the loafer

Earlier this month in Paris, when Chanel paired haute couture dresses with simple black loafers (see last pic) on the runway, a trend was born. Now Fall's must-have shoe--the loafer--is on the streets, stepping out with everything from jeans and cut-off shorts to miniskirts and feminine dresses. I'm obsessed with Chanel's wear-with-everything, forever-chic offering, but also love these sleek and less expensive options from Steven (similar-looking to Chanel, below), Madewell, Stuart Weitzman, Sam Edelman, and Gucci.