Latest trends in footwear this fall

Whenever we go for shopping, more often than not we concentrate just on clothes and jewelry. What about footwear? You must have heard about a famous saying "The first impression is the last impression" so don't forget to pay attention to your shoes. Your dirty shoes might give a wrong impression to other people. It is as important as your wardrobe, makeup and trendy handbags.

If you are looking out for party shoes, the latest shoes fashion is of high heels whether pencil or platform heel or open toe sandals. But if you are looking out for casual shoes for ladies, you should avoid high heels specially if your job requires the whole day standing. As we all know the worst thing in the world is wearing shoes that hurt, we have all been there and done that, l am sure! For that purpose, trendy floaters are just apt. If you are boyish or the sporty types, floaters and sneakers are the best option. If you are bold and maintain a hip-hop fashion style, you can actually do a mix match of ethnic and trendy.

So what are the trends this fall and winter? I am glad you asked, we are going to talk about this now! Some fashion designers are giving a new lease of life to the trends of past decades. Creating the fall footwear collections, many fashion designers relied on the ideas they came up with last spring. This fall footwear fashion is all about bright hues and diverse styles.

Above the knee boots: This year, above the knee boots are most popular in heeled versions rather than small or flat heels with suede the material of choice. Mostly models are photographed in above knee boots unlike last season.

Lace-up Shoes and Boots: Laces and tie-up details are another continuing trend in 2008.

Reptile leathers: Alligator, crocodile, lizard, snake... reptilian skins are a major trend choice this year.

Thick, chunky heels: Platforms and thick heels have dominated the past few seasons; and a number of the major design houses have seen fit to carry them on for Autumn / Winter 2008.

Squared-off toes: It's been a while since square toed shoes have been popular... and it's now their time to return. It's a tapered in toe with a short blunt nose, rather than a fully squared toe.

Pointed Toe: It was only in recent memory that razor-sharp pointy toes were in. And yet, here they are again, which is not a good thing for me, as l hate them!

Bejeweled sandals: They are also making a comeback, being an ultimate must for flirty cocktail dresses, full-flow skirts and satin evening pants.   Heeled oxfords: Oxfords come in the form of booties, with peep toes, almond-shaped toes and coffee colored hues, with laces, ribbons and tartan.

Motorcycle boots: Try motorcycle boots this fall to feel hippie and stylish. Leather and suede, with metal hardware, chains and pockets. Experts suggest wearing them with tights, flowing tops and colorful scarves which gave them a softer look.

The Retro chic never gets old. As some say, fashion repeats and intensifies iconic styles. Ballet flats get to be more pointed-toe than the popular rounded toes. Experts advise wearing them with short skirts, narrow-leg pants and skinny jeans.

Shoe colors in trend this fall: Today's alternatives to traditional black color are deep cherry or deep blue, chocolate brown or olive, violet or black chalk. New collections represent lots of conservative taste, dark-colored footwear. Purple is a huge trend for fall footwear. Black and gold is sleek and chic for fall and winter. You should keep outfits simple if wearing bold colors or chunky hardware.

Footwear material trend: Patent leather continues to be a top footwear trend. Indeed, latest fashion trends introduced more complex ideas. Glossy materials are now used with matte leather and velvet suede and sometimes a pair of shoes features different textures. Suede footwear expands on retro theme. Artists are giving it rich deep colors: purple, terra-cotta, emerald-green that put a focus on noble suede texture. Suede footwear is very versatile this season, from extremely laconic to luxurious ethno-like patterns.

So what are you waiting for? Go and hit the nearest fashion store of footwear and try them. Never forget while selecting your fashionable footwear your searching criteria should be comfort.

(Sources: geniusbeauty.com, ?indobase.com, fashionising.com, millionlooks.com)