My dear friend Mary, emailed me this morning most likely over her steaming non-fat-sugar-free-vanilla latte, about…shoes. I have to tell you, I hate shoe shopping. I hate the fact it requires talking to a sales person in order to get your size. I hate the whole “trying on” process. I love the internet however, and it is indeed boot season on the web. Below are Mary’s specifics. Editor’s note: before this display of shoe talk, we were talking politics and fine wine.

1. Brown, round toed leather boots, with a skinny heel, not too chunky, around 3 inches…to the knee preferably (although I do want a pair of booties to throw on with jeans, but not for my classic dressy boots)

2. Black, flat or cute wedge, lower boot, made for everyday use, like to wear to class and work, so they will look cute with jeans. Or if I need to dress up a little for work. Everyday boot, that I don’t want to spend a ton of money on.

3. Shoes, heels/pumps for work or cute ones with jeans, I currently only have one pair of heels and they are brown. Not too expensive on these, because I will probably wear them a lot for work and out to dinners and what not, so they will get beat up…eventually when I am making mroe money I’ll invest more in nicer ones.

And so “Mission Mary” begins. I have found a handful of shoes from a few sites that meet her criteria. Obviously some are ridiculously expensive and others are right in the budget.

Splurge:

Jill Stuart Shoes - Angela Patent Pump
These are absolutely gorgeous, classic…and well over $300.

KORS Shoes Tisbury Patent Pump
The epitome of feminine sophistication in on-trend patent.

Dolce Vita York Leather Pump: These come in a slew of great colors perfect for paring with jeans and inexpensive.

Modern Vintage shoes: Zamara Zip Ankle Bootie: Pair these sexy boots with your favorite jeans and you’ll be ready to go.

Ash: Abi Ankle Boot: Sophisticated chic with a heel that’s both sexy and walking friendly.

Modern Vintage Shoes: Kittie Vintage Tibetan Castoro Boot: Say again? I would get these boots just for name, and of course the great style.

Martinez Valero Dare Boot: Sexy shape, hot heel, great price!

Max Studio Zulli Dark Brown Boot: The buttons on here are a happy mix of stripper and class. I love it!

Guess Kieran Brown Pull Boot: You can’t go wrong with these, at a great price, round toe, high heel.

Yin Mask Brown Leather Boot: Sleek knee-high boots perfect for those fall skirts and skinny jeans.

Kenneth Cole Make Love Boots: Name says it all…

Nine West Darkside Boot: The perfect wedge.

Steal

Classic brown boot for under $100.

All this talk of boots makes me want to slip into these: ugg slippers

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