I know some of the runway trends out there have inspired me this week. So, what have I been doing? Trying to find those shoe looks in a place I can buy them. Since I’m not best pals with major designers and can’t ask them for a freebie pair, I’ll have to find my own. And why not share the fruits of my labor with all of you?

If you liked Chanel’s plaid fabric boots…

… try the Ruff by Killah ($111 at Zappos)

If you’re after John Galliano’s vintage platform shoe look…

… try the Cricket Match Spectators ($258 at Anthropologie).

If Anna Sui’s slouchy flat boots are your style…

… go for these Type Z boots ($210 at Zappos).

And if you want a super sexy metallic and animal print stiletto like these from Dolce & Gabbana…

… check out these Stuart Weitzman’s, aptly named "Fever" ($225 at Zappos).

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More outlandish shoes brought to you by the runways of Paris.

Balenciaga shoes:

Anna Sui shoes:

These look actually quite wearable, and I’d wear them in a heartbeat.

Chanel shoes:

Christian Dior shoes:

Jean Paul Gaultier shoes:

And because I think it’s so beautiful, here’s one of the Byzantine-influenced masks that Gaultier’s models wore down the runway. If only we could get away with these in day to day life.

Another pair of (wearable) boots to die for from Oscar de la Renta:

And finally, some wackiness from Viktor & Rolf:

It looks like we’re in for more of the 19th century vintage look (which I love) with lots of straps and ties. And quite possibly plaids. Let’s see what happens when fall 2007 looks hit the stores.

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Here’s a delightful twist on the whole patent-flat-nautical theme: a sporty, yet very feminine navy flat from Anna Sui, with ivory trim. Just poi-fect for that lazy afternoon shopping trip in your fab cazh clothes. Available at Net-a-Porter for $249.

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Ho ho ho, Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and all that from ShoeLand! Hope you’ve had your share of Christmas dishes—I know I did, and won’t be looking to, ahem, buy any clothes in MY ORIGINAL SIZE any time soon, if you know what I mean. But, the good news is that I haven’t changed my shoe size–thank God!–and I can take some satisfaction in the post-Christmas shopping rush.

And so I propose to you these etched leather tall boots from Anna Sui, in a royal shade of navy. These will allow you to strut your stuff (even the recently acquired few extra pounds) with majestic dignity, with the right touch of flirt. The sturdy heel will allow you to stand tall and confident and the intricate patterns will keep passers-by infinitely interested in your gams. Definitely a show-stopper. Grab them at Anthropologie for $348.

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