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I’m not really surprised if someone of the opposite sex owns a closet full of…shoes! Who wouldn’t love to be Carrie Bradshaw — gent’s version with a teeming collection of nothing but awesome shoes? It wouldn’t hurt if you’re caught sneaking in a cool new pair of LEs into your secret stash filled with sneaks of all styles and editions. Pretty much, most chicks dig it.

As for girls, whilst he digs owning tons of pairs of sneakers like collecting battle cards, your man needs to own something leathery that he could use during business days at work.

Traffic Footwear has its stylish collection of streamlined leather boots that are perfect for almost any kind of outfit — whether it is casual, trendy and even formal. You can either match them with your distressed denims or with your gunmetal black slacks.

Here are my personal picks for Traffic Boots’ current line:

Cambie – Php 4,499

This pair of  oxford-style booties exudes a bit of a laidback vibe with its two-toned colour in brown-black. Perfect for street wear.

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The contest is open for everyone, and they’re giving away a pair at the end of each month!

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This post is associated with Whooga Boots UK.

Whilst most of us (consider me as one) are aching to see The September Issue, a documentary featuring the devil in Prada herself, Vogue’s EIC Anna Wintour, let’s take a breather for a  moment on the latest trends conquering the runways these days!

I featured 3 haute collections before from Marc Jacobs, Lanvin and Balenciaga, where Parisian style, ruche, brocades and boudoirs dominate. Truly, I miss hitting the spot that fierce yet chic biker look is oh-so in fashion this season! Here’s a closer look:

All from Style.com

*Balmain for Fall 2009. This monochromatic garb is overall casual with white blouse, cropped skinnies, and girly pumps. Chained biker jacket adds spunk to this smart casual wear.*

*Charles Anastase for Fall 2009. Unlike Balmain above, Charles Anastase surely pulls off quite a statement with fur neckpiece, leather vest and woven cardigan topping it off with a statement tee and a pair of  skinny jeans. Tan platform leather boots is absolutely ferosh–something to love about this ensemble!*

*Gucci for Fall 2009. Gucci appears to be ravishing and scintillating with its leather cropped jacket, shiny button-down shirt, and glistening tapered(?) pants. Look is slickly finished with peep-toe shoes for footwear.*

*Jean-Charles de Castalbajac for Fall 2009. Red is flaming hot this season, and Jean-Charles de Castalbajac screams scarlet with this multi-zipline leather dress. I’m hearting the hair and the studded shoes. Absolutely winner garb!*

*Jean Paul Gaultier for Fall 2009. Extreme biker chick in stud, leather and fringe encapsulates this ensemble from Jean Paul Gaultier.*

*Rick Owens for Fall 2009. Rick Owens calls for a more futuristic look applying geometrical cuts on this nonetheless leather dominated wear.*

*Rodarte for Fall 2009. One word: SUPER! This ensemble from Rodarte melts my heart out! Ultimately tinged in ecru, the woven scarf, embellished top, gloves, loop fringed skirt, and thigh high leatherwear are just well put together! This is something to lust die for! *

Biker Jackets: Save, Spend & Splurge!

Here’s some of super yummy dark leather finds to choose from! (more…)