Every season features new trends and styles in the fashion world that can be seen at fashion shows or on blogs and forecasting websites. These new looks are often first seen in bigger cities such as New York City and London, especially during Fashion Week season in the fall.

Because Fashion Week season is about halfway finished, the major fashion capitals have been flooded with style gurus and models showing off the trends of autumn/winter 2015. Some of the trends that have been seen around New York City include mules, ankle boots and furry shoes, as well as more masculine-inspired shoes such as loafers.

All of these shoe trends can be an inspiration for a more casual outfit that can be worn around campus or at work.

Ankle boots are a go-to shoe that can be worn with various outfits. Whether they are worn with rolled-up jeans or a nice dress, ankle boots provide versatility.

Loafer-inspired shoes are more formal and can be worn with dress pants, a skirt or dress, depending on personal preference. A lot of great ways exist for how these types of shoes can be introduced into an everyday wardrobe this fall to follow trends that are not limited to the street styles of New York City.

An ISU student had the opportunity to get a firsthand look in the new shoe trends seen in New York. Sydne Kurschinski, junior in apparel, merchandising and design, is currently living in New York City completing an internship with famous footwear brand Christian Louboutin. Kurschinski has had a lot of previous experience working in retail, but she said it was the activities she did outside of fashion that really made her stand out in the hiring process.

She was hired to be an intern for the special projects and training senior associate, and her responsibilities include building and adjusting presentations for in-boutique use or training, collecting data and reaching out to boutiques.

Kurchinski said since starting her internship in the summer, she has already gained many professional skills, as well as knowledge about the company and how to better appreciate it.

Because her supervisor travels a lot, Kurchinski is assigned tasks to complete and will then move on to help others in the office. One thing Kurchinski has learned is that prioritizing is very important in order to be able to complete various tasks in a timely manner.

Her experience so far has been very welcoming, and she has felt very comfortable since the beginning.

Even though she didn’t have the opportunity to attend New York Fashion Week, she still had a chance to be surrounded by the energy.

While commuting to work and observing runway shows, she has seen a lot of the fall trends incorporated in the street style of New Yorkers. One of her favorite memories was from her first day when she met her supervisor, went through a seasonal training and then had the opportunity to paint her nails with a Christian Louboutin nail color.

Incorporating the street-style footwear trends seen in places like New York City on campus can be simple. Next time a shopping opportunity presents itself, keep an eye out for a simple, neutral ankle boot, or a dressy style loafer to stay in touch with the trends this fall.