Take a walk on the wide side with these animal print platform shoes from Brian Atwood. These patent leather shoes feature a closed toe and an open back (but not quite your traditional slingback).

You definitely have to be looking for some height if you buy these, because the heel is nearly five inches. Earlier this year, Brian Atwood offered a variety of other animal print shoes – they are all very pretty.
You can get these shoes right now at at Saks Fifth Avenue for $720.
Photo credit: Saks Fifth Avenue

I am a big fan of pointy toe shoes (and yes, I know they can be damaging to your feet). But can a shoe be too pointy? Check out this skimmer from Chloé.
The elongated pointed toe of these flat skimmers make them look like witch shoes (plus make your feet look really big). I love the color and the cutouts near the back. I adore the glossy patent and the croc-embossed detailing at the heel. But, these are just too pointy for me.
How about you? Do you like these Chloé flats? If so, you can pre-order them right now …read more