Ankle boots are on the rise to help you kick-start your style this fall.– By Julie French
Bulgari Serpenti bag in Harung skin $2,250, available at Bulgari, South Coast Plaza; 714.751.7833
YVEs Saint Laurent Muse Two bag in black and gold suede $2,495, available at YSL, South Coast Plaza; 714.429.0101
Elie Tahari Faux glazed python leather HANDBAG $398, available at Elie Tahari, Fashion Island; 949.258.7933
Judith Leiber Moonlight Snake minaudiere $4,995, available at Judith Leiber, South Coast Plaza; 714.549.7177
Oscar de la Renta Nathalie navy bootie $1,095, available at Neiman Marcus, Fashion Island; 949.759.1900
Christian Dior Platform bootie in burgundy calfskin and suede heel in Crocodile finish calfskin $1,400, available at Dior, South Coast Plaza; 714.549.4700
Jimmy Choo Cosmic pump in tan snake print leather $745, available at Jimmy Choo, South Coast Plaza; 714.327.0644
Christian Louboutin peep toe bootie $1,395, available at Neiman Marcus, Fashion Island; 949.759.1900
Chanel Two tone leather bootie $1,750, available at Chanel, South Coast Plaza; 714.754.7455