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. Read More…

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. Read More…

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. Read More…

Yves Saint Laurent Cardilam Loafer Pump, $1695 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! Read More…

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. Read More…

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. Read More…

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. Read More…

Alexander McQueen Studded Platform Sandals, $2295 via Nordstrom

Even as man brands decide to try out lower-heeled and platformless shoes in the wake of season after season of vertiginous ankle-breakers, Alexander McQueen stands strong in its love for extreme shoes. Normally this would be a thing about which I’d gripe, but for a company as committed to the extreme and perilous as McQueen, on an aesthetic level, a crazy shoe makes a lot of sense. Read More…