The department stores already have holiday music playing softly over their PA systems, gently coaxing consumers to buy gifts now! Well, I bought myself an early Christmas gift, this pair of Sam Edelman - Finny satin slingbacks. I couldn’t resist this slight 1-and-1/2-inch wedged slingback, its cute dotted satin …

There has been a recent upsurge in popularity of these types of boots that are sort of like pumps, like the Sam Edelman - Women’s Rita Ankle Boots. They’ve got the heart of a pair of pumps, but with the soul of a pair of boots.

Anything with contrasting colors and …