 Fall Fringe
If your calves are craving a bit of suede fringe this fall, they are not alone. This hot style is everywhere, including ShopBop.com, where you can find the gorgeous Joie Deja Vu Fringe Flat Boot (left) for $458—way too steep, we know.
At $81, however, the Minnetonka Tall Fringe Boot (right) at Sheplers.com is a fraction of the price!  Snuggle Up
Knit sweater boots are as cozy as they are chic, but they often don't come cheap. The gorgeous Missoni GM 41 Boots (top) are $480 at Zappos.com. Some say that's a steal for the style—it retails for close to a grand.
Still, it can be hard to validate such a "bargain." Instead, opt for the totally adorable alice + olivia for Payless Hudson Sweater Boots (bottom). At under $50, they'll keep your bank account intact. And thanks to their flirty platform heels and hot-pink insoles, your toes will stay smoldering.  Shake Your Bootie
We are crazy for booties this season: They're great with everything
from work slacks to casual jeans, and easy to take from day to night.
Although the footwear style is incredibly hot right now, the
super-comfy gorgeous Clarks Artisan Collection Somers Leather Side Zip Ankle Boot (top) are going for $120 at QVC.com—a bit of a splurge for something that may go out of style next year.
Luckily, there's a way to spend less on the trendy style. Enter, the Wild Diva Jett-13 Boot (bottom), which features a sexy stiletto heel and pointed toe. Available for $16.99 at Urban Original, they'll provide you with a guiltless trip on the path to bootie heaven. |
Steep vs. Cheap: This Season's Hottest Bags and Shoes  Fall Accessories for Less
by Aly Walansky
Leaves are falling, and snow is right around the corner. Dressing for the season starts with the right tools: In our case, the sexiest boots and bags with which to put our most fashionable selves forward. But if the costs of the latest trends got you down, we feel your pain. If you must shop to add to your fall wardrobe, perhaps we can help. Read on to find the best deals on the hottest styles in shoes and handbags.  Get Knotted Up
While we feel our heart rate quicken at the sexy Valentino Nuage Bow Tote (left), its $1,295 price tag at Bergdorf Goodman frightens us.
Chinese Laundry's Large Tote (right) with knotted detail is $87—a little easier to digest.  Sought-After Satchels
Both of these satchels have double top handles adorned with chic brass
buckles. Both have a classic, timeless, design. Both are even created
with nylon (an incredibly durable fabric). But while the Prada Tessuto Soft Calf Tote (top) runs at about $795 at Neiman Marcus, the Kipling April Medium Shoulder Bag (bottom), though still an indulgance, is a little more obtainable at $128.
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