There are certainly times when I don’t want to make these blog entries too personal, but since I am feeling kind of down & out after some rather shocking news at the office today, I thought I’d cheer myself up with some online shoe browsing.

My current spring budget has been tightened to virtually nothing, so please join me in admiring the ‘Ireesh’ platform bootie ($59.60) by Nine West.  They’re an awesome deal since they’re marked down from the original $149.00 price tag.

I can picture wearing these booties with some seriously studded leggings or a favorite pair of dark wash skinny jeans.  Or, if you’re a daring Style Darling like Rachel Bilson, juxtapose the edginess of the leather & faux shearling interior with a floral romper & chunky cardigan.

Also, if you’re not into the black leather, Nine West also makes these in dark grey with black accents, an equally as stylish option- very Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, if Lisbeth Salander was into faux shearling!

For more fabulous posts featuring footwear (try saying that 10x!), check out Marni for H&M, Wedges @DSW, Top 10 Wedge Picks from Neiman Marcus, Look-Alike Italian Flats from Forever 21! Happy Styling!