Bows and ruffles are going to continue to be trendy through fall in everything from dresses to handbags to shoes. These open-toe pumps from the Yves Saint Laurent Fall collection are highlighted by an ankle bow.
The black patent leather pumps have a platform sole and 3 1/2-inch skinny heel. The bow adds a nice finishing touch. Priced at $795, you can order these high heels right now at Neiman Marcus.
Also from Yves Saint Laurent, you will find these suede lace-up ankle boots. If you are looking for something different from your traditional fall neutrals (black/brown/grey), these platform boots are a …read more

Over-the-knee boots are definitely glamorous, but I can’t imagine wearing them. Can you?
Gucci offers these stretch and patent leather platform boots that go up to a few inches above the knee. The pattern of the patent is certainly cool and I can imagine some celeb (or stripper?) really rocking these boots, but not much of anyone else.
If you love these boots, tell me what you’d wear them with. I’d imagine a slinky metallic mini-dress with a shiny black patent clutch.
These thigh-high boots are available right now as part of Gucci’s fall collection. Priced at $2,950 at Saks Fifth Avenue, they’d …read more

High heel platform booties are hot for fall, like these below from Gucci. At $775 from Saks, they will set you back but they are gorgeous.

Looking for a more affordable alternative?
Check out these MaxStudio boots at Nordstrom. They have a stretch top that makes them easy to pull on and a nice platform heel.

At just under $200, they are a much cheaper option.