Christian Louboutin patent leather pump with ankle strap, call 310-247-9300.

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Yves Saint Laurent blue python wedge, at select Yves Saint Laurent boutiques

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Natalie Portman, the newly named face of Miss Dior Cherie, on how Dior’s accommodated her vegan diet all the way down to her toes.  Of course, they continue to sell heaps of leather goods to everyone else…

-Quoted: Natalie Portman

Giuseppe Zanotti ocelot-print wedge bootie, at Bergdorf Goodman

-Red Leopard

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Silk-blend dress, Escada; Linen clutch, Céline; Platform sandals, Prada; Yellow gold link bracelet, H.Stern; Vintage onyx and diamond ring, from Robin Katz Vintage Jewels.

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Charlotte Olympia pumps, at kirnazabete.com

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Pierre Hardy calfskin and canvas wedge, visit pierrehardy.com

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Photo: Devon Jarvis

Manolo Blahnik leather boot, call 212-582-3007

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Alberto Guardiani’s Lipstick heel

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