Dolce & Gabbana Sequined Platform Pumps, $745 via Net-a-Porter

When I think of Dolce & Gabbana, I think of two things that the brand does perhaps better than any other major designer on the planet: leopard print and sequins. Somehow, Dolce manages to take those two strong looks and incorporate them tastefully into all kinds of unique things, my favorite of which has always been the sequined-covered tuxedo jackets worn by the likes of Brad Goreski and Bryan Boy. Those jackets are one of the few things that have ever made me jealous of men’s fashion.

Occasionally, Dolce & Gabbana makes the look a little more accessible for us ladies and puts the same sequins on its shoes, which is where the Dolce & Gabbana Sequined Leather Platform Pumps come in. The best part of the shoes, though, can only be seen from behind.

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Gucci Patchwork Leather Hightops, $565 via Net-a-Porter

Well, actually, that’s not true. Gucci has been making high end hightops for years, but mostly those designs were relegated to the men’s section or simply not featured as fashion items for women. They had to be sought out, but thanks to both Isabel Marant and hip hop’s increasingly close relationship with the fashion work, footwear like the Gucci Patchwork Leather Hightops is showing up front and center at the finest retailers in the world.

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Brian Atwood Alima Colorblock Neon Pumps, $795 via Net-a-Porter

We’ve already discussed how excited Brian Atwood apparently is for warm weather to come back around, and if you doubted his enthusiasm for even a split second, the Brian Atwood Alima Colorblock Neon Pumps should nip that in the bud immediately. They may not come with their own personal straw hats like his last pair of sandals, but this design does come with enough eye-searing neon to melt any snow on the ground around your feet on contact.

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At this point, it’s fare to say that Charlotte Olympia’s signature wit and playfulness have taken the footwear world by storm. Every season, the designer’s collection gets a little bigger and a little more accessible, and I always find myself waiting impatiently to see what kind of exuberant, brightly colored feet treats Charlotte Delal will bring to use next. Moda Operandi‘s pre-sale of Charlotte Olympia Pre-Fall 2012 is the perfect opportunity to take a peek at what we can expect to see on store shelves in the future, and if you don’t have an account, don’t worry. We’ve got all the pictures from the sale after the jump, just like always. If you do have an account, go ahead and get to ordering until 2/3 via Moda Operandi.

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TOMS Corbet Foral Slip Ons, $54 via Neiman Marcus

Mondays are hard, so let’s start this one with something easy, ok? Today, nothing seems easier than the TOMS Corber Floral Slip On.

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It’s the end of the week and you know what that means: a crazy shoe of some sort or another on which I’d like to hear you pontificate. This week, the object of our Fill in the Blank affections is the Giuseppe Zanotti Suede Bow Sandals. That name just sounds so…innocuous, doesn’t it? Suede is soft and friendly. Bows are happy and girly. This sueded, bow-decked sandal? It could kill you like eight different ways, including (but not limited to) impalement and falling over and smacking your little head on the pavement. Still, though, these shoes are totally hot for those who are skilled enough to maneuver in them.

Or at least that’s what I think! Tell us what you think by finishing the title sentence in the comments, or just proceed directly to Luisa Via Roma and buy these shoes for $895 via Bergdorf Goodman.

Yves Saint Laurent Cardilam Loafer Pump, $795 via Neiman Marcus

The Yves Saint Laurent Cardilam Loafer Pumps were one of the most buzzed-about runway shoes of the Spring 2012 shows, and now they’ve finally landed at one of our favorite retailers for your pre-ordering pleasure. Act fast, though; as of this writing, only three sizes are left!

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Casadei Cutout Platform Sandals, $1320 via Neiman Marcus

Every now and then, a shoe comes around that makes me bemoan the lack of cutouts in current footwear. Sometimes it’s because the shoe is dearly in need of one in order to provide any kind of visual interest, other times it’s because a shoe has them and reminds me of what an awesome design element a cutout can be. Obviously, the Casadei Cutout Platform Sandal falls into the latter category.

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Brian Atwood Mojito Sandals, $1452 via Bergdorf Goodman

It’s not even February yet, but that doesn’t stop designers from rushing their pieces to retail to get us salivating for the new season (and new shoes, of course). Brian Atwood’s footwear is always known for its exuberance and joie de vivre, so early (very early) spring is often when his shoes look most appropriate; they reflect the internal mindsets of all of us, impatiently anticipating the arrival of sun and fun.

Even the name of the Brian Atwood Mojito Sandals makes me want to put on some sunscreen and head outside. Unfortunately, I’d have to do put on a wool coat over my sunscreen, but a girl can dream. It’ll be spring before we know it, right?

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In all seriousness, though, my thoughts on these shoes are already known. Judging by the fact that several sizes of the Isabel Marant Willow Sneakers are already sold out on Net-a-Porter, I thought I’d make a little PSA: If you want them, go get them through Net-a-Porter for $760. You heard me, GO.