Handpicked - Fall 2010 Trends, Spat Boots

I'm going to be totally honest in telling you all that I just wasn't sure what Piperlime was talking about when they had Spat Boots as their #8 Top Fall 2010 Trend. So before I even started exploring the trend, I researched what they were and how they came about. It turns out that spats originated as a type of shoe accessory wealthy young men wore in the late 19th and early 20th century. They were stiff fabric covers attached to the top of the shoe that extended up the lower part of the leg. Today, most spat-style shoes take boot form with foldover cuffs and almost all have a menswear feeling to them. I'm so excited that I've found a love for this fun, edgy trend!!

1) Sigerson Morrison Spat Flat Over the Knee Boots in Nero Black from shopbop.com - I love that these have an exposed zipper down the back and can be word cuffed! - $795

2) Christian Louboutin Armony Ankle Boots with Removable Cuff available at Saks Fifth Avenue - These are in true spat style!! - $1395

3) Naughty Monkey Detective in Black Suede from Piperlime - $99

4) Steve Madden Carlsen in Taupe at Piperlime - A completely affordable way to participate in the current trend :o) - $89

5) Gentle Souls On The Ridge in T. moro suede available at Piperlime - $275

6) Steven by Steve Madden Masen in Cognac from Piperlime - $199

7) Mia Limited Edition Buckingham at Piperlime - $229

8) L.A.M.B Signature Collection Women's Rosebury available at shoes.com - $365.40

9) Steven by Steve Madden Maryn in Cognac from Piperlime - These have officially been added to my "Must Have" List!! - $229

Tomorrow - Saddle Handbags!!

Handpicked - Steve Madden Sale

I have always had a mild obsession with Steve Madden and I just HAD to share with you when I found out what a great sale they're having - Up to 50% Off Select Styles!! So I took a look at those hot select styles and handpicked my favorites :) Oh, an extra added bonus: FREE SHIPPING with coupon code SMFREESHIP!

1) These champagne colored Alisah Heels are to die for with the fabric flowers attached - $99.95 2) The Black Leather Jessii Booties caught my eye first - they're the reason I choose Steve Madden's Sale today actually - $89.97 3) Can you tell that I really want purple booties like these Mirakle Booties in Burgundy Suede - $90.97 4) I love the cowboy look of the Bentlyy Brown Leather Boots - $174.97 5) I also really want grey boots like the Tyller Grey Suede Boots - $79.95 6) I combined my love for booties as well as my new suede obsession and fell head over heels for these Taaboo Black Suede Booties - $87.96 7) The Rebecca Black Satin Heels would give any holiday outfit a touch of class - $53.97 8) Hot, hot, hot - these Persis Black Leather Sandal/Bootie/Pump Combo are incredibly sexy - $101.97