Purple is such an autumnal color for me. Not literally, of coursemaroons and oranges and browns would probably more appropriate for the color palette of the season. Metaphorically though, its evocative of twilights, its melancholy, its spiritualjust like fall can be. Which is why I stubbornly look for purple shoes every time fall comes, just to get me in the mood.

Ok, its also a fun, fun, FUN color to wear, I admit. Happy now?

Here are seven of my favorite purple picks for this fall:

1) , with a demure Mary Jane buckle and bold silver lining, $379 at Zappos:

2) , lined in deep purple and featuring the signature ornament on the vamp, $225 at Plaza Too:

3) , with cutout detail at the heel, $454 at Zappos (very appropriate come witch season, may I add):

4) , with black patent rosette detail, $645 at Nordstromabsolutely stunning:

5) (very in this fall), $174 at Yoox:

6) , $128 at Zappos:

7) , $355 at Shoes.com: