Brand Spotlight: Boutique 9

Boutique 9 "Boseda"
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Nine West is well-known for offering extremely stylish shoes at reasonable prices -- and many agree that theirs are among the most comfortable high heels as well.

But today, I want to call to your attention "Boutique 9," which is a specially designed collection from Nine West.

Styles bearing the Boutique 9 label range in price from about $100 - $140, which makes them a bit pricier than their Nine West counterparts -- but these shoes are very fashion-forward. And while many of them look as if they strolled right off the runway, they're a bargain compared to most designer shoes.

The "Boseda" shown here features leather uppers meant to look like python, partially-concealed platforms and a suede faux lacing on the side. I'm featuring this version because even though it's a relatively light shade, and it's a sandal, these shoes could easily take you well into fall. But if faux snake prints aren't you're thing, there's also a shiny black version that sports fuchsia lacing.