Louboutin Anyone?

The Sex in the City era made every female go gaga (no not that Gaga) over Manolo Blahnik sandals. For the second decade of the 21st century, Christian Louboutin shoes are the rage in stylish, sexy heels. It is hard to miss a pair of these pumps with the signature red leather sole peeping out beneath the famous heels. If you are a Louboutin lover, you probably can't wait to see what the fall line has in store. Peep a preview of five drool worthy Christian Louboutin shoes for the fall 2011 season.

Ruched Suede Ankle Boots, $1,095.00 at Saks Fifth Avenue

I have been converted. I am now a lover of the peep toe boot. I never saw the sanity in such a design however, they are a great fall, not winter, boot. Christian Louboutin's ruched peep toe ankle boot in camel is one of my favorite peep toe boots from the upcoming fall 2011 season. This peep toe ankle boot features a hidden three quarter-inch platform, a four-inch self-covered heel, leather lining, padded insole and of course the signature Louboutin red leather sole. The shoe also comes in black, which is attractive as well, however the camel version is hot and will complement the IT color of fall, bold gold.

Jenny Knotted Platform Pump, $895.00 at Bergdorf Goodman

The Jenny Knotted Platform Pump comes in two versions, amethyst and glitter. What can I say? I love both versions equally. The Jenny Knotted Platform in amethyst is in line with the purple haze of the fall 2011 season and is a more formal pump. The Jenny Knotted in glitter is a younger, more fun pump that is both cocktail dress-ready and appropriate to wear with jeans. This pump features a self-covered one-inch platform; a self-covered 5 9/10 -inch heel; an elastic slingback to secure the ankle; leather lining and red leather sole.

Glittered Keyhole Mary Jane, $945.00 at Neiman Marcus

"I'm in love with Mary Jane. She's my main thang!" While Rick James was referring to an -- ahem - other Mary Jane, I sing that line thinking about the Glittered Keyhole Christian Louboutin Mary Jane. This new look for a classic shoe, still yields to the sensibility of the classic Mary Jane while combining a touch of whimsy with the two-toned glittered fabric and keyhole design. This Mary Jane is a subtle way to add a little fun and flirt to a classic tweed suit for work. If you are not skilled at walking in skinny heels, then I must advise to stay clear of it. The shoes have a four-inch skinny heel with no platform for added stability making it tricky and dangerous for the inexperienced.

Lavalliere Bow Pumps in Camel, $795.00 at Saks Fifth Avenue

While flash and luxe are always eye-catching, there is something to be said for the feminine piece that is demure and subtly sexy. For me the Lavalliere is just that. Nothing ostentatious about this lady-like pump just soft leather with a grosgrain ribbon detailing that lends a color-block feel to the shoe. The Lavalliere also comes in black, however, I think the black leather and black ribbon cancel each other out and look rather bland. I recommend this pump in camel.

Ecotrash Platform Slingback, $1,095.00 at Neiman Marcus

Hands down, this is my favorite shoe from the fall 2011 season. I can even say that without seeing every shoe produced in this style. For one I love the idea of a piecework luxury shoe made from the "scraps" of other Louboutin shoes and handbags. Eco-luxe is more like it when it comes to this shoe because the pieces that make up each shoe are luxury fabrics and no Ecotrash Platform will be the same. If you can afford a luxury item, this shoe will be worth it because it is a one-of-a-kind purchase with no duplicate. This means you do not have worry about someone having the same shoe as you. Honestly, I recommend taking excellent care of these shoes as I am sure in a few decades they will be collector's items. Standards for each Ecotrash shoe are a two-inch platform and six-inch heel.

These five Christian Louboutin shoes are the hottest of the fall 2011 season. For my budget fashionistas, use these Louboutins as inspiration to find cheaper styles that fit your spending power. If you are a Louboutin fan and want to make a luxury purchase for yourself I recommend the Ecotrash Platform Slingback. Normally I don't recommend such an extravagant purchase. However, one-of-a-kind fashions become collector's items after a few decades. Therefore, if you take excellent care of them they become an investment to be handed down or even sold to a collector. Well lovelies, I am still in my fall preview kick so check back throughout the summer for more of my fall 2011 faves before the retail season hits.

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