Fruit Fashion Files: Fruit In Boots

Winter is coming. At least probably around the east, since this side of the west coast is still having some identity crisis as regards to the climate. We are inching towards October and my darling coats and boots are still in the dog house. But when I learned that my bestestestestest friend in the world is experiencing some kind of a boot dry spell, I am happy to suggest these styles for her and to all you lucky ones who're not having the same climate identity crisis in your side of the world.

These boots are made for walkin' and that's just what they'll do...

Belstaff
- belted around shaft and ankle , platform rubber sole... you can run in them! Wuhoo!

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McQ Alexander McQueen
- flat stacked heel, chain-halter riding boot....I actually have a similar pair, but I got mine from Stuart Weitzman ages ago and the chain in the back makes me sound all cowboy-ish. It gives off that little clinking sound while walking, as if you have spurs on your boots!

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Alexander Wang
-motorcycle boots (yep, I'm such a dude!) These would be perfect on days when you just don't give a hoo-ha! I could be on the couch just wearing my teddy pj's with these boots on, while eating Krispy Kreme and watching some B-rated movie on HBO.

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Giuseppe Zanotti
- fold over, zip ankle boot...for those not-freezing-your-runny-nose days.

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Alexander McQueen
-suede ankle boot with removable leather buckled harness. It's like having two different pairs of boots in one! Just remove the harness when you want a cleaner, minimalist look.

Christian Louboutin
- gold heel plate, ankle wrap with adjustable buckle, 6" covered heel...meant to be worn when you don't have to walk around or when you have someone designated to carry you around wherever you go. You just need to smile and look pretty =)

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Giuseppe Zanotti

- studded, crystal-covered no-heel bootie....I'm sorry but I just have to sing it... ra, ra, ra, ra, raaa, ...rama, ramamaaa....Got beef with someone? No problem, not only are these pair of booties a show-stoppin' piece of art, it can double as a spiked weapon as well. Just aim and throw this directly at your undesirable "frenemy" and do the Bad Romance dance.

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Just a friendly reminder to my readers out there, make sure to balance your silhouette while wearing any kind of boots. If you are on the petite side, you may still wear tall boots but make sure your coat or jacket falls right on your hip or higher so it won't entirely overwhelm your legs. Also, I personally don't recommend ankle boots if you have thicker legs, it may magnify this by cutting off the ankles and exposing your calf and thighs only. If you are as stubborn as I am still want to give it a shot, try wearing your ankle boots with a pair of nice dark tights and a pleated skirt or with your favorite skinny jeans.

One of these days, these boots are gonna walk all over....

Toodles! =)

Fashion 5-0: The Untouchables

There really isn't any strict rule on how you should dress up, as long as what you wear compliments your body and it reflects your own personality. But there are fashion trends that I just can't seem to understand or just plainly make me cringe, so here is my very own list of fashion pet peeves a.k.a. the untouchables. I know there are a lot of you out there that probably have these items in your wardrobe so just hear me out and we'll call it a day, shall we?

UGG Boots

I know "hate" is a heavy word so I'm just going to use other words for this... thing they refer to as "boots". I abhor, despise, reject, extremely dislike "Uggs". If you are not around snow or in a place with really cold climate, then you don't have any business trotting around with these shapeless boots of abomination. It doesn't do anything good with the silhouette of your legs because it's puffy and it eats most of your lower leg. Unless you're a long-legged Brazilian model then you can disregard this. I cannot stand people wearing short skirts/ shorts on a hot day and then they pair it up with these boots. I really don't get it. Please explain and I will try to listen with a loaded gun in my hand.

Cheeky Shorts

This has got to be one of the more disturbing trends that I've ever seen. Cheeky shorts are just plain inappropriate. They're called cheeky by the fact that these shorts partially show the cheeks of one's buttocks. That's just... disturbing. If it were for a male counterpart, it would be like a man wearing a pair of shorts with his testicles hanging out. I'm sorry if you got a nasty visual on that but it is what it is.

Unless you want to be just like Miley Cyrus....(she's got a rockin' bod though, thanks to Pilates)

Velour Tracksuits

I actually bought a set from Juicy when it was all trendy about 8 years ago, but I never wore them outside the gym. I know they call it the "fashion" tracksuits but guess what? They're still tracksuits! Unless you're an athlete, you should never be caught dead wearing gym clothes roaming around the mall, restaurants,etc. You might as well wear Sponge Bob pajamas while you're at it. Consider these tracksuits as REALLY casual attire, like something you would wear while lounging around the house or doing house chores.

Pocahontas Head Band

C'mon. C'monnnnnnnnnnnnn. Really? These so-called headbands don't even have a proper function. Why, oh why.

My only advice to you, my friends, is to take caution when it comes to following trends and apply common sense when it comes to wearing things that shouldn't be worn in normal circumstances. Like wearing knee-high boots and leather jackets in a tropical country, or wearing track suits to go out on a lunch date. Okay? Okay!

Toodles! =)