At a trunk show the other day for New York-based line Figue (think seasonless gypset-glam clothing) I was reminded how great (read: essential) leopard print heels are. A friend of mine had a years-old Roger Vivier pair on with this elegant beaded ethnic-print dress (which she reported solicited a million compliments during Paris Fashion Week). Somehow the leopard print harmonized so perfectly with the colorful print of her dress--and added a major dose of sleekness. I have a few pair of leopard print ballet flats (the perfect foil to the everyday errand-running outfit), but no heels. So I've been poking around and have turned up some options that I think will last me at least as long as those Viviers have for my friend. The highlights thus far: these (half off!) Guiseppe Zanotti sandals, this versatile ankle-strap Club Monaco pair (the boot version is also cute!), these sexy Aquazurra heels, and these Gianvito Rossi heels.