I was not actually planning on buying a bootie but a pair of flats.  Remember that I was actually hunting for this, but when I checked Zappos again, the smallest size they have was 7.5.  Too late!

Then there was this.

Anyway, was browsing Endless.com when I chance upon their on going sale.  I was originally checking their site for any Marc by Marc Jacobs flats but to no avail.  And the next thing I searched for were booties for my dress which I planned to wear to a wedding.  Came up with 4 choices and asked hubby for his opinion and we both end up liking the Joy Chen shootie.

Joy Chen started designing footwear in 2005.  It is “a new brand devoted to a younger, American, fashion-savvy audience”.

This is actually my third time to buy shoes online and I was kind of uneasy about it since I can’t really return it back.  Ordered a size 7 with B width hoping it is the right size.

It felt a bit narrow at first but after awhile, I was able to adjust and get comfortable with it even with the 4.5 inches estimated heel height.  For me, it’s actually much comfortable to wear compared to my other shoes with 4 inch heel height.

Made with hair calf, this shootie has an original price of $194.95.  Currently on sale at Endless.com for $107.22 with additional special offer.  Got mine last October for around $89.  Such a good deal for me

*Update: it’s available at Amazon for only $77.98.

Moving on, as I’ve mentioned, this Brian Atwood Harrison Chain-Trimmed Pumps in a way looks similar with a corset because of its chain links on the heel.  Traditional corset consist of strings at the back for the purpose of tightening it.  Not that the shoes links are adjustable.  Just saying

This shoes is available at Saks Fifth Avenue for $1050.00.

*Photo courtesy of Saks Fifth Avenue

Some of the shoe styles from the latest collection of Gucci now available online.

Gucci Daryl Platform Sandal.  Looks ordinary but the detail actually has the strap following the outline of the foot.  Comes in three colors, choose between black, gray and or white.  It is made of leather and suede with about 4 inches heel height and 1 inch platform.  Available for $930.

If you are not into platform sandals, you might want to check out Daryl flat sandals counterpart.

Gucci Debra Pump.  Some shoes looks the same. It’s a matter of which feels better or which is cheaper than the other.  So how do you make an edge over the other?  Do something unique.  Enhance the everyday ordinary stilettos into something like this one, stilettos with bamboo detail.

The Gucci Debra Pump also has about 4 inch heel height.  This particular design is available in taupe or black suede for $640.  Other color variation includes black and blue patent leather.

Other style variation is an open toe sandal with ankle strap which also comes in either blue or black patent leather.

Last but not the least, Gucci Helena Cutout Boots.  It’s an open toe platform style boots with cutout details.  Around 4 inch heel height and 1 inch platform.  Sold for $1550.  Color variation comes in black or grey leather.  Other style variation is a flat open toe sandals.

This last piece actually looks futuristic.  It reminds me of either Batman or Blade.  Yeah, no kidding!

*Photos courtesy of Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue

When I saw a picture of this Meerkat shoes by Siren, I immediately thought that I saw this design before.  I just can’t figure what designer shoe, when and where!  Fortunately for me, I saw the Jimmy Choo shoes from a current post from Chuvaness.

Siren shoes is a shoe company base in Australia.  Unfortunately, online shopping only allows them to ship within Australia.  If you know someone from down under then good for you since this Meerkat shoes by Siren is available for AU$139.95 which is about US$121.25 only!  Way cheaper than the Jimmy Choo shoes which is actually on sale and priced at US$628.00 with original price tag of US$1,395.00.

*photos courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman and Siren

See these style for yourself and be the judge.

From Sergio Rossi Fall collection

Purple Eel Peep Toe bootie with zipper

Black leather boots with zip around detail

From Elizabeth and James Fall collection

Jacky Pumps

Others

Giuseppe Zanotti Platform Pumps, $625 (*S)

This pump has an intricate zip details, a lacquered blue heel of 4¼ inch height with platform of ½ inch height.

Gucci Pixies Platform Pump, $880.00 (*G)

Gucci Pixies Zipper Boots, $1,190.00 (*S)

Both the pixies pumps and and the booties ha zipper details and heel height of 4.1 inch and platform height of 1.4 inch. The pumps is available in purple or black suede. The zipper boots is also available in black suede for $1,150.00.

To complete your get-up, why not pair one of these shoes with a Christian Louboutin clutch. Yes, it also has a zipper detail.

Christian Louboutin zip-detail flap top clutch, $1,295.00 (*N)

*Photo courtesy of: (S) Saks Fifth Avenue, (G) Gucci, (N) Neiman Marcus