Me + Tom Ford Autumn/Winter Womenswear Collection: A Love Story

From tomford.com

Most of the people I know consider the summer to be the most wonderful time of the year. Patios, sun tans, strapless maxi dresses - there are many reasons to fall in love with summer. And while the majority of my friends anxiously wait for the cold of winter and the damp of spring to pass, I can hardly wait for the summer to be over. After all: first comes summer, then comes the September Issue and the rest of fall fashion in all its dazzling glory.

[DISCLAIMER: Don't get me wrong - I LOVE my open toed pumps and strappy wedged platform sandals, I just happen to love knee boots and denim and leather (and scarves and gloves and cashmere!) so much MORE.]

In an attempt to cure my sunny summer blues, I decided to do what most girls these days do to help them feel better - curate a new Pinterest board. My '2012 Back to School Wishlist' board (which can be found here) would become the latest object of my affection. And while I perused the 'net for fall/winter 2012 trends, I made my usual stop at tomford.com. What appeared before me was just the  fix of fabulous I needed. The Tom Ford Autumn/Winter 2012 Womenswear Collection is spectacular. Seriously, my jaw was on the floor.

I must have watched the collection video 10 or 12 times now, loving each viewing more than the last. And really, what's not to absolutely ADORE in the video? Python printed boots, lush fur collars, waist cinching trench coats and pointy stilettos are now on my 'to somehow afford, purchase and then wear in suburban Canada' list. And how about the makeup?? Bold brows, bronze-y lids and cheeks, paired with nude lips. Ay caramba!

 Sign. Me. Up.

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Jeffrey Campbell Litas: black patent paradise

Jeffrey Campbell's Litas are the trendy shoe this year. I fell in love with the versatility and wide range of colours and styles, and I read great reviews online saying they were comfortable to walk in. For me, if I can't stay in a shoe all day and walk quite a bit, I'd rather not spend the money. JCs seemed like a winner -- but I wanted to try them on for myself.

I waited to purchase these in person so I could be sure about the size and comfort level, and that was a really good idea. I was in NYC for a week and went to David Z's. I'm a size 8.5 or 9 usually, so tried on the black patent Litas in a 9 and they didn't fit at all. 9.5 did the trick, and they were comfortable and easy to walk in. All the customers in the store were telling me I couldn't leave without these boots!

Me in my JC Litas

The great thing about these is that in my town I haven't seen a single other person wearing them. I wore them while walking around downtown one day and turned lots of heads and got lots of compliments. They were quite comfortable for the whole day -- no pinching or anything. I walked about 5km that day in them and at the end of the day, my feet were tired, but not uncomfortable. A success!

If you've been shying away from these because of the height, give them a try. The hidden platform makes it so that the angle on your foot is very manageable, and the heel is nice and chunky and very stable.

Let me know if you love your Litas!

-Caroline

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