Even though Fall days call for booties, closed-toe pumps and leather shoes that keep you warm and toasty, a special celebration may not require the complete coverup:

The Miu Miu Suede Patent Pump are your next special occasion pair, a rich suede leather shoe with a cone heel and unique criss-cross ankle strap.  The heel will give you plenty of height, but you do have a platform sole to support you.
Take your pick of red, dark gray or black in these eye-catching heels of the season.
Miu Miu Suede Patent Pump: $490 available at Bergdorf Goodman 

 Since you must have at least one faithful pair of patent pumps for the season, reach new heights with these 5″ heels from Dior:

The  Miss Dior Patent Peep Toe Pump is the versatile shoe you can sport at work and play, a super-slick stiletto with a ‘challenging’ arch and slightly pointed toe design.
Thankfully, these rest on a .75″ platform so your calves are only responsible for balancing on the remaining 4.25″.  A few more sessions on the stair master should get you right in shape for these must-haves of the season.
Miss Dior Patent Peep Toe Pump: $590 available at eLuxury.com