Patent Pending . . .

Bags galore, darlings! Think shiny, in rich chocolate and candy hues.

At left: Diane von Furstenberg

At right: Matthew Williamson

Runway pics via style.com except where otherwise noted.
Emilio Pucci

Shiny and chic is great for fall or spring, so stock up, ladies! There’s a patent bag in nearly every color, size and price range!


From runway to "real" way; Gossip Girl sets the tone . . .

What to buy?

One shoulder bag, one clutch!
Jil Sander leather one-handle tote, via style.com.
Look for Less: patent buckle tote, $38 at lulu-nyc.com.
Beth Springer Hybrid vibrant violet bag. Visit bethspringer.com.
Patent leather tote in black and honey brown at gap.com for $50.
Tory Burch rose patent tote. Visit bergdorfgoodman.com.
Versace deep purple patent tote. Go to Nordstrom.com.
Foley + Corinna patent trim Jet Setter Jr., at revolveclothing.com.
Marc Jacobs patent Classic Christy handbag in pale pink, via style.com. Remember that pastels work for autumn, darlings!
Botkier patent Sasha mini duffel. Visit shopbop.com.
Anya Hindmarch Flavie indigo tote, at net-a-porter.com.

If you're feeling adventruous, go ombré!

L.A.M.B. green ombré patent Manchester tote, at shopbop.com.
Jessica Simpson Tenjune small ombré satchel. Go to jessicasimpsoncollection.com to buy.
Fendi Mini Mama shoulder bag, at net-a-porter.com. Could this be the next "baguette"?
Missoni patent leather frame clutch, pictured courtesy style.com (runway, too!) and available at Missoni boutiques.
Be & D black patent clutch with stud detailing, on sale at net-a-porter.com.
Andarei yellow Capri clutch, at revolveclothing.com.
Felix Rey PVC Ida cosmetics case; $58.00 at shopbop.com.
D&G purple envelope clutch, at D&G boutiques; picture via elle.com.
Marc by Marc Jacobs patent coin purse, at standardstyle.com
How to wear it: Rebecca Minkoff Market tote and Kors trench in lipstick red, at chickdowntown.com.

Shine on, darlings!

High on Boots

CC's Shoe Week continues (it's like Shark Week, only slightly less dangerous)! Yesterday was all about the bootie. Today, CC presents the most delectable array of knee-high and over-the-knee boots EVER!
Calf-covering creations are even finding their way onto the spring runways! At left, Marc Jacobs wrap espadrilles.
Photos via style.com except where noted.

CRAZY TEXTURES

At right:

Viktor and Rolf padded superhero-inspired knee boot
Les Tropeziennes high heeled boot adorned with paillettes; photo via style.it
FUN COLORS
At right: Anna Sui bright teal boots on the runway, courtesy nymag.com
Christian Louboutin Garibaldi platform boots, at bluefly.com
CHUNKY
Frye Andrea belted tall boot, at shopbop.com – for the urban cowgirl!
Hogan leather and suede Ginger boot
John Galliano baby blue leather boot with wood heel
KNEE HIGH FLAT BOOTS – essential for city-going gals!
Sergio Rossi patent leather riding boot - CC loooooooves!
Get the Rossi look for less with these J. Crew burnished rubber riding boots (fashionable and waterproof? Yay!)
Versace croc flat boot; this and next at Neiman Marcus
Alberto Fermani flat knee boot
Giorgio Armani two-tone city boot
BUTTON DETAIL
Valentino button-up tall boot
Loeffler Randall Ivy boot; both at Neiman Marcus
PRECIOUS PATTERNS
Runway rambunctiousness: Givenchy Couture and Anna Sui
You can buy these Anna Sui tooled metallic boots at shopbop.com

Roger Vivier Elastica boot

Cesare Paciotti brocade boot; photo courtesy elle.com
Deal of the Day: J. Crew argyle wellies – just $70!
OVER-THE-KNEE
Channel your inner Pretty Woman, darlings!

Runway at left: bold orange at Akris

Manolo Blahnik two-tone lace-up boot
Sergio Rossi Florentina lace boot

Christian Louboutin black graffiti print patent Super Woman boots. Go to bluefly.com.
Halston Misa boots. Visit net-a-porter.com

What is YOUR favorite pair of boots, and which pair is on your autumn wish-list?