Target feeds our recent psycho obsession with boots
We know, we know, we just talked about boots. And more boots. It's Bootmania! We're having a boot-tastic time this fall, looking at all the boot-iful boots. We just can't wait to boot up our computers and look at more boots. Okay, I'll stop now.
I've never had much luck in Target's shoe department but that seems to be changing, thanks to their recent uncanny ability to replicate some of this season's hottest shoe and boot styles. At my last target shopping trip, I found a 
couple pairs of super-cute wedges, but my favorite purchase was a pair of black "shooties," little half-shoe, half boots with a foldover ankle. I had the gall to wear them to a fancy fashion show last month with a dress and belt, also from Target. See left.
I love them so much, I went back to Target's website to order more, but here's the thing with Target: Cute stuff runs out fast. It's probably a good thing, as it minimizes the risk of every lady in town wearing the same adorable getups, as happened to my friend Katie on her trip to Chicago a few months ago. See above right.
But in my hunt for the shooties, I accidentally feasted my eyes on even more awesome fall footwear, like these slouchy buckled boots for $34.99 and these flannel flip boots that come in various color combinations, also $34.99.
I've always been particularly fond of taller boots, but my shooties turned me on to how comfy and attractive some of the low ankle boots are, like these heeled booties with little fake buckle straps all over them, $24.99.
One warning about Target boots: I can't speak for every pair, but my shooties are already starting to see some wear in the heel, with some of the black scraping off in the back. Nothing that a little shoe polish couldn't fix, but still, if you're expecting top-quality craftsman footwear made by the finest Italian leathersmiths, you'll be disappointed. But for $35 or less, you can't go wrong with Target shoes, and they're great for trying out these new styles without plunking down $200 at the department stores.
Deal Diva Emily
Photos: Target.com
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Katie Sanders foolishly spurned pretty dresses and shoes as a child, tossing new clothes over her shoulder at birthday parties with a totally rude "no, thank you." Her drab days of monocolor outfits are over now, and she certainly knows better than to turn down free stuff. Her wardrobe mixes classic with quirk. Think blazers with statement necklaces, and lots of patterned ballet flats. She can be reached at 850) 224-7263 or 
Kameel Stanley has never encountered a thrift store she didn’t like. Her mother taught her that the true value of clothes isn’t how much they cost, but how many outfits one can create from them. Having grown up in Michigan, she was delighted to learn upon moving to Florida that she almost never needed to wear socks or boots again. There’s a lot of turnover in her closet, and she’s obsessed with dresses, necklaces and wedge heels. She can be reached at (727) 893-8643 or 
A disciple of the little black dress classics school, Letitia Stein stretches her budget by looking for styles with staying power. She lives for 80 percent off shoes at DSW, floral sundresses and bohemian chic tops. She confesses to being a bit of a snob when it comes to handbags and jewelry. She can be reached at (813) 226-3400 or 
From camo pants and construction boots to sundresses, sweaters and sling backs, Keyonna Summers knows how to make all of it rock -- at rock bottom prices. A Detroit native, Keyonna delves into her urban roots to find fashion pairings that give a nod to street fashion while maintaining the class of the modern, professional woman. She believes in searching for affordable clothes that look expensive and can easily be dressed up or down. You won't find plaid shirts or fleece jackets in her closet; the only hiking Keyonna does is to the bargain basement. She can be reached at (727) 445-4153 or 
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