Chloe Spring 2010

Chloe always brings the classic womanly silhouettes to any piece of apparel. From flirty, flounced hem, long dresses to casual, tailored separates outfits any woman’s feminine side will show through. Silky buttoned blouses were paired with fitted tailed pants and more crisp cotton oxfords with stirrup equestrian pants.

Dresses varied from a classic little black dress to long and flowing gowns. A tiered accordion dress with lace trimmings was by far my favorite dress within the collection.

Outerwear ranged from a long caplet style jacket paired with leather overalls, to many styles of oversized ponchos in classic solids to more tapestry striped styles.

One outfit leaves me speechless. I have no clue where this denim number fits into the Chloe Spring 2010 Collection.

Cold Feet

I am having an incredibly hard time grasping the peep toe boot trend. Style expert’s say they are the new Fall to Spring “must have.” The 1950’s brought the sexy pin-up girls, who started the sexy, kitten heel peep toe boot craze. 2009 has brought them back, but in many new variations.

I do enjoy the dressy ankle and see them as quite practical for a dressy cocktail or holiday party, as a nice alternative to the normal pump/stiletto. Here is a nice a pair from Nordstrom’s by Elizabeth & James, the “Lola” Ruffle bootie for $360.

There are many other peep toe varieties in suede military to an edgy multi buckled boot. Dolce Vita “Hamilton” Boot for $249.95 at Nordstrom’s is pretty funky. I guess I do see these as an alternative to a fun flat in the Fall, especially someone looking for some extra height.

Here’s where the boots get confusing to me. The Boutique 9 “Red Carpet” boots at Nordstrom’s for $244.95 is a tall boot with a peep toe. I wear tall boots on the cold Winter days I need a little extra warmth. No way would I consider letting my toes hang out, even for a five-minute walk outside to my car, before heading to class or work. Do I pair a sock or tight with the boot, so I can take it from Fall to Winter?