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Alice + Olivia Paige Haircalf Platform Booties: Leather and Lace

If you love the lace look of Bottega Veneta‘s Lace Ankle Boots but don’t want to commit to something that is not as versatile as you’d like, consider these Alice + Olivia calfhair booties. It’s not as feminine, delicate and tightly made, but you get the same concept and these are laser cut calfhair so … Continue reading “Alice + Olivia Paige Haircalf Platform Booties: Leather and Lace”

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Givenchy Ankle-Wrap Cage Bootie: Caught in a Bind

Cage shoes are back! But unlike the feet binding predecessors these form to the feet. The leather is woven with knots in between for a very organic look that almost resembles a fishing net. The double ankle straps anchor the shoe to give it substance, and stability. The only problem I can foresee is the … Continue reading “Givenchy Ankle-Wrap Cage Bootie: Caught in a Bind”

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Charlotte Olympia Satin Knot Emilia Ankle Boot: Wrap Me Up!

Charlotte Olympia is on the fast track to becoming my favorite new designer. These bondage boots are insane! In suede wrapped in silk ribbons that knot at the toe, the Emilia ankle boot is a statement shoe with genuine versatility. Black obviously goes with everything, but it has depth and dimension when materials have been … Continue reading “Charlotte Olympia Satin Knot Emilia Ankle Boot: Wrap Me Up!”

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Pedro Garcia Christel Backless Booties: Transition Bootie

The Pedro Garcia Christel Backless Booties are the perfect end of summer transition bootie. The soft suede on the heavy ankle cuff combined with the gold toned buckles whispers fall yet the open toe and open buckled-back still gives the carefree summer vibe. These multi-season pumps stand 4.25″ high making these everyday wearable and versatile … Continue reading “Pedro Garcia Christel Backless Booties: Transition Bootie”

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Bottega Veneta Lace and Patent Leather Ankle Boots: These Boots Are Not Made for Walking

This just might be the sexiest little “sock” I have ever seen. Covered black lace that whispers over the foot and screams femininity, Bottega Veneta’s ankle boot almost looks too fragile to be a shoe. So delicate, in fact, I’m afraid I might break the lace with one wrong move – or one sharp fingernail … Continue reading “Bottega Veneta Lace and Patent Leather Ankle Boots: These Boots Are Not Made for Walking”

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Christian Louboutin Laser-Cut Slingback Bootie: A Cut Above the Rest

The combo of leopard-print and calf hair is making for the shoes of the season. Laser-cuts of eyelet and leafy teardrops on a peep-toed, sling-backed, stacked heel by Christian Louboutin has all the makings of a shoe that makes my heart jump. Just when you think no designer can do anything else with the ever-boundary-pushing … Continue reading “Christian Louboutin Laser-Cut Slingback Bootie: A Cut Above the Rest”

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