I almost pre-ordered Nine West's strappy shoe-boot in September. But being a good recessionista, I decided to wait until it went on sale. This weekend, prices were slashed and I was prepared to finally purchase my bootie—then I saw it on my foot. It looked like someone had taken a hatchet and chopped five inches off my leg. I tried blaming it on my petite stature but the exact same shoe made Garcelle Beauvais' legs look stumpy at last night's Twilight premiere. And she's 5' 9!

If you still insist on getting the Yung bootie ($119 $109), Nine West is offering an extra 25% off sale items with free shipping on any purchase of $25 or more. But I recommend more flattering styles: The slit on the Lafitte ($119 $89.99) and Carillon ($155 $99.99) helps extend the length of the leg. Or, try my current obsession, the oxford. The Kimball ($89 $69.99) laces up to just below your ankle instead of cutting it off at the joint. Plus, the thicker heel complements a curvier leg.