One of my favorite columns fom People Magazine is called I really love my…. The section focuses on a particular article of clothing or accessories that a celebrity wears over and over again and shows you how to get the look. To me, there must be something particularly special about the item in order for a celebrity, who seemingly has gads of money and designer freebies knocking down their doors, to favor the item and commit the faux paux of wearing the same thing more than once.

The first of Shoeblog’s shoe version of this column is brought to you by Jessica Alba, a disgustingly gorgeous actress who seems to have escaped the Hollywood rehab circuit unlike some other young starlets.

Here is Jessica Alba in different outfits wearing the same ballerina flats and what looks like a bright blue Chanel purse out and about.

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Want to steal Jessica Alba’s shoe look? How about checking out Tod’s shoe collection at Neiman Marcus?

Tod’s Ballerina Dee for $345.

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One of the pairs of shoes I identify as an essential basic for any well-rounded shoe wardrobe is a driving moccasin. It’s practical. It’s stylish. It’s comfortable. And it’s classic. A true driving moc doesn’t have a full sole. It usually has small rubber treads spread all along the sole and rising a bit on the heel of the shoe (think of giving your foot traction when you’ve got it on the pedals of a car). Sometimes, it’ll have a rubber split sole, and sometimes it’s hybridized (see the Cole Haan Air Treva below) to give you a full sole for the support.

Hmm… I actually don’t have a driving moc at the moment, and that situation really should be remedied. Maybe I’ll snap up one of the following options.

When you think of driving mocs, the first company that comes to mind is probably Tod’s. They’re known for this shoe, and it’s a beaut. And they’ve developed it into a whole line. Never thought a driving moc could have so many variations of style (let alone color)? Think again.

This penny-loafer styled version (the Heaven Gommini Loafer) is available for $345 at eLuxury.

Here’s one with a metal accent for $325.

Looking for something a little more basic, here’s a plain-front version (also $325).

Or a sailor-inspired version in a bright spring yellow ($345).

And those are just a few from Tod’s.

Someone else you might associate with the driving moc is one of my favorite brands, Cole Haan. Not only are their shoes true classics and well-made, but many of them now come with Nike Air technology which adds to the comfort factor bigtime.

Just look at the adorable Air Treva (available in black leather or black patent for a more wallet-friendly $185).

Or check out the Jillie, on sale at the moment for $100–in multiple widths, I might add–and available in this snazzy metallic gold color.

And look at these perforated leather Stuart Weitzman Lincoln’s. I love the leather and metal trim. These also come in multiple widths, and you can snag them for $235 at Nordstrom.com.

With any of these, you can zoom around in your (real or imaginary) convertible, living the high life. Or… you know… have a nice pair of shoes to wear to work or around town running errands.

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Someone on the forum helpfully identified Audrey Hepburn’s Tod’s skimmers among the iconic shoes of all times. Well, here’s your chance to own that piece of history with these Audrey skimmers from Tod’s, in black and ivory patent with fancy bow detail. A little retro, a little trendy, overall tres chic. They’re 50% off at Neiman’s, but unfortunately only available in one size (40).

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