Flats have been the ugly duckling of the fashion world for many years now.
Let’s face it, how often do designers actually send a comfortable pair of shoes down the runway?  How often have we seen models end up carrying their shoes by the end of the runway, or even worse – literally falling out of them?
Linda Grant is taking a closer look at flats – and how they fit into the wardrobes of fashionable women.
I don’t think that flats need to be relegated to being stuck under desks or slipped into after the big meeting.  Check out some of these …read more

I know these boots from Sigerson Morrison are really trendy right now, but for some funny reason, they remind me of something:

But I just can’t quite put my finger on it…
I’ve got an idea!

Or maybe:

Which leaves me wondering, why would I want to spend almost $1700 on a pair of boots that remind me of wooden blinds or folding screens?
Ah, the mysteries of the universe!
boots: Zappos
screen & blinds photos: Amazon.com