I have to admit, I was intrigued by the new Prada Lug-sole boots with the separate buckled strap that I just ran across over at the Saks website:

Prada Lug-Sole Boots $1350 at Saks.com

Even more, I am confused on how I managed to miss seeing these before now. Must be that darned real-life getting in the way of my shoe time again.

Ah, well. If you, like me, were having trouble visualizing how these would look on the body, here are some shots from the Prada RTW 2009 show (c/o style.com):

I have to admit, I liked these better before I saw the runway shots. On the body, they’re just not working for me. I can actually feel myself beginning to like them less and less even as I write this.

And, my husband’s comment of “What’s with the crotch-strap?” when he saw these on my computer screen certainly gives me another mental association that I really don’t need when looking at any pair of boots.

So, now it’s your turn.

Would you wear these…and if so, with what?

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Gwyneth Paltrow went to an Adolfo Dominguez fashion show in Madrid earlier this month. I couldn’t find a good photo of her standing up to see the dress lines, but she is wearing inky blue suede Miu Miu platform pumps with blue tights.  I really like that look.  It is a refreshing change from all black.

The Miu Miu shoes are $675 at Bergdorf Goodman. Saks also carries them in black for the same price.  Gorgeous.

For a less expensive alternative for inky blue shoes:

Charles by Charles David Gazelle $112 at Zappos

Jessica Bennett Karley $84 at Zappos

These pumps are cushioned with footpetals.  They have reasonably good reviews.  rsvp Alissa $76 at Zappos

I am a little tired of seeing booties and dresses, but we are still seeing it on the red carpet, so celebrity stylists are still liking the look.  Stuart Weitzman Coverup $365 at Zappos

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Continuing on the see-through theme we saw with Christian Louboutin for Marchesa, Prada’s Spring collection was equally transparent,  but not in a good way.  The chandelier-ish skirt was bearable, but the naked handbag didn’t work for Chanel and Prada still wasn’t able to make it work for me in 2010.

As for the shoes, I’m not a fan of clear PVC footwear.  Shoes need to breath.  So not only are these Prada shoes pretty ugly, but they are pretty impractical and surely aren’t worth the hefty pricetag they will carry.

Images:  Style.com

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I was over at Amazon the other day and encountered the phrase “Museum Shoes” in one of their new fashion forums:

Definition:

Museum Shoes: Too beautiful to wear, but perfect to look at!

- Many thanks to princess-of-shoes for this very appropriate definition.

While I doubt that all women have a pair of  Museum Shoes in their closet, I must admit that I own my own fair share of these. They are a particular failing of mine.  These are shoes that are fabulous to look at but are impractical for regular wear. Some of them are simple fun while others literally take my breath away with their beauty. They all have a place in my closet because even though it is a challenge to find occasions and outfits to wear them, they are too precious for me to give up.

Here are my Museum Shoes…in a wide range of prices from bargain-bin up to Ouch!

The wedges and embroidered pumps find more actual wear-time than the enamel-heeled Maryjane or crystal pumps - although I only occasionally wear wedges since they can look clunky (all the more potential canvas!).  There are just not that many occasions for a soccer-mom living in a small town to get all dressed up - more’s the pity.

So, is it any surprise that part of the wall-to-wall bookcase plans that we are drafting for our home also tentatively include a corner curio for displaying some of my favorite Museum Shoes?

It’s certainly better than leaving them to gather dust.

Well, do you have your own Museum Shoe…or two?

I showed you mine. Show me your Museum Shoes here.

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Several people I have talked to have serious crushes on over the knee boots.   So c’mon, let’s look at boots!

First up, Georgina Goodman Crystal Boot $826 at Endless Clearance

Versace $1240. at Saks Fifth Ave

Prada OTK Boot $1400  at Bergdorf Goodman

Henry Beguelin Scrunched OTK $1400. at Bergdorf Goodman

Two Lips Kitty Kat $102 at Zappos There are four colors.  Black, tan, purple and grey.

I am seeing this silouette a lot in stores right now.  Type Z Riderz $98 at Zappos

You can’t have over the knee boots without including Pleaser USA

Legend 8899 $74.00 at Zappos

With over the knee boots, it seems the higher the heel the more into stripper territory they get.  Personally, I think they look hot, as in temperature, hot.  My 23 year old son just laughed when I asked his opinion.  He still won’t say why he is laughing.

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