Prada often has the ability to make the unattractive seem appealing. I remember when "librarian chic" trotted down the runways with prim gray skirts and big clunky stacked heels — and people went nuts for it. It’s definitely a label for someone who prefers "interesting" to strictly "beautiful."That said, I think these shoes are both interesting and beautiful. Well, some of them, anyway. It’s interesting to watch the shape of the shoe change according to sandal or pump — the ankle strap looks so much bigger on the sandal that it’s almost ungainly. And why do I not mind the watermelon suede on the heel, but get irritated by the gold on the ankle? (In case you haven’t figured it out, I have them in order of appeal to me.)The Prada web site lists no prices, but the Mary Jane cut of the same style in classic leather — like the top shoe — is $550 at Neiman Marcus (my barometer of all things luxury.)Are these shoes hot, or not? Leave your opinion in the comments section below. One poster each week receives a free product from my goodie drawer. This week’s prize: Scented body sprays from Victoria’s Secret Beauty. I’ll pick a winner on Tuesday, Sept. 4.Updated: Congratulations to Deena, who’s getting her scents mailed to her this week! Look for new shoes — and giveaways — every Thursday.

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