Brian Atwood Embroidered Heel Pumps, $2114 via Bergdorf Goodman

It isn’t often that we feature a shoe shot from behind in a post, rather than shot from the front or side, but occasionally a design is so magnificent when viewed from the tail end that it requires a deviation from the norm. Ladies, I think you’ll all agree that the Brian Atwood Embroidered Heel Pump is one such shoe, and if you don’t, I suggest an emergency trip to the eye doctor. And possibly the psychiatrist. Check out the view from the front after the jump, and then let’s talk.

The color combination in this shoe is a little bit unexpected, but that’s exactly what makes it work. The intricate red, pink and gold embroidery on the back is utterly beautiful on its own, but even more so when contrasted with the cool turquoise suede body of the shoe. This is the kind of footwear that other women coo over and even men notice; if you’re looking to turn heads, a heel this detailed is exactly the way you should be doing it. Buy through Bergdorf Goodman for $2114.