After I saw these Alexander McQueen bottle green booties with laces at London Fashion Week on Lady Gaga last September, I had to scoop myself up a pair. I generally reach for black boots with studs or spikes but these women’s booties were an understated way to incorporate a little bit of leather and laces into my wardrobe (and I love that pointed toe!).

While the Alexander McQueen bottle green booties with laces are from their pre-fall collection, this stunning shade of green is 2013′s trendiest color so I can’t wait to keep wearing these through the end of the year.

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN GREEN BOOTIES WITH LACES

Are you loving these booties with laces?

I must admit, I am one of those women who rarely wears a plain black shoe. Unless it’s a YSL platform, most of my black basics have some sort of embellishment on them, whether they are booties, pumps or in this case, peep toes.

Life is short so why waste it wearing shoes that aren’t beautiful? That’s what I tell myself These classic black Giuseppe Zanotti Chain Detail Peep Toe Pumps were a perfect addition to my wardrobe because the chain detail is subtle enough that it doesn’t overpower my look but still adds a little extra something. So happy that I snagged a pair before they sold out on Bluefly.com (on sale for $351.00!).

Giuseppe Zanotti Chain Detail Peep Toe Pump

Just like your favorite necklace frames your face, lustrous metal highlights the military-style design of this pump. Whipstitched metal chains gleam along collar. Peep toe reveals leather-covered platform.