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PHOTOGRAPHY BY BARBARA KRAFT (BLAHNIK); ALEX KARVOUNIS (WOODROW); COURTESY OF CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT (FENDI) GUIDE acquire if the shoe fits AS FALL FASHION SEASON KICKS INTO FULL GEAR, HIT THESE BOUTIQUES FOR THE TOP BOOTS, FLATS, AND HEELS. BY LAUREN CUMMINS Christian Louboutin M att Goss hits the stage in dashing red-soled Christian Louboutins. Peruse the men's collection that feeds his addic- tion at the famed shoe designer's Palazzo and Forum Shops boutiques. Both local locations are slices of shoe heaven, as you'll find Louboutin's entire collection of jaw-dropping five-inch stilettos and rare styles, rather than just the slimmed- down selection seen in most department stores. The Shoppes at The Palazzo, 702-818-1650; christianlouboutin.com Donald J Pliner I nnovative designs on display at Donald J Pliner flaunt high style and luxurious designs for both men and women. Look for the brown suede and python print booties this fall. The best part? Pliner himself is a stickler for comfort, and he personally designs and screens each model until the shoe achieves the finest quality and best fit. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-796-0900; donaldjpliner.com Fendi F endi's prime real estate location in the busiest area of The Forum Shops at Caesars went through major changes this year, including the addition of a stand-alone Fendi Shoe Salon—the first and only of its kind in the US—in front of the store. The circular salon 142 VEGASMAGAZINE.COM was designed to feel like you're shopping in someone's luxe closet and features rows upon rows of the to-die-for Italian styles. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-732-9040; fendi.com Jimmy Choo H it up the 1,200-square-foot Jimmy Choo wonderland at Crystals for red carpet-worthy shoes, sunglasses, and accesso- ries, or visit one of the smaller, girls' trip-friendly locations at The Forum Shops at Caesars and The Shoppes at The Palazzo. ( Jimmy Choo now offers a men's line, too.) This November, look out for a special-edition collec- tion by artist Rob Pruitt. Crystals, CityCenter, 702-366-0503; jimmychoo.com Manolo Blahnik O nly two Manolo Blahnik boutiques exist in North America, and Las Vegas has been lucky enough to have one since Wynn Las Vegas opened in 2005. Blahnik's shoes have become an iconic symbol of great craftsman- ship and style, and naturally the boutique carries special editions, including the Something Blue pair that Carrie Bradshaw wore on her wedding day in the first Sex and the City film. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3477; manoloblahnik.com Shoe In S hoe In is famous for its excep- tional footwear selection, a standout even among the lavish The Fendi shoe salon at The Forum Shops shops of Wynn's Esplanade. Like a colorful candy store, the bright, sparkly heels are delicately displayed, including collections from Christian Louboutin, Giuseppe Zanotti, Charlotte Olympia, Valentino, and Jimmy Choo, guaranteeing the latest in hard-to-find heels. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3460; wynnlasvegas.com Shoooz T he glittering heels in the window lure in Palm diners at Shoooz's prime location at Forum Shops, a treasure chest filled with Vegas-y styles that you probably won't see anywhere else. With additional locations at the Grand Canal Shoppes and Paris Las Vegas, Shoooz flaunts a wide range of brands and styles, from outrageous to conservative to rock 'n' roll, with hard-to-find collections including L.A.M.B., Beverly Feldman, Rock & Republic, and YSL. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-734-7600 Ugg Australia U gg has become so much more than its signature sheepskin boots—and its massive store at Vegas's shopping mecca, The Forum Shops, proves that. Now offering flirty wedge boots and boho riding boots, this collection is making Ugg's name known as a more fashionable brand, while holding true to comfort. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702- 430-7250; uggaustralia.com V New fall shoes are hot off the runway at two of Wynn Las Vegas's popular shoe stores, the classic Manolo Blahnik and the trendy Shoe In. In addition to Blahnik's flat quilted boot, Woodrow says one of the season's coveted standouts is the Givenchy Gaiter boot. "It's a boot that looks as though you have on leather pants over your shoes," she says. "The leather is incredible, really fashion- forward." Woodrow says visitors often seek out unique Vegas-y footwear, especially with embellishment, and shoes by designers such as Nicholas Kirkwood and Christian Louboutin. Wynn Las Vegas boasts one of only two Manolo Blahnik boutiques in the country. WELL- HEELED Talking trends with Hedy Woodrow, VP of retail at Wynn