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- Christian Louboutin gold spiked studded shoes, $1,500. "Mr. Louboutin gave me these for Christmas. That's all!"
- Gucci croc riding boots, $17,500. "These are perfect for all those moments when I'm horsing around."
- Alexander McQueen shoes, price unknown. "I have an epic selection of original Lee McQueen, including these terribly impractical bugle bead lace-ups."
- Louis Leeman scaled suede slippers, $885. "Louis is one of the hot names in men's shoes and I'm lucky he's my friend! These are amazing."
- Max Kibardin slippers, price unknown. "Max is barefoot but not pregnant. I am constantly stealing his shoes as we are the same size. I think his wife Sabrina is suspicious, but Max's shoes are very me."
- "These are special limited edition Louis Vuitton croco lace-ups made to celebrate the opening of the Champs Elysee flagship. I own number 18 -- a lucky number!"
- "These Costume National silver glitter creepers came straight off the runway and onto my feet. Sample size."