Saddle Up in Style

Horseback riding is now the official most chic sport in the world of fashion. Darlings, saddle up, because the equestrian look is in.

Dressing like a true equestrian is like going for a leisurely (and stylish) ride through the rolling country side. Over-the-knee boots in rays of rich chocolate browns will do for fancy footwork. Oxford blouses buttoned up to the neck will not only be warm on these wintery days, but will also add a preppy, polished appearance to any outfit. Layering a fitted blazer over the blouse will guarantee a blue ribbon for best dressed in the saddle.

For a low key equestrian approach, feel free to pony up with leather gloves and toasty quilted jackets. All of these looks are hot to trot.

Text Katelyn Chef
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Feminine Oxfords for Fall

Exotic heels aren't the only shoes that ladies are slipping their feet into this fall – style mavens are upping the fashion ante and sporting old-fashioned oxfords. 

The traditionally solid-colored, laced-up men’s dress shoe, with a perforated pattern on the toe known as a "wingtip," has adopted a feminine appeal with bright colors, designs, and patterns.

Oxfords are the perfect complement to any outfit, as long as there is the right counterbalance of its masculine influence with a feminine silhouette or detail. Women are embracing this menswear classic, pairing them with anything from loose-fitting boyfriend jeans to cut-off shorts and dresses.

Oxfords are this year’s alternative to ballet flats – a comfortable addition to your fall shoe wardrobe that can be purchased at any price point.

Text Tiffany Frasier
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New Prada Creation: Platform Lace-up Leather Oxford

For Prada's Spring 2011 collection, these shoes were introduced. They are platform, oxford lace-ups, or in other words, the oxford version of Shape-Ups. This is not a good thing. Yes, there need to be more shoes out there that are attractive and stylish, yet comfortable and not harmful to your knees or arches. However, this is simply not the way to do it. While Prada is one of the top high fashion lines out there, this execution of the platform heel, that would not normally be placed on this type of shoe, is honestly not attractive. The combination of colors-hemp and whichever foam material they used-completely clashes. An owner of these shoes might feel comfortable wearing these new creations, but a passersby watching her wear them

may not be so comfortable.

Text Alexandra Faye