Top 5 Fall and Winter Shoe Trends...Now on Sale!

There is a lot of Winter left and if you are like me, you are getting tired of everything in your closet. This is the time to re-assess what we missed in the season's top trends. The obvious place to start is ...at the bottom! After all, no matter what you have on your upper body, a fabulous pair of shoes makes you look and feel gorgeous! The major shoe trends we coveted, but skipped for whatever reason are still trending, but at a much cheaper price. To re-visit these trends:

1. Reptile skins, especially in the signature colors of this fall and winter season: grape, bronze, grey and burgundy. Manolo Blahnik's Netochka bronze python lace-up sandal is an edgy day-to-evening heel that can take you all year long. With an all-over cutout lattice pattern, it represents "reptile chic"; originally priced around $990, and available now for $248.50. Gucci's Sofia pearl grey painted snake peep-toe pump is another standout with a stiletto heel and a self-covered platform making your legs look endless, now sells for $347.50, half of the original $690.

2. Patent leather is a radiant  trend for the dark days of Fall and Winter that has essentially become a year-round staple. The Fendi Superstar in nude patent leatheris a stellar leader among this season's offerings with a Zucca print heel and leg lengthening self-covered platform. Originally selling for $550, the Superstar is now $275.  If you've already invested in a nude pump, the Gucci marine patent leather Tile pump is bound to shine right through Spring 2012 with a squared toe detail and a Gucci button tab on back. Not you normal navy pump, it now sells for the"gift" price of $242.50.

3. Suede has always been my favorite luxury shoe fabrication and designer shoe manufacturers have developed a much less fragile version. Manolo Blahnik's Erratic mauve suede scalloped Mary Jane with a signature pointed toe is awe-inspiring, now priced at $193.75 (75% off). Gucci's grape suede ankle strap platform pump with contrast piping has received a lot of press and is now on sale for $347.50. Wearing it makes you want to go clubbing.

4.Metallic is trending specifically for day. Fendi's Deco gold metallic print pump with a square bow detail is to die for, especially now priced at $347.50. In those, who would ever know what else you're wearing? Manolo Blahnik's Narsi gold snakeskin sandal with an ankle bow will carry you to many luncheons and day weddings, for the amazing sale price of $246.50.

5. Buckles are a major trend this Fall and Winter and Fendi's Winter Tale black leather and suede platform ankle boot will keep you from sliding on ice with a Vibram rubber sole now sells for $410 (60% off). Another buckled majesty is from the OJour Collection, designed by Giorgia Caovilla, a rising premier shoe designer.  The chocolate top-stitched pleated front suede mule has a gold bar detail front will look fabulous with bright-colored skinny jeans for a trendy look for a ridiculous  $214.50.

Happy shopping!