Fall is the time when the days get a little shorter, the nights a little longer and the air a little cooler – the perfect setting for getting in touch with your inner romantic.

Find your flirty and feminine side once again with these 5 dreamy, whimsical and wistful fall 2010 shoes from Poetic Licence. Though you might feel nostalgic for the carefree summer days once the chilly fall weather is really here, you won’t feel any bittersweet longing for the hot dreary weather once you slip your feet into these beautiful creations:

Poetic Licence Femininity, $198.95

Poetic Licence Mistletoe Kisses, $138.95

Poetic Licence Party Scene, $128.95

Poetic Licence Love Rush, $128.95

Poetic Licence Encoure, $138.95

All of these are brand new arrivals! Check out more Poetic Licence shoes at Zappos.com.

Though the 2010 Emmy Awards have come and gone, the outfits at that event are usually conventional and the shoes are, let’s face it, uninspirational. I had already resigned myself to the fact that there wouldn’t be any celebrity shoe spots again for today when in comes Lindsay Lohan in a pair of cute Topshop loafers:

Lindsay Lohan keeping busy in LA wearing tan platform loafers

I have to admit that I’ve never really been a fan on LiLo’s style but she’s been looking good lately. Better than she has in a while actually. Maybe the overall improvement in LiLo’s appearance is what really drew me to her pictures but those shoes really are something too. Here’s a better look:

These are the Topshop Praline High Loafer Shoes. Though the uppers are loafers, don’t they look more like the wooden platform clogs that are all the rage in fashion now? You can get these shoes for £80.00 at Topshop.com.

Topshop’s website only has them in a size 39 so if they don’t have them in your size, here are 7 more chunky heels that aren’t just your regular loafers:

1. Alexander Wang Bette Up Front Mules, $520.00
2. Guess Behava, $99.95
3. D&G DS0981E1361 Loafer Pumps, $281.00 (was $569.00)
4. Pedro Garcia Sharon Patent Pumps, $367.41
5. Steve Madden Oldiee Loafers, $49.97 (was $90.00)
6. Dr. Martens Romy Tassel Loafers, $120.00
7. Tapeet by Vicini Z95026 Loafers, $224.00 (was $444.00)

Here’s to hoping that Lindsay Lohan makes a comeback!

Credit: FamePictures.com, FlynetOnline.com

British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood shares over 200 fabulous shoes from her own archives to the public in an exhibit which charts the evolution of her unconventional, trailblazing style over the last four decades.

Entitled “Vivienne Westwood Shoes: An Exhibition 1973-2010″, the exhibit includes shoes like the cult 1981 Pirate Boots and the insane 10-inch high Mock-Croc Elevated Gillies platform shoes that made Naomi Campbell famously fall flat on her butt in a 1993 Vivienne Westwood fashion show.

This is a can’t-miss exhibit for shoe lovers in London. Teleportation powers would be really useful right about now!

The exhibit is on display at the Selfridges Ultralounge in London from August 26 to September 22. Entrance is absolutely free.

Vivienne Westwood at the press view of “Vivienne Westwood Shoes: An Exhibition 1973-2010″

Mock-Croc Elevated Gillies from 1993

“The Fall” – Naomi Campbell’s famous stumble on the catwalk at a 1993 Vivienne Westwood fashion show

Green Satin Winter Boots from 2010

Super Elevated Lace-Up Ankle Boots from 1993

Linen Pirate Boots from 1998

Swarovski Shoes from 2010

Three-Tongue Trainer from 1983

Anglophilia Sack Boots from 2002

LV Boot from 1995

Rocking Horse Ballerina Shoes from 1986

Super Elevated Cowboy Boots from 1994

As for Vivienne Westwood shoes inspired by previous collections that you can buy now, check out the shoes below:

Apollo Winged Shoe from 1988

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania+ Wing, $145.00

Hammerhead Trainer from 1981

Vivienne Westwood MAN Men’s Hammerhead Trainer, $415.00

Pirate Boot from 1981

Vivienne Westwood Pirate Boot in Lace/Naturale, $345.00

Shop for more shoes from Vivienne Westwood and from her collaboration with Melissa Shoes at Zappos.com.

Credit: Ian Gavan/Getty Images Europe, Niall McInerney

It’s the attack of the green wedges! They were seen descending upon the major cities of Tokyo and New York on the feet of Julia Roberts and Rihanna:

Julia Roberts at the Eat, Pray, Love press conference at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Tokyo, Japan on August 18, 2010

Rihanna out to dinner with her younger brother Rajad in New York City on August 19, 2010

What planet and stars have aligned that caused this sudden influx of emerald-hued wedges on a couple of our Hollywood celebrities?

Julia Roberts by the way, is wearing the Celine Pre-Fall 2010 Suede Wedges:

Rihanna’s is a little trickier to ID, but can anyone lead me to some sources based on these close-up pictures below? :

Now that I’ve looked at them for a bit, Rihanna’s shoes are actually more like pumps with a very wide heel. Does anyone know which designer makes heels like Rihanna’s?

If you think you can’t beat the green wedge invasion, then why not join then? Here are 6 green pumps with wedge heels like Julia Roberts’ and RiRi’s:

1. Jeffrey Campbell Ameake Wedges, $134.95
2. Kate Spade Buffy Wedge Pumps, $225.00
3. Chinese Laundry Incredible Wedges, $34.95 (50% off)
4. Vaneli Hansina Wedge Heels, $47.00 (50% off)
5. Restricted Penny Wedges, $41.29
6. Ben Sherman Wicked Wedges, $89.95 (was $134.95)

Credit: Kiyoshi Ota, INFDaily, Bauer Griffin, Style.com

As I am writing this article, I am also trying to steal quick glances at the TV,  Miss Universe is on you see.  I guess it’s a good thing that I’m watching because it gave me a topic to write on – Nina Footwear.

Nina is officially Miss Universe famous. It’s the official footwear sponsor for this year’s pageant. I was able to catch a look at the sandals they provided to the beauties for their swimsuit showcase and it looked a lot like this pair from Nina called Tuesday, except, the ones they wore had black platforms and heels, a pewter colored upper, and only 2 straps crossing at the front instead of 4.

Nina Tuesday in Gunmetal

Maybe Nina created something exclusive for the pageant or maybe it’s a really fresh one that’s not out yet because I couldn’t find it in the Nina website, nor was I able to find it at Zappos, Shoebuy, or Shoes.com.

By the way, if you are interested in the Nina Tuesday, you can only get that  from the Nina website; it retails for US$100. You can also try these, also from Nina, and guaranteed to make you look like a queen.

From top left (clockwise): Nina Unilora Sandals, US$79; Nina Papina Peep Toes, US$89; Nina Babette Pumps, US$76 (sale!); Nina Ulphia Sandals, US$65 (sale!); Nina Jeva-si Flats, US$37 (sale!)

(from Shoes.com)

By the way, for those who are curious, gorgeous Ms. Mexico won!

Here’s the latest from Charles Jourdan:

Charles Jourdan Bethany in Black Suede, US$249

Charles Jourdan Bethany in Red Suede, US$249

What do you think?

The upper comes in suede material with intricately cut mesh inserts for that see through effect. The recessed platforms are about half an inch while the heels are 4-inches high.

I really wonder how these will look on the feet. Will it look sexy or tacky? I honestly have mixed emotions about it so I’m simply going to let you decide.

Do you think these Charles Jourdan Bethany pumps are HOT? Or simply NOT even worthy of our attention?

If you think you can wear a pair, you can get it from Zappos.

On another note, there is one thing I am quite sure of. The thigh high version is simply too much for me. I think they’re a little too…forgive me for saying this… “hooker-ish”, if you know what I mean. Here’s how it looks and tell me what you think.

Charles Jourdan Blythe, US$699

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… Or if you want to get technical about it, it’s all about the heel counter. New shoe styles that are coming out are showing that right now, it really IS all about the heel and the craze has now crept to all over the back of shoes.

I know, I know I’ve been featuring a lot of  spiked, studded, and all sorts of variations of bedazzled shoes here recently and I’m sorry but here’s even MORE shoes in that category. If this is your new shoe fixation too then I have nothing to be sorry about but if not, then indulge us for a minute and check out these new beaded, studded, bejeweled, spangled and even feathered shoes that showcase this new trend the best:

Let’s start with the shoe brand Sam Edelman. Sam Edelman has at least three of their shoe styles featuring beautiful heel detailing, particularly their Quantam Booties that look so exquisitely crafted.

Clockwise from left, these shoes are the Sam Edelman Quantam, $225.00, Sam Edelman Zachery, $225.95,  and the Sam Edelman Abbey, $149.95.

Gwen Stefani’s label L.A.M.B. has also jumped on this trend and they’re the first I’ve seen to add feathers and paillettes to the the back of heels.

The lovely evening shoe at the top is the L.A.M.B. Leslie, $172.50, the heels with the ankle straps are the L.A.M.B. Daria, $242.82, and the high platform sandals are the L.A.M.B. Dale, $207.04.

Gucci also has their high-end take on this trend. The round gold studs they attached to the back of the heel are beautiful but I think I prefer the fine detailing on the Sam Edelmans or even the quirky feathers on the L.A.M.B. shoes over these.

These are the Gucci Black Leather Babouska Studded Ankle Boots, $796.00.

You can also add to this list the Sam Edelman Lorissa Pumps, the Rock & Republic Nikki Pumps and the Luichiny Fanta See Pumps all of which have been featured here before.

I think now I can call my search for alternatives to the Givenchy Studded Booties a success!

Okay everyone, how about we play a game? Just a little test on how well you can inspect shoes, maybe a test on how well you know your brands, and some people might even say a test on “how great is your taste” in footwear.

So – can you guess which of these two are the $300 shoes and which are the $70 ones? Logos have been edited out:

More angles:

One of these are the $325.00 Rock & Republic Nikki Pumps while the other are the $69.95 Luichiny Fanta See Pumps.

So which is which? No peeking and definitely no clicking on the links yet! The answer is below.

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Got your guesses? Here’s the answer:

The first pair , the top shoe, are the Luichinys. The second pair are the Rock & Republics.

Kudos to you if you got it right!

Don’t worry if you didn’t; I’ve been writing about these brands for quite a while now and I still got them confused. It was the shiny steel heel on the Luichinys that got me fooled! I’m sure the high quality leather on R&Rs are just divine and all, but it’s the kind of thing you gotta see in person to appreciate. Maybe I would’ve guessed right if Luichiny made theirs out of faux leather (no way can they make it out of real leather and sell it at just a $69.95 price point), but it’s such a good copy in faux suede that I would have a hard time even then.

I know, I know, some of you might say that I should be appalled that Luichiny made a total knockoff of the Rock & Republic pumps but hey, they’re over $250 cheaper and my wallet sings songs of joy at that much money saved. I also happen to like faux suede on shoes – they’re just so much easier to care for and I don’t have to mind my shoes all the time while wearing them.

Does that justify the design stealing? No, probably not. But it does give us more choices. It sounds heavy but it’s up to us which choice is right for us, and that should also apply to shoes.

Both the Rock & Republic Nikki Pumps and the Luichiny Fanta See Pumps are available at Zappos.com.

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