For a lot of drama and high-end style, check out these platform sandals from Christian Louboutin. These black patent leather sandals feature rows of adjustable buckle straps going up past the ankle.

These shoes are available right now on pre-order at Saks Fifth Avenue, but they don’t come without a big price tag. At $1,495, these stunning Christian Louboutin sandals are definitely a luxury buy.

They have a closed back, a 5-inch heel and the signature Louboutin red sole. Though they might cost more than your house payment, these shoes will definitely put you on center stage.

Photo credit: Saks Fifth Avenue

This red hot slingback pump from Christian Louboutin is the perfect choice for a holiday party. It features a little bow on the vamp and simple slingback style.

You can get this shoe in either red or black satin. It’s priced at $695 right now at Neiman Marcus.

If you love Christian Louboutin, here are a few other shoes that you might consider for the holiday season.

Christian Louboutin Alta Nodo Platform d’Orsay - $995

Christian Louboutin Armadillo Satin d’Orsay - $865

Check out the rest of the Christian Louboutin collection.

Photo credit: Neiman Marcus

When I first learned about the concept of Red Tag Crazy, I jumped at the opportunity to be involved in the project. I’m a big fan of sites like WOOT. And this one is like WOOT for fashion (and better!). Though, I’m involved with the marketing of the site, I can honestly say that it’s worth checking out.

RedTagCrazy.com sells one item at deep discounts of 50-80%. Everything from jeans and t-shirts to shoes and dresses. All the items are from brands you know and trust.

Red Tag Crazy is for those women who know what they want when they see it. It’s an impulsive shopping experience with a cool mix of casual and designer labels.

Check it out right now, where you will find Aristocrat jeans for just $41.08. Yes, the same jeans you see for a hundred bucks elsewhere.

But don’t blink, because they deals don’t last forever. After a couple hours (or when the item sells out), you may never see the same deal again.

Let’s Go Crazy!

For more information, please see the Red Tag Crazy press release.

Photo credit: RedTagCrazy.com

For this week’s best of Sass, Style & Substance beauty & fashion news!

Gleaming Things
Have a “Gleaming” Christmas - jewelry shopping guide for Christmas and the holidays.

eye4style
eye4style has the scoop on the new At Home line from Victoria’s Secret!

Her Accessories
Her Accessories is celebrating Christmas with her gift guide tradition “The Twelve Days of Shopping”.

A Touch of Blusher
A Touch of Blusher talks about major trends in Japanese cosmetics.

Beauty Match
Celebrities have acne, skin discolouration, dark circles AND wrinkles just like the rest of us.

ShoeBlitz
ShoeBlitz features 5 Manolo Blahnik shoes that you’ll really love!

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This year bloggers from around b5media’s Lifestyles, Health and Wellness channels are giving readers a special surprise. They’ve created a virtual mall to help ease the anxiety of shopping for those on your Christmas list who may be a little more difficult to buy for.

Stop by Kettle and Cup and select your favorite hot beverage, kick back and browse this years Holiday Gift Guide Shopping Extravaganza.

Cherie from Career and Kids has the perfect list for the business woman/working parent.

Mary Emma from One Book Two Book shares a suggest shopping list for the avid reader and artist on your list.

Everyone knows what to get a jewelry lover - but do you know what to get one who loves to make jewelry? Cyndi at Jewelry and Beading has the answer!

Cherie at Diabetes Notes shares gift ideas to keep those visions of sugar plum fairies dancing for the diabetics on your list.

Chloe at The Doggy Blog shares an adorable wish list as written to Santa Paws.

Christine at Mad Cropper knows how to please those who are crazy about scrapbooking during the holiday season.

Quilters anyone? This unique craft makes for the tougher shopping experience - but that’s so yesterday considering we have a pro in our corner. Let Mary Emma at Quilting and Patchwork help you pick out the perfect gift.

Angela from Breastfeeding 1-2-3 provides a list of gifts for the breastfeeding mother on your list.

So maybe giving kitchen appliances isn’t the best idea - but what about a cool and unique Cooking Gadget? I’d say your bound to surprise the cook on your list with something from Cyndi’s list.

Peggy at Lively Women has put together a list of gift ideas for the health conscious female on your list.

Christine at Our One Heart shares tips and gift ideas to keep that Bride-to-Be happy during the Christmas season.

Tracee at BlogFabulous has put together an amazing store displaying gift ideas for the woman’s woman.

Christmas is for everyone and shopping for an Alzheimer’s patients can present a challenge - allow Mary Emma at Alzheimer’s Notes helps you overcome that challenge and get on to the joys of the season.

Have someone who might be looking to become a little more organized in the new year? Let Jennifer at Declutter It help you give the gift of time and organization.

Do you have a fabric-aholic or a needlehead on your Christmas list? Don’t get them the same old boring sing-song gift - let Chloe at Tangled Thread help you pick the perfect gift.

Unique gift ideas for the mixed media art lover on your list is what Cyndi from Layers Upon Layers has on display.

Have an aspiring to advanced chef on your list this year? Cyndi at Busy Family Meals has an extensive list to cover every stage of cooking from beginner to pro.

Eliza has pieced together a shop that covers mom, dad and baby at Babylune. Why leave anyone out?

Heather at The Food Bowl is taking care of pets and their people with a fun list that’s bound to connect you with the perfect gift.

Did someone say chocolate? Heather at Chocolate Bytes did! Our resident chocolate expert has put together sweetest gift shop you won’t want to miss.

Who says married couples are boring? Check out the letters to Santa as shared by Marc and Marye of Marriage Actually and see what might appeal to the married couple on your list.

Jennifer from Tree Hugging Family provides a wonderful list to help you go a little more green this holiday season.

Don’t forget about that single and dating friend or relative! We all know how difficult it can be to buy for them - Lucky for us we have Dating Dames and the Dames have the answers.

It’s never too early to start buying for your favorite gardener and Linette at Mother Earth’s Garden has a wonderful list to help you decide.

Have someone a little offbeat or kooky on your list this year? Let Jennifer of Offbeat Homes help you find the gift that’s spot on.

Linette at Play Library is haring the Best of Toys list this year - check out what’s hot and get to buying! We know how quick those hot toys sell out every year.

Have someone on your list who always hosts the best parties? Surprise that person with a unique gift as recommended by Linette at She Knows Parties!

Marcie from One Book Two Book and A Child Chosen shares a wonderful shopping list she’s broken down by age groups and hobbies.

Whether it’s tea or coffee you are looking for, Marye from Kettle and Cup has unique gift ideas that’s sure to add a little spice to your favorite hot beverage.

Haven’t figured out just how to shop for the junk lover and crafter on your list? Let Peggy from Junk Creation assist you with your selection.

Susan from Grounded Fitness has a little something for the health and fitness buff on your shopping list.

Liz at Health Bolt offers up a nifty gift idea list for everyone in the family - down to the computer geek.

Just what do you buy someone who’s crazy about genetics? Let our very own Grace Ilbay help you with that one at Genetics and Health

For those on your list who have a taste for wine and cocktails - check out Drinks After Dark and the shop full of gifts that Colleen has compiled that might just add to the element of surprise this year.

For the baker on your list - Marye from Baking Delights shares some of her personal favorites for her baking adventures in the kitchen. At a time when flavors, colors, aromas and tastes are at their peak, finding the perfect gift can be a bit of a challenge.

Eliza at She Knows Coupons has a fun list of items that will make any couponing mom jump with joy. The only thing that makes a coupon mom more excited than an awesome deal is doing it in an organized fashion.

And last but certainly not least, Gayla compiled a list of MomGadget Favorites - A Year in Review 2008 instead of a storefront for you to shop.

From everyone at Lifestyles - Health & Wellness

We wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2009!

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I’m a big fan of Jimmy Choo shoes. Though they are expensive, they are always very beautiful and high quality. Here are three of my favorite Jimmy Choo booties that are available right now from Saks Fifth Avenue.

Jimmy Choo Suede “Erica” Shoe Booties
For purple lovers, this suede Jimmy Choo bootie is a fab choice. It features a tie in the front, back zipper and a 4 1/2-inch high heel with the signature mondrian print. Get these booties now for $1,395.

Jimmy Choo Sandal Booties
Somewhere between a sandal and a bootie, you will find these Jimmy Choo shoes. Featuring glossy patent leather and a hidden platform, these unique boots are stunning. They have a peep toe and are open across the forefoot. Pre-order these patent booties now for $950.

Jimmy Choo Glint Peep-Toe Booties
If blue is your favorite hue, these booties are for you. With a 80s flavor, these platform booties feature tiny sparkling studs and a peep-toe. These blue booties are priced at $995.

Photo credit: Saks Fifth Avenue

From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping.

SHOPPING

NY Spender suggests that “if you buy only one pair of shoes this fall, buy one with stacked heels.“

Her Accessories is celebrating the cooler weather with a roundup of her favorite fall jackets.

Gleaming Things loves Givenchy’s look of layered chains, but they just aren’t in the budget right now - these picks are though!

Shopalicious finds a very stylish quilted handbag — with an eco-friendly twist! (Plus a coupon for 10% off!)

Chic by Nature has a great wrap top that you can wear out and then to bed.

There’s some serious inspiration afloat over at All That & a with more inspiration-themed jewelry.

FASHION

Sasha of Style Manila creates a boho-look on an 11-year old named Sylvie.

Tops 2 Bottoms shares an style idea, Layered, Belted, and Plaid for her weekly Work Wear Monday series.

Viva Woman shows you how corsages can make your attire more feminine and romantic.

Style…a work in progress finds inspiration in a little bear called Paddington

Petite Fashionista shows you how to update your Fall wardrobe with pieces that will keep you; comfy, cozy and chic!

The Space Between My Peers categorizes the looks at the bottom of the formality scale into Three Levels of Leisure.

BEAUTY

Beauty Bento Box features the elegantly packaged, eyeliner-slash-eyeshadow Kohl cosmetic, Guerlain Terracotta Loose Powder Kohl Liner.

Karen from Makeup and Beauty Blog shows you how to get an easy, elegant smoky eye with the Smoky Eye Quad from Chanel.

My Women Stuff discusses whetherSilicone is good or bad for the skin.

Krizia from Beauty Match declares: We tried Pro-V Restoratives and said bye-bye FRIZZ!.

Beauty and Fashion Tech looks at three bright handbags that look more expensive than they are”.

Are you looking for a colorful, comfortable flat shoe for fall? These Tory Burch ballerina flats come in black, coconut, hunter green, fuchsia, deep purple or equestrian orange suede.

These shoes are highlighted with the Tori Burch logo medallion on the vamp. The elastic back and simple style means these ballet shoes are as comfy as they are cute. You can order a pair right now at Neiman Marcus for $195.

Photo credit: Neiman Marcus

This stretch pump from Franco Sarto is a hot choice for fall. The stitching creates a panel design that gives the glossy faux patent some texture.

You can get these shoes in Vino (pictured), Black or Chestnut. They feature a 3-inch stacked heel and lots of style. The “Fiend” pump is part of Franco Sarto Artist Collection and can be purchased at Nordstrom for under $89.95.

Photo credit: Nordstrom

From the Splendicity community, comes this week best in beauty, fashion and shopping.

FASHION

The Well-Heeled Society is giving subscribers a chance to win wall-to-wall shoes!

eye4style gets the scoop of fall footwear courtesy of shoe designer Faryl Robin Morse. Click here to read the exclusive interview!

STYLEnosh is offering a new approach to fall 2008 fashion.

BEAUTY

Come see what Teri and a few of her Beautiful Makeup Search friends thought about the brand new L’Oreal Féria Multi-Faceted Shimmering Colour.

Aging Fabulous tells you how to look ten years younger in five minutes.

CelebLOOK wonders if you like Victoria Beckham’s new pixie.

A Touch of Blusher reviews Basics Eye Palette from Bobbi Brown’s holiday 2008 collection.

Beauty Banter gets beautiful for a great cause… here’s an exclusive look at the star-studded beauty and health event honoring the 60th Anniversary of the Emmy’s AND Breast Cancer Awareness!

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic finds some hair inspiration in the Gen Art Fashion Show!

Teen Style Lounge reminds you that these are the final days to enter to win over $200 in skin care products, plus a new laptop bag and flash drive. What are you waiting for? Enter now!

Snarkstress is praying that her crystal ball of beauty has this degree of fabulousness in her future.

Steeping Beauty observes the healing effects of Natural Skin MD’s Shielding Lotion.

The Scented Life likes Victoria Beckham’s softer side in her new perfume, Beckham Signature for Her.

SHOPPING

The Fragrance Fanatic explores the new Fall collection of candles at Yankee Candle.