One of my loyal readers Cyndi C. emailed me to say she was at home in NYC shopping at Barney’s New York when she ran into socialite Kim Kardashian today.

Kim K told Cyndie she just got off a plane from L.A. and headed straight to the Christian Louboutin boutique at Barney’s New York to do a little shopping.

We know that Kim K celebrated her birthday at her beau Reggie Bush’s bedside (inset). The New Orleans Saints player hurt his left knee during a game against the Carolina Panthers and needed surgery.

Cyndie, who owns a posh condo near Phipps Plaza in Atlanta, said Kim K chose the Bloody Mary’s (below left) which are made out of python skin and retail for $1,365. While Cyndie settled on the Alti pumps (below right), priced at $825.

The 6-inch heels on the Alti Pumps are the highest that Christian Louboutin currently makes. Cyndie will debut her Alti’s tonight in NYC when she steps out with friends for a night on the town.

Cyndie said Kim Kardashian looked smaller in person than on TV. “She’s skinny, but fit,” said Cyndie, who noted that Kim’s infamous butt was covered up.