T H E A T R I C A L and then some!

While in school, in the early 80's, Galliano became a dresser for the National Theatre. He received some recognition and was given a window at Browns. In the 90's he worked for Givenchy and then onto The house of Dior. It wasn't all that easy...this is just a three sentence bio. He met with alot of resistance and struggles.

Always theatrically inspired, his designs make for exciting runway!! Fall 2009 is quite Mongolian in theme with a Russian influence. If I remember my history correctly Mongolia was a battlefield in the 20's when White Russians fled from Russia to Mongolia. Mongolia struggled for independence. Succeeded finally.

Cesare Paciotti.....oh yeah..again!!!

In 1980 designer Cesare Paciotti took over the mens footwear and leather goods company that his father began and followed his father's high standards of craftsmanship. They soon moved into womens footwear and have even more recently started an additional line called Paciotti4US meant to appeal to a younger crowd.

These finely studded combination bootie/pump/wedge/slingback/sneaker pictured were meant to be included several posts down where you will find crazy beautiful deluxe platform pumps...from the same collection.

Velvety Calvin Klein Shoes...Fall 2009

Chartreuse velvet platform shoes with wide buckle....so swoon-worthy!

It is not the new black, but it is gaining popularity. It is a difficult color to wear UNLESS you use it in small doses...like shoes.

Cesare Paciotti....oh yeah!!

I will take them in grey...or the navy. The classic pump taken several steps further...with zippers and taseels and double platforms....oh yeah!

Baldinini.....oh so fine!

Baldinini shoes for Fall 2009. Draped chains, sculptured heels and sexy silhouettes. LOVE!

Christian Dior.....Spring/Summer 2009

These are the bomb!!

Christian Dior strappy, studded black suede platform shoes.

Prada.....Spring 2009

My heart is dying here! These rock my world as do most of the runway shoes this season. The third pair down are the ones I want!!

Do note the evolution of socklets, peds...whatever you call them. They've turned them into petticoats for the feet. I like....especially the elasticized white pair with the tie backs. At first glance, the strappy camel colored sandals look to be two-toned......nope, just black underwear!!

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Happy Valentines Day!!

Luella Shoes in juicy colors...manage to slip in blue hearts without losing their elegance!!

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Strappy...when more is better

Neiman Marcus, My Prestigium, Revolveclothing and Shopbop

Metallics for ALL....flat to sky high

1. Prada Jeweled loafer $990.00,Valentino three strap bronze platform sandals $695.00, Dior Whisper Platform pump $750.00 and Fendi Chef Ring Copper shoe $730.00 at Neiman Marcus

1. Purple and taupe Gucci sandals
2. Champagne metallic platform pumps $94.00 at Zappos.com
3. John Galliano huge VIBRANT RED curvy metallic platforms.....sizzling sculptures. He has them in deep violet pink too. Crazy gorgeous!!

More Jessica Simpson....classic design. As perfect with skinny jeans as with a suit. $90.00



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Jessica Simpson Shoes

Classic stylin...drenched in eye catching violet! I love these for their beauty and their affordability.

Find them: shoebuy.com for $90.00

Missoni...Spring 2009

Photos from obsessedwithshoes.com