It’s Hilary Duff again! This time she was spotted spending some bonding time with her mom Susan last August 28th where the two checked out the latest offerings at Neiman Marcus’ shoe department.

The Duff’s been getting a lot of flak for the mustard yellow pants and cherry red bag outfit she wore for shopping that day but take note: this isn’t the first time Hilary’s worn bright yellow and screaming red together. She wore a similar outfit almost two years ago for running errands while out and about in LA.

I guess old habits die hard. Check out Hilary Duff’s fixation with combining red and yellow together in one outfit:

September 21, 2008 – Hilary Duff pairs a yellow Goyard St. Louis Tote with fire engine red pants; August 28, 2010 – Hilary Duff pairs a red See by Chloe Cherry Bag with mustard yellow Madewell pants

The first outfit is a miss for me but I surprisingly like the second one. I like the way Hilary Duff rolled up her pants and wore them as capris and that black beanie is looking extra cool.

It seems like Hilary Duff really loves using red and yellow to add a pop of color to her ensembles – we just covered her yellow Loeffler Randall booties yesterday and we’ve still got her pair of red bow tie pumps to write about!

What do you think of Hilary Duff’s red and yellow outfits – are they a HIT or a MISS?

Of course, what’s really making Hilary Duff’s second outfit for me is her drool-worthy ankle boots. Those distinctively designed shoes can be none other than the Lace-Up Leather Ankle Boots from Alexander McQueen:

Alexander McQueen 249125WACW0 Lace-Up Leather Ankle Boots

“Lace-up leather ankle boots” is such an insufficient description for these Alexander McQueens because there’s really so much more to them than just lace-up and leather! Just look at the quilted heel counter, the set-under 4″ stiletto heel, the silver metal lace hooks and that unique bicycle toe:

Any outfit would look instantly cool with these babies even if it had red, yellow and all other colors of the rainbow in it.

Beauty comes with a price though: these Alexander McQueen 249125WACW0 Lace-Up Leather Ankle Boots retail for a whopping $1,099.00. If you got cash to burn like Miss Hilary Duff, you can buy these shoes now at Zappos.com. Oh and if you do, can I just say that I’m totally jealous of you?

Credit: National Photo Group, X17Online.com

Hilary Duff always looks good. For some reason, the former Disney queen knows how to look chic effortlessly, even if it’s just a trip to the gym. Case in point, this picture taken about two weeks ago.

Hilary Duff, arriving at a gym, August 25

The newlywed was dressed pretty casually in a white top and folded up jeans, but she added oomph to her outfit by pairing it with bright yellow cutout booties. Don’t you just love the pop of color it added to her outfit?

Here’s a closer look at the pair:

Hilary Duff’s yellow cutout booties

They’re the Loeffler Randall Honey Perforated Booties in Lily Acid color. You can get a pair from ShopZoeOnline for a discounted price of US$220 (was US$550). If they don’t have it in your size anymore, you can check Nordstrom.com (US$324) or MarissaCollection.com (US$330).

Loeffler Randal Honey Perforated Booties in Lily Acid

Loeffler Randall Booties aside, let’s learn from Hilary here. Anytime you want to add a kick of surprise into your colorless outfit, go for bright colored shoes. You can try these for starters:

From top left (clockwise): Donald J Pliner Nieti, US$235; Elizabeth and James Star, on sale for US$251; Promiscuous Kakoa, US$55; Luichiny Peppa Mint, on sale for US$85

(from Zappos)

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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)