With summer quickly coming to an end and fall right around the corner, it's time to change over our wardrobes. Yes, it's the time to add some, repair some, donate some and quite frankly, just toss some. Thankfully, there are some great ways to save this year while adding some cool new pieces and still staying organized and on budget. This week, we start with shoes, with me letting you in on one of my best-kept fashion secrets. With a huge inventory of edgy boots and trendy heels that are wearable year round, these shoes can easily work with our mountain lifestyle. No one does footwear better and no brand is better to give you an edge and to kick off the colder months of fall. When wearing his shoes, I have been stopped in airports, stores, bathrooms and even other countries, all thanks to the genius that is Jeffrey Campbell.

“We sell fun,” Campbell said. “That's all we sell. We aren't a high-end designer. We are a brand where literally everyone can find something. We are not a special event or occasion brand. We're a lifestyle brand.”

I'll say Mr. Campbell. My entire shoe lifestyle now revolves around them.

Campbell started off as an 18-year-old pipsqueak working in the Nordstrom shoe department. The exposure to shoes catapulted him straight into representative positions, which eventually lead to his own shoe production out of his own garage.

Seems all fine and dandy, but how on earth did he manage to launch this family based business into one of the biggest footwear brands in the world today? The Jeffrey Campbell brand only has six employees, all of which are tapped into the fashion industry, what it needs, and some good psychology to boot. From colorful crossword puzzles on the shoeboxes to having an individual name for each shoe (I pledge allegiance to the Lita's in the picture), the crew makes the brand solely about the customer, making it fun and enticing. Not only that, but they have specifically intertwined modern runway trends and vintage customer demands resulting in thousands of happy Jeffrey devotees with even happier wallets. With the price tag ranging from $60 to $300 a pair, the shoes have caused an uproar in the fashion community. Being comfortable and affordable without sacrificing style? SAY IT AIN'T SO! I know I stunned you at the word “comfortable,” which we girls reluctantly admit is not used often when describing our shoes. A blogger mentions frequently that every time she wants a new pair of Jeffrey's, she goes on a diet, reducing her food expenses so she can save up the cash, and I must say, I concur.

So, you're sold, but where do you buy? Check out the JC website, www.jeffreycampbellshoes.com, for a full list of retailers around the U.S. to satisfy your cravings. Personally though, I recommend Solestruck Shoes (www.solestruck.com). Their website is flawless, giving you precise sizing information for every shoe, and free worldwide shipping to boot.

Whether you're wanting a sturdy wooden clog like the “Snick,” a fabulous cheetah print wedge like the “99,” or an edgy winter boot like the “Brit,” join the Jeffrey community, because God knows men aren't the reason we're all tottering around with stars in our eyes.

Rhiannon Myee is a performing artist, with 15 years of experience in singing, acting, dance and modeling. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she has worked globally. She will study image styling and fashion journalism at the University of the Arts London in England. Email comments about this column, or topics you'd like to see covered here, to cschnell@vaildaily.com.