Cristal Carrington's most favorite moments of 2012 in pictures

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Whew! 2012 is almost gone and boy what a year it has been.  Full of life changing events that can be summed up with the adjectives happy, fun, complicated and adventurous. 2013 promises to be a great year, but to show gratitude for this year, I have put...

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12 Days of Christmas: Day 12 - The Christian Louboutin Daffodile 160 crystal suede pumps

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Christian Louboutin pumps (see more suede platform pumps) On the 12th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... Christian Louboutin Daffodile 160 crystal-embellished suede pumps, $6,395 - net-a-porter.com It's no surprise that the infamous red bottoms were saved until last. The Christian Louboutin Daffodile Pumps, are...

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12 Days of Christmas: Day 11 - The Gareth Pugh Bootie

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Gareth Pugh ankle booties (see more leather boots) On the 11th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... The Gareth Pugh Bootie, 1,875 lindelepalais.com Simply one of the most unique shoes on the 12 day roster, the Gareth Pugh Bootie shines bright with a sculptured mirrored...

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12 Days of Christmas: Day 10 - The Gianmarco Lorenzi 150mm Embroidered Printed Satin Pumps

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On the 10th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... The Gianmarco Lorenzi 150mm Embroidered Printed Satin Pumps, $1,082 luisaviaroma.com In the frenzy leading up to Christmas, nothing is more romantic than Gianmarco Lorenzi. This time, he is embroidered on a satin pump, to create a...

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12 Days of Christmas: Day 9 - Edmundo Castillo Suede Buckle Platform Ankle Boots

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EDMUNDO CASTILLO ankle booties (see more suede booties) On the 9th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me.... The Edmundo Castillo Suede Buckle Platform Ankle Boot, $697 (Regular $995) - saksfifthavenue.com Fun and flirty, the Edmundo Castillo Buckle Boot is the ultimate accessory to any great...

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12 Days of Christmas: Day 8 - Giuseppe Zanotti 150mm Ponyskin & Suede Sandals

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Giuseppe Zanotti sandals (see more suede shoes) On the 8th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... The Giuseppe Zanotti 150mm Ponyskin & Suede Sandals, $895 - luisaviaroma.com Elegant suede drape this ponyskin sandal that is a sure show stopper with its gold mirrored heel. With...

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12 Days of Christmas: Day 7 - The Giuseppe Zanotti Balmain Ankle Boot

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Ankle booties (see more spiked booties) On the 7th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... The Giuseppe Zanotti BALMAIN Ankle boots, $770 - yoox.com  Bring out your inner Goddess with these sultry Giuseppe's that drape your feet with delicate soft leather and satin. The Balmain...

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12 Days of Christmas: Day 6 - The Alice & Olivia Larimore Heel

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Alice + Olivia pumps (see more high heel pumps) On the 6th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... The Alice & Olivia Larimore Heel, $325 This gorgeous shoe features laser cut leather and a metallic shade that is perfect for a night at the opera. ...

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12 Days of Christmas: Day 5 - The Z Jo Boot

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On the 5th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... The Z Jo Boot, by ZiGiny - $300  The rough and rugged 6 1/4 inch stiletto heel nubuck, gets an extra twist of fierceness with studs that jazz up any pair of skinny jeans on the...

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The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 4 - The Freddie by Taylor Says

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On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... The Freddie by Taylor Says, $269.99 Bring the sparkle back in your life with these turquoise pumps from Taylor Says. The Freddie is ever so glam and full of vibrant blue hues and glitter, to turn...

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The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 3 - The Passion Black Brocade Boot

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Miss Selfridge ankle booties (see more black heels) On the 3rd Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... The Brocade Peep Toe Ankle Boot $150 missselfridge.com Get the sought-after textile look, for only $150 with this super cute bootie. Lavishly embellished with delicate gold embroidery and...

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The 12 Days of Christmas: Day 2 - The Luichiny Sandra Dee Ankle Bootie

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Luichiny ankle booties (see more side zip boots) On the 2nd day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... The Luichiny Sandra Dee Ankle Bootie - $80 (bakersshoes.com) This five inch heel is the second installation to the 12 days of Christmas shoe holiday. Featuring a vibrant...

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12 Days of Christmas: Day 1 - Anne Michelle Oscar Pump

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Anne Michelle pumps (see more pointy toe pumps) The final 12 days before Christmas have arrived, and yet we find ourselves in America witnessing a severe tragedy. In lieu of today's events, I must stay on schedule with the 12 Days of Christmas shoe pick of the day....

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12/12/12 Year End Alignment Call Details

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Happy 12/12/12! What a grand year. New awakenings, and perhaps, new endeavors are on everyone’s list for 2013. December is not only a prelude to January, but a fantastic opportunity to cleanse our inner being, whose soul's journey is, and remains, to become more enlightened. I would like...

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Guess Oleta Ankle Booties and the 12 Days of Christmas!

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GUESS ankle booties (see more high heel boots) Happy December to all my shoe fanatics! This month concludes the year 2012, but it doesn’t end the shoe parade. Look to my blog at theuptowndiva.com beginning December 14, 2012, as I kick off the 12 days of Christmas and...

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