I think that one thing that we can all agree upon in regards to fashion is the fast paced seasonal push that we’re all forced to settle with. While winter has set to truly set in, everyone has forgotten about the first snow flake – and have already gone full swing into the Spring. I on the other hand will take my time to ease myself into the warmer months ahead. With that said, lately I’ve been really coming to grips with the fact that my sense of style has been changing. I’m not into rocking open-toe pumps with stockings when the weather isn’t even appropriate for that kind of set up. Nor am I into baring skin past the month of September, when the constant worry of being ashy along with being out of season soon begins to set in. These are one of the reasons why I loath the winter months. Through it all, one of my favorite trends for the A/W 2009 season has to be the buckle boot. I guess we all say “kudos” to Alexander Wang & Balmain for creating a series of boots that have literally sent shoppers straight to the bank. And who ever said that skinny jeans were a ridiculous trend to begin with should’ve been slapped. Simply because, boots (of all styles) have a new companion! Let’s totally ignore, the bulging pant leg epidemic now seen with the boyfriend jean trend. Anyway, so back to the buckled boot madness that bites at my brain. Think platform or tread soles, a combination of both into a delectable series of designs & styles made for the urban woman. You know that the city streets have no mercy on our feet. So keep in mind that then diving head first into this trend you find a shoe that will fully support your lifestyle. And let’s be real-pain is beauty! Well isn’t that way they say? Which usually means women will sacrifice themselves at all costs. Phillip Lim is definitely carrying the buckle boot into the spring of 2010 on a lighter note. Giving booties a run for the money, by softening down the trend from the winter chill. Surprisingly, there are very well executed mock-up’s of our favorite luxury brands at a fraction of the cost. While many of us still may have to fork over a few hundred dollars to achieve this seasons look – we can all smile in sync with knowing we didn’t break our banks or budget. Check out some of my buckled picks after the jump!