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Posted August 7th, 2007 by usgirl

I always know it's August when I bid on a pair of eBay boots. Every year, I get one fun pair of eBay boots, and I buy another pair some place else.... It's the beginning of the Autumn obsession, and that can begin, because I tell you, in San Francisco, you can wear boots all year round and no one will look at you strange. Heck, you can wear fake plastic boobs an call yourself Steve, and no one will look at you strange.... The thing is, this year, I really want to get a nice pair of boots. Last year I bought a pair of NineWest ones that get compliments from strangers every time I wear them, but the leather is cracking.

Above are Finsk Boots, made by Julia Lunsten. She is known for experimenting with birch wood native to Finland, constructing rather architectural heels, and sculptural boots. I love these, and they run for about £255. If I say it in pounds, it won't hurt so much when I buy them.

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