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Top 5 Slingback Peep-Toe Booties: Get In the Sling of Things

Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean it’s time for nothing but strappy bright sandals, all day, everyday. But if you’re a boots-and-jeans kind of girl, full-coverage ankle boots are a bit heavy, not to mention hot (although the right ones can look cool and relaxed with shorts). A bootie that’s been aired out with a … Continue reading “Top 5 Slingback Peep-Toe Booties: Get In the Sling of Things”

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Camilla Skovgaard Open Toe Dip Side Wedge Booties: Super Wedge

These chic shoe-booties are a super-wedge for all your warm weather needs. The Camilla Skovgaard Open Toe Dip Side Wedge Booties are a soft perfect nude that will elongate your legs and make you walk tall. The pebbled leather with scalloped overlay sits pretty on a wooden platform. I can’t get enough of nude wedges … Continue reading “Camilla Skovgaard Open Toe Dip Side Wedge Booties: Super Wedge”

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Jeffrey Campbell Pony-Hair Leopard-Print Booties: Live Free, Die Young

You’ve gotta love Jeffery Campbell for frugal-snob shoes that pack the “wow” factor and then some at one-tenth the price of most. And when you’re going for an over-the-top carefree look, why not enjoy a price tag that delivers the same attitude? It doesn’t get much more devil-may-care than these sculptural booties. A massive, carved-out … Continue reading “Jeffrey Campbell Pony-Hair Leopard-Print Booties: Live Free, Die Young”

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Maison Martin Margiela Cutout Wedge Booties: Drive a Wedge Between Your Stilettos

Unlike their cloven-hoof boot and literal sweatshirt bag, here we have one of Maison Martin Margiela‘s better gimmicks: when they’re not giving their booties a camel-toe, they have a great way with ankle styles! As wearable as it is intriguing, these have comfort and interest in spades. Can’t handle a stiletto? Here’s your great compromise. … Continue reading “Maison Martin Margiela Cutout Wedge Booties: Drive a Wedge Between Your Stilettos”

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Altuzarra Fall 2012 Collection: High, Low, East, West

Legs bare and legs covered up to there. When it came to the shoes at Altuzarra’s Fall show, they were all or nothing, but whatever the proportion, the level of style was high and heavy. His inspiration: Corto Maltese, the sailor hero of a retro French comic book, who had exploits in Morocco and India … Continue reading “Altuzarra Fall 2012 Collection: High, Low, East, West”

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Top 5 Funky Strapped Sandals: Crazy, Sexy, Cool

When it comes this season’s strappy sandals, it’s time to throw caution to the wind. The connotation used to be of orthodox and delicate shoes – now they’ve gotten an avant-garde makeover. Show just how strapping you are all these unconventional ways to band your feet, from fringe to bondage to calf-high buckles. One thing’s … Continue reading “Top 5 Funky Strapped Sandals: Crazy, Sexy, Cool”

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