Statement Shoes: Rock ‘n Roll Red Studded Sandals for Fall

It's that time of year again: the in-between season where continuing to dress for summer feels a little backwards, yet it's a tad early to fully immerse oneself into Fall footwear & fashion. So why not opt for some fall sandals that are right on-trend & go from there? Like these amazing red studded sandals in red/orange/beige color-blocked suede? Chunky heeled statement shoes are a major shoe trend for Fall 2015 in case you didn't hear (& seriously helpful in the comfort department!).

Red Studded Sandals: Isa Tapia. Purse: c/o Jeanne Lottie. Ripped Jeans: Gap. Rocker Tee: Winners. Sunglasses: Aldo c/o Dixie Outlet Mall. Tassel keychain: Chapters/Indigo (old), Watch: Swatch (old)

Statement Shoes: Rock ‘n Roll Red Studded Sandals for Fall

• The Shoes

A true shoe love at first sight, I picked up these incredible pre-Fall 2015 Isa Tapia sandals from Winners Bloor Street at a fraction of the cost. The studs are beautiful, large & shiny, and no one can help but gasp at them as you pass by! Worn twice thus far, these show stoppers received a ton of compliments from friends & strangers alike. Serious hashtag shoeporn, if I may say so myself! And a great pair to flaunt some original fashion & street style on the concrete runways during fashion week world-wide!

I've never been able to touch a shoe by Isa Tapia, let alone own one. The prices of her shoes have always been rather higher. Her prices seem to have dipped (my guess is a change in production for some or all shoes from Italy to China?), but I got them well below what the likes of Shopbop & others were selling them for. Although these red studded sandals are almost sold out everywhere (scroll down the end of the post to grab the last pair!), there are a few more sizes available in the blue/green and white styles.

These sandals are made of suede, leather & gold metal studs. They are actually comfortable & fit my slim foot snugly. They do fit a half size big, so I went down a half size. I am a shoe size 8 and these are a 7.5. Thing I found a little sneaky was that the “vero cuoio” embossed on the outsole. Meaning “real leather” in Italian, it made me think they were actually made in Italy. But at a closer glance(right under the toe strap that is!), I noticed the words printed “Made in China with Love”.  Kinda made me feel duped, but considering I paid 1/3 of the actual retail price, I can live with that. These studded statement heels were too amazing to take back for a technicality!

• The Purse

One of my fave handbag designers is Toronto-based Jeanne Lottie. Affordable, stylish, you can find a design that fits both your outfit & lifestyle. I chose to pair this shoot with a gold cross body with chain. The tone & studs complement the shoes & the style is so practical & big enough of a purse to fit more than just your bare necessities! I love how the black painted edge gives it an even more rock ‘n roll feel & that the chain detail on the strap is only at the base, to avoid digging into your shoulders.

• The Jeans

New in from Gap (where I literally buy ALL of my jeans now) are these ripped Girlfriend jeans with a straight leg. They're stretchy, comfortable & don't sit too low on the hips. I love a slim jeans that isn't too tight. A slightly “fatter” skinny jean with chunky heels is a great combo too!  I'm thinking further distressing the rips with an X-Acto knife & sandpaper to mimic those $400 pairs you see around! I'll tell you how it goes 😉

Photography by Leonard Shen

xo Cristina

Cristina Ehm

Cristina is the chief editor, fashion & shoe expert here at ShoeTease. As a seasoned stylist and women's fashion & shoe designer, she boasts over 20 years of experience in the fashion industry. She loves crafting effortless outfits for ladies both online and off and believes that styling advice should be accessible to everyone. Whether you're a styling pro or just starting out, Cristina's here to guide you on your fashion journey! Learn more.

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