Best of Rhode Island 2008 Editors' Picks

If shoes are the ultimate SATC accessory, then Alessandra Gold of Goka Design creates the ultimate shoes. Sexy or sophisticated, stilettos, platforms or flats, in acrylic or leather or fabric, Gold's footwear has stepped into the pages of Sports Illustrated, among other slicks. You'll also find her wedges, sandals and pumps in shops around the country, including the New York boutique of Carrie Bradshaw's favorite designer, Patricia Field, and on her website. Prices are affordable, from about $100 to $400, so every girl can put her best foot forward.