Shoe designers have been going over the top creating lush, feminine looks for fall 2009.
You can find anything from booties with ruffles to lace pumps.  There are tall boots with soft gathers and peep-toe heels with over-the-top glitter or crystals.
Some designers are choosing the poke holes in the trend though – literally!
Stuart Weitzman has used an intricate laser-cut suede shaft on his gorgeous tall suede boots:

That’s certainly one of the loveliest boots I’ve come across this fall!
Stella McCartney has used perforated metallic material to create her ballerina flats.  The information doesn’t mention what the uppers are made from, but I’m …read more

Mesh details are showing up in an unexpected place – shoes for Fall & Winter!
I’ve already written about some of Christian Louboutin’s new mesh-detail shoes – but he’s not the only one getting into the sheer fun.  Dior, and Jimmy Choo both have mesh shoes for Fall 2009.
Of course, if you’re going to rock the mesh look, there is a time and a place for it…  In my neck of the woods, winter involves some serious snow and cold – which is just not so practical for high heeled mesh shoes!  Now if winter just means you don’t need to …read more

Are you going to let your new purple purse have all the fun this fall?
There are so many gorgeous options for purple shoes in great fall styles. You can find them in everything from super-casual flats to dressy patent pumps. I’ve pulled a few of my favorites together for you:

These suede flats by Emilio Pucci are accented with a jeweled chain and buckled ankle straps.

The “Glitzy” peep toe pump from Paris Hilton features a unique swirled patent leather finish.

The “Zanzibar” bootie by Maxstudio has a “sexy librarian” feel that should be a ton of fun to wear this …read more

It looks like two of the summer’s hottest trends are going to be following us into the fall season.
Fringes have been around for a couple of seasons now, but I love Prada’s unique take on them:

Their black Nappa leather ankle boot is accented with a short line of studded fringe.  I have to admit – I’m not a big fan of fringed shoes that look like you’ve suddenly grown fur, but this short fringe adds a fun detail to these restrained ankle boots.
Feathers aren’t as common as fringes, but it’s shown up in a few accessory collections now.

Pedro Garcia has …read more