In a few weeks we will be featuring a few paintings from artist, Mark Schwartz--but in the meantime, we thought we would display a little work-of-art from Mr. Louboutin.
Not a painting, these "real life" works of art from Christian Louboutin are absolutely stunning. We can't imagine doing anything with these booties except placing them on the mantle for all to admire.
You can find these Christian Louboutin Multicolor Bootie's from NeimanMarcus.com for $1065.
A few days ago, we found a pair of lovely "red bottom booties" at a steal ($399) from the folks at Downtown Gal Shoes. And once again, we must submit to our desires and succumb to yet another Christian Louboutin find for the "Shoe Of The Day".
These stunning Christian Louboutin Blue Patent Decollete Pumps with silver lined heels are to die for. You can find them on sale at Downtown Gal Shoes for $399.00.
By the way, if anyone knows a good therapist...
A while back we penned an article on our favorite ankle booties from this Fall Season. And while these lovely Christian Louboutin Suede Booties are from last year's Fall collection, we sill love them the same.
You can find them at a fraction of the retail price ($760.00 Retail) for $399.00 at Downtown Gal Shoes.
Don't forget to check out the Christian Louboutin Sizing Guide to see what size you should wear.
The Christian Louboutin Passementerie Pump made its debut a few months ago, but we still can't take our eyes off of them.
If you are looking for a romantic twist on your classic Louboutin, check out the Passementerie's at neimanmarcus.com for ($1,125.00)
A Christian Louboutin Clothing Line? For those of us in love with Christian Louboutin's designs, don't expect the designer to "crossover" and apply his creativity to clothing anytime soon.
In a recent interview with Stellamagazine, the "Wizard", stated, "Not interested. I was approached to be a clothes designer [once]. I said, 'Are you crazy, why would you even consider that?' And they said, 'Well, you have a name.' There are so many good designers, so why would I put my name on clothes when I never wanted to do it?"
Instead, his focus lies firmly with footwear. "I think that's where the difference between my shoes and other shoes - I constantly recast, look at them, reshape. It's not only a design, it's a shoe. Meaning, if it has to be corrected 10 times, it will be corrected."
For all of us at Shoeflair, we applaud Christian. I can't imagine the industry pressure he faces to extend his brand into all areas of fashion. A single-minded focus only benefits all of us Louboutin Lovers.
A few weeks ago, we wrote about the wonder-woman powers we receive when wearing high-heels. Needless to say we have a word of caution for those looking to give Lynda Carter a run for her money....find a comfy pair for god sakes!
It is no fun to feel on top of the world for a few hours only to come crumbling down to a weeping-moaning pile of human-ness the morning after. With that said, we hit a few of the local boutiques over the weekend and found a few pair that tipped the comfy scale.
After our post a week ago regarding the power of heels, we have been inundated in email from women looking for an affordable pair of Louboutin's that they can wear-out on a date and feel, well--empowered...
We think we have found just the pair! We love these Christian Louboutin Pigalle Patent Pumps for $369.00 ($505.00 Retail) at Downtowngal Shoes.
With weekly travels schedules to major cities all over the world, how does famed shoe designer, Christian Louboutin have time to create his trademark red-soled stilettos and platforms? In a recent article penned by freelance journalist, Alexandra Marshall, Louboutin discusses his hectic and romantic lifestyle. "It's all part of the process." states Louboutin. "Travel puts me in a creative mood."
His travels provide inspiration from the colors he sees on trips to India, and in the Spanish gardens he often visits in Andalusia. Louboutin owns a flat in Paris's first arrondissement, a houseboat on the Nile, and a house outside Luxor. But to "unwind", he heads to the One & Only Reethi Rah, a private-island resort in the Maldives (see our recent article regarding the custom One&Only Espadrilles he created).
Quite frankly, we are so in love with his designs, he could live in the middle of the Sahara Desert and we would still buy his shoes! Travel-on Christian!!
A few weeks ago, we reported that all Christian Louboutin's made by the end of 2008 will include an additional red sole for replacement/maintenance purposes.
But what about your older/beloved pair of Louboutin's? Well, no fear, as an eBay seller has listed a few of these Red Vibram Rubber Soles that can be trimmed to fit your Louboutin's and give you a comfort/protection under-foot.
With comfortable summer styles topping our wish list, we are happy espadrille style shoes are back in fashion these days. These classy Christian Louboutin Mallorca's most certainly don't disappoint.
In a recent InStyle interview with Desperate Housewives Star, Eva Longoria commented about her beloved Louboutin's: "I love the Christian Louboutin espadrille wedges. They're so high! I have them in every colour. I've sprained my ankle walking on the cobblestones in Paris wearing them. I call them a beautiful pain!"These Christian Louboutin Mallorca's retail for $430, but you can find them listed at Downtowngal Shoes for $199.00.
For those looking for unique-one-of-a-kind Louboutin's...take a vacation! Christian Louboutin has designed three special versions of his cabana-ready espadrilles for One&Only Resorts in Mauritius, the Bahamas, Mexico, Dubai, and the Maldives that will be available this month. The styles will also be sold at Louboutin stores in London and New York in case you're not hitting the beach anytime soon.
Story courtesy of FN
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Retro....Vintage. Both are words we would use to describe these lovely Louboutin Wedges. We can't think of anything we could wear with these, but it makes us want to hit the local vintage shops--looking for a throw-back miniskirt.
These Christian Louboutin Platform Wedges retail for $1,100, but you can find them listed at Downtowngal Shoes for $699.00.
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"Louboutins are a total drug and there is no methadone." stated Barney's Creative Director Simon Doonan in a recent interview with WWD. The comment came in response to Louboutin sending gouache sketches for the invitation to his personal appearances at Barneys. "Christian's shoes are like the circus coming into town," gushed Doonan, lamenting that he doesn't own a pair. In anticipation for the appearance, Doonan had the sketches blown up and will put them in the windows of the New York and Beverly Hills stores starting today.
For those in Manhattan and LA, Louboutin will be on the fourth floor of the Madison Avenue flagship on May 1 and in the Beverly Hills store on May 7.
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Ok, we have to give major credit for the folks at the StyleHive Blog for uncovering the news. What's the news? Well for those of you in love with your red-bottomed Louboutin's...and who cringe every time the signature red sole gains a new scratch, scuff or stain, pay attention to this next line from StyleHive.
"By the end of 2008 every pair of Christian Louboutin shoes will come with an extra red sole".
Yes, it seems as though the "Wizard" himself listened to his faithful followers and made his shoes even more desirable. It is such a simple concept--with major implications for the market. Will others follow in his footsteps and implement changes based on customer desires? Who knows--for now we are brimming with the idea of two extra shiny red soles in every Christian Louboutin box.
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Ok, we have to give major credit for the folks at the StyleHive Blog for uncovering the news. What's the news? Well for those of you in love with your red-bottomed Louboutin's...and who cringe every time the signature red sole gains a new scratch, scuff or stain, pay attention to this next line from StyleHive.
"By the end of 2008 every pair of Christian Louboutin shoes will come with an extra red sole".
Yes, it seems as though the "Wizard" himself listened to his faithful followers and made his shoes even more desirable. It is such a simple concept--with major implications for the market. Will others follow in his footsteps and implement changes based on customer desires? Who knows--for now we are brimming with the idea of two extra shiny red soles in every Christian Louboutin box.
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We love the heels--don't get me wrong, but sometimes our feet need a little break from the demands of the urban jungle...especially in Summer. And as long as it is Summer, we love bright colored hues and simple-yet functional designs found in a few of this seasons flats.
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Ok, we love CL's and the Spring trend of adding Cork to sandals and wedges and everything in-between. It was no coincidence that today's picks were once again donning a lovely cork heel in a wonderful peep-toe (they are making a comeback dontcha-know!) style. You can find these Christian Louboutin Brown Suede Ptatform Peep Toe's at Downtowngal Shoes for $449.99 (Retail $599).
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In NBC's new drama "Lipstick Jungle", we have all been waiting to see the designer references we loved on Sex and The City. Although not as blatant, the show does offer nice references to fashion and design as seen from a working woman's (executive) perspective. According to a recent article in Footwear News, Christian Louboutin has made it on the set via Brook Shields, who plays movie studio exec Wendy Healy.
Word has it that Shields is sporting the Louboutin's from her personal stash after declining the show's stylists on-set suggestions and recommendations. Leven Rambin, an actress on the show, commented that Shields denied the stylists designer choice for her "purple velvet Louboutins she just purchased earlier that day at Barneys."
Images courtesy of NBC.com
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The luxury designer labels, hit by the credit crisis, want us to keep spending, and while we seem to have reached saturation point with the number of bags on offer, footwear was, until last year, relatively untapped.
Not any more. We are now bombarded with images from the catwalk of multi-coloured platforms and wedges in weird and wonderful shapes, fashioned out of ever more exotic skins. Barely a week has gone by when there hasn't been a new shoe trend the gladiator, the caged platform, the shoe boot to swoon over in the pages of Grazia magazine.
WOMEN have begun to learn, for the first time, the names of shoe 'couturiers', such as British designer Nicholas Kirkwood, French maestro Christian Louboutin and American favourite of the stars, Brian Atwood. According to Holli Rogers, head of retail at Net-a- Porter, which sells labels only at the top end of the market: 'We have seen an incredible increase in sales of footwear. Women are spending more to attain better design and craftsmanship Bottega Veneta is a great arbiter of this.
(Via Daily Me.)
Have you seen the latest spring shoes? There are so many whimsical touches that it's just so fun to shop. Take this Manolo Blahnik Feather-Trim d'Orsay pump, for instance. I can just see myself wearing it with my LBD (little black dress). The turquoise feather adds just the right amount of sass.
I'm also loving the bad-girl edge that the Christian Louboutin Fishnet Platform Pump lends me. It's still oh-so-proper with just a whisper of sexiness.
And then there's the Christian Louboutin Patent Wedge with its cork heel...more
(Via Nieman Marcus Insite.)
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