Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Over-the-Knee Boots

Think haute, not hooker, darlings!
First photo: Louis Vuitton lace-up boots featured in W, September 2009.
Fashion Flashback: 2003.
Fashion Flashback: Dazed & Confused, 2006.
Fashion Flashback: French Vogue, August 2008.

Street Style photo by Fellow Fashionista Style du Monde. Runway coverage courtesy nymag.com except where noted.
Julia Stegner, March 2008.
Baby Phat
Chloé, via style.com
Costume National
Giles Deacon
Gucci
Guy Laroche
Hussein Chalayan
Jean Paul Gaultier Couture, via style.com
Lacoste
Louis Vuitton, via style.com
Marc Jacobs
Nicholas K.
Noir
Ohne Titel
Peter Jensen
Pollini
Prada
Roberto Cavalli
Rodarte
Vivienne Westwood Red Label
VPL
Fendi over the knee boots; this and next eight at net-a-porter.com.
Thomas Wylde Mao leather boots.
Jimmy Choo rabbit fur-lined Yam boots.
Brian Atwood Jamie suede boots.
See by Chloé studded suede boots.
Giuseppe Zanotti suede platform boots.
Stella McCartney thigh-high faux leather boots.
Marc Jacobs suede thigh-high boots.
Stuart Weitzman Hiho black suede boots, at stuartweitzman.com.
Faith over the knee buckle detail boot, at asos.com.
Charlie My Love Easy Rider boots; this and next two at intermixonline.com.
Chloé Crosta olive suede flat boots.
Chloé black over-the-knee wrap boots.
Joie Twiggy over the knee boots; this and next four at shopbop.com.
Dolce Vita Eve boots.
Pour la Victoire Dahlia boots.
Jeffrey Campbell shirred suede boots.
Last Look: Loeffler Randall Francesca suede boots ~ CC adores!
Get booted, darlings!
xoxox,
CC
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96 comments:

  1. stilettolover91September 22, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    HOT HOT HOT!!! I love over the knee boots, i saw these amazing boots in Guess yesterday but they were too expensive for me right now maybe in a month or two!! Great post!

    http://www.hottheels.blogspot.com

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  2. KeithSeptember 22, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    Wow. These are all so awesome. I really love that Versace ad. Great post. I loved it. Cheers!

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  3. erika soroccoSeptember 22, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    Yes! Yes! Yes! I adore them all. I finally bought a pair myself...actually, they were supposed to be knee-high, but I'm short, so they go over my knees, and I adore the look! I think that a wide circumference around the knee makes them appear more casual - when it's a legging look it's more sleek. Love this! :)

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  4. KPSeptember 22, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    I am so in love-Rodarte and Prada are still my tops-but I wouldn't mind if teh Chloe's came home with me...

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  5. LeahSeptember 22, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    I wish...I wish...I wish... If only I can justify the purchase of over-the-knee boots, no second thoughts, I'll immediately grab one. But see, it's quite unrealistic for a tropical girl to spend on over-the-knee boots. But I'm really lusting for one... I love the suede wedge boots.

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  6. Jaime @ laviejaimeSeptember 22, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Love this look- I have my Chinese Laundry pair that I adore. Though of course, I'd take any of these designer ones too :)

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  7. pretty*pink*ratSeptember 22, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    Love these looks, Carrie!! I'm feeling them in suede especially, it takes them one step further away from hooker :)

    Now if only I had model thin legs to put in a pair...sigh!

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  8. OmNomNomSeptember 22, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    write it on my shopping list.

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  9. www.janetteria.comSeptember 22, 2009 at 11:42 AM

    so so fashionable. I bought a black ones from Biba on the last winter. :-)

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  10. Rachel @ The Haute NotesSeptember 22, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    I feel like these wouldn't be flattering on my short legs. However, I absolutely love them! I definitely need to try a pair!

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  11. Life's short. Type fast.September 22, 2009 at 12:09 PM

    i'm sort of obsessed with these! people have been wearing them all over the city this weekend. i can't wait to get myself a pair!

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  12. UnknownSeptember 22, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    I am completely obsessed with this look. I have a pair in brown that I bought almost three years ago in Paris and another in black that I bought at the same shop last year...I adore them. I wore them out and had them resoled. I adore them. I think I might have to go back there just to visit that shop. so happy it's a major trend this year..although I hae to say I felt kind of hip wearing them when no one else was:)

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  13. PennySeptember 22, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    "Think haute, not hooker darlings"....CLASSIC!

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  14. Natalia | Look-A-PorterSeptember 22, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Love them all! x

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  15. JessicaSeptember 22, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    I love love love these boots! I've been shopping high and low for some that A)I can afford and B)Fit up my athletic legs! Here's hoping...fingers crossed!

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  16. HeatherClarkSeptember 22, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    great post! i love over the knee boots but i don't have a pair yet...can't decide if i should do heeled or more on the flat side. still figuring out my plan of attack for boots this season...

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  17. carolina @ patagonia giftsSeptember 22, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    I'm loving so much boots lately, and these are no exception! I'n in love with the Fendi ones! xo

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  18. Midtown GirlSeptember 22, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    Carrie - I have the Fendi Secret code ones you have pictured, in gray. I LOVE these boots but I cannot get them over my knees and I know I am not that huge - lol!

    I have yet to wear them, got a great deal on them from Barney's (half off, last yr!) and am stuck..maybe the shoe guy can stretch these beauties out for me??? What to do!

    XOXO Amy

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  19. freeteymeSeptember 22, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    perfect timing! i am in the hunt for the perfect over the knee boots and you have given me so much inspiration!

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  20. UnknownSeptember 22, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    love it!!! missed so much your blog :))

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  21. Mia TeeSeptember 22, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Very nice collection of boots... love the baby phat-style.

    xx Mare

    http://looksgoodgirl.blogspot.com/

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  22. Make Do StyleSeptember 22, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Love your opening remark - think haute not hooker!!

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  23. UnknownSeptember 22, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    over the knee boots are so the 'IT' things! :) especially those which are made by Rodarte.. THUMBS UP! Lovin it. except for LiLo, she's not working it.. that over the knee white boots doesn't appeal for her.. LOL

    xx

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  24. Lady ThirtySeptember 22, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    nice!
    really nice darling!

    xoxo
    lady thirty

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    Thanks to share all that treasures !!!
    love boots*** (for ever*)

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  26. LenoreNeverM♡reSeptember 22, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    I love looking at them...but still shy to wear them over the knee! What!!!??? ~Great selections darling!
    xo*

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  27. FashionHippieLovesSeptember 22, 2009 at 1:18 PM

    really like overknee boots!!!!

    X

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  28. MSeptember 22, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    I am so in love with this trend! I premiered my black suede thigh highs the other day, and although it was a little too hot outside, I felt great! :)

    xoxo

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  29. meraldiaSeptember 22, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    Well, I am not tall enough to wear them but I do like them on other women!

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  30. KatherineSeptember 22, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    Love these! The Jimmy Choos look so comfy and warm... Fun post!

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  31. MizzJSeptember 22, 2009 at 1:38 PM

    Such a hot look! How do shorties wear it though without looking even shorter?

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  32. LPCSeptember 22, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    I am so surprised but I actually love the Prada waders.

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  33. SusanSeptember 22, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    love them, not sure I could pull them off though :))
    have a lovely day, dearest CC
    xoxo

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  34. AlineSeptember 22, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    love this trend...i have a pair of flat otk boots from last year and have pre-ordered a pair for this year!

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  35. Kira AderneSeptember 22, 2009 at 1:56 PM

    oh my God!
    I am crazy about over knee boots!
    I do love them and with a pair of denim pants are the best for me...so french girl!
    I am planning to buy one that I saw at the net from Topshop! I hope I can make it!

    Many kisses and thanks for this wonderful post!

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  36. Jennifer FabulousSeptember 22, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    These boots are all stunning. Oh, how I wish I was tall. I can't wear over-the-knee boots without looking like a midget. :(

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  37. yiqin;September 22, 2009 at 2:47 PM

    I want to try but I am so short :(

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  38. WendyBSeptember 22, 2009 at 2:49 PM

    Love that last one...wondering if I can justify another pair of over the knee boots -- I've had a pair of Manolos forever. Maybe they're getting old? ;-)

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  39. Blair FriedemanSeptember 22, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    Love them! I especially love the way they look over jeans.

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  40. Verdigris VieSeptember 22, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    I could never pull the over the knee boots off - but they sure do make a statement!

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  41. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    i have been dreaming about over the knee boots. i bought some a few years ago at VS and i want a new pair! mine are pointy toe ones. do you think they are outdated?

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  42. MegSeptember 22, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    so in love with over-the-knee boots right now!

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  43. LifestyleBohemiaSeptember 22, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the Versace boots!
    Awesome selections.
    Have a great day!
    cc

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  44. Pau(Rox)September 22, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    Love Gucci and Chanel boots ;)
    XXX wapa

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  45. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    You and others are persuading me.....

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  46. BALLET NEWSSeptember 22, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Seems like Versace have it nailed

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  47. Suzanne September 22, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    So nice! I wrote an article about over knee boots myself last week as well!

    Love, Suusje

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  48. Kristina Krug with BR MAGSeptember 22, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    Great post! I love boots! It's about time for them!
    --Beauty Revolution Magazine

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  49. GabbiSeptember 22, 2009 at 4:20 PM

    Gorgeous boots! I love love love the Gucci ones especially... them and the polka-dotted dress. I want I want.

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  50. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2009 at 4:28 PM

    thanks for the response and comment! whew! cos i was seeing more rounded toe boots this season and not so many pointy toes. i didn't want to spend on money to buy a new pair! yay!

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  51. AshleySeptember 22, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    I love all of your picks! I especially love the boots that are tight to the leg, almost so that they look like they are thick stockings (if that makes any sense?)

    -Ashley
    http://breakfastatsaks.blogspot.com

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  52. Elizabeth MarieSeptember 22, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    OMG! YESSSSSS!!!!!! I am so obsessed with boots as I'm sure you know haha!

    Haute not hooker! LOVE IT! XO

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  53. UnknownSeptember 22, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    i LOVE over-the-knee boots, the flat ones above all!

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  54. chic femmeSeptember 22, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    Awesome post. These boots are gorgeous. Love 'em. Wished I could carry off that look.

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  55. Rachel FollettSeptember 22, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    I love this look with a cute girly dress. Beautiful inspiration.

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  56. UnknownSeptember 22, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    OTK boots.. HOTNESS.

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  57. MilltiniSeptember 22, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    I love them all, but I think I'm going to stay on the sidelines with this trend. I figure it will probably go out sooner rather than later (only to come back again someday down the road) and I think I am going to reserve my boot money for regular boots. Who knows, maybe I'll take a chance on a less pricey pair?

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  58. HiFashionSeptember 22, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    I am sooo in love with this trend. I'm definitely on the look out for a pair of them.

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  59. AverillSeptember 22, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    I love the sky high Gucci boots that look almost like leather pants. Gorgeous.

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  60. Hunters GlorySeptember 22, 2009 at 6:53 PM

    ave ALWAYS loved this look!

    All of them...greatness ...really enhances the legs! Tall gals make me wanna go climbing!

    Good post cc!

    ;)

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  61. The AnthologySeptember 22, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    Now, I absolutely love over-the-knee boots, but I'm wondering how on earth I could pull them off at work without looking a tad Pretty Woman. What do you think? Is it possible?

    * Kelsey

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  62. .September 22, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    These boots are so hot and fierce!

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  63. Taylor SterlingSeptember 22, 2009 at 8:33 PM

    I love these!! I know you do too! Still don't own any...maybe it is time to go grab some!

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  64. jessSeptember 22, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    I love the Rodarte ones.

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  65. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2009 at 9:47 PM

    I love these so much, CC!! Esp, the flat ones. I think I would look a little silly with the heeled ones.

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  66. LAYNESeptember 22, 2009 at 10:32 PM

    love love love all of them. I bought a pair last winter and wore them so much i had to get the bottom replaced. I am currently looking for a grey suede pair :)

    xx

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  67. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2009 at 11:10 PM

    i've been a little iffy on this trend but, i'm loving these pictures you have on here. so pretty!!

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  68. alexkellerSeptember 23, 2009 at 1:29 AM

    i once had a hooker pair - even dressed them up for Halloween. got some dirty looks....but had to give them away - feet grew after the babe

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  69. AngelaSeptember 23, 2009 at 1:32 AM

    i have been looking but still have not found a pair to flatter me yet. : (

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  70. stellarvixenSeptember 23, 2009 at 2:09 AM

    beautiful beautiful indeed~~
    grey suede seems fitting for me
    hmmm

    i luv this ppost..me & sis were talkin about over-the-knee boots
    and there you go helping us with the selection of designs & colors

    thank you CC

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  71. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2009 at 3:15 AM

    they all look fabulous
    !! you've converted me to thigh high boots fan club hahah

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  72. Terence SamboSeptember 23, 2009 at 3:46 AM

    Ouuuuuu they are fierce but quite tricky to pull off :o]

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  73. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2009 at 4:44 AM

    I need some of this

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  74. joannappleSeptember 23, 2009 at 5:58 AM

    I love these simple, brown over-the-knee flats cause they suit my style, but adore all black highhills !!! I should think about buying one or two... :)

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  75. C.September 23, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS POST!!! I love this trend. I think it's very modern and fresh as oppose to boots in the 90s that only went up to the knee. I didn't realize it was everywhere on the runway. When I did my post about this trend, I was only able to select a few looks from a few designers. This is a great post, Carrie. I love seeing all the different over the knee boots.

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  76. styletripSeptember 23, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    the over the knee boots will be the new it long time from now on- warm and funky.

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  77. Daniela ValdezSeptember 23, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    Hello dear CC!!

    Very Pretty Womanish jeje. I love them!!! I want to get a pair for myself :)

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  78. Haute WorldSeptember 23, 2009 at 8:14 AM

    Such a fab post! The thigh high is at the top of my shopping list for Fall! I'm still doing my research, but I'm so glad that all the looks out there are non-Pretty Woman, which used to be my biggest worry with the look. I can't even decide which of these is my favorite... I want them all!

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  79. UnknownSeptember 23, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    Hi my friend!
    I love your blog, it's so fantastics.
    Visit me .
    Kisses

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  80. EtraparSeptember 23, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    you need to hava a stylish view if you wanna wear them ^.^
    kisses

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  81. Dani @ Weddings FreshSeptember 23, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    how i wish i had a reason to buy these other than the simple fact they are just HOT!!! fab post, darling!

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  82. daisychainSeptember 23, 2009 at 10:29 AM

    I am craving a pair of over knee boots...shame they aren't so practical for where I live, even flat ones :(

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  83. SwethaSeptember 23, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    sexy pairs!! You know that i'm obsessed about boots through your blog!! i really want to buy on perfect pair for me!

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  84. SoHo AccessoriesSeptember 23, 2009 at 1:03 PM

    Check out Jimmy Choo thigh high boots for Fall at H & M coming Nov. 14 2009

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  85. BonBon Rose Girls KristinSeptember 23, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    Prada pretty please!!

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  86. theaSeptember 23, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    Urgh! I feel like a whore in my Verscace boots.

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  87. Beth ConnollySeptember 23, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    This is such a sexy but elegant look-fabulous!

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  88. Patty AnnSeptember 23, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    loveeeeeeeeee over the knee boots
    i can never tell whether i like when something i love becomes really popular or not. on the one hand it makes finding the perfect pair a lot easier because there are so many more to choose from, but on the other hand then everyone will be wearing it and it's not as unique. what do you prefer???
    xxx


    AlphaBetaChic.blogspot.com

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  89. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2009 at 7:53 PM

    i want some so bad its UNBELIEVABLE
    thanks for sharing this post, makes me drool for my own pair

    -cma
    check out my blog @
    cosmicaroline.blogspot.com

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  90. thefatandskinnyonfashionSeptember 23, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    i have my pair on right now. i love them. i can't wait for it to get cold.

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  91. SeekerSeptember 24, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    I think they're awesome, I just can not pull them off.

    xoxo

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  92. missDTMSeptember 24, 2009 at 12:08 PM

    damn, i have seen this style everywhere. i am looking forward to finding the perfect pair with a great price...these tend to be super pricey!

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  93. Montreal Fashion MindsSeptember 24, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    Love over the knee boots! And that Beige paneled dress is awesome!

    ~ Montreal Fashion Minds ~
    http://montrealfashionminds.blogspot.com

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  94. SaraJSeptember 26, 2009 at 4:55 AM

    i need me some kneehighs

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  95. ChristenSeptember 26, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    Oh how I wish I could pull this look off. Unfortunately my legs are just not made to look good in knee-highs. *Sigh*

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  96. Soph the ShopaholicNovember 1, 2009 at 8:41 PM

    great post!!!

    http://sophtheshopaholic.blogspot.com

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