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Sequins, Fringe and Peeping Toes

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You can join my Golden Girls gang if you’re wearing these sequined shoes by Alexander McQueen.

Available at Yoox for $835, down from $1670

Meanwhile, these seriously fringed Louboutins make my Prada fringe bag look almost bald.

$1575 at Bergdorf Goodman

These funky, peep-toe boots by Sigerson Morrison are on sale for $347, down from $695, on Sigerson’s website.

UPDATED TO ADD: Thanks to Rice and Beans Vintage for pointing out that Gucci has fringed boots. These tall ones have a Stevie Nicks vibe.

$1,250 at Bergdorf Goodman

But I heart the booties. They bring me back to my high school years. Normally, I want to erase those years from my memory — but there are quite a few fashions that still strike a chord.

If you feel true love for any of these pieces, I urge you to get them while the getting is good! I didn’t realize my feelings for the Prada fringe purse were the real deal till the season was over. I had to stalk that style on eBay for months before I found what I wanted.

UPDATED AGAIN TO ADD: Nine West has a fringe bag for $150, available for pre-order.

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  1. I’d surely need my walker to help me out if I was wearing those McQueen shoes. They’re fabulous, though.

  2. incredibly jealous of your Prada fringe…

    and of course, the shoes are nothing short of amazing

  5. just saw these in an editorial for Fashion mag; in purple no less
    I think this’ll be the next louboutin craze boots – following last year’s (AMAZING) studded ones

  7. Have you seen the new Gucci brown fringed boots? I have a serious crush…..Love the McQueen sequin heels as well.

  8. Haha, Enc is right-I think they are gorgeous but I’d need taxis permanently to wear these!!

  10. While your bag quite attractively completes your black and white (and read all over) look in that photo from London, these boots and their multitudinous fringe are something else. Ah, design. What a joy!

    I’m so glad that you’ve been enjoying the automobiles, WendyB. I’m continually amazed at the numbers of vintage vehicles on the streets of Portland.

  11. Neat, WendyB, we’re on the same wave-length, three thousand miles apart! Have a splendid Sunday.

  14. Oooooooh yum, I am just about to do a fringe post, and those fab boots totally fit the bill – thanks for pointing them out!!

  15. I love a low heeled boot, but I’m not sure the peeptoe would hold up to a Michigan winter. Better stick with my ugly hikers 😉

  16. I love a low heeled boot, but I’m not sure the peeptoe would hold up to a Michigan winter. Better stick with my ugly hikers 😉

  18. The peep toe has an ugly/cool vibe that I heart very much . . . And in case you’re too busy to follow a thread (I’m sure you are!)–I left you a question after your most recent comment on my blog.

  19. Cybill, I admire your creativity and determination to work around the rules. If you are willing to carry a pair of shoes around, you can definitely join.

  20. I knew you seemed urban and dangerous; this street gang makes perfect sense.

  21. Woah, so many fringes! I like how you said it makes your bag look naked, I laughed a little at that 🙂

  22. thanks also for your comment on the whole “so when are you getting married??” thing, you’re totally right, it certainly isn’t malicious:)

  23. Now that I’ve got the fringed clothing sorted, I’m very keen to get my feet fringed up too…

  26. at first glance, i’m not all about the fringe, but i could see it growing on me. 🙂

    i do like purse fringe!

    🙂 D

  28. Oh god, I am such a sucker for fringed boots. I think I spent too much time in the 70s. Like, my entire childhood, for instance.

    I guess it’s better than the 80s. I could be longing for big hair, ripped fishnet stalkings and a crucifix.

  31. oh my… that bag came out in 2008? The mustard version was supposed to be part of the ‘new’ collection. hahaha.. well we didn’t even get the teal number in OZ. unfair I say.