GOING GREEN

Posted by Sam

Miss Meers Bridgeport

With Fall fully upon us now, the adjustment to cold weather attire has definitely hit the Northwest! Hopefully, you are full of fall outfitting inspiration and are giving new life to your briefly-forgotten favorite boots and sweaters. But just because you are rekindling your love for classics from seasons past doesn't mean there isn't room in your heart (or closet!) for a few brand new loves. One trend we've seen sprouting up everywhere lately- from the runway at Elie Saab, to the feet of countless street style fashionistas- is green footwear.

Just like this season's incredibly popular feminine-meets-military look, so many designers are taking a leaf, so to speak, out of nature's book and bringing gorgeous shades of ivy, olive and rusted green to their Fall releases. As good a neutral as any brown shoe you could find, green gives just that little bit of unique interest to take an outfit from ordinary to extraordinary. From dressy to functional, at Miss Meers, we've got you covered in all styles and shades- guaranteed to make everyone you meet absolutely green with envy. 

BOOTIES AND PURSES: Green booties? Sign us up! They are the perfect combination of two of this Fall's biggest trends, and with so many gorgeous styles to choose from, you can't go wrong. While you're at it, why not add another pop of color to your outfit with a green cross body bag?

1. Frye "Renee Seam Short" 2. Miz Mooz "Roselle" 3. Matisse "Galveston" 
4. Matt & Nat "Blinkin Citrus" 5. Latico "Jamie Crunch Olive" 

ALL WEATHER & DRESSY SHOES: If booties aren't for you, you definitely aren't out of options! For the times you need to buckle down and get some yard work done, or if you simply want to stay dry amidst this heavy Oregon rain-you can still be just as fashion forward as you are comfortable and dry! And when it's time to kick up your heels or go out for a casual day of errands, you can bet there's a green shoe for those times, too.

1. Hunter "Adjustable Gloss"  2. Seychelles "Harp" 3. Sperry "Saltwater" 
4. Jeffrey Campbell "Vionnet"

BOOTIE-LICIOUS

Posted by Sam & Carly

Miss Meers Bridgeport

Fall is officially alive and well here in Oregon! While we're likely to have one or two golden days of sunshine left, it's only a matter of time before those gorgeous cloudy skies settle in for good. This time of year calls for a huge shift in seasonal outfitting- which, for us shoe lovers, means all new trends to fall in love with!

This years most popular style? The bootie. These beauties are popping up everywhere, and hopefully will never go out of style. Yet, despite their popularity, here at Miss Meers we still get quite a few questions about them. "What could I wear them with?"/"What about when the seasons change?" /"Are these too young for me?" are the ones that come up the most often. So, I thought what better way to help all you ladies out with your outfitting questions than to give you a few examples of just how versatile this amazing style can be?

When it comes to outfitting a bootie, the possibilities are endless. Classically, you can't go past teaming them with a pair of skinny jeans, cuffed just above the top of the boot. For a more polished look, style them with a cigarette pant that finishes just at the ankle. Or, to make them a little more feminine, pair them with your favorite dress or skirt combination. Any length looks absolutely darling, and when the weather gets colder, just throw a pair of warm tights underneath. As for next year when the weather starts to heat back up again, this style lends itself so nicely to shorter skirts and rompers, light layers & classic denim styles. Regardless of what age you are, there's an outfit combination that can make this style work for you. To give you some inspiration, here are a few of our favorite booties from our shelves at Miss Meers and ways to wear them no matter what season of life you're in.

1. Jeffrey Campbell "Oriley"

2. Matisse "Galveston"

3. Frye "Sacha Moto"

4. Dolce Vita "Juneau"

Hopefully this gives you all kinds of inspiration for how to outfit your own pair of booties! No matter how you wear them, booties are a guarantee that you'll always be stepping out in style. Got a pair of your own from one of our stores? Show us how you outfit them! We'd love to see your take on things. 

IF THIS SHOE WERE A DESSERT

Posted by Carly

Miss Meers Eugene

If there is one thing I love more than shoes it MIGHT be dessert. As I am constantly tempted by the chocolate kisses sitting on my desk for customers, I often find my mind wandering to thoughts of ice cream sundaes and cronuts when I'm supposed to be working.
Desserts, much like footwear, can be very tempting. Everyone has that one treat that they can NOT resist. In this (as always) incredibly scientific blog post, I attempt to determine what shoe you will love based on your favorite dessert. Let's begin!

1. Mini Cupcake - Jeffrey Campbell "So Easy Jewel"
You're girly and fun and you can't resist a little sparkle. You like your desserts bite sized and your shoes easy to slip on and off. This Jeffrey Campbell is for you!

2. Biscotti - Calvin Klein "Sable"
You are always put together and "classy" is basically your middle name. You haven't worn flats since you learned how to walk and you won't be stopping any time soon. You take a biscotti with your morning double espresso to go. This shoe is PERFECT for you. Sleek and stylish with the comfort you can count on from Calvin Klein.

3. Bacon Maple Bar - Matisse "Exotic"
You're not afraid to take risks with your fashion. Someone says '"lace up calf hair sandal" and its like they're calling your name. You don't back away from risky food either. The Bacon Maple Bar is famous in Oregon thanks to local favorite Voodoo Doughnut. Cured pork product on a doughnut? Doesn't scare you!

4. Baked Alaska - All Black "Ankle Lace Geo"
You are passionate, hardworking and you put 100% into everything you do. You don't indulge yourself too often, but when you do you don't fool around. Baked Alaska is the epitome of decadence. It has everything. Ice cream, cake, oh, and did I mention FIRE? If you're gonna buy shoes, you want something special too. Treat yourself to the All Black "Ankle Lace Geo". This sandal has everything. Pattern, color, and just the right platform height.

5. Vanilla Ice Cream - Frye "Carson" Ballet Flat -
Practical and simple, you like a dessert you can always count on to be delicious. You'll try the occasional trendy treat but you always find yourself going back to your tried and true favorite.This Frye flat, much like your go to vanilla ice cream, never goes out of style.