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Christian Louboutin’s Fall 2012 shoes have been appearing online and several styles are already available for pre-order. I have very mixed feelings about this collection. Louboutin’s designs are released throughout the entire season so this is nowhere near a decent sample in order to draw an opinion about the entire fall collection.

My thoughts:
I like the colorful fur accents (it’s very trendy for fall 2012 shoes). I also love how feminine the Pigalle looks, featuring a bow and glitter fabric. The lattice sandal were seen in Marchesa’s show and this is my favorite design; it’s also included in the Top Fall Shoes post.

I really don’t care for the mixed media designs (as seen on the slingback and Lady Peep Spike). Don’t you think there are several designs that are easy forgettable? The gold t-strap pump looks like an old shoe you would see in a museum – not my style.

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Lady Glitter pump, available online at Bergdorf Goodman and in purple/glitter at Bergdorf Goodman
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Pigalle pump featuring glitter fabric with bow available in nude patent with 4″ heel online at Saks Fifth Avenue
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Lady Peep Spikes available online at Bergdorf Goodman
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Mehari metallic sandal, available at Saks Fith Avenue & Bergdorf Goodman
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Leather platform bootie, available at Saks Fifth Avenue

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Arnoeud suede ankle boot, available in black suede at Bergdorf Goodman
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Images via WWD, Style.com & Redo My Shoe

Bright yellows, oceanic turquoise, grass-green,  soft gray - Atwood used such a variety of colors keeping the collection playful, sexy and vibrant for spring/summer. There’s also several different types of embellishment including fringe, chunky gold chain, gold mesh, mini belts, braided raffia and embroidered leather inspired by Native American patchwork.

We already seen Emma Stone wear the bright red Sinful pump at New York Fashion Week and Rooney Mara wore the Melly last December.  The collection is very large so I picked out my favorite designs. Also, if the style is available online, I linked to where you can find it.

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Alesha platform pump, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
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Aliyza platform slingback, available online at Nordstrom
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Bellini platform sandal, available at Nordstrom
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Blanco platform sandal, available at Net-A-Porter
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Clementine peep-toe pump, available at Colette
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Entice peep-toe pump, available at Colette
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Fio t-strap platform sandal, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
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Kir t-strap sandal, available at Net-A-Porter
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Manhattan platform sandal, available in nude at Nordstrom & in print at Net-A-Porter
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Sinful peep-toe pump, available at Colette
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Starlet pump, available at Nordstrom
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Wagner peep-toe pump, available at Intermix
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Yvesse peep-toe pump, available at MyTheresa
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Walter Stegier’s Spring 2012 collection is the perfect paradox. We see delicate, minimalistic sandals like the Punchy and Philo and also several bold designs like the Prunelle and Prestance featuring the signature curved Steiger heel. Materials include raphia, patent leather, python and crocodile with a mix of bright neon tones. Most recently we’ve seen Elizabeth Banks in the Muse, Malin Akerman in the Punchy and Fergie wore the Prestance to the Grammys.

Prose available online at Barneys in black leather

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Play Off available online in neutral at Barneys
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Prestance available online in black and green patent at Barneys
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Potion available online in pink suede at Barneys
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Philo sandal available online in yellow and black patent at Barneys
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Promise sandal available online in black at Barneys
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Muse platform pump available online in black patent at Barneys
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Opportun pump available online in black leather at Barneys
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Sergio Rossi’s Spring 2012 Collection is tropical,vibrant and sexy. After looking at the spring campaign it’s obvious this collection was inspired by female physique and nature. It’s filled floral designs, colorblocking, and crystal embellishment. One of the standout designs, the Chloris, was inspired by the South-Pacific island breezes and in Greek mythology means the goddess of flowers or spring. We’ve already seen Jessica Alba wear the Milady pump several times, Ginnifer Goodwin in the crystal embellished Song platform and Amanda Seyfried wear the Milady pink satin pump.

I listed below where each shoe is available online & also check out Sergio Rossi’s online store.
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Chloris floral sandal, available online at Zappos
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Giuseppe Zanotti’s Spring 2012 collection is diverse, gigantic and amazing. In the video below Giuseppe describes his collection as energetic with strong colors, featuring suede, patent leather, fabrics and disproportionate elements such as very high platforms.

We’ve already seen some of the striking designs, like in Anna Dello Russo’s Christmas video and on Diane Kruger and Nicole Scherzinger. Check out more celebrities spotted in Spring 2012 designs. Late last year I purchased the heelless back suede wedge and I love it! Check out Zanotti’s E-Boutique for more spring shoes.

Colorblock platform sandal, available online at Zappos



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Simply put, Pierre Hardy has one of the top Spring 2012 collections. The two major standouts are the teal & tan striped platform sandal & the muti-colored canvas wedge (available on pre-order at LuisaViaRoma). This wedge was also featured on my Top 10 list. Leighton Meester, Gwyneth Paltrow, Nicole Kidman & Katie Holmes are all fans of his shoes and I know he will pick up even more red carpet love this spring.

I also encourage you to check out the mens shoes; he makes amazing sneakers. I had to get the limited Poworama for Mr.ShoeRazzi (available for pre-order at LuisaViaRoma).

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Roger Vivier’s Spring 2012 collection is mix of bright jungle prints and geometric lines. The designs that catch my eye are the yellow Prismick t-strap and the muti-colored python Limelight pump. Denim is proving to be a popular texture this spring – it’s seen in several of the designs below and in Charlotte Olympia and Giuseppe Zanotti’s collection. Polka dot prints, braided raffia and cork are also used in several styles.

Several designs are already available for pre-order at Luisa Via Roma.

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Here are the new styles and names released from the much anticipated Christian Louboutin Spring 2012 collection:

I will be updating this list as styles are released and as always tell you when they become available online. The PVC pumps are very interesting and I would love to have the Bis Un Bout in black suede. Pay close attention to Louboutin’s US online store - new styles are being released almost daily.

Bis Un Bout black suede & PVC pump:

Bis Un Bout red suede & PVC pump:

Bis Un Bout yellow patent & PVC pump:


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Every season on Manolo’s web site there is a brief write up explaining the inspiration behind the collection. For Blahnik’s Fall 2011 collection some influences came from Tolstoy & Dali, to classic Hollywood beauties and also from architectural designs like the Moorish mosaics. Last season the standout piece was the Anastasiathis season, the Muna zig zag pump, Permin pump & the black and pink Imbratahi striped bootie catch my eye.

The Frontal slingback sandal is available online in dark violet, black & military green suede at Barneys, and dark violet suede at Neiman Marcus.

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I recently suggested that Zooey Deschanel should have worn the Nipotta : )
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