On the third day of Christmas, I wish I had these...

1. Jimmy Choo Biker Boot Fall/Winter 2009-2010, 2. Jimmy Choo Fall/Winter 2009-2010 Campaign, 3. Jane Aldridge for Sea of Shoes, 4. Rumi for Fashion Toast, 5. Emily for Cupcakes and Cashmere, 6. Jimmy Choo Fall/Winter 2009-2010 Campaign

 Leather, buckles and a whole lotta attitude; Harley Davidsons optional...the biker boot has got to be my favorite look for Fall/Winter '09.  From the runways of  Alexander Wang, Balmain, Gucci and the shoe god Jimmy Choo, they showed us that we need not be a greasy road-hogger to rock this look.

From dresses, shorts, jeans... these boots can actually go with almost anything in your closet. Take a clue from my favorite fashionistas Jane Aldridge, Emily and Rumi... Don't they just make you wanna go out and buy a pair?

Back to regular programming...

I'm still a little bit depressed over yesterday's drama, and a sure-fire way to get me to (slowly) move on are SHOES.

So what's for the Second Day of Christmas?

It's the YSL Cage Heels!

Introduced to us during the Yves Saint Laurent Spring-Summer '09 Collection, these futuristic heels received mixed reviews from the fashion world--others saw it as genius, while others cringed at it. Well, the YSL house is known for fashion innovation.

The term "shoes are made for walking" clearly does not include the Cage Heels, as they have 4.5 inch heels that will make you look like a Greecian goddess, but I can only imagine the punishment it will put your peds through. If you're the type to suffer for fashion, then I guess the torture is worth it.

In fact, Hollywood celebrities were all over the "Cage Rage" (sorry, can't help it)--from Kim Kardashian to Beyonce to Shoe Queen Jane Aldridge.

In my opinion, The Cage is just that--a rage, and it is unlikely that it will reach iconic status. Much like the jelly sandals fad of the early 2000's, it is just way too trendy to have the longevity of say, ballet flats. But knowing fashion, I'm sure it will be reincarnated and revamped 10 years from now.

But that doesn't mean it's not drool-worthy and I wouldn't love to have one (if I can afford the steep price tag). But as far as practicality goes, I think I'd settle for inspired by versions.

On the first day of Christmas, what I'm craving for...

... Dr. Martens Vintage Floral Boots!

1. Dr. Martens Vintage Floral boots, 2. The Cherry Blossom Girl, 3. Sienna Miller for Nylon Magazine, 4. The Sartorialist

Dr. Martens was the "it" shoe during the grunge era of the 90's. Back when Nirvana, Hole and Pearl Jam ruled the airwaves,  it  was rare to see anyone on the street not wearing a pair. It gave a whole new meaning for bang for your buck, since these babies are really durable (my old pair is actually still alive in my shoe closet).

When the new millennium rolled in and pointed toe shoes came in, Dr. Martens suddenly lost is popularity till it (almost) disappeared. Till now.


Nylon Magazine did a fashion spread with Sienna Miller for their July 2009 issue, where she sported revamped versions of the Dr. Martens boots of the 90's. Candy-colored, vintage floral prints...it was Dr. Martens like you've never seen before.


A sure attention-grabber, it was a hit among the fashionistas from Milan to Paris--the Vintage Floral Boots quickly became one of Spring/Summer '09's most coveted boots, as these funky D.M.'s were limited editions.
All that clamor for an almost-dead boot? Now that's what I call resurrection.

Instead of a partridge in a pear tree...

12 Shoes of Christmas by qtea.angel featuring Burberry shoes

I prefer shoes!!!

Let's countdown the days till Christmas by looking back at the best shoes of 2009.

 That's starting tomorrow!

So SHOE ME!

On my iPod: Do You Think I’m Sexy by Paris Hilton

I recently realized that I am addicted to shoes. I was cleaning my place the other day and I decided to count the pairs of shoes that I owned and guess how many pairs I have? Fifty. No joke. Fifty pairs. One hundred pieces of shoes.

I was talking to my guy best friend a while ago and he said that I needed help. I know he was kidding, so I just told him: “It’s a girl thing.” Which got me to thinking: What is it with women and shoes?

My eyes were first opened to shoes at the age of 5, when I saw my grandmum’s shoe closet. It was like heaven to me, imagine, floor to ceiling closet full of shoes a’la In Her Shoes. Right then and there I promised to myself that when I grow up, I’m gonna have a closet just like that. Hence, 18 years and fifty pairs of shoes later, I now have a problem. No wonder my place always looks cluttered.

I was talking to my mum a week ago and she suggested that I move to a bigger place that has a spare room that I can dedicate to my shoes. As tempting as it sounds, I quickly pointed to her that is no way I could afford a bigger place.

But recently, I got inspired and I thought of a solution to my shoe problem. Since Christmas is around the corner, I would… (drumroll please) donate all the shoes that I haven’t worn in 6 months to those who will need it most. I think it would be a rewarding (but hard) experience for me (since I have grown attached to my collection). But hey, it would be so much cheaper than seeing a shrink.

P.S. – Shortly after I wrote this, I went to the mall and saw a big bold sign that read: SHOE SALE… and I ended up buying three pairs. Goes to show that there is indeed an Imelda in all of us.