It's our favorite time of the year. Despite the hot temperatures and beach weekends, it's time to focus on boots... which one? how many? how to decide? We've rounded up our favorites from the early collections for your perusal, focusing on:

Over the Knee

Booties

Rocker Edgy

and fast fashion from Charlie My Love

Visit our Boot Camp right here.

We're delighted to bring NYC's Haute Hippie to you. If you haven't heard of them already, you will soon -- this special label is beloved by the likes of Kim Kardashian, Emily Haines and Blake Lively.

What we love best about them is that they have what they describe as "a love affair with clothing, inspiration, design and creativity". That leads to very special, unexpected and unique pieces that are always a "find" that you can make your own. You definitely won't see people coming and going wearing the same clothes that you are. What's not to love?

Visit our first picks from Haute Hippie right here.

Yes, it's July 29th, but we can tell you with confidence that the boots of the season have arrived.

Giuseppe Zanotti has created for Balmain a to die for rock and roll fantasy styled in soft suede and embellished with silver zippers from toe to top. The look is beyond edgy, beyond downtown and well into the realm of what we call "sex on heels".

Nothing else need be said.

Suede Zipper Boots, Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain, $1975

Everyone needs a few pieces that reflect your unique style, no matter what the season and no matter what the current trends may be.

So if you love fringe, this is the piece for you. It is a cropped little leather vest finished with 17" of fluttering leather fringe. It works now with edgy, downtown style and we promise you it will work far beyond the season as you mix it with everything you own.

Love it!

Maggie Leather Long Fringe Vest, Torn by Ronny Kobo, $358

There's nothing like a dab of plaid to fashion up even the most difficult of ensembles.

This cute little tee from Torn by Ronny Kobo is perfect to wear now and into fall. It is great as an eclectic addition to your rocker chic look, which kind of veers you into the English punk genre, depending on how you style it.

Of course, you could just think of it as adding a cute little plaid tee to your wardrobe. It comes in blue and in red.

Donna Plaid Tee, Torn by Ronnie Kobo, $90

It's time for fall, as you know, but it is July, as you know.

Which is why we are delighted to present very fall-esque styles, right on trend, as a matter of fact on the leading edge of the trends, and you can wear them right now.

A little shopping inspiration for a Friday afternoon...

Even though it's July, boot lust is upon us. Which boots to buy for fall? It's complicated. If you wait to compare and contrast a full selection of boots -- say, in September -- then you are sure to have so say buh bye to one of your favorites because they are no longer in stock.

Fashion is so difficult.

We're loving these lovelies from Charlie My Love because they combine a lot of trends in one fashionable package, so you kill three birds with one stone, so to speak. They are over the knee length, which is key. However, they can be slouchy as well. And finally they have essential rocker treatment -- but not too much -- in the form of studded strap detail. A trifecta.

Easy Rider Over the Knee Boots, Charlie My Love, $375 (also in black)

A statement-making belt is a quick and easy way to update your look, and we haven't seen great belts for a while so we are especially happy with our new collection.

There are 2 ways to go:

1. The Important Belt Buckle -- It's what's in front that matters, right? Belt buckles are hugely oversized right now. Go for faux tortoise, patent leather or major studs.

2. The Heavy Metal Rocker Chick Belt -- This is a huge trend for fall, so you can feel confident that a mega-studded heavy metal style will take you through the season.

Visit our new belts right here...

We're delighted to welcome pleasure doing business to INTERMIX. PDB is all about the confident woman doing her individual fashion thing in clothing that is relevant, fun and in line with today's economy and values. That being said, it is a tres high-profile collection that you've spotted on, well, everyone.

Here we have the new way to do the banded skirt -- these little skirts are literally bands of incredibly stiff rubberized fabric. Once you wiggle into one of them, you will discover that you are suddenly drop dead sexy (as if you weren't already) and that your skirt has become a new wear-everywhere essential.

Band Skirts, $110

Summer soirees often call for a dress that is neither too dressy nor too formal. To the rescue comes this pretty strapless frock from Dana Foley and Anna Corinna -- the ladies behind Foley + Corinna, of course.

The F+C success story began as a boutique on New York’s Lower East Side. Their label gained a cult following for their quirky combinations of vintage and modern style... the perfect mix of sophistication, sexiness and fun. BTW, you've seen their clothing on Heidi Klum, Beyonce, Gwen Stefani, Natalie Portman, Rhianna and many more of your favorite trendsetters.

Strapless Sweetheart Neck Empire Dress, Foley + Corinna, $295

First of all, we welcome See by Chloe boots to INTERMIX.

We then suggest you walk into the fall season with the quintessential grunge girl boots -- See by Chloe's take on Doc Martens.

They go even edgier, if possible, with studded leather "belt" detail that adds that essential heavy metal trend you'll see everywhere this fall.

Studded Strap Flat Boots, See by Chloe, $498

New, and an exclusive first delivery...

It's Hero Crane and your first look at fall's essential shredded and ravaged trend. Each piece from this trendsetting line is individually handcrafted and will be uniquely yours. We're introducing your new fall knit basics -- the must-have tee, the instant impact wrapped vest and your favorite throw gone all ripped up.

This is a must-have trend for fall and you need to introduce yourself to Hero Crane right now.

It's the lust of the office right now, so we needed to share... this fantastically pretty blouse from Elizabeth and James is the kind of thing that makes you feel totally feminine.

The shape is extremely oversized, and it's emphasized with enormous batwing sleeves. The itsy bitsy floral print is pure vintage. And it's one of those blouses that looks a thousand times better on that it does on the hanger or on the mannequin on our website, so we thought we'd share our favorite photo right here.

Dramatic Floral Blouse, Elizabeth and James, $295

While fall may not be in the air, you can't miss the fact that fall fashion highlights are everywhere to be found.

So what does INTERMIX love for fall? A few essentials include:

- Anything ravaged, ripped or shredded to bits
- A strong outerwear statement
- Edgy leather, from jackets to skirts to pants and shorts
- Leather made feminine with girly girl ruffles and other sweet touches
- The fun of sequins, beading and embellishments of all kinds both for day and PM dressing
- Rocker chick chic (what better way to indulge your inner groupie?)

Click here to take a peek at our first fall previews...

Drumroll please... we've identified six essential denim trends you need to know about right now. The beauty of these trends, and of denim in general, is that you can buy a pair now, wear them right now for instant gratification and also wear them right into fall and beyond. They are:

1. Darker versions of this summer's tie dye craze

2. Beyond skinny denim leggings as an alternative to jersey

3. Leather with denim styling (had to throw them in our list, they are beyond fabulous)

4. Studded, embellished and in general rock 'n' rolled out jeans

5. Motorcycle edgy (we've found a pair complete with authentic oil stains!)

6. The new, longer version of Current/Elliott's trendsetting boyfriend jeans

You can check our favorites out right here.

A bit of eclectic accessory whimsy for a Friday afternoon... you don't have to be Catholic to enjoy the benefits of this charming little bracelet. It's bedecked with dozens of vintage Catholic medals depicting saints and other figures of holy importance.

After all, couldn't we all use a bit of divine intervention every now and then?

Adele Wood Bead Charm Bracelet, Cousin Claudine, $98

Giuseppe Zanotti is responsible for the some of the world's most serious "sex on heels" sandals. He returns for fall with a new take on our favorite fringed stilettos, here in black leather with the season's essential silver stud treatment.

It should not surprise you that this designer extraordinaire began his love affair with the intersection of fashion and art as a DJ in his native San Mauro Pascoli. Luckily for us, said town was renowned for its shoemaking tradition. Zanotti's talent quickly took him from Dior to Cavalli and beyond, until he decided to step out (literally) on his own. Today his shoes adorn the feet of Beyonce, Rihanna, Eva Herzigova and many more of fashion's tastemakers. You may reserve your pair of Giuseppe's fabulous fringed beauties right now.

Leather Stud Fringe Sandals, Giuseppe Zanotti, $695

A total party girl skirt, and the first of many many of the sequin skirts we'll be bringing in, as they are a major trend for fall. This tiny (12" long) entree to the trend is completely encrusted with silver sequins, which are separated by lines of brass beads to create its harlequin pattern.

As you begin to plan your sequin wardrobe, do beware -- there are on-the-verge-of tacky glittery sequins (think, alas, Michael Jackson) and there are very chic ways to grab the trend. We prefer slightly muted metallic sequins that take the look a bit more uptown.

BTW, one of our favorite ways to wear this skirt is by day with a tee or tank...

Harlequin Sequin Skirt, Gryphon, $345

They are NOT Love Potion #9... as a matter of fact, these downtown fierce gladiator/bondage sandals are our #1 bestseller right now.

Potion Platform Gladiator Sandals, Jeffrey Campbell, $180

Fall in love with a great scarf and it can become a signature piece, meaning you will wear it everywhere you go. What more can you ask from an accessory?

These new lovelies from Chan Luu are delightful for two reasons:

1. They are styled in a featherweight wisp of cashmere and silk that you can wear all year; and

2. The oversized paisley print is elegant, chic and gorgeous.

Cashmere Paisley Scarf, Chan Luu, $250