cinderella lost her shoe, but she doesn't need prince charming to return it. she can now walk into the cindy glass boutique and get a new pair for herself.

lebanese-born designer laya rahman recently opened the shoe stop on chic rue charlot. the store is named after the storybook heroine, and the stiletto heels and wedges are fit for a fantasy. her first collection is inspired by back-to-school, and you know what that means. sexy pumps with pin-up girl decals. mary janes with elastic covered bands in wild and wooly plaids. have the chutzpah to sport blue-and-white polka dot vinyl boots? it'll take you to the head of the class. but our fave that gets the highest mark? the knitted sock wooden platform boot (pictured). be sure to stop by on a weekend after hours of pounding the pavement. foot massages are offered in the back room.

just remember, though. you can't have your evil stepsister do it for you.