Posts Tagged ‘boots’

October 13th, 2011 | By | 2,407 Comments

Trend Alert: Wedge BootsTake Your Fall Style to New Heights with Wedge Boots

High on the lists of favorite trends for the season: Wedge Boots. A perfect complement to the Summer’s wide-leg denim and retro cropped sweaters, wedge boots and booties are a much more casual take on the heeled variety. Why we’re REALLY loving them? Tan wedge booties give the illusion of a longer leg. We’re sold.
(Pictured above: Diba Wedge Boot, paired with an Element Jacket, Element shirt, Billabong jeans and Raen glasses)

Read on for our top picks and how to wear them (more…)

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October 3rd, 2011 | By | 4,265 Comments

Fall Trend Alert: TunicsTop transitional tunics for Fall 2011

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Instant Fall style- just add boots…
Transition from summer dresses to fall foliage with this season’s favorite tunic dresses- the 60′s A-line that embraces a playful, bohemian look. For a perfect pairing add tall boots and a chunky scarf. Top with infinite layers of eclectic trims for a polished look. Happy Fall!

Featured:
Tolani Tunic
Olukai boots
Volcom scarf

See what made the list: Top 20 Tunics

September 9th, 2011 | By | 3,220 Comments

Fall Trend Alert: Cropped Sweaters

Cropped and loaded with style, this season’s tops are weighted far heavier on the style than on length. Equal parts retro nostalgia and fun, Summer’s crop of shortened top layers are popping up in Fall styles, complete with chunky knits & dolman sleeves. Love the style, but don’t want to re-visit your  middle school fashion faux-pas?  Read on for ideas on how to wear cropped length tops without looking like you might get your hand stuck in a honey pot at any given moment.

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September 8th, 2011 | By | 3,204 Comments

Top Boot Trends for Fall 2011

Killer boots man! It’s the best part about summer coming to an end (aside from the empty beaches that is): finally getting to add some edge to your summery shifts with a crisp pair of kicks. To help you with your quest for the perfect pair, here’s Swell’s list of top boots trends for the season…

BOOTS WITH THE FRINGE
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Need some festive dancing shoes for chillier temps? Meet the fringe boot. A full-on fiesta in footwear form, fringe boots go far beyond the required amount of flair in any outfit.
Pair them with: a Body con dress, tribal prints, and bohemian styles.
Featured: Minnetonka Fringe Boots

RIDING BOOTS
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The stand-out standby of the season- polished riding boots. Adding both structure and classic lines to your look, flat riding boots are one must-have for the season. This Fall’s call-outs include a thigh-high lace-up boot, two-tone “Derby” boot, and a clean suede flat boot from Olukai.
Pair them with: skinny jeans, a fresh button-down, or leggings and an oversized sweater
Featured: Restricted Derby Boots

Read on for more Fall Boot Trends!

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