Shoe Designer Feature: Christian Louboutin

Louboutin wants his shoes to be worn by customers who eat real food.

With several swoops of his pen, he had managed to make Blahnik’s princessy slingbacks look as if they were meant for ladies who spend their days eating charity lunches of chicken salad and melon balls. The Louboutin woman might order a rare hamburger. “I’ll do shoes for the lady who lunches, but it would be, like, a really nasty lunch, talking about men,” Louboutin said. “But where I draw the line, what I absolutely won’t do, is the lady who plays bridge in the afternoon!”

“One thing I detest, I have to say, is when a shoe is too soft, and it’s molding to the foot,” Louboutin said. “This is quite disgusting. And I really, really hate incredibly long shoes, where the last is very pointy, almost like Aladdin.”

What's your favorite Louboutin shoe design?

Louboutins For SS 2011

Ahhhhh shoes!!! Oh yes, they're Louboutins!!!



Cadena Tresse



Alti 140




Balota 150 in Black Mini Glitter




Lady Indiana



Daffodile – Royal Blue Suede

I Am In-Lust!

Seriously!!! I just died and still lusting over it after I got resurrected.

I am lusting over this pair of Janylin Leopard-print booties...

Can someone get me this? Late Christmas present? Advance birthday present? I am a size 60-65. This won't break your bank I promise. :-)

Ringing In The New Year With Shoes

I won't bore you with talk to start the year. I will just tempt you to give in to the calling of shoes as early as the first day of the year. Indulge!

This Spring/Summer 2011 the following shoe trends are in:

* flats
* mid-heels
* high heels
* platforms
* wedges
* sandals
* pumps
* boots and booties

Alejandro Ingelmo

Alexandre Birgman

Lanvin

Nicholas Kirkwood

Did you like any? I want the Nicholas Kirkwood and Alejandro Ingelmo shoes for myself... Must save!

Walkin On Snow

The snow season is beckoning in parts of the globe where it snows (of course!). I haven't seen snow for real let alone walk on them. I dream of walking on them but scared of the chill it will bring. Maybe soon, we shall see but for now I am content with just checking out pretty shoes to shield the footsies from the harsh cold.

Faux fur trim is always a popular choice for winter, and this year, faux fur accents are especially hot. I also love the fact that these stylish winter boots have just a bit of a dressy feel to them. So, while they may not be rugged enough for really icy conditions, they will for sure do what it's meant for them to do.

The faux fur around the top of the upper part is striking and the wedge heel gives you the height you are seeking without making it too uncomfortable to walk in. 

This winter boots add a little luxury to your winter footwear with velvety soft rabbit fur and a warm fleece lining. TECHNICA TATIANA Made in Italy and retails at $405

This winter boots is inspired by timeless Swedish fashion. This is crafted of genuine hair-on goatskin with leather tassel and embroidered accent. Too girly!
TECHNICA SKANDIA Made in Italy and retails at $324

I would love the ones with heels but it's too risky to have them on outdoors. So wear at your own risk.

Well-heeled and luxe. This pair can be worn scrunched or pulled down over the heel. Made with imported faux fur/polyurethane/leather. Available at VICTORIA'S SECRET $158. 

Sudini's Princeton waterproof boot has a sleek leather uppper and a thick faux collar for that chic style and winter warmth a fashionista craves. SUDINI PRINCETON TALL BOOTS retails at $200

Go get yourself a pair of these boots and see what all the hype is about. You will be very pleased that you did.