Video: How Do I Wear Leather Boots?

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Erin Busbee

http://www.busbeestyle.com/

Ever since Erin Busbee was a little girl she has had a passion for fashion and beauty… dressing her friends and family, including her poor baby brother and styling hair for any and all willing participants. It’s a love she has carried into her professional life. For years, Busbee worked as an award-winning producer for WCBS-TV in New York, where she routinely researched and wrote about fashion trends. She also collaborated closely with top magazine editors/writers from the most elite fashion publications like “Vogue,” “Elle,” “In Style,” and “Lucky” Magazines. In 2005, she founded Hewitt Media Consulting through which she personally trained CEO’s, entrepreneurs, magazine editors and TV reporters. Her consulting sessions always included fashion and beauty pointers, helping clients shine for their major TV appearances. Erin didn’t stay behind the scenes; she has been front and center with extensive experience on camera. She worked as an anchor/reporter in Watertown and Rochester, New York. She also became the entertainment/fashion reporter for WCBS-TV where she kept up on all the hottest trends. In 2007, she took on the role as host and producer for Hotnewz.tv, a revolutionary Internet news program focused on the young and hip college crowd. Erin created and wrote a weekly segment for Hotnewz called “Fashion Fix.” It gave viewers the inside scoop on, what else, fashion! Recently, Erin moved to the Texas Hill Country and started her image consulting business “Busbee Style”. Busbee Style is her newest baby, a passion for sure! Through Busbee Style, Erin does personal shopping, fashion styling and closet organization. Now, Erin is dressing and styling all types of Texans from cowboys to socialites.

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Hi, I'm Erin, and I'm a fashion stylist. Fall is great - the foliage, the cooler weather, and you finally get to bust out your boots! I love boots. But, what do you wear with this fashion staple? Our model, Heather, is wearing one option. Before I describe her look, it's important that we talk about the details of her boots. First of all, the chocolate brown boot she is wearing are a high-quality soft leather. I think that's a must. I always tell my clients that if they're going to invest in one high-end piece, it should be boots. If you are morally against wearing the real mccoy, you can always fake it with a great pleather, or find a pair with a stretchy synthetic fabric. Just make sure they look expensive and chic. The boot is such a standout piece, you don't want them to look cheap. Fit is also key. they should fit well around your calves. Remember, if you have really skinny calves, you can always take your boots to the shoe repair shop and get them taken in. Comfort is also important. You can look for a flat, a wedge, or a pair like these with a chunky heel. Remember the song, "These Boots Are Made for Walking"? So, make sure you can actually walk in them. Okay, back to our look. Heather is wearing a casual chic look. This is something she can wear to run errands, meet her friends for lunch, or even wear to dinner. I put her in some dark wash skinny jeans. The darker wash makes them dressier. The color also blends a little better with the boots, and keeps her looking tall. On top, a beautiful cinnamon color jual blouse. I love this shade for almost every skin tone. You can tuck the blouse in and add a belt to change it up a bit, or leave it out, like our model has. I finished off the look with some great accessories. You can also wear your boots under your jeans, but that will mean the boots really blend into the overall look. If you're bored with the boots and jeans combo, try your boots with a feminine dress. Boots are sexy, versatile, and definitely give your overall look some kick.