Outlet store Last Call by Neiman Marcus is all about the discounted designer goods, but the prices go even lower right now during their Columbus Day Sale.  During this sale, which is available online or in store, you get an extra 30% off your purchase automatically at checkout and coupon code FSLAUNCH gives free shipping with no minimum required.  That makes for some sweet sale prices on their women’s shoes, including styles from Elizabeth and James, Apepazza, Dolce Vita, Seychelles, Charles Jourdan and many more.  Plus, much of the selection consists of fall-ready boots, like the Dolce Vita Braxton booties in taupe (pictured above) or in black for $149.  After the discount, you can get them for $104.30 shipped (retail $230).  Here are a few more notable styles:

Luxury Rebel Voula OTK boot in black for $275 before discount and $192.50 after (retail $390)

Apepazza Classic Tailored Platform Boot in brown or gray for $255 before discount and $178.50 after (retail $349)

Seychelles Deep Top Line bootie in black or whiskey for $89 before discount and $62.30 after (retail $130)

Seychelles Two-Tone Riding Boot in whiskey, clay or black for $139 before discount and $97.30 after (retail $195)

Dolce Vita Mid Calf Napa Boot in black or brown for $155 before discount and $108.50 after (retail $210)

Sam Edelman Over The Knee Faux Fur Boot in luggage or black for $239 before the discount and $167.30 after (retail $300)

Browse the entire selection for even more options.  The online sale ends 10/13/10 at 8 am.

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When shopping for boots, we often choose styles in black or in brown for versatility, but it’s not too often that you see one that’s exactly half of each.  That’s what makes this Jeffrey Campbell Ours Boot a sure standout.  It’s brown on one side and black on the other and the 4″ heel is a patchwork of both.  It’s definitely a very cool look for those who love to make a statement, although I imagine the calf hair it’s made of takes extra care to maintain (not something to wear on a rainy day, I’m sure):

You can get this style at Karmaloop for $170 and coupon code SAVE20 takes 20% off full-priced items and applies free shipping on $100 or more.  That reduces your total to $136 shipped.  The expiration of the code is unknown.

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Many of us covet Alexander McQueen shoes, but few of us actually have the funds to pull off buying a pair.  The Alexander McQueen fold-over boots in olive pictured above originally retailed for $1,085 and were once found at Net-A-Porter, but they are now sold out and I don’t see them for sale anywhere else.  But, there’s a new arrival at DSW with a similar look and a much lower price:

This is the Zigi Soho Miranda and it’s clearly inspired by the McQueen boot, although there are obvious differences in the quality of the materials and other details, like no signature McQueen skull zipper (which, personally, I’m glad they didn’t replicate).  But, there’s also a huge difference in price.  You can get this pair for $79.95 at DSW and apply coupon code SAVEUP to get $5 off one pair, $15 off two or $20 off three at checkout (requires sign in).  Then you can rock the current military trend for fall and add some McQueen-inspired edginess to your look for a lot less.  There’s also a tan and off-white version available:

The above coupon expires 10/4/10.  DSW members can also apply coupon SHIPR to get free shipping on $35 until 12/17/10.

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I love a shoe that is completely romantic and feminine, which is why this Badgley Mischka Olaf mesh bootie immediately caught my eye while browsing the footwear at Nordstrom.  It’s a bit pricey at $200, but I can totally imagine these paired with tights in a contrasting color, which would allow the large floral lace detail in the mesh to really stand out.  Plus, it’s topped off with a large satin bow and shiny trim - what more could a girly girl want?  In addition to the nude version pictured above, it also comes in black:

You can get either color at Nordstrom for $200 and apply coupon code SHOES for free shipping on your order until 10/25.  It’s also available in black at Piperlime for the same price or at Zappos in black or nude for $204.  Shipping is free at either store.

Everyone knows that the MTV Video Music Awards are just as much about the fashion as they are about the music - the two literally go hand in hand. After finding one of the shoes Chelsea Handler wore while hosting the show, I’ve continued to check out more shoe styles seen on celebs at the event. Of course, Lady Gaga had to outdo everyone in the most outrageous way possible by wearing a dress and shoes made of real meat:

This is definitely a statement-making choice (to say the least), but one that I doubt anyone will want to emulate for themselves.  If you do want to get the look, see this MTV Style article for details on how they were created and consult with your local butcher (and, please, send pictures!).  In addition to wearing beef, Gaga wore the iconic Alexander McQueen armadillo shoes (pictured, top), the same style featured in her Bad Romance video, which won Video of the Year.

There isn’t anything quite like the McQueen heels, but these Senso Neve shoes in snake are a real-life alternative to get that edgy, Gaga-esque style for less.  They are also a look-alike for the Acne Admire, as I found on Nitrolicious.  Get them on pre-order for $199.95 at Solestruck.

While I do enjoy watching Gaga and her wild fashion choices, there were other stars wearing much more wearable shoes that we could all potentially rock in real life - that is, if we have the cash flow for the pricey designer brands they opt for.  That’s why I’ve also found some similar, but less expensive alternatives for those who love the looks seen at the VMAs, but need something more affordable.  Let’s check it out:

Selena Gomez wore a gorgeous silver dress and kept the metallic theme going head-to-toe with her silver Brian Atwood Kendall shoes.  I can’t find these available for sale online, but here are a couple options for less:

Charles by Charles David Risque (left) for $47.25 at 6pm and the Chinese Laundry Fire It Up (right) for $49.99 at Dillards.

Hayley Williams of Paramore wore the Miu Miu Spectator Pump, available at Bergdorf Goodman for $650.  Save some money and get a similar look with these shoes:

Samanta Amay for $199.95 with free overnight shipping at Endless.

Audrina Patridge opted for the Balmain Metallic Rhinestone Pump, which is available at Barneys for $2,300.  Get something much less pricey with these shoes:

Michael Antonio Reza for $98.95 at Shoebuy.  Coupon code EMLFALLKICKOFF10 takes 20% off for a limited time, making them $79.16 with free shipping.  But, there are a few sizes at Amazon for only $47.98 with free shipping.

JWoww of Jersey Shore sported a more toned-down look than usual, which looks good on her, and I’m definitely loving the shoes.  I think these are Jimmy Choo, although I couldn’t locate the exact pair.  But, here’s a sparkly option for less:

Enzo Angiolini Merryann for $79.95 at Nordstrom.

Update: It looks like she could be wearing the Jimmy Choo Crown, which is $695 at Saks:

Or, possibly, the Enzo Angiolini Sully for $88.95 at Nordstrom:

Here’s another lookalike without a peep toe, the Enzo Angiolini Smiles, which is also sold at Nordstrom:

Twighlight’s Ashley Greene and singer Kei$ha both wore closed-toe black patent pumps to the VMA’s.  I’m not sure of the designer for either of these shoes, but here’s a similar pair for an affordable price:

Aldo Moos for $80 at Aldo.com.

Any more shoes from the VMAs you want to know about?  Let me know and I’ll do my best to find them!

Images from MTV.com and Style.com.

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Whenever we usher in a new season, we always see various opinions on what’s “in” right now.  But, one trend that is undeniably huge for fall is military inspired fashion.  We’re seeing military looks everywhere and the best thing about this latest craze is that it can be applied in so many different ways.  You can draw inspiration from the huge variety of military styles seen throughout the years - modern or retro - and opt to go for a literal or a more subtle interpretation of the look.  For shoes, think structured and streamlined with multiple buckles, lug soles, brass buttons, lace-up detail and similar adornments in colors like olive, tan and navy.  Of course, you can always mix it up with some pretty, girly details, like the Kardashians by Bebe Eva does above.  The olive color, lace-up front and star studs convey a military influence, but the super-high heel and shiny metallic ankle cuff add a nice dose of glam.  You can get it at Bebe for $228 and it also comes in black.  Here are some more styles I’ve been taking a look at:

Boutiqe 9 Olita in black for $230 at Nine West or in gray for $230 at Piperlime.  The jagged sole is definitely similar to many Camilla Skovgaard styles.

The 80%20 Bernie for $198 at Karmaloop.  Coupon code SAVE20 takes 20% off and gives free shipping (expiration unknown) and that drops the price to $158.40.

The Very Volatile Warrior for $90 with free shipping at Piperlime.

Guess Owens for $138.95 with free 2-day shipping at Endless.  It comes in navy, red, black or gray.

Steve Madden Biing in taupe or black for $149.95 at Steve Madden.  Get free shipping with coupon code SMFREESHIP at checkout.

Seychelles Romance for $140 at Karmaloop.  Coupon code SAVE20 takes 20% off and gives free shipping (expiration unknown), making them $112.

Nine West Buren for $138.95 with free 2-day shipping at Endless.  It also comes in black and dark brown.

Bamboo Humble 05 OTK boot for $46.50 at LuLu’s.

For even more options, check out the military shoe picks at Shoes.com, Piperlime and Steve Madden.

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I’ve been checking out the latest H by Halston shoes at Bakers and, I must say, they are offering some really cute, on-trend styles for fall at prices that won’t totally break the bank.  The line, which is exclusive to Bakers, is a collaboration with design house Halston and it was launched in May of this year.  The H by Halston Stella was the first style produced and it closely replicates the look of Sarah Jessica Parker’s gold, crystal-encrusted Christian Louboutin heels from Sex and the City 2, which she wore with a $325 white Halston Heritage dress.  That was one of the standout looks of the movie and the SATC connection makes even more sense considering Sarah Jessica Parker took on a design role with Halston for their Halston Heritage label earlier this year.  The H by Halston Stella is still available for $79.95 in gold, silver and multi glitter and in brown, white and black leather, but let’s take a look at the new styles for fall:

This is the H by Halston Maria, which appears to be inspired by the Isabel Marant Otway.  There have been plenty of knockoffs and lookalikes for this particular style from the likes of Jeffrey Campbell and Rosegold, but I like the tall, skinny heel (over 5 inches!) and the higher studded shaft of this version, which is priced at $139.95.

The H by Halston Naomi is an ever-versatile platform pump with stud detail that could quickly become a go-to staple in anyone’s shoe collection.  It also has a super-high, over 5″ heel, but the 1.5″ platform helps to balance it out.  I like the tan distressed leather version, but it also comes in silver or black, each for $89.95.

The H by Halston Beverly has a silhouette we’ve been seeing a lot of lately.  It’s a cutout wedge style with a sprinkling of small studs on the heel.  I think the green version is a great color for fall, but it also comes in black or brown.  It’s priced at $89.95.

The H by Halston Gloria combines a glitter platform with a satin upper for a distinctive dressy look.  The style pictured above is a taupe/blush version, called “Ice”, with a multi-colored glitter heel.  You can also get it in black, pewter or gold for $79.95 each.

The H by Halston Liza is an over-the-knee boot in suede.  While there are certainly a lot of over-the-knee boot options out there, the unique decorative metal detail on the heel of this pair helps it stand out:

This one is priced at $169.95 in black or taupe.

These are some of my faves, but you can see even more H by Halston styles over at Bakers.

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