When opened, the application flashes his cursive logo in the famous Louboutin red before the aesthetically pleasing main screen appears. It features six interactive areas:

The main menu of the application.

Press this and you’re immediately transported into the world Louboutin’s Spring/Summer 12 collection. Here you’re able to browse through his seasonal collections and read about each shoe in detail. You can then pick favorites and share them via Facebook, Twitter and email.

This neat option allows you to view the full set of sketches from Christian’s 20th Anniversary Capsule Collection. It starts as a cartoon collage in which you click on whichever shoe you want to see as a sketch. Click the screen again and you can see the shoe be transformed into the real product.

Even though most of us can’t afford a pair of Louboutin’s, we can still fantasize and create dream wish lists…

Bored? You can now play “Louboutin’s People,” a mix and match game of video clips about the brand.

For those of you who just can’t have enough Louboutin in your lives, you can now receive updates on the latest Christian Louboutin news and events.

Looking for a Christian Louboutin store in your area? No problem, just type in your address and watch the bouncing globe locate the nearest shop to wherever you are, whenever.

Gucci filed suit in 2009, alleging that Guess and its footwear licensee Marc Fisher Footwear had used “studied imitations of Gucci trademarks” — including the block letter “G,” a combination of red-and-green stripes and diamond-logo motifs – and “knocked off” more than $200 million in product.

Judge Scheindlin found that Fisher’s use of the red-and-green stripes was identical to Gucci and therefore likely to cause “trademark dilution,” i.e. cheapen Gucci’s image. The judge, however, denied Gucci’s counterfeiting claims, stating “courts have uniformly restricted trademark counterfeiting claims to those situations where entire products have been copied stitch-for-stitch.”

Gucci was awarded $4.7 million in combined damages from Guess and Marc Fisher for their use of the Quatro G pattern. Gucci was also granted an injunction against Guess, barring them from using the Quatro G pattern, the green-red-green stripe and certain other square G marks.

Whether this ruling will have any bearing on the  trademark infringement case involving Christian Louboutin‘s red sole debacle with that other PPR brand Yves Saint Laurent is yet to be seen. But for Guess CEO, Paul Marciano, the Gucci v. Guess case should’ve been resolved by the two companies and not the court.

In a statement issued yesterday, Marciano hinted that the battle might not be over as Gucci is “currently court-forum shopping to find a friendly court but Guess will vigorously defend our rights in every jurisdiction.” [WWD, sub req'd]

- Martha Stewart giving Veronica Lake realness, courtesy of the late makeup maestro Kevyn Aucoin. [Tumblr via Paper]

- In what has to be regarded as one of the greatest — and most inexplicable — comebacks in recent memory, Jennifer Lopez tops the Forbes annual Celebrity 100 list for the first time, unseating Lady Gaga who falls to a respectable fifth place behind perennial power player Oprah, and fellow poptarts Justin Bieber and Rihanna. [Forbes]

- H&M‘s opening up a two-story, 21,000-square-foot store in The Shops at Columbus Circle this fall, the 1000th H&M in a ten-block radius and the first in Manhattan with a dedicated entrance to the men’s department. [WWD, sub req'd]

- Model, fictional stripper and occasional singer Agyness Deyn will next be seen on-screen in an adaptation of the Scottish novel, Sunset Song directed by acclaimed filmmaker Terrence Davies. [Vogue UK]

- Amanda Lepore pretended to be an ordinary citizen for a few minutes by standing in line at the Chrisitan Louboutin sample sale. Then, remembering that she’s Amanda Fucking Lepore, she sashayed to the front of the line, bypassing self-proclaimed Basketball Wives, and shopped to her sole’s satisfaction. [The Cut]

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In case you’re not a Toddlers and Tiaras addict, here’s a small clip of Eden’s provocative dance routine at Cicciabella’s NYFW show.

Though he has been wooed by several companies in recent years to start a range of beauty products, he decided to partner with Batallure Beauty LLC – which creates beauty brands and “store experiences” for the likes of Sephora, Macy’s and Marchesa – because he felt they understood what he and his company stood for.

Robin Burns, chairman and co-founder of Batallure, said of Louboutin that his designs are “extremely aspirational to women” and “most beauty products that are successful have an element of aspiration to the consumer.”

Louboutin tends to agree, stating “Beauty products also have to do with empowering women. That’s very much the job of the shoes I’m designing.” And while the designer chose to remain allusive as to what specific categories he’ll be launching, he emphasized that they will “mirror the quality of the shoes, of the bags, of all the DNA of the brand.”

As for his inspiration behind the new line, Louboutin looked to old-school royalty: Queen Nefertiti and her 3,300-year-old bust at Berlin’s Neues Museum. “It’s the most beautiful thing. I stayed like an hour just looking at the bust. It’s a perfect beauty and the makeup is quite perfect.” [WWD, sub req'd]

Summer booty shaking ain't summer booty shaking without a good pair of hot pants. Rihanna's stylist went the solid color route in Rude Boy, but we are in love with this Sequined Mex Tex pair from ASOS. And the bright colors are so in sync with the vid.

Leopard boots are an absolute must for every video ho, especially if you want to channel RiRi's look. And who can we turn to besides Christian Louboutin for the sexiest pair on the market?

Layer them on, girl, because Rihanna is blinged-out. For starters, check out this Big Links Chain from Betsey Johnson. Then add them by the handful until you can barely lift your neck.

Throw on a huge, fabulous pair of earrings and add a shiny gold ear cuff for good measure. Rihanna wanted to take flight, and you can too with this gold-tone, angel wing version.

Rihanna's makeup is super fierce in "Rude Boy," especially this fiery pink eye she's rocking. To get the look, choose a bright, rosy shadow like Urban Decay Eyeshadow in Woodstock. Sweep the hue from the inner corner of your eye past the outer corner for a cat eye effect. Finish with thick eyeliner on top and bottom lash lines and black mascara.

Dida Ritz And the category is...CHEESECAKE! Beauty Tip: Just make sure you wash your face. I don't think a lot of queens really understand that you have to fully exfoliate. And not just like a little five minute wash, I'm talking like a good fifteen minute scrub. You gotta get in the nooks and crannies, where you put makeup at and you gotta wash. Style Inspiration: I try not to follow trends. I don't necessarily like doing what every other drag queen does. I'm really inspired by real women. I'm inspired by, of course Beyoncé and all those girls I love, but I'm really inspired by real women. I'm inspired by the girls I went to school with, I'm inspired by the girls I hang around on a daily basis, I'm inspired by my best friend who's a single mother and literally is always fly and fierce, but also has a son that she has to feed. I'm inspired by really powerful women who still keep themselves up and march to the beat of their own drum. They're not about wearing a Louboutin because everyone else is wearing a Louboutin; they're about wearing a Louboutin because they want to wear a Louboutin.

Jiggly Caliente Keepin' it 1-0-0. Beauty Tip: Always -- ALWAYS -- before you go to bed: wash. your face. And I mean really, really wash your face. Just wash the shit, all the gunk outta your face. End of the night, no matter how tired you are, ladies! Don't matter! After a drunk night at the club, you better wash your face girl! Makeup Bag Essentials: MAC lip gloss, Urban Decay eye palette, bareMinerals kabuki brush, eyelash curler and my mascara. Style Inspiration: Right now my whole look, my whole theme is very much Basketball Wives. Huge earrings, chunky bracelets. Evelyn [Lozada] is getting a lot out of my pocket right now. I like it to be urban, classy, but edgy at the same time.

Latrice Motherfuckin' Royale Jesus is a biscuit, let him sop you up. Favorite Moment from RPDR: This is gonna sound kinda shady but when Willam got disqualified it was sickening, bitch. That was good ass TV. Puking. We had just won the challenge. And then...surprise, surprise. I was like, YES! Beauty Tip: It doesn't necessarily have to be cosmetics. For me it's all about body proportions. I have to be hip to ass to titty. Body beautiful, baby.

Chad Michaels A PROFESSIONAL. Beauty Tip: Have a good foundation. Mine might not look so good right now, but a good foundation is your base for everything. Whether it's a light one or a full coverage or just a powder, even out that skin tone and that's what you start on. Makeup Bag Essentials: Well, for me as a drag queen, my Elmer's glue stick to glue down my eyebrows, obviously my foundation and my color palette. That's where all the magic comes from. And I've got about 12 colors that I work with and I just push 'em around and make it happen. If She Could Have Done Anything Differently: During the Gay Pride challenge, I would've painted my boat to look like the Titanic. And I would've been Celine Dion. And took that effin' Heart [of the Ocean] and thrown it at RuPaul's feet and won that challenge! Style Inspiration: I love trends but I also like to be classic, I like to be timeless. Love my Versace. I wouldn't say I have one style -- I like to feel good. And I wear what makes me feel good. It may not be what everyone likes but hell!

Sharon Needles Sharing responsibility. Style Inspiration: You know, I don't follow trends. I like to look at fashion magazines but I never remember who the designers are. The only designer I can ever identify is an Alexander McQueen. I just take three concepts: it has to be beautiful, it has to be spooky and it has to look stupid. And if those three things aren't met then it will not go on my body. Beauty Tip: Shave your eyebrows off, it'll save a lot of time gluin' 'em down. Makeup Bag Essentials: The most important thing in my makeup bag is alcohol.

- According to British “lifestyle and entertainment show” Lorraine, this is Britain’s most beautiful face. Eh, she’s no Beyoncé. [Gawker]

- Prada and graphic designer Vahram Muratyan  came up with a  little gem of an ad campaign, “Parallel Universes” featuring their spring accessories animated with a heavy dose of adorable. [Styleite]

- David and Victoria Beckham made The Sunday Times annual rich list in the music category (are we really still counting The Spice Girls, kids?) having raked in some $32 million in the past year. [Vogue UK]

- Manolo Blahnik‘s collaboration with J. Crew, that the designer didn’t really know about to begin with, has been given a stiletto to the heart. J. Crew confirmed that it’s not happening but hopes they can give it another go the future. [The Cut]

- In other shoe news, Christian Louboutin is making an actual glass slipper in honor of Cinderella coming to Blu ray and DVD. It won’t need the trademark red sole since the  pools of blood will just collect under your feet the first time you even so much as trip on the sidewalk. [Refinery29]

Become a walking piece of art. Nicholas Kirkwood's Scribble-Flower heels bring his sketches to life in a very literal way.

Go electric with blocked colors in the new neon hues.

Can't drop seven Benjamins on light bright tootsies? Try this blinder from

Layered beads at the ankle shake exoticism with each step.

Starring in plastic, on a gold platform, these sexy Charlotte Olympia pumps are also a trick of the eye.

Go candy colored in luminous pastels. Christian Louboutin will ensure your sole is still red.

Well now I know where Jeffrey Campbell might have been inspired for my Peruvian-esque printed woven wicker heeled shoe. This Lanvin shoe took the theme all the way with braided leather. The rest of my JC is all plastic.

Not only will your feet be vibrantly wedged, but they'll also be elasticized into place by the architects at United Nude.

Go geometrically striped in a darker than bubblegum pink for a solid summer jogging shoe. Now that's a statement.

American Two Shot is a chill new boutique opening in Soho in the next week or two (we’ll keep you posted – - as they say on their site, “It’s chic to wait.“). And so we wait to shop cool men’s and women’s clothing, art, books, coffee and friends. Friends with whom we’d likely like to trick out a school bus, drive cross country and bend a few laws. Or at least discuss beautiful things with over an iced latte. Needless to say, we’re psyched for the new shopping haunt @ 135 Grand St.

Founded in 1996 by former British Vogue accessories editor Tamara Mellon, the Jimmy Choo brand has become synonymous with the glamorous life thanks to frequent appearances on the red carpet and in pop culture.

What owning this book says about you: To quote the always profound Nicki Minaj – “They say my shoe game crazy / The mental asylum looking for me” — one must have a passion for Choo shoes that borders on the obsessive.

What will people say?!: “Tamara Mellon sure is all up and through this book.” Jimmy Choo’s leggy founder is featured as heavily as the shoes themselves, but considering Mellon abruptly left her post as chief creative officer at Choo a few months ago, her frequent appearance seems a bit out of place.

How this book will make your fashion brain grow: Aside from the glitz and the glam, Jimmy Choo XV has a chapter on “Technical Innovation” that, despite its name, doesn’t offer much in the way of technique or construction.

If you like this, you’ll love: Christian Louboutin. With five years on Jimmy Choo, Louboutin dedicated his coffee table book to his 20 years in the stiletto game.

Photos: Vogue UK

Flaming at the heels, the snakeskin just kisses at the toes.

If you're more of a platform kinda gal, try these with the cutout ankle space and peep toe. Hopefully the giant wood doesn't intimidate your man.

The heel-less platform takes on a strappy deco that kicks up a sexy spring.

Men buy ladies roses as a romantic gesture. But really it's because roses are an aphrodisiac for men. That said, these Loubs should light up his libido.

Give him a pump of snakeskin on your toes.

Go nude... making him think of later on.

A cloggish peep toe stiletto with a thin snakeskin ankle strap and sharp heel will make him go b a n a n a s.

Tickle your tassel turquoise in this spiky strapped heel.

X marks the spot in blue suede and a sharp heel.

Hayden will be rated on the below categories, five being the highest and 1 being the lowest.

What grade did Hayden receive? Check out page two to find out.

Nothing more and nothing less, your body simply needs water after the constant boozing that happens morning, noon and night during fashion week. Even if you don't get your eight glasses on a normal day, now is the time to be conscious of your intake and sip on H2O as much as possible. Guaranteed you will feel lighter and refreshed in a few days.

Meals rarely occur at normal times during fashion week, and we end up eating something in a cab or teeny tiny hors d'oeuvres containing lord knows what. Making a return to simple whole foods with a diet rich in fruits, veggies and lean protein will flush your body of toxins and help you feel normal again. If you can, detox juices and soups for breakfast and dinner with a hearty but heathy lunch in between will do the trick. Whole Living has an action plan perfect for recovery.

Even if you've been diligent about your skincare routine throughout the week, you might notice some dryness and dullness from the cold weather, alcohol overindulgence and lack of sleep. A resurfacing mask like this all natural version from Tata Harper Skincare will deeply cleanse the pores, remove dead skin cells and moisturize for a more radiant complexion. Apply and let it sit for at least 30 minutes for maximum results.

You've been running all over town in 6-inch heels and typing away into the late night hours. Take advantage of the long weekend and remedy yourself with some DIY spa treatments. Once again, it's Whole Living to the rescue: To soften rough hands and feet, start by gently massaging them with a loofah or rough hand towel. Next, soak them in a tub of warm water infused with a few drops of sandalwood, rose, neem or jasmine oils. Use a pumice stone to soften rough areas on the feet. To moisturize, make a solution of 1 teaspoon neem oil and 2 tablespoons coconut oil and massage into both hands and feet, focusing on the heels, soles, ankles, between the toes and fingers, wrists and palms. Rinse with the juice of one lemon diluted in 1 cup warm water. Dry off with a soft, fluffy towel.

There is no greater way to achieve mind and body detox than with a good yoga class. Whether you're a beginner or have been practicing 10 years, get into the studio this weekend. The meditation will clear your mind of fashion week aftershock and the poses will stretch out tight, sore muscles.

- Liza Minnelli had to drop out of her Hot in Cleveland guest spot thanks to an injury. And that’s why you don’t challenge Betty White to a bare-knuckle street brawl. [Playbill]

- Milk rules everything around me. New York Fashion Week, y’all!  The Wu-Tang Clan brought a little bit of Shaolin to the fashion set last night at Milk Studios. [Paper]

- Gisele‘s Victoria’s Secret brethren (sisteren?) are rushing-ish to her defense after the fallout over Betrayed-Bro-gate. Quote Adriana Lima: “Leave her alone!”  [Vogue UK]

- Madonna responded to Flipped-Bird-gate, calling M.I.A.’s middle finger gesture a  ”teenager … irrelevant thing to do.” Then 80s Madonna responded to Now Madonna’s statement by flipping herself the bird and  telling her future self to lighten the fuck up. [Huff Po]

- Skin care brand REN decided to get all porny to celebrate their 10th anniversary with this soft-core bit of marketing. The protagonists may feel clean but I know that I could use a shower. [Fashionista]

These gorgeous teardrop earrings are designed in sterling silver and red enamel and adorned with white topaz for just the right amount of sparkle.

Red snake-embossed leather gets punked-out with gold flat-top cone studs and a jaguar head clasp adorned with Swarovski crystals. Roar.

The perfect gift for a no-frills kind of Valentine, this do-it-all canvas tote will be her go-to all year round.

Take her to outer space with this mystical ring, boasting an antique gold band and trippy red resin stone.

Classic with an obvious va-va-voom edge, these wedges pack a serious punch when paired with opaque black tights - perfect for a night out.

This adorable bowler has a vintage feel with a color combo that's undoubtedly modern.

Not only is this scarf soft and light as a feather, but the classic polka dot pattern will never go out of style.

Hand-faceted garnets are set in hand-formed 18K gold for an organic design that breaks the boundary between classic and modern.

Clearly, these plastic topped night walking Moon Walks will keep everyone on their toes.

Zippers on your hot heels will have him thinking about unzipping all of you.

Curved abstractly womanly in the essence of Gaudi, the metal heel is irresistible. The black strappies twist it wildly sexy.

The thigh highs will keep you covered while you're prancing around in your lingerie with your lovah behind closed doors. The cutout on the front of the platform is just one less thing to take off.

Bump. Set. Spike. Remind him of how much ass you can kick.

Remember to click on each individual product to see more images.

Cocktail Dresses by Herve Leger
Sandals by Christian Louboutin

Clockwise from middle:

Herve Leger Crossfront Bandage Dress, $1,050 – Kisses your curves in all the right places

Lancôme Rouge in Love Lipstick in Sequence of Love, $25 – A blood red lip is difficult to forget

Daphne Guinness for MAC Nail Lacquer in Blueblood, $15 – Sexy and mysterious, just like you child

Christian Louboutin Sweet Charity Panama Patterned Raffia Shoulder Bag, $895 – Every vixen needs animal print in her life

Christian Louboutin Suede and Leather Criss-Cross Colorblock Sandals, $995 – The perfect pair for this dress, not too neutral and not too red

Gucci ‘Guilty Intense’ Eau de Parfum, $87 – Spicy, seductive notes will keep him lingering

Shu Uemura Farfallina False Eyelashes, $29 – Bat your eyes and let these lashes do the rest

First things first, let’s talk about what DVF was wearing. According to WWD, von Furstenberg “swooped into the courtroom wearing gold-rimmed aviators and a long black sparkly knit sweater over an off-white turtleneck and black skirt.” Legal. Ease.

Anyhoo, back in August, Judge Victor Marrero, a Manhattan Southern District judge, denied Louboutin a preliminary injunction that would have stopped YSL from selling its monochromatic red pump from its 2011 resort collection, and further questioned the validity of Louboutin’s trademarked red sole. Marrero ruled that no designer could have a monopoly on any one color.

Louboutin’s lawyer — who also happens to be DVF’s lawyer — Harley Lewin claimed that Marrero misjudged the case by assuming Louboutin meant every shade of red and not the Chinese red he had trademarked in 2008. YSL’s lawyer, a David Bernstein, argued that YSL’s monochromatic pumps are integral to the brand’s DNA, adding, “We don’t want to find out we can’t make red shoes.”

While the judges openly criticized Marrero’s opinion and the findings on which it was based, there’s no guarantee they’ll overturn his verdict. If they do, however, it’s back to court for both parties. I’m hoping for another trial if only for another DVF cameo. What will she wear?! Perhaps a YSL le smoking and a Louboutin strapless…you know, for kicks. [WWD]

Hers curated by: Samantha Lim
His curated by: McArthur Joseph

- Queen Elizabeth will give the late Elizabeth Taylor a run for the bodacious bauble money when she puts some of her most important jewels on display in August as part of a celebration honoring the monarch’s 60 years on the throne. [WWD]

- Steven Tyler in a speedo. Proceed at your own risk. [Just Jared]

- Yves Saint Laurent has hired 11 law professors from across the country to lay the legal smackdown on Christian Louboutin and his trademark infringement case. [Telegraph]

- Nicki Minaj‘s line of nail polish for OPI includes such names as “Pink Friday,” “Metallic 4 Life,” “Superbass,” and my personal fave, “Did It on ‘Em.” I don’t know what layaway look like — Bitch, I can’t even spell welfare! [SheFinds]

- Mariah Carey tweeted a picture of her and house-husband Nick Cannon in the hospital after he suffered ”mild kidney failure.”  [ABC]

- The Kardashians are starting a magazine about their favorite subject: the Kardashians. As if keeping up with them wasn’t pointless enough. However, their lawsuit against Star magazine might get in the way. American Media, the company Kim and co. are working with on this egregious  use of perfectly good trees, owns Star, which accused the First Family of Public Whoring of using slave labor in sweatshops. [Styleite]

- Whatever you’re doing, stop it right now and go here to birth your very own My Little Pony. Mine’s the baddest pony on the block. [via Refinery 29]

- Multimedia artist Colette Maison Lumiere thinks Lady Gaga, specifically Mother Monster’s Barneys Workshop, copied her work and made a little video to elaborate on it. [The Cut]

- “I think one of the most flattering things I’ve ever heard—you know, I almost fell out of my chair when someone called to tell me about it—Alexis Bittar’s PR girl has a tattoo of me on her wrist. It’s a very good portrait! I haven’t seen it in person, but apparently it looks just like me.” —  90-year-old sasstronaut Iris Apfel on the kids thinking she’s cool, or hot or “whatever the expression is.” [Fashionista]

Thanks FashionIndie Envy Member Shirley Warner for the tip

Graciously Yours,

Lady Jessica, Indie of Fashion.

Whether you're the Queen of the silver screen in Hollywood or King of New York, your highness will be high in these limited edition Christian Louboutin Highness-160 patchwork pumps. On the unseen left shoe, New York City is emblazoned in whatever material Monsieur Louboutin sought fit. He made only 20 and has signed them individually.

You can't be a Queen, or at least not a proper Princess without a bit of Alexander McQueen. With a curved heel and fine leather strapping, you're out for a regal afternoon high tea.

It seems I can't turn a corner without seeing a Guiseppe Zanotti shoe I'm in love with. If I didn't believe in brand fairness, you'd see approximately 7 of the 10 of the shoes on this list by Zanotti, and I'm sure Her Highness Lady Gaga would agree, especially custom, with next season Calvin Klein.

Double Duchess colors stripe a salute to your highness. Charlotte Olympia keeps you at Greek goddess status.

Make your feet fascinate with feathers. Diego Dolcini gets you ready for a royal wedding.

The neon hue will get you high on tip top colour. (Yes it's British, your Highness.)

For the modern princess, we have a sky high heel that will get down to the knuts and bolts of it. Spikes off the top that sparkle like diamonds top off these ZiGiNY heels.

Now for the mod young Duchess, give her a mary jane with some sturdy support. Named the "Sky High Society Heel", it means you're walking in the light.

Named the Trib Too High Heel by the Yves Saint Laurent tribe, be towering in ivory, majestically.

Your royal wedding might just take place above lace Valentino. The entire world will watch and sob/cheer you on as you kiss Prince Charming, your highness.

Sky high and shiny with platforms thicker than Joan Rivers' skin, these'll have you dancin' disco clear on through to 2013.

Shimmer in sweet sling backs.

Click your heels three times and say Happy New Year!

May your new year be glowing with Mary Janes.

By now you must know we're still obsessed with these cheeky glittery gems.

If your new year's resolutions are set on Barbie proportions, kick it off with these pink platform pumps.

If you're feeling more like Ken, or just having a low key thang at home, consider these glitter slippers your new year's house shoes.

Give me a cranberry suede T strap and a glittering sculpted platform and I'm on board.

An oxford pump in the vain of Lady Gaga's minty prediction.

Swipe it in, pump it out glittering.

The styles will range from patent leather loafers with pearl tassels ($2,095), to the edgier Rollerboy spiked velvet loafers ($1,295),  to the more traditional white nappa leather Loubi Flats ($2295).  Customers will even be able to personalize their shoes with bespoke embroidery that replicates their tattoos.  Talk about bad-ass luxury.

It may not be a wedding band, but a glittering statement ring will show her just what an affair to remember this is.

Give her a pearl necklace she'll be proud to wear in public. This gorgeous piece from London Jewelers sparkles with black and white diamonds to complement the pearly tassel.

Show her how sweet she is with a cupcake print you both can enjoy.

A little something to make her feel sexy, this silk bodysuit features mesh side panels and a corset front.

For the picture perfect pin-up girl, this is classically sexy. Get her the whole set for extra brownie points.

Don't just take your mistress out, dress her up! Every lady needs an evening gown, and this vintage gem has just the right amount of bling.

Every lady needs to paint the town red every now and then. Paint her sole red with these utterly classic pumps - she'll want to wear them and nothing else.

Candlelight has never been this chic. Gift the gift of fragrant minimalism, and mood lighting, with six different scents in matching white votives.

Set up like your traditional Chinese restaurant, bright lighting, live crabs in the window, this Cantonese style seafood delight is fresh on everything.

We're tangoing outside of Chinatown for a minute, but given the inherent jewishness of the name, we had to give Sammy's a shot. Perhaps here, go for the moderately conservative Jew look. Long skirt, sheer shirt, Chanukah colors....

Yup, you read that right. So, the food is kind of decent, but the wine is free flowing! If you remember the Silk Road Palace, well, that place got shut down, but this opened in its stead. Okay, so the wine is of the boxed Franzia variety, but when you drink so much of it, you'll hardly notice the cheapness. You'll remember again how cheap it is when the bill arrives and you're wasted.

25. Beyoncé at the VMAs How does an internationally-renowned pop diva announce her alleged pregnancy with as little -- and yet as much -- fanfare as possible? Why in Lanvin and Dolce and Gabbana, of course. Cupping her burgeoning baby bump on the red carpet, Bey let loose the dogs of publicity war when she thew her mic to the ground, ripped open her Dolce jacket, and announced to the world the coming of the Messiah.

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24. Karl Lagerfeld's obsession with Blake Lively Blake Lively is Karl Lagerfeld's kind of girl. And he didn't hesitate to let everyone know, naming the Gossip Girl star Chanel's official purse ambassador, throwing her in print ads, parading her about the French Riviera and most terrifying of all, showing her something bearing resemblance to actual affection.

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23. The rise of the tween style icon -- Hailee Steinfeld, Chloe Moretz and Elle Fanning cover LOVE magazine The kids are more than all right, they're fucking fabulous. Hailee Steinfeld, Elle Fanning and Chloe Moretz showed that style knows no age limits, landing on best-dressed lists while barely in high school. Miu Miu tapped Steinfeld for its fall campaign and Rodarte had Fanning star in a short film, while all three graced the cover of LOVE magazine this summer.

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22. Emma Watson, style icon Emma Watson truly came into her own this year in a series of flawless looks both on and off the red carpet, some stunning editorial work, a capsule collection with Alberta Ferretti and a campaign with Lancôme. Hermione's not a girl, and very nearly a woman.

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21. Christian Dior's disastrous Haute Couture show 2011 had its share of disastrous runway shows, but none as disastrous as Christian Dior's fall 2011 haute couture show. Left to his own devices, poor Bill Gaytten offered up an overwrought and wildly incoherent mess that, despite being maligned by pretty much everyone, still wound up on at least one red carpet thanks to Katy Perry. Let's just say she didn't help matters any.

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20. Christian Louboutin trademark case Christian Louboutin tried, and failed, and is still trying to copyright its "trademark" red sole. By the way, I'm legally obligated to use trademark in quotations.

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19. Versace for H&M One of the most buzzed-about diffusion lines of the year, Donatella Versace's exclusive one-off collection reignited interest in the brand's sumptuous archives and had everyone from Anna Dello Russo to Kanye West clamoring for those Medusa heads and Miami prints.

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18. Karlie Kloss comes of age They grow up so fast! Karlie Kloss turned 19 this year, covered Life Magazine, shed her clothes on several occasions, became a Victoria's Secret Angel and got eye-banged by Leonardo Dicaprio -- in other words, she very publicly became an adult and a supermodel.

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17. Lady Gaga wins over Anna Wintour Anna Wintour embraced Lady Gaga with open arms this year, putting her on the cover of Vogue and presenting her with the CFDA Fashion Icon Award. And Gaga thanked her by calling her a bitch and showing up in a walking wardrobe malfunction to the ceremony. BFFs, y'all!

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16. Elizabeth Taylor's death and subsequent jewelry auction Elizabeth Taylor's death was the passing of a true legend and a style icon but her legacy lives on not only through her films, but also her impressive collection of jewels and haute couture that is being auctioned off by Christies this month.

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15. Michelle Obama's McQueen controversy Michelle Obama had jaws dropping in her Alexander McQueen gown for China's state dinner but it was the fallout from the dress by Oscar de la Renta and other American designers that made the dress truly newsworthy.

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14. Victoria Beckham, fashion designer This year Victoria Beckham lived up to her nom-de-Spice by gaining real credibility as a designer, and not just another celebrity with too much time on their hands, while simultaneously stepping out of her husband's sexy shadow. A win at the British Fashion Awards for Design Brand of the Year capped off a year of living poshly.

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13. The Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum Sneaking in at the end of the year, the virtual Valentino museum is an innovative and ingenious step by one of the world's most iconic designers that makes his formidable legacy available to anyone who wants it. A novel and forward-thinking concept that belies Valentino's 800 years.

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12. The rise and subsequent fall of the fascinator Trends come and go all the time in fashion, but rarely has one particular trend impacted culture so hard and been discarded so fast. The Royal Wedding inspired ladies everywhere to make it a say-something hat day, but it was Princess Beatrice's fascinator that may go down as one of the most infamous pieces of millinery in modern recollection.

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11. Marc Jacobs stolen spring 2012 collection Lifted from a train en route from Paris, the theft of parts of Marc Jacobs' spring 2012 collection was this year's biggest and most intriguing mystery. Besides, of course, whether Marc himself would defect to Christian Dior or stick it out with Louis Vuitton -- who, coincidentally, was also a victim of theft just two weeks later. Yep, big coincidence.

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10. Fashion Week calendar controversy Tensions came to a head between the four fashion capitals, leaving the fate of upcoming fashion weeks up in the air. But if there's one thing we've learned from this is you don't fuck with the Italians.

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9. Kate Moss' fairytale wedding It was only a few years ago that Kate Moss was spiraling down a cocaine-encrusted rabbit hole, but fashion's favorite bad girl has finally settled down. Moss wed longtime beau Jamie Hince in an epic three-day long ceremony known cheekily as Mosstock. BFF Naomi Campbell was one of her bridesmaids, and in a show of solidarity, Moss chose a wedding dress by John Galliano. Kate Moss' wedding was not only front-page news, it garnered the most coveted cover of the year: Vogue's September issue.

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8. Bill Cunningham New York Originating and perfecting the art of streetstyle photography decades before The Sartorialist picked up a camera, Bill Cunningham finally got his time in the spotlight thanks to a heartwarming documentary that reveled a little of the man behind that ubiquitous lens.

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7. Kanye West shows at Paris Fashion Week Kanye West is a man of many talents, though fashion design may or may not be one of them. A true lover of fashion, West did his research and worked with the best people but in the end he let his usual over-zealousness get the best of him and the result? When prompted for her opinion on West's collection, Anna Wintour responded: "Ask someone else."

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6. Missoni for Target Missoni for Target took the high-low collaboration craze to a fever pitch, crashing Target's website and selling out shortly after hitting the shelves. That is, before those items appeared on eBay for several times what they had originally cost, thus negating the entire process.

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5. The rise of Lea T. and Andrej Pejic Transsexual lady Lea T. met Oprah and androgynous male model Andrej Pejic met the Queen of England this year. If that weren't enough of a moment, these two gals also shattered boundaries in fashion and modeling, and in the process became icons and role models to the LGBTQ community.

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4. The reinvention of Carine Roitfeld Quele scandale! Did she get fired? Did she quit? Are she and Emmanuelle Alt no longer friends? The rumors have been buzzing around Carine Roitfeld since she officially exiting Vogue Paris in February -- and in the process creating a future supermodel in Saskia de Brauw --  after 10 landmark, nipple-bearing years. But through it all, Carine has been the picture of calm and chic, hiking up her pencil skirt and reinventing herself as a brilliant and in-demand stylist/the coolest bitch on the planet. Stay tuned for another reinvention when Carine launches a new magazine and starts life as a grandmother next year.

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3. Kate Middleton's Alexander McQueen wedding dress The speculation was unbearable for what was the biggest and most well-kept secret in an age of superfluous information. Though an unsurprising but nevertheless brilliant choice, Sarah Burton's handiwork cemented the Duchess of Cambridge (née Kate Middleton) as not only a bona fide style icon but a phenomenon on both sides of the Atlantic. Meanwhile, Burton proved she was the right person to carry on McQueen's brilliant legacy and take it to the next level.

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2. Alexander McQueen's Savage Beauty The most successful fashion exhibit in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's  history, Alexander McQueen's Savage Beauty set records and inspired fashion lovers and neophytes alike. The exhibit proved so popular, in fact, the Met extended its run twice. Even then, there were still lines of people waiting hours to get into the museum, but for 661,509 people it was well-worth the wait.

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1. John Galliano stars in Gallianogate John Galliano's downfall has loomed large all year, particularly since Christian Dior has yet to announce his replacement, despite a neverending back-and-forth with a stubborn Marc Jacobs. Following a stint in rehab, a guilty conviction in Paris for making anti-Semitic remarks, and the general destruction of his reputation, Galliano at least had one bright spot this year: designing good friend Kate Moss' wedding dress. Galliano's dismissal also raised questions about the stress designers are under to deliver  multiple collections a year -- just ask Balmain's Christophe Decarnin. Everyone's still waiting to see who Dior picks to take the throne and if Galliano can make a comeback after such a devastating fall. As 2011 comes to a close, 2012 has the promise of even more scandals, breakdowns and breakthroughs that we cannot wait to cover obsessively for you. If we missed any epic moments or if you're particularly incensed over Lindsay Lohan's Playboy spread not making the list, leave a comment below.

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The Fashion for Action sale is going on at The Altman Building 135 West 18th Street, (between 6th and 7th avenues) from November 17-19th.

But what's this?? Flats and little black boots on every patron in attendance. For shame! If any indie were to set foot in this exhibit, it would be at minimum in a 6 inch heel. Kids, these shoes are not just for celebrities. But walk at your own risk.

The Alexander McQueen Armadillo heels need no explanation.

Commissioned by Printemps for an Alice in Wonderland shoe for their window homage to Tim Burton's film, Nicholas Kirkwood scoured garage sales up and down the UK for all the adorning trinkets.

Christian Louboutin designed these for Rodarte, and Victoria Beckham picked them up around That Extra Half Inch time in the world. Now we need an extra 4 inches to keep satisfied.

Chau Har Lee infuses her love of sculpture and textile into an architectural feat.

These golden plates of Gareth Pugh future kick shone on Beyonce in the epic Run the World (Girls) video.

Designed by Rupert Sanderson, these sculptures held Princess Amneris up on high in Verdi's Aida at The Royal Opera House in London last year. Made for stepping on the little people beneath you.

On the right are a pair of vintage Nina Ricci floating heels, leant from the closet of Daphne Guinness. In the middle, are the 8-inch Christian Louboutin ballet shoes. On the left, a shoe that crushes all in its path. See next.

What do you think of this wild footwear choice? Yay or nay? Photos via Tom & Lorenzo

Christian Louboutin: Celebrating 20 Years and the Launch of the Book from BARNEY'S NY/ Michelle Chu on Vimeo.

All photos from Barneys The Window

The first time I had a major mistake was due to my inexperience. In 1972 I was invited by Ossie Clark, one of the biggest designers on earth, to do this collection at the Royal Court Theatre in London. I made these divine, fabulous heels. I think it was my first shoe, actually. They were royal-blue suede with acid green inside, and a sole made of crepe rubber, which is beautifully white — meanwhile, stunnsies —  It’s like walking on snow, but in rubber.

For the heels not to bend, they needed a steel spine inside. I didn’t realize that. So here we are. The fashion show started. Everybody in London was there. It was extraordinary to see all these models coming down the runway. I looked down and saw all the shoes going—boom, boom boom! The heels were moving around and bending. The models were moving in such a strange way.

It was humiliating for me to see what happened at my first fashion show. But when it ended, people came up to me and said, “Congratulations. This is divine! Those shoes are great. It’s sexy. Blah blah blah.” I didn’t see it that way—I thought it was a horrible thing.

But people loved it. People thought, “How strange. How original.” Mr. Clark was in heaven. Even Cecil Beaton, the English photographer, said to me, “Oh, you do create some strange movements.” And indeed, it was strange. I think they liked it because of the way the girls walked, so insecure and swaying around in the bottoms.

As a result of this happy accident, Blahnik became a perfectionist and as he put it “very painful to deal with” when making shoes. I’m assuming the pain comes from jamming a stiletto into the eye of an errant worker for not living up to his strict standards. But that’s how you become the best: bloodshed. [Daily Beast]

“We are enormously pleased that Tiffany has weighed in,” Louboutin’s lawyer told WWD. “Tiffany has not only agreed with our arguments, but it also put forth arguments that strengthened the case and made the point that the [earlier] decision should be reversed.”

But wait, Tiffany hasn’t officially chosen a team, they just want to make sure all those color copy cats know where they stand.

“Tiffany is not taking sides in this dispute,” Tiffany’s lawyer added. “We are only trying to assure that this area of the law is not disturbed by an overbroad decision in the lower court.”

What do you think of these trademark color wars?

LINK LOVE: Vogue UK

Just because you're at a classy affair doesn't mean you can't break out all your moves.

Two toned to perfection and ready for a night on the town.

Contrasting soles are what's hot in mens footwear. The heavyweight sole will keep you grounded so you don't go flying out of your kicks.

You can never go wrong with Loub red bottomed shoe. These add a little spice to your toes with bows and spikes.

A little print never hurt anybody. Wear these to bring out your wild side.

To see the rest of this shoe puzzle come to light, visit Barneys The Window every day until November 1 when the shoe will be revealed in all it’s splendor. Not sure about you, but we’re dying to see the finished product.

Mark Cramer and Coy Barton; “I’m in Steve Madden, he’s in Chinese Laundry,” said Mr. Barton of their shoes.

“I wish society was more acceptable of men wearing heels,” laments Jeff Paice, one of the queens interviewed by the Times, while in a black button down, black trousers and a pair of wedged sandals. Once upon a time, however, men could wear heels without stigma.

In 18th century France, Louis XIV often wore five-inch heels depicting miniature battle scenes. The Sun King decreed that only nobility were allowed to wear heels in red — how’s that for trademark infringement Christian Louboutin — and that no one could have heels higher than his own. Diva. Then in 1791, following the French Revolution, noted lilliputian Napoleon Bonaparte banned high heels to show equality.

Louis XIV in a sensible heel

For Paice, though, the options for a pump-lovin’ man leaves much to be desired. His cohorts, Coy Barton and Mark Cramer, allegedly 24 and 25, couldn’t agree more. ”I literally look at girls and think, you have so many options. You have jumpers, you have skirts, you have dresses, you have pants, you have shorts. Boys have pants and shorts. Or suits and a shirt,” Barton says, both he and Cramer dressed similarly in grey slacks, white dress shirt and tranny heel. But Barton, in his $115 Steve Maddens and Cramer in his $170 Chinese Laundry booties, don’t consider this a form of drag.

To them and to Sean Wagner, the heels are not about creating an illusion, they’re about having fun. “As far as we’re concerned, this is just bringing a look to a club — which is what you are supposed to do,” explains a bearded and bespectacled Wagner, in an eight-inch neon green pair of lace-up ankle boots — or as he refers to them, “my usual hiking shoes.” The 6’2″ Wagner is also a fan of the height the shoes give him. “I’ve bought Louis Vuitton. I’ve bought Gucci. But a lot of designers don’t go high enough for me. I found a company in Arizona that will do 15-inch heels for $3,000.” Let’s see 6’2″ plus 15″ equals…a towering tranny inferno.

Also taking the designer high-heeled road is Gregory Alexander, whose six-inch Balenciaga wooden wedges retail for $2000. That, however, is not the only price he’s paid for his shoe fetish. Last summer, while trying to jump a fence to get into a party, Alexander broke his ankle and was in a cast for four months. ”They told me I should never wear heels again, obviously,” he recounts.

But a broken ankle never keeps a lady down and by the time the NYT caught up with him, Alexander was in his Yves Saint Laurent Imperiale platform stiletto ankle boot — these L.A. gals do love an ankle boot —  skinny black jeans, a shirt and skinny tie and, of course, a motorcycle jacket, Because you gotta keep it butch. [NYT, Random History]

“I’m in Steve Madden, he’s in Chinese Laundry,” said Mr. Barton of their shoes.

Louis XIV in a sensible heel

Bohemian fringe has never looked so luxe.

Not for the shy dresser, these color-block beauties make a statement loud and clear.

Italian leather with chic and glamorous gold details - what's not to love?

A square toe makes brown suede extremely handsome.

The clever color blocking of merlot and black leather makes these knee-high boots suitable for any occasion.

Olive leather gets a stacked heel and elastic gusset sides for a look that's purely cool.

Beautiful brown leather gets a big sexy platform and pin-thin heel.

Show everyone how much business you mean with this badass, studded leather pair.

Burgundy suede gets a 70s vibe with laces and tassels.

Keep your toes warm in these boots, and the rest of your body will thank you.

All that glitters is gold.

The brand so nice, we used it twice. Miuccia Prada really got this sparkling season going, and thus you deserve to see these sliver glitter/salmon leather pumps.

The signature curved heel sparkles strapping in a true gold.

Shazzam! These curvy glitter chunks of heel smooth on nude.

These Foxy T straps will reflect the disco ball you're jiving underneath.

Strapping silver sparkles around.

Sparkle booties cut low.

Sling it back with a peep in multicolor glitter.

This extraordinary book can be yours for $150 (worth every penny) from our friends at Rizzoli.

Amanda‘s Bag, Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Bag

1. Tilly & William Armer

2. House keys/coke spoons

3. Wallet

4. Makeup bag with assorted contents: MAKE UP FOR EVER Duo Mat Powder Foundation, Clinique Line Smoothing Concealer, Benefit Cosmetics The POREfessional, Benefit Cosmetics Play Stick, Lancôme Le Crayon Khol Eyeliner, Dolce & Gabbana Lip Gloss, Benefit Cosmetics Big Beautiful Eyes, Smith’s Rosebud Salve, Shiseido Shimmering Rouge

5. Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Bag

6. Business card for Time Will Tell Watches

7. Other assorted business cards

8. M.Patmos cheat sheet

9. Norma Kamali 3D glasses and lookbook

10. Front row seat card for Anne Bowen

11. Sunglasses

12. KAUFMANFRANCO lookbook

13. Broken POS Apple Earphones

14. Hugo Naturals French Lavender Hand Sanitizer

15. Sephora makeup brushes

16. FashionIndie Mixtape Vol. 4

17. Hand creme from some gift bag

18. FashionIndie stickers

19. iPhone 4

20. Piazza Sempione tote

21. Macbook

22. Go green wireless phone charger

23. Concept Korea lookbook

24. Lemon-Lime Emergen-C

The idea was that of madame editrix, Anna Wintour, who is secretly hilarious — in that incredibly dry and mocking British way:

I had to read the e-mail from the editor in chief several times to be quite sure. There, buried like a time bomb in a bouquet, was this chilling sentence: “I have signed you up to compete in The X Factor…You can sing,” says Anna…”This will be easy for you.” Her enthusiasm buoys me along, until a moment over dinner at the Metropolitan Opera…when she insouciantly announces that she is, in fact, completely tone deaf.  

Months of vocal training along with a word or two of advice from Liza Miinnelli :

“Just kinda talk through it and then sing the last bit real pretty, so that’s what they’ll remember,” she counseled, doing just that by way of example. “And remember to sing every song as if it’s the last time you are ever going to sing it!”*

And Bowles traveled to Newark, NJ — which was surprisingly the biggest indignity of the entire production — to take the stage.

Under the guise of Leo Mercuré (a character from a Noël Coward play, natch) — a  hairdresser who “once gave Anna Wintour a blow-out” —  Bowles crooned out a “hip-swinging” rendition of  Britney Spears‘ classic ode to lost innocence, “Oops!…I Did It Again” to the delight of the judges and a studio audience of 4,000 vultures.

Sadly, Bowles did not make it to the next stage of competition, but he was at least spared Cowell’s trademark brutality and Paula Abdul even said she wanted to hang out with him. And really, isn’t the prospect of doing karaoke with that glorious train-wreck to “Opposites Attract” reward enough? [Vogue]

*Which for Liza, it very well may be.

A label which started this trend would definitely have to be Kenzo. During their Fall 2011 RTW show (aka my future fashion week closet) they sent many plaid and tartan designs down the runway. This trend can certainly go very wrong if not executed correctly. You can either look amazing like Hamish Bowles or look like a confused catholic school boy.

For starters a plaid shirt or accessory such as a necktie or dress sock is a perfect way dip into the shallow end of the trend and see if it’s really for you. You can never go wrong by wearing a really understated outfit and having that one plaid piece that pops.

Keep reading for some essentials on how the look rad while wearing plaid.

The Blazer

The Shoe

The Watch

The Shirt