iLoveToBeFAB: SHOES

Oct 31, 2012

October Favourites

This month I really feel like sharing my favorites with you. I think because October it's a transition month, many of us are trying out new beauty products, fashion trends as well as foods and decor pieces. Hence the many favourites.

BEAUTY FAVOURITES: MAKEUP & SKINCARE

1. My Vichy Aera Teint Liquid Foundation (see review)

2. La Roche Posay Toleriane Soothing Protective Skincare Moisturizer for Normal to Combination Skin (review coming soon)

3. Lipsticks in general since throughout Summer I have been using lip glosses. I will soon be posting my favourite Fall lip products.

4, Fast & Fuchsia Nail Polish by Rimmel

FAVOURITE PURCHASES

1. New handbag in a shade of red (I will soon be posting pictures)

2. Leather and crystals cushion cover for only 5 euros during a warehouse sale

3. New blender (review coming soon either on this or my food blog)

4. Pink sports padded bra for only 3.50 at a local market

5. Tally Weijl multiple studs earrings pack for only 5 euros

6. Kitchen table centrepiece (Parisian inspired)

FAVOURITE FOODS

1.Carob powder (see my Halloween treats and Fall drink recipes)

2.Fresh Basil (many recipes coming soon)

3.Plums with my weetabix for breakfast

4.Homemade Mediterranean hummus (which I made twice with my new blender)

5.Homemade fresh egg pasta (if you want me to I can share my recipe; let me know in the comments)

FAVOURITE PLACES

1. Sliema at night

2. Mdina on Sunday morning

3. Zurrieq market

4. Piccolo Padre restaurant (for the charming decor but not for the food)

5. Zara (I could spend a day looking at and trying on clothes)

6. Blue Grotto for the view

7. Orienta warehouse sale (was full of bargains)

8. Taqali Farmers' Market (I enjoy it every time)

FAVOURITE OUFITS

1. White sequin skirt

2. Fall OOTD

3. Fall Monochromatic Outfit

4. Fall Layering

5. Christian Dior Inspired

FAVOURITE WEBSITES & YOU TUBE CHANNELS

1.Free tv video

3.Le floof tv

4.The style diet

5.Brit pop life

OTHER FAVOURITES

1. My Kettler cross trainer

2. My grey cotton blazer (see outfits above)

3. My black H&M cross body bag (see outfits above)

4. My patent black flats (see outfits above)

5. Jane by Design (unfortunately no season 2)

6. Photoshop book (review coming later)

7. Giving maths revision lessons

8. Michael Kors watches

This month my favourites have been grouped under categories to make it easier for you to go through the post. Feel free to share your own favourites in the comments and Happy Halloween!

STAY FAB

Oct 7, 2012

FALL WINTER 2012 2013 SHOES TRENDS

Shoes are very important in an outfit, so important that they can actually change the tone of a look from casual to edgy to elegant. The right shoes make you look more put together and stylish and make the entire outfit more appealing. In this post I am going to share the main shoe trends for the coming seasons. Knowing what is fashionable might encourage you to wear the shoes you already own if they follow one of the trends below but also give you a guide on what you should buy for this Fall and Winter. And of course if you don't like to follow trends feel absolutely free to wear whatever kind of shoes you prefer.

1. CHUNKY HEELS & PLATFORMS

These come in both rounded (Michael Kors) and pointed (Rodarte) versions. The ones by Michael Kors remind me of the school girls shoes one used to wear with the uniform. Of course these are emphasized because they have the high heel and platform which you wouldn't wear to school. But I think that they are great if you want to achieve that preppy school girl look for Fall and Winter, especially if you wear them with wool socks.

Michael Kors

Rodarte

2. ANKLE STRAP SHOES

From sandals, to peep toe shoes, to closed pumps and even booties ankle straps are very in this Fall and Winter. They can be very feminine, smart looking but also pretty edgy. Elie Saab, Michael Kors, Rebecca Taylor and Max Mara are few of the stylists which presented these on the runway.

Michael Kors

Rebecca Taylor

Max Mara

Elie Saab

3. T SHAPED STRAP

This is another very popular kind of ankle fastener for the coming seasons. Chanel, Elie Saab and Micheal Kors (see image above) are few examples.

Chanel Elie Saab

4. LACY BOOTS

This is the perfect trend for the romantic ladies who love rich and super detailed accessories including shoes. Dolce Gabbana featured lots of lacy and flower embroidered boots which went well with the very rich collection. Other examples of lacy shoes

Dolce & Gabbana

Carolina Herrera Alexander Mc Queen

Valentino

5. FUR SHOES

Similar to the handbag trend, fur is also popular on shoes. If you are brave enough to pull this trend it is definitely a great way to be fashionable and keep yourself warm during the colder months. Rebecca Taylor, andAlexander Mc Queen presented shoes, booties and boots featuring lots of fur.

Alexander Mc Queen

Rebecca Taylor

6. LOAFERS & OXFORDS
These slightly masculine shoes seem to be on trend this Fall and Winter too. I am really glad about this trend because I love my tan oxford booties so much and I am looking forward to may be buying a new pair. The stylists listed below presented various types of loafers and oxfords from flat to heel ones, pointed, rounder, slightly square and also metallic and embellished. My favourite is the second and third one in the image below just with a lower heel and no embellishments.

Etro, Kenzo, Marc Jacob, Hussain Chalayan and Steven Alan

7. PRINTED & TEXTURED SHOES

This trend is ideal for those women who like their shoes to be as interesting as their clothes. I personally prefer the textured ones to the printed ones, at least for the colder seasons. Kenzo, Fendi and Preen are few of the stylists who presented this kind of shoes. My favourite between the 3 booties below are definitely the tweed shoes by Kenzo. They are textured and detailed and the tweed fabric is perfect for the colder months, yet they are elegant and not too overdone.