Rumer Willis recently celebrated her 21st birthday at the Tao nightclub in Las Vegas and she looked super fabulous doing it!

Wearing a sparkly hot mini dress she completed the ensemble with some awesome high heels with fabulous straps that look like a cross between Mary Jane straps and ankle straps. The sexy height and elegant simple black leather are taken to another level with the innovative modern design.

I love this look – and the mini skirt and her great legs can really carry these shoes off!

But you know, as usual, I can’t afford the designer duds, so I made my way through Planet Shoes to see what I could come up with that would give me the height, the interesting look of the straps and the classic, simplicity of a great pair of shoes.

The Camper Laura’s are a great little pair of wedge heels that are more versatile than your average heel. With both leather and stretch canvas used in the construction, these shoes will mold to your feet and stay secure no matter how much time you spend on the dance floor.

The grooved rubber sole will keep you from slipping around and this wedge can work with a great little dress or with a casual summer into fall look.

The modern look of the thicker black straps answers the needs to today’s fashionistas while the construction and materials of Camper are durable and practical all the way.

The Tsubo Balin is another great modern and versatile option based on the theme. With a different take on the traditional T Strap, this sandal is elegant and clean but still manages to stand out. These peep toe beauties have a suede covered platform that creates the illusion of a higher heel without the pain and teetering walk!

The suede also offers a very cool, but clean, textural diversity to the shoe. Tsubo always manages to make modern look fabulous and they certainly have made a shoe here that can go from business formal to business casual to out on the town all in one!

The J Shoes Splash is modern, elegant and made original with a sexy ballet slipper inspired lace up the leg. Set in a simple, high quality, leather upper, these are durable and elegant.

The cute peep toe will show off your pedicure, the T Strap gives the modern look you want and the nice low kitten heel will keep you comfortable while you look whimsical and fabulous in these innovative pumps.

Be bold! Be modern! Be fashion forward in these J Shoes.

Kelly Osborne has pushed the fashion envelope since day one of the series premiere of The Osborne’s on MTV.

The daughter of rocker Ozzie and manager, Sharon, she has an edgy style that often combines the hottest trends of today with a call back to classic, Hollywood glam.

Here she is sporting sexy skin tight skinny jeans, and oversized striped top with a cute structured jacket over the top. She’s topped, or bottomed if you prefer, this outfit off with a fabulous pair of black high heels with an embellished toe.

In this case, they appear to be whimsical fabric bows and I thought they looked so cute I had to comb planet for something comparable.

After all, a great pair of closed toe black pumps is a must have for fall, and if you toss in some whimsy or a fabulosity, it’s only going to make you feel that much more glamorous!

First up, the Poetic License Kiss and Tell. These are some seriously romantic high heeled pumps. As always, you can count on Poetic License to take their shoe design to the next level and these black, peep toe pumps are amped up by a charming and eye catching scalloped edged closure and ribbon tie, detailed black on black textured stitching and charming heart embellishments.

Patent leather touches at the heel cap and on the architectural high heel really make these boutique high heels stand out. Paired with a hot pair of dark skinny jeans and the right top and jacket, you’ll be a stand out for sure.

Next up is another offering from Poetic License, the Holiday Delight. This shoe is very similar to Kelly’s choice, but with an added sparkle. The high heel and peep toe are charming and sexy and will doubtless make your legs look ten times longer.

The platform at the toe is super hot this fall and winter and the floral inspired embellishment on the top of the shoe are both intricate and elegant.

If you’re looking for a shoe to spice up your little black dress, or pair with a hot pair of jeans for a night out on the town, you can’t go wrong with these beauties. Versatile and fun, these are just the kind of fashionable accessory every woman needs in her fun wardrobe.

Finally, the J Shoes Lucca. These pumps are fabulous and artistic, even without a toe embellishment so I couldn’t resist including them.

The two tone leather hearkens back to classic saddle shoes and spectator pumps but the heel and design of the shoe modernize the classic look for a fashion forward pump.

Perfect with a great business suit or with your cutest jeans, these are versatile and beautifully made. J Shoes is all about taking classic shoe design and updating them for today’s fashionista – and the J Shoes Lucca certainly doesn’t disappoint.

I was over on People.com yesterday and they’ve been getting plenty of pics of the Gossip Girl stars being filmed for this season. Enjoying their fashion as I do, I was particularly inspired by a look Leighton Meester was sporting in one of the images – and particularly by her striking hot pink strappy sandals.

Truly, they are almost like strappy shoeties, but you totally know they price out of the budget of the bargain fashionista so I was determined to find some more feasible options among the Planet Shoes offerings!

The look is outstanding, and the way they have been paired, as a contrast rather than a collaborator in the overall outfit it pretty darned fun.

So what can we find to get this look, or close to it?

The first option I came across was the OTBT Libia in Canary yellow. No, they aren’t bright pink, but the bright hue of these sandals immediately cheered me and I suddenly pictured them with my midnight blue maxi dress and started to bounce on the couch.

These OTBT Grecian inspired sandals are sexy and practical, designed for walking and travel while looking fabulous. The matte leather upper stays supple and offers a snug fit while the rubber sole absorbs shock and the textured sole also gives you traction no matter the terrain.

Next up, a funky option that is both fashionable and eco friendly, the El Naturalista Rana Tharu! I chose this one because I believe it mimics the shoetie styling, and the color, as well as the height – but in a rustic and off beat way.

Offered in a gorgeous bright reddish leather that is literally treated with river stones to give it suppleness and flexibility, this modified up front strappy sandal has a thick and stable heel as well as an ergonomic foot bed made from cork and recycled materials for maximum comfort. The outsoles on this shoe are all natural rubber and offer traction as well as shock absorption. This shoe is also named for the people that inspired them; the Rana Tharu who live near the border of Nepal and are known for their colorful jewelry and clothing.

Oh, I love these! The J Shoes Anya is just delicious. This wedge heel strappy sandal with adjustable ankle strap has a canvas and leather mid sole and a goat suede sherbet pink upper. The soft texture of this shoe is a big part of its appeal, offering a feminine look while the shape makes an artistic statement.

The heel cup especially offer a more bootie feel to what would just be another strappy wedge heel. You can see this emulates to color and strappy theme of Leighton’s fab sandals, and the height without the stiletto heel but this is a more delicate and less edgy look.

So, as the summer progresses, take advantage of the freedom of crazy color on your feet. Several of these styles are on sale right now over at Planet Shoes so indulge yourself and use the style mavens you see in the magazines and on TV to inspire your own look!

World Entertainment News caught this picture of Jennifer Lopez filming her upcoming movie, The Back-Up Plan and I have to admit, when I saw her shoes, I totally fell in love.

The problem though is that they are super high spike heels and although I am a slave to fashion, I don’t think I could sustain those all day long.

So I went on a search through Planet Shoes to find either a similar color, or an option I knew I could wear all day long without killing myself for fashion! I used her sandals and this look to inspire me and sought out something that might be different, but held on to a couple of aspects of these fab shoes.

I was pretty pleased with my three potential style inspired options:

First Option: Apepazza Pavia

These gorgeous peep toe booties mimic the color and shape of the fab sandals J Lo is wearing. That rich, almost reddish leather offers a great, but natural pop of color and it looks so great against the denim bell bottoms.

The thicker heel of these booties, though, may offer more stability, and I think the bootie shape of these might make them a bit more versatile. The leather ankle bootie can even work through the fall – even with the peep toe! Made with imported Italian leather, the rubber sole offers impact protection for the height – 3 ¾ inch heels!

Second Option: Chinese Laundry Rye

This is my kind of high, strappy sandal! This wedge heel soars at 4 ½ inches, but because it is a wedge, there is far more stability and the 1 ¾ inch platform at the toe means you’ll get maximum height and maximum comfort.

Although the color palette is different than the J Lo sandal, the natural tan color of the leather on these fun, strappy wedges will still offer a great contrast to denim and the straps emulate the styling of J Lo’s shoes.

These sandals are also very versatile and would look great with a long pair of jeans or with a great summer dress or even a cute short skirt. The cork wedge is in right now and will offer plenty of support and shock absorption as these terrific sandals show of your great legs all summer long!

Third Option: J Shoes Florence

And now for something completely different! In beautiful Red Rust, the J Shoes Florence offers the color and shape of J Lo’s fabulous sandals, but with a fashionable and interesting artistic edge. The high quality leather and 3 inch stacked heel gives you height and high quality comfort and the innovative design with contrasting textured bow add a feminine touch.

These shoes were inspired by the traditional loafer, but I see them as fashion forward all the way. These high heeled loafers are also sure to last through fall and winter months and can easily be worn to work as well as with your sexiest jeans.

I’m still not sure which option I’m going with – but I love the inspiration and finding a way to make this look my own!

[Image via WENN.]

Are you a fan of The Hills? The popular show, on MTV since 2006, is a scripted reality show following the lives of several wealthy young people. Lauren Conrad who first made her reality TV premiere on Laguna Beach has been the primary focus of the show; her life and her career in the fashion industry.

Whether or not you enjoy the show, there is no debate that the girls of The Hills have had an impact on the fashion world. In fact, Audrina Patridge was just featured on PerezHilton.com wearing a pair of shoes that look remarkably like our J Shoes Sorrento!

These funky thong boots make a serious fashion statement and sure, Perez is mocking Audrina, but we think she carries them off beautifully! The Sorrento is a great example of the high quality and innovation you’ll see from J Shoes in every pair.

In this case, the goat milled leather upper hearkens to a bootie while the toe becomes a thong sandal. Comfortable and breathable, you make a great fashion statement and the quality of J Shoes will keep you perfectly comfortable.

Here you see Audrina has paired these unique sandal shoes with a casual tie die inspired dress. The J Shoes Sorrento are fabulous with a short summer dress or a cute pair of shorts! So take a tip from the Hills and consider a bold, brave fashion move from the creators of J Shoes.

Image of Audrina Partridge via WENN

Ankle strap sandals and shoes are in style in a big way this spring and summer. The best part is that there is a huge versatility of styles available, so whether you prefer the sexy bohemian lace up the ankle or the more structured ankle strap incorporated into a gladiator sandal, you’ll be able to find a great ankle strap shoe or sandal for this season.

Perfect with capris pants, your favorite spring or summer dress or your micro mini, these ankle strap ballet flats, sandals and shoes will highlight the length of your legs and draw attention to your slim ankles ankles and calves. Fashionable shoes this season are all about the details, so check out some of our favorite styles and see which tickles your fancy!

The J Shoes Splash is as innovative and feminine as it is fun and flirty. Offered in bright pink and black, with a T strap sheep leather upper and a peep toe, this shoe is architectural, sexy and very different. Inspired by the traditional ballet shoe, the kitten heel will highlight your sexy calves and the elegant lace up can be customized for your comfort.

The J Shoes lace up pump will act as an exclamation point to any fun and modern outfit this season, so take your fashion to the next level and really make a Splash!

The Chinese Laundry Citrus is another delicious ankle strap offering this season. Based on the popular ballet flat, this ankle strap peep toe pump has also incorporated a green colored python textured upper. The sheen and the texture make these flats stand out in a crowd.

What we love about these shoes though, is that although they have a bold look, the elegance and classic shape of the ballet flat offers a gorgeous balance of style. Leave it to Chinese Laundry to find that fabulous balance!

The Clarks Flutter is a beautiful, fashionable but classic shoe, that brings together the ankle strap, the wedge, another popular trend this season, and the great quality we’ve come to expect from this long standing shoe manufacturing leader. This Clarks sandal has a full grain leather upper with elegant contrast sticching and a delicate ankle strap buckle.

As attractive and versatile as this shoe is, it also incorporates all the comfort technology we love from Clarks. The wedge heel is lightweight and the cement construction offers flexibility and shock absorption. With a dense polyurethane foot bed, the shoe will ultimately conform to your foot. Once you put a pair of Clarks on, you’ll never want to take them off.

Not everyone can indulge in a high heel so we thought we should highlight a gorgeous offering from one of our most popular lifestyle and fitness brands; Earth Footwear. The Earth Fauci is a gorgeous gladiator sandal with an elegant Velcro double ankle strap. The embellished up front connects to create an elegant and textured T strap that offers incredible stability and comfort.

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, the footbed incorporates Kalso Negative heel technology so you will actually burn calories and improve muscle tone while you walk. We love this shoe because there are a lot of fitness sandals out on the market right now – but few that elegantly combine so many of today’s hottest trends!

We love JShoes – they truly bring art to footwear – and last fall they were even worn on Gossip Girl which has become a show where true fashion trends are brought to life. On the Nov ember 10th episode, “Bonfire of the Vanity” the character Jenny Humphrey played by Taylor Momson wore the JShoes Empire boots to complete a funky urban ensemble.

These boots are now on sale at PlanetShoes.com which means you can get an amazing look without paying the crazy designer prices! Although, with the chic and funky styling, attention to detail and terrific materials make these boots a great value at almost any price.

This is a high boot with a slightly Victorian feel because of the hook lacing holes and ribbon styled lacing. Don’t worry though – you don’t have to lace these babies up every time – there is an inside zipper for easy on and off. This also means those ribbons will remain intact and looking good for far longer.

The leather upper is of the highest quality with contrast stitching so they’ll stand up to the test of time. The JShoes Empire is also fully lined for extra warmth and the interior fabric is richly patterned to add that extra detail we love to see! They’ve even added a reinforced leather tab at the back so you can pull them on with ease.

The sole is a firm rubber to offer comfort and durability with a great look to boot! (Ha!). They are designed to keep you warm in winter and also look totally fabulous. I love the Milkshake and Moss colors – they’ll look great with super skinny pants, leggings or with tights and cute skirt.

It seems like you can also unlace them slightly for a more deconstructed look if you like to be a bit more funky. So take advantage of a great sale and ride this trend through the Spring – you know they’ll still look awesome into the Fall and beyond!!

So if you’re looking for that Gossip Girl high fashion style - get the bargain now!!