Fall Footwear

French footwear designer, Pierre Hardy is once again collaborating with the Gap. These chic platform ankle boots make their retail debut on October 19. These suede cuties will look oh so haute with tights and a sweater dress. The Style Maven here to keep you fly for fall! www.gap.com

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Haute Bargain

For reasons unknown to me I'm a bit apprehensive when it comes to celebrity fashion lines. Perhaps it's because many Hollywood types seize opportunities to enter the industry based on their fame, but lack a true passion for the craft. There are a few that have proven me wrong and have been on my radar; one being Jessica Simpson. Not only are her designs haute, they are also affordable. The Jonas boot above retails for $149.00 and can be found at http://www.jessicasimpsoncollection.com/

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Not Just for the Fisherman

Gents, as you take mental notes of your fall outerwear needs, remember to add a sweater or 2 to your list. A sweater layered over a button down shirt with a tie is a nice alternative to the blazer on a brisk fall night. Enter S.N.S Herning, this Denmark company has been outfitting fishermen for 75 years. S.N.S produces fine quality 100% new wool sweaters. This is a great asset to the closet, and the time-honored styles will carry you throughout the years. http://www.sns-herning.com/webshop.aspx

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Trend Watch

One of the hautest fall trends to keep an eye out for is the cadet cap, also known as the military cap. As I have said before an accessory as simple as a cap can take an outfit to the next level. A yellow cadet cap like the one above by Eugenia Kim is sure to brighten up a dreary fall or winter day. (Grey cap by Juicy Couture)

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Foldover Fad

For every season there are obviously new trends, but there are few fads that I obsess over. Well, that day has come, it's official, there will be many restless nights until I get a pair of fold over boots. Many boot styles have carried over from last season with slight variations, but the fold over boot is one of the hautest styles, bringing a fresh look into the fall 09' season. (brown boot $450 shopbop.com, gray boot $528 coach.com)

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Trend Watch

As fall quickly approaches H&HS is taking notice of what is haute to keep you fashionably informed. One of the emerging footwear trends is the Oxford, not only to be worn with slacks, but dresses or skirts ass well. No more boring black, or bland brown, today's updated Oxford comes in a variety of vibrant shades. This shoe trend is both stylish and practical.

(Above from left to right: Opening Ceremony-$322, 3.1 phillip lim-$410, Topshop-$125, Kaight-$99)

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