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VPL Bandage Ankle Boot: Tie Me Up Tie Me Down

Bondage is sexy no matter how you dice it. When it comes to shoes, that is. I was head over heels for the Charlotte Olympia ankle boots and these are a more casual variation on the same theme. Which is a good thing because that means more wear! You can wear these for day, if … Continue reading “VPL Bandage Ankle Boot: Tie Me Up Tie Me Down”

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Nina Ricci Gradient Knee Boot: Show Your True Colors

Gorgeous gradient boots from Nina Ricci that goes from a merlot to a burgundy. These knee high boots could not be more sensational for the Fall, especially with all the browns you’ll be wearing, these boots are sure to brighten things up with a tone that perfectly coordinates with your Fall wardrobe as well as … Continue reading “Nina Ricci Gradient Knee Boot: Show Your True Colors”

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Roberto Cavalli Leather Thigh Boots: If The Leg Fits

I don’t even need to try it on and I know this will not fit my legs. Woe is me – these are so hot I might get leg reduction surgery just to make it happen. OK, not really but it did cross my mind. If these fit you, get them immediately!! The model here … Continue reading “Roberto Cavalli Leather Thigh Boots: If The Leg Fits”

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Giambattista Valli Lace-Up Midboot: Finding a Middle Ground

There is something so sensual about a whole lot of lacing. Reaching up far past the ankle a boot like this recalls vixenish Victorians and shy prairie girls gone wild. Lots of lacing connotes a sense of naughty bondage – with all that closure, dressing and even better, undressing becomes an event. Put it in … Continue reading “Giambattista Valli Lace-Up Midboot: Finding a Middle Ground”

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Dries Van Noten Snake-Printed Ankle Boots: Give These the Green Light

If you’ve already stocked up on your neutral staple of black or brown ankle boots (thank you, Costume National, Alexandre Birman, Acne, and Nicholas Kirkwood), then two things. Number one, odds are they are looking rather boring now that you’ve met this pair of green python boots, and number two, it’s now time to decide … Continue reading “Dries Van Noten Snake-Printed Ankle Boots: Give These the Green Light”

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Fur on Shoes: Fuzzy Logic

Good or bad (and sometimes downright bizarre), the fur-adorned shoe is this season’s big story. While it used to be reserved for cozy moccasins and severe-weather linings, fur is now a decorative flourish seen on every style of fall shoe. In some cases, the tuft makes sense – as a warming rabbit cuff, as exhibited … Continue reading “Fur on Shoes: Fuzzy Logic”

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