forecasting for the Fall. Boots are getting higher and shoes are becoming more embellished.

The top trends are ankle boots and over-the-knee boots. The higher, the better. Styles ranged from stocking-like to trouser-like, making sure the fabric is soft to allow it to be worn over-the-knee.

The colors for the season are Dark-nearly black-shades, neutrals and red and berry shades. Some popular hues are midnight blue, dark green, asphalt, violets and petrol, in the dark category. Cognac is making a huge splash.

Oval shapes are transforming into round and square-toe is moving out.

Interesting details are a top trend. Stones, flowers, fringe and varying textures are some of your options. The details are kept to a minimum, not be confused with Spring/Summer.

Some great options here at Heels.com are the Turbo boot – which is a flat interpretation of the style:

The Wink boot is a great high heel interpretation. We are currently out of stock, but we should be getting more in soon! Also, we will be getting in tons of over-the knee styles in the next few months!

Would you wear this over-the-knee trend??

Runway Images are courtesy of theinsider.com

What can be more girly than ruffles on your footwear? It seems that designers aren’t just satisfied with producing skirts with the layered trim. These whimsy details are moving South to add flare to your feet. To avoid a Shirley Temple vibe, these looks are worn best with something chic and mature.  Happy Heel Hunting!

L.A.M.B Rhett Sandal:

Badgley Mischka Tai Pump:

Chinese Laundry Riza Wedge:

You don’t have to jet off to remote locations to find the best tribal shoe styles around. These fun native prints are anything but boring. Sky high heels add to the adventure so leave your passport at home. Happy Heel Hunting!

Jessica Simpson Georgia Slide

Chinese Laundry Belgium 1

Sam Edelman Malik

Earlier this week, we received one of the largest shipments EVER here at heels.com. With 50+ boxes, we got an array of different brands like Paris Hilton, Chinese Laundry and Dereon.

The designers at Paris Hilton have, in a way, reinvented their shoes. Cutesy and feminine styles, accented by the brands signature pink bottom, leads the way to bigger and better things.

Paris Hilton Alannam

Of course, we love Chinese Laundry (so do our customers). Great news: we added more styles to our pack! The new styles are strappy and metallic and made of a soft animal-friendly material.

P.S. The ever so popular Dereon Fantasy heel is back, get a pair while they last.

Going nude is one Summer fad that I just can’t get enough of. No, I don’t mean baring your bottom. I’m talking about one of my favorite shoe trends.

Nude shoes are rocking my world right now for the following reasons:

• Nude lengthens your legs. If your skin tone matches your shoes, your legs will look about a mile long.
• They keep you cool in the summer. Unlike black sandals that absorb all that heat.
• They go with practically any outfit:  shorts, dresses, skirts and jeans but nude goes best with a smile.

Here at Heels.com we have a little shoe that surprised everyone and did so well that we had to make waiting lists – and sometimes when we would get more in stock and call people off the waiting list, they would scream like they won the lottery!

Anyway, this shoe is hot – the Laura Brandon Gladiator sandal.

Well, it seems Chinese Laundry thought so as well, and created their own version, the Sudoku sandal.

Vanessa Hudgens wanted to get in on this style too – I spotted her over at Just Jared a few days ago, wearing the Chinese Laundry version, and they are now doing a giveaway!

We love this gladiator style – it looks great with pants, dresses, shorts – and it is extremely versatile while being comfortable and it still has that attitude that really makes the style special.

Well, maybe for a little while ;)

We have been totally swamped in shoes… in the past month I think we have uploaded over 200 new shoes with about 30 or so more coming soon!

We’ve also been working on some new and VERY exciting projects involving opening our boutique and adding some video to heels.com.

I just wanted to take today to say sorry for being gone for so long – it’s tough to keep up with blogging when there are soo many new shoes to gaze upon and write about ;)

I’d like to highlight some of my favorite styles we have received in the past month – please keep in mind we have a ton of other shoes that suit everyone’s tastes, these were just the ones that really popped out at me – and if I had an unlimited budget I would own them all!!:

Boots:

Guess Teddie Boot – Dark Brown: I love this boot because it’s sleek and has some traction which is great when the streets get a bit slippery!

Max Studio Zemo Boot – Black: I absolutely adore this lady-like boot. From the concealed platform to the stem-skinny heel to the leather covered elasticized calf – this boot is a perfect example of understated glamor.

Chinese Laundry Turbo Boot – Brown: This inexpensive boot has a much more luxurious feel than the actual price (a great value!) and it can be worn over the knee for a trendy look ala Gossip Girl or it can be cuffed. Either way it’s a fantastic wardrobe addition – you can never go wrong with a sleek flat boot.

BCBGirls Petler Boot – Amber: Speaking of sleek flat boots, this one is definitely another winner. While the price point is a little higher, I still think this boot is a fantastic buy. The leather is really high quality and the fit is great. A beautiful boot that would be perfect with skinny jeans.

Luichiny Claire Boot – Black: While I’m not the biggest fan of ankle boots (I know, I know, they’re sooo in – but I think they are hard to pull off unless your legs are miles long and very slim), I will make an exception for these perfect ankle boots. With that great bow, shape, and price – how can you say no?

Pumps:

Naughty Monkey Square Biz Pump – Grey: I LOVE the look of this pump with some black opaque tights. They have very great details, a great shape, and with this price point you can’t go wrong!

BCBGirls Bobby Heel – Gold: I love the look of this shoe – and the height! Wow, its really comfortable for such a high heel – and something about the double platform makes it seem a lot less chunky than it actually is. It’s a great shade of nude/gold that definitely adds to the elongating effect. One caveat though, if you don’t have a tan (which a lot of us don’t now) it may make your skin look paler than it is.

Guess Borda Maryjane – Black: Initially I thought the platform on this pump was a bit too much, but when I saw all the pictures of Gala Darling wearing them, I sort of fell in love. I’m always a sucker for maryjanes because they make sure your foot stays securely in the shoe, without cutting you off at the ankle too much.

Max Studio Tulli Maryjane – Brown: I love this maryjane too! So ladylike and sweet but with a fantastic elasticized strap with ruched detailing – love!

Save for warmer weather:

(Or pair with some tights!)

Charles by Charles David Minis Heel – Navy: It’s no secret around here that I am enamored with navy. I wear something navy everyday it seems – and when I find such a lovely navy shoe… well, lets just say that this one might come home with me!

Chinese Laundry Bossanova Heel – Coffee: I think this is a really great spring/summer shoe that would look fantastic with a little shift dress and a trench. Plus, how fun is that name? Bossanova!

Chinese Laundry Scarlett Flat – Mustard: I know some of you are not too into the fringe trend, but I think this sandal is a really great way to get into it! It comes in 3 great colors, the price is great, and the shoe is very flattering to the foot. We previewed it earlier! Either add a fun pop of color with mustard or turquoise, or subtly add the trend with a toast colored sandal. Oh, and don’t forget the glimmer of gold at the heel which really adds a luxe look.

One that’s not uploaded yet but we all cannot get enough of:

BCBGirls Leda Boot – Brown: We LOVE this boot. It’s very high quality and has a great look. In fact, I think we may all get a pair! What’s not to love?

So that’s the run-down of my favorite shoes from the past month when we’ve been crazy!