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Best shoes I've seen in a while, both.

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Diane Von Furstenberg burgundy Lis boots, 

$349 (originally $873) at Matches.

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Practical but sharp. A perfect Seattle shoe, if I may say.

 

Maison Martin Margiela hand-painted oxford, 

$895 at shopbop.com

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Doris Salcedo at MoMA.

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This has not been a very good year to be a girl in need of a new pair of tall black boots. Price tag aside, these would be a solid option, though.

Yves Saint Laurent mirrored-heel stretch leather 

knee boots, $2,295 at net-a-porter.

For old times'.

While you're there:

Pierre Hardy metallic leather patterned 

suede ankle boots, $1,595.

Everyone could use a little more Art Deco in their closet.

And (why quit while you're behind):

Christian Louboutin decoupata 

120 leather ankle boots, $1,295. 

Sort that color block trend.

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Sale edition.

 Pierre Hardy color-block suede ankle boots,  

$545 (originally $1,200)

 Alexander McQueen studded leather sandals, 

$980 (originally $2,295)

And while you're at it:

 Satin-trimmed silk-crepe and wool jumpsuit, 

$659.75 (originally $1,895)

All at theoutnet.com.

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The fall and spring fashion shows are, to me, something like museums: I love the good ones, but they are totally overwhelming, and at some point – even when I haven't been as busy as I am now – I just stop absorbing and need to give my brain a rest.

This is my way of saying that I'm completely behind on what's been on the runways the past couple of weeks (and also a plug for buying a membership to a museum that shows stuff you like: you can go whenever you have a free half-hour and come away feeling like you've actually gotten your money's worth).

Above and below, Alexander Wang.

Anyway, I'll be posting more from the spring shows in the next few weeks as I work my way through and have a chance to take a considered look. In the meantime this (meaning all of this) is just an elaborate accompaniment to a very unscientific, hit-or-miss selection of my favorite of the few runway shoes I've seen for spring season.

 I'm a sucker for a lot of things, but especially a good Mary Jane.

(Yves) Saint Laurent. Hedi's start was interesting; I think it deserves a whole post, whatever you think of it. Much to be said about 70s California x Morocco in Paris ? Or something else ?

Incidentally, Reed Krakoff is becoming one of my favorite American designers.

And then:

Altuzarra. Enough said.

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What can I say, I'm a sucker for a metal ankle cuff.

Estaban Cortazar metal ankle-cuff leather sandals, 

$755 at net-a-porter.

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I'm on the hunt for a pair of black high-tops. These aren't strictly black, but they are fresh.

Maison Martin Margiela high top trainer, 

at 58m, Paris. $607 through farfetch.com.

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Geometric-heel ankle boots 

by Nicholas Kirkwood for Erdem. 

$1,157 at Matches.

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A solid choice for a fall shoe/bootie. If these were in my closet I'd pair with a boxy top and pencil skirt or slim trousers (and roll the cuffs high).

Fendi Victorian Galaxy open-toe bootie, 

$995 at Bergdorf.

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Like wearing your collar up. Bet these look fantastic on from the back.

Gianvito Rossi patent high back pump,

$790 at Barneys.