Shaking your booty Emily Caleo of Betts in ‘True Grit’ boots
ideas. Yet somehow it works. The look comprises military, high society, and rustic looks, coming together to create a ’utilitarian country hideaway’. Last year’s plain browns and blacks are out the window and ready for the incoming of a wider range of tones such as mushroom, charcoal, grey and mocha just to add a little variety to the mix. Stylewise, lace-ups, buckles, zips and soft leather bows add detail to knee and calf length boots, while ankle boots – either flat or with wedge or stiletto heels – are the perfect boot for a mild North Queensland ‘winter’. Last season’s boots sold as well as ever despite the economic crisis and unseasonable warmth so there’s no doubt the trend will continue to flourish in 2011.
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OU know you’re in for a treat when this season’s footwear is described as ‘Audrey Hepburn with a kick’. High society and military don’t often come together in the same thought, but this season is one of those times. As the weather cools down we’re tipped to be embracing boots with fur trimmings, shearling and multi-tonal hues in favour of last year’s bland colour scheme. The off-cut feathers and fur linings seen on recent Gucci, Hermes and Prada runways will make their way onto Australian feet in no time as we strive to achieve that powerful yet elegant look. It’s as if the designers couldn’t choose one look they liked and so merged five different
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