I am intrigued by the Camilla Skovgaard London A9007 ankle boot with the wrap-around ankle detail.

At first glance, they reminded me  of the Balenciaga  2006 harness boots that were so popular (thanks in large part to Mary Kate Olson) – which spawned the wildly popular Sam Edelman ‘Zoe’ – a silhouette that has become a staple for that shoe brand, including a recent, studded variation.

Below: Balenciaga at left; Sam Edelman with and without harness  + studded style at right.

(Balenciaga 2006 runway photo c/o Style.com)

But,  maybe it’s just me? The similarities are very superficial once you get down into the details. I think it’s that ankle-wrap that conjured images of the harness from Balenciaga. After all, when you look at them next to each other, the similarities are negligible. Although they both share the basic quality of having attitude to spare.

So, the details on the Skovgaard: No chunky platform (zero sole), a lace-up textural detail, and a feminine-yet-stable heel coyly hidden underneath the faux-wedge illusion of the covering ankle-wrap.

No, they’re not very similar after all. And I think I’d be much more likely to find myself reaching for the Skovgaard’s, were either of these actually in my real-world closet.

Carlos Santana turns 63 today.   Santana was born July 20, 1947,  in Autlán de Navarro, Mexico.  Carlos learned to play the violin at age five and the guitar at age eight.  He eventually settled in San Francisco where he began his career as a guitarist, starting the band Santana.  When I think of Carlos Santana, I think of  Oye Como Va.   Love that song.

In 1998 by Carlos and Deborah Santana, made a deal with the Brown Shoe Company to design shoes that  reflect the same passion, artistry, and energy generated by Carlos Santana’s music. I have included a photo of  Carlos with Deborah even though they divorced in 2007,  because Deborah was integral in structuring the business.  A portion from the sales of Carlos by Carlos Santana shoes are donated to the Milagro Foundation.  Although Carlos does not design the footwear himself, he and Deborah are a large part of the design process.

R5daughter has several friends who love their Santana shoes.  They seem to have a good reputation.  Let’s see what is offered.  First, getting ready for fall.

Admit $130 at carlosshoes.com

Next,  Tango $110 at carlosshoes.com There  is a gold tone version that is gorgeous.

Pixie $62 at Zappos

To celebrate I am going to have a Margarita tonight.