After spending a few hours pouring through Barney's Co-Op Fall boot selection, I realized all I really want are the Christian Louboutin boots Naomi Campbell showed up wearing for court ordered community service in NYC last December ... the exquisite Avedere Boot in patent or seude which retailed for the 'do-not-pass-go-&-hit-purchase' price of $1200:

  

Unfortunately I forgot about them in the frenzy of summer sandals & these boots didn't survive massive markdowns & are sold out at every known retailer I could think of, & with Fall right around the corner & these boots spot-on trend I've gone a bit loopey looking for a pair or something similar ... & finally hit the jackpot with the inspired "FRENZY" Patent Leather Lace Front Knee Boots for only $84.90 (that's a $1,115 savings!) from Fly Jane: