Happy birthday LeAnn Rimes!

The songstress who turned 28 on August 28 celebrated her birthday at the TABU Ultra Lounge at the MGM Grand Resort Casino in Las Vegas last Saturday.

Check out the sexy little number LeAnn Rimes wore for her party and the stunning metallic heels she wore with it:

LeAnn Rimes at TABU Ultra Lounge in Las Vegas on September 4, 2010

Lookin’ lovely LeAnn!

I never really followed LeAnn Rimes but every time I see recent pictures of her, I’m always surprised by her outfits particularly by her shoes. It’s like I never really expect this big-hair-and-big-dress-wearing country singer to wear such fashion-forward looks and make bold and risky fashion choices. But as I said, I haven’t kept up to date with LeAnn Rimes’ career nor with her style evolution, so I might have a really ancient image of LeAnn and she could’ve already been a fashion plate long before.

Anyway, I hope LeAnn Rimes continues with this winning streak and I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on her from now on. I also hope she keeps on surprising me!

As for LeAnn Rimes’ heels with leaf cutout details, they are the Charlotte Olympia Eve Peep Toe Ankle Boots:

Charlotte Olympia Eve Peep Toe Ankle Boots in Black Suede

These would’ve been a great addition to the nature-inspired shoes list we had on here last July!

The Charlotte Olympia Eve Peep Toe Ankle Boots are $1,140 and are unfortunately sold out everywhere.

If you adore the leaf cutout detail on the Charlotte Olypmia Eves, you’ll swoon over these Roberto Cavalli heels which we’ve featured here on Your Next Shoes before:

Roberto Cavalli NDS311 Peep Toe Heels

These heels retail for almost as much as LeAnn Rimes’ shoes but thanks to Zappos.com‘s great discounts, you can get these now for $624.02 which is over 40% off of the original price.

A lot of the Roberto Cavalli shoes on Zappos are on sale! Check ‘em out here at Zappos.com.

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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.

So while the rest of man-kind (save for Chris Brown and Scott Disick) opted out on the leopard print trend, a lot of women have embraced it.

Leopard may look bad on guys, but on girls, it has an entirely opposite effect. It can make a woman look fierce and fabulous. Put her in a pair of leopard print shoes and you instantly transform her into a vixen.

It is going to be hot for fall, but judging by the number of celebrities already seen greeting the trend as early as summer, we can safely assume that the leopard is officially IN:

Kourtney and Kim Kardashian, at the Comcast Entertainment Group Party, August 18

With this said, better start shopping for it if you haven’t done any yet.  Start with these 5 beautiful pairs:

High and Mighty

For days when all you need is a pair of statement shoes that will do the style talking for you

Giuseppe Zanotti Platform Wedge Booties, US$1,195

Bold Meets Classy

It can’t get any better than this. Don’t forget, Cool and Comfy too.

Beverly Feldman Ideally Flats, US$195

Fabulous Fashionista

For days when you need something MORE than the usual

Franco Sarto Deal Clogs, US$119

Sexy and Sensational

Simply, irresistibly, tempting….

Steve Madden Crissyyl, US$110

Mary Jane Magnificent

Who ever said T-Strap MJs are boring?

Dolce & Gabbana T-Strap Mary Janes, US$839

There you have it, the five (5) pairs you will need to look fabulous for fall. But wait! I have one more. I simply could not help myself. It was just too cute to ignore. This pair is for the baby fashionista:

Juicy Couture Kids Leopard Print Zip Up Booties, US$68

You can shop for all these shoes at Zappos.com.

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Every now and then, Blake Lively surprises me by wearing outstanding fashion pieces that I normally wouldn’t expect her to go for. Most often than not, we usually see the Gosssip Girl beauty in classic and not-so-risky looking accessories. But check out the sandals she wore to Rihanna’s concert last August 13, now that’s a pair worthy of good attention.

Blake Lively, leaving Madison Square Garden after watching Rihanna’s concert, August 13

Here’a s closer look at the sandals:

Beautiful, yes? I definitely think so too.

Come to think of it, her outfit is really more blah than bang but with the sandals,  she looks chic. The sandals are from Chanel’s 2010 Resort Collection, as seen on model Irina Kulikova below.

Irinia Kulikova in the Chanel wedges, from Chanel’s 2010 Resort Collection

For some reason though, I can’t seem to find an online retailer selling it so if you want it, you will have to personally visit the Chanel boutique in your area.

I did try to search for a more cost friendly knock-off version, but my quest was totally futile. However, I found these  Gwyneth twisted strap booties at Zappos in case you’re interested:

Gwyneth Uli Open Toe Booties in Black and Taupe, US$153 (Zappos.com)

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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

Nina Dobrev has an unbelievably small waist. That’s the first thing that crossed my mind when I saw this picture of her attending the 2010 Emmys yesterday.

Nina Dobrev at the 2010 Emmys, August 29, 2010

At first, I thought it was just the angle, but then I saw the same tiny waist in this picture:

Nina Dobrev

She is stunning, don’t you think? It’s the dress. The dress is doing its magic on her. It’s very beautiful. And well, she has the body for it. Now look further down  at the first picture and check out the shoes – lovely gold D’Orsay Sandals.

Nina Dobrev’s gold D’Orsays

D’Orsay sandals are the perfect shoes to wear to  red carpet formal events. It’s dressy enough with its covered heel design, and sexier to wear compared to  peep-toe pumps. Don’t get me wrong, I love peep toe pumps, they’re more classic looking after all. But D’Orsays simply offer a different flavor, which is why every lady should at least have a pair. If you don’t have one yet, I suggest you get one. Start with these choices:

Top: Paris Hilton Senorita in Gold, US$95 (Heels.com); Martinez Valero Ophelia in White, US$175 (Heel.com); Elizabeth and James Ocean in Red, on sale for US$194 (Zappos)

Bottom: Paris Hilton Suarey in Pink, US$89 (Zappos); Badgley Mischka Xango in Black, US$165 (Heels.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

If you’re sick of all the frilly shoes, sky high heels and crazy platforms that have been ruling women’s footwear (and this blog) as of late, then give your style palate and your feet a break with boyfriend shoes.

What are boyfriend shoes you ask? Well, pretty simple: just like the boyfriend shirt and the boyfriend jeans, boyfriend shoes are shoes that look like they belong to your boyfriend. Except unlike boyfriend clothing, I don’t think we women can get away with wearing actual shoes that our boyfriends own this time.

Are you ready to wear loafers, boat shoes, desert boots and other men’s shoes that are not just menswear-inspired but really look like the real thing?

Here are 5 boyfriend shoes tailor-made to fit women’s feet:

Free People Mid Top Siders, $120.00

Jeffrey Campbell Camper Deck Boot, $228.00

Bed Stu Mainland Distress Boat Shoe, $138.00

Free People Desert Boot, $98.00

Jeffrey Campbell Distressed Hiker Boot, $198.00

Not pretty, not frilly, but these actually look really good to wear for fall, don’t they?

If there are guys out there complaining that their girlfriends steal too much of their stuff or their style, then sorry guys but the boyfriend trend is hot, hot, hot! Just stick it out for a while because we women really cannot be wearing 5-inch stiletto heels that you love so much all the time.

All the boyfriend shoes featured here are available at FreePeople.com.