At the Valentino couture show in Paris, things were very prim and proper. Gloves and hats and buttoned-up looks abounded.

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And the shoes matched, making good use of pastels and loafer-inspired fringe on toes for some glammed-up country club set pumps.

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There were also some jewel-encrusted heels perfect for an upscale night at the ritziest restaurant around.

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And my favorite, these lavender strappy numbers that are the utmost in Victorian/Edwardian inspired ladies-wear.

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