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Valentino Ruffled Leather Motorcycle Boots: Love is a Battlefield

Three words: Pretty. Freaking. Amazing. I’m not much of a combat-boot girl, but Valentino isn’t much of a combat-boot kind of fashion house. Leave it to the connoisseurs of delicate lace and Lolita bows to change mind. Not to mention irresistible ruffles! The delightfully jarring juxtaposition of ruffles on a combat boot gives the hard-edge, … Continue reading “Valentino Ruffled Leather Motorcycle Boots: Love is a Battlefield”

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Hunter Festival Stud-Strapped Wellington Boots: Studs in the Mud

Just when you thought you had seen every incarnation of the Wellie, out comes the coolest rendition on the rubber boot I’ve seen yet. I’m sure Hunter didn’t expect their old-school British galoshes to become It-girl staples at the famed Glastonbury Festival (and many others soon after), but the Kate Moss effect knows no bounds. … Continue reading “Hunter Festival Stud-Strapped Wellington Boots: Studs in the Mud”

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Dressing for the Boardwalk Empire: The Rebel at Revel

For Memorial Weekend. I’m going to the grand opening of Revel in Atlantic City. As a West Coaster, I’m a Vegas girl through and through. I’ve been going since I was a kid, so for me, Atlantic City is a whole new ballgame when it comes to getting dressed. And when you throw in Beyoncé … Continue reading “Dressing for the Boardwalk Empire: The Rebel at Revel”

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Marc Jacobs Metallic Cowboy Ankle Boots: Calling All Pioneers

These boots caught just about everyone’s eye at Marc Jacob’s Spring 2012 show, now it’s time to see who has the sense of humor and gumption to pull them off! Cowboy boots are so not my thing, but I would totally wear these just because they are undeniably amazing. Ankle boots this interesting don’t come … Continue reading “Marc Jacobs Metallic Cowboy Ankle Boots: Calling All Pioneers”

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Louboutin’s 20th Anniversary Boots: Snake and Heel and Red All Over

Python with paint splatters: looks like there was an accident when painting the signature soles. These boots invoke Christian’s humorous and fun personality. That’s probably why this pair has already sold out. Everyone wants a piece of shoes history, and what can be a better tribute than a shoe that shows what we love about … Continue reading “Louboutin’s 20th Anniversary Boots: Snake and Heel and Red All Over”

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Madewell Old Town Boot: Red Hot Summer Nights

Want to spice things up for spring? Try this red twist on the ankle bootie trend. These exciting little numbers are just waiting to take a spin around town. They come in red, black and brown, but for spring I am partial to brights. Soft, pull on and not too high, these are a great … Continue reading “Madewell Old Town Boot: Red Hot Summer Nights”

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