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We are all obsessing over these fabulous booties from Proenza Schouler!  I wasn't so into the whole cutout bootie thing but this is so cool with the heel and multi zippers and will be perfect with leggings or skinny jeans this summer.  What do you think?  Proenza Schouler Zip Front Open Toe Booties here

Loving the cage platforms-- they are the only pair that feel normal. The YSL cage collection has gotten a lot of press lately and I finally tried on the booties but they felt, well, cagey. The platforms, however, are really hot! It's a great summer sandal with white dresses or leggings-- 1" platform and 4.5" heel. All at YSL.com with Free shipping.

SJP photo from People.com

Sarah Jessica Parker what were you thinking!? I just don't understand these kooky looking Maison Martin Margiela Split-Toe boots. The one SJP's got have wooden heels, which make them even worse, in my opinion, than the ones currently on sale at Saks (for $945 no less). Plus these can't possibly be comfortable. They kind of remind me of those uncomfortable socks kids wore when I was younger that had each toe separated and came in all sorts of crazy colors. What do you think of SJP's footwear pick-- snob or slob?

I love the way these boots look but seriously, how long do you think it will take to buckle every damn clasp on it?  I'd be annoyed before leaving the door and might even stay home from the aggravation.  I do think the idea is sexy but the execution is anything but.  Imagine coming home with the hubby after a date night and trying to tear your clothes off each other!?!?  These might just have to stay on ;).  And you better have super toned calves or don't even try it! I give this a Snob for style and Slob for functionality. Halston Cluny cutout boots at Net a Porter.com

I love boots, I love sandals, but most of all, I love platform shoes. Who knew there'd be a day when one wouldn't have to choose between the three!?!?

Roger Vivier high heel platform sandal boots are sexy fetish without being trashy.  These are the most seductive shoes I've ever laid eyes on!  Bruno Frisoni's use of the iconic pilgrim buckle is subtle and chic-- worthy of a modern day Belle de Jour.

Of course one would need very long and very slim legs to get away with these; you don't want any bulges of fat through the beautifully cut out flowers.  They are the ultimate fantasy shoes and are quite expensive but you can see the exquisite handiwork in the details. 

Available in black patent for $1725 at Bergdorf Goodman.  Call or email Eddie Curtis in the shoe salon for more info!  212-872-8940
 

I was lucky enough to get the chance to interview Hayden-Harnett designer Toni Hacker back in October and she's so great! I'm dying to get my hands on a pair of her Madeleine Riding Boots ($448) which come in a beautiful brandy color (also black and eucalyptus). Toni was so excited about her new (and first!) collection of boots a few months ago when I interviewed her and she let me feel the samples so I know that they're super comfy and cozy! I keep gearing-up to head to her store in Greenpoint because I'm not sure what size I am so I don't want to risk getting the wrong one online, but this damn cold weather keeps making me chicken-out! In addition to boots, come January 2009, Hayden-Harnett will have a whole range of flats, sandals, wedges and pumps:) But, in the meantime, check-out the boot collection and preview of the Hayden-Harnett Spring collection here!

From left: UGG Australia, Australia Love Collective

It has been about seven years since UGGs first burst onto the scene via Kate Hudson and other celebs donning them with ultra-minis. Though their appeal has somewhat dwindled they are still countless styles sold-out at Bloomingdale's in NYC and at the Soho UGG store. Yes, I'll admit it, I stocked-up and once again bought a few pairs this year! Forget that they're not sexy, they're not even that great quality -- every year the pairs I buy get ruined by snow/rain (even though I spray them to help make them water resistant) and then others end-up hardening from the salt that gets put on the NYC sidewalks so I can't fit my feet in them! So why do I buy them? Because they're comfy and relatively inexpensive. Plus, compared to Timberland or even Pucci or Marc Jacobs Moon Boots, they are actually not that bad looking. Though I have to say if I wear the tall Uggs too long, they rub against the back of my ankle and start to hurt! Anyway, even after all this time, UGGs seem to still be popular and there are countless imitators. Of particular note, Australia Love Collective. That said, if your're going to go for this kind of boot -- stick to the original is my opinion! What do you think? Do you still wear UGGs?

I was sure that the Gucci Babouska Studded Bootie ($995) were going to be my absolute fave booties this season and they ARE gorgeous -- not to mention popular with celebs (Charlotte Ronson wore them at the Gucci-Unicef party, I spotted them on Vanessa Marcil's character Josie from Lipstick Jungle...). So, of course, I was saddened that everywhere I looked the shoes were sold-out in my size!! Literally at every department store and Gucci store in NYC and Paris I couldn't get them in a 7.5. Luckily, I just came across these Rupert Sanderson Kit Kat shoe boots ($1,100)! LOVE!! I just hope 1/ they go on sale before the Holiday season is over (seriously, leave it to me to fall in love with the only boots not on sale yet!) and 2/ they don't pinch!!:)

A few pieces from Helmut Lang in your wardrobe is all you need to look chic, day in and day out. I selected a few of my favorites from the line with must have boots of the moment from Miu Miu and Louboutin ponyhair platforms. All of the above are simple items that you can mix with your current wardrobe no matter what your style is! Michael and Nicole Colovos, creative directors behind the brand, has breathed new life into Helmut Lang without compromising his minimalistic aesthetics. I for one am a major fan, the prices are not bad either, the strapless dress is $435, slim pants are $345 and cardigans are $380. (Jump for details!)
1. Helmut Lang Cashmere long cardigan $495

SJP image People.com


I've been eying these booties for a while now (how could I not they're on the main net-a-porter page!). And now I see a photo of Sarah Jessica Parker wearing my coveted shoes casually on the streets of NYC. I actually prefer this metallic color over SJP's purple, but I love that she's wearing them with cropped pants to show 'em off. They have such a fun, futuristic feel to them.
Check them-out for yourself! -- Christian Louboutin Sigourney ankle boots,$1,030.