Fall Preview!!!

This Fall we have some hot shoes! Everything from stylish flats to fun patterns to classic heels. We love them all.

FLATS -- Classics in the shoe world. This year we've got flats with fashionable toe accents, new patterns and fun textures! Some of the flats we're most excited about are:

1. Celin. This classic comes in Blue (shown), Olive and Mustard with a stylish sole, and a little bow for feminine flair. This shoe is universal -- it will go great with a cute pair of Capri's, knee length skirts, or slacks.

2. Ticket. It comes in Black (shown), Brown and Blonde. With it's rubber sole, ribbon ruffles and tweed fabric body, it's sure to be a best seller.

3. Venuss. If you're looking for something fun and adding some fun color to your fall/winter wardrobe, look no further. A throw back from the 70s, this shoe in Olive (shown), Brown and Black compliment any color palette and gives a retro feel.

HEELS -- Sidewalks will get slippery at times, but with the return of the chunky heel, you won't have to worry about falling this winter!

4. Presley. A dual-tone Mary Jane style classic in Brown/Orange (shown), Navy/Grey, and Olive/Mustard, this shoe is featuring all the fashionable colors this fall. Great color combinations make this a great addition to your fall wardrobe, for both casual outfits and nights out on the town.

5. Moda. Sure to make a statement with its chunky buckle and saturated Grey (shown), Orange and Red colors. This solid heel is a fantastic fit for suits, slacks or sexy skirts. One of our favorites this fall.

6. Cop. Want a heel without the height? The happy medium between a heel and a flat, the Cop is a classic Black staple, but anything but boring with its bow and accent stitching.

Want to stand out in a crowd?

Fashion tis a wondrous thing...no? Unique and paired with a stylish tote, even if it's on the ankle, these shoes are creative. The little ankle purse is intriguing as it is red, and the sweater boot makes one think about sweaters differently. The black and white boot with a low heel stands out in the classic colors. Fun to look at, but only a few would enjoy wearing these heels.

What a Deal!

Stuart Weitzman 'Chitchat' flat is everything our XinXin is, except OUR awesome price! This name brand retails for a whopping $143.90. Makes you feel great knowing you got the better deal right? This super cute flat allows your feet to breathe. It's great for late summer nights and fall weather just around the corner. Enjoy the satisfaction in knowing that your shoe collection just became a little more stylish with out the steep price tag.

White: Yay or Nay after Labor Day

As the cooler months approach, so does the early 19th century faux paux -- "Never wear white shoes after Labor Day." I never really understood what it was all about, why not wear white? Maybe because during Autumn, fashion trends lead more towards warmer tones, or maybe it's because white reflects the heat and sun, which keeps you cooler.

It's never made a whole lot of sense, and runs along the lines of some other "fashion rules" --Never wear an open toe shoe to a funeral, only trampy women wear red nail polish, safety pins only belong on diapers. Who thought up all these crazy things anyway!?

I was curious to know more. I searched for an explanation and apparently, when it comes to wearing white it originated in the South in the 1950's, with the rising of "middle class." They were big on creating rules that dictated how to be fashionable.

Now, jump forward to 2008 and white is making a break through to ALL seasons and not worrying about the 'after memorial day and before labor day' thing. Some still say it's a firm "NO" when it comes to white shoes after Labor day, but more and more of us are branching out.

If you are looking for a safe way to wear white these days, go for a look Rachel Bilson rocked last fall -- white pants, light brown jacket with black buttons and knee high brown boots. Super Cute!

When it comes to Winter- the cream white colored coats, scarves, purses, boots are all pleasing to the eye. It's a glorious time of year to bring out the crisp look of white.

World Shoe Association

Every year we travel to WSA to pick out our new line for the upcoming seasons. Here are some pics of our latest trip in July. We worked, played and laughed.

With over a million square feet of exhibitor space, it can get a little crazy: there are walls and walls of shoes. Over 12 feet high!

Trend Alert: Cuffed Boot

This fall we're seeing a lot of new trends in boots. Some are not so great ... the oxford ankle bootie for example. But others are old friends and the updated look is fabulous.

One trend that is sure to be a winner from celebrities to stay-at-home moms is the cuffed boot. Cuffed boots, once vintage and retro, are showing up looking long and sleek this year. They look great with skirts of all lengths, and you can wear them with or without leggings ... which Natasha Beddingfield's choice:

Cuffed boots also look great over leggings, but be careful when you wear them with jeans. If you have shorter legs, or you're curvacious, you should avoid wearing jeans with cuffed boots that hit around the knee. Look for a cuff that hits lower on the leg, as seen on Mischa Barton, it adds a little punch, and is sure to get noticed.

As seen on ...

Good Things Utah!

4theloveofshoes.com was featured with Alicia (from Chic on a Shoestring), showing some of our new fall fashions on Thursday, Sept. 6th.

If you missed it ... click here to watch the TV feed.