Barney’s Prediction: Give them the extremes of a giant 70′s platform chunk and/or a balls-of-the-feet to the ground 90′s stiletto.

Word from the front line: “We are seeing a shift toward a 1990s-inspired, single-sole pump silhouette à la Manolo Blahnik. Celine introduced a new take on the platform shoe, Alexander Wang showed great novelty in his lug-sole monk-strap oxfords, and Prada embraced a 1970s-inspired mule with a chunkier heel. And, of course, Christian Louboutin always embraces and even creates many of the key shoe trends each season.” Amanda Brooks, Fashion Director

Image: Vogue September 2011

It is both McCartneys’ first foray into ballet. Paul is donating his time and Stella is lending her services at a reduced rate; essentially they are doing it for the art of it. Though Paul is technically only the composer (whose role typically is over after the music is delivered), he has been there at every rehearsal, contributing to the set, choreography, et all. He wrote the storyline and is seeing the project, as he does, from start to finish with his hands deep in, committed to the project. It was, in fact, not his idea to bring his daughter on board, rather the producers of the show suggested it. Brilliant, thank you.

Paul McCartney with Choreographer Peter Martins

Image: New York Times

See Stella’s sketches and some sneak insight into the costumes ahead.

The ladies of Emily Cho, Emily Gellis and SJ Cho, met in 2009 while working at the same contemporary clothing line and then finding that they shared a similar aesthetic, decided to set up shop together. Their line of gorgeous oversized clutches are already carried by Saks Fifth Ave and tonight at Fashion’s Night Out the gals will have an exclusive preview of their Spring 2012 collection.

Made in Italy from fine Italian leather, Emily Cho handbags are a steal with a highly agreeable  price point; medium-sized clutches come in at $465 and the large variety are $595.  And with their spring collection Emily and SJ are expanding from the oversized clutch and getting a grip with some new styles, featuring handles.

To shop Emily Cho’s premier collection, head on over to emily-cho.com and if you’re out on the town tonight, stop by Vermilion on 46th St. and Lexington from 8 pm to 10 pm to meet the designers, have a drink and a bite and maybe pick up a bag for yourself.

Let’s see, we have:

- Michael Kors celebrating his three decades at Bergdorf Goodman, along with live performances and their “BG Best in Show,” featuring designers such as Joseph Altuzarra, Reem Acra and Pamella Roland trotting down the runway with their dogs

- Live performances from Kelly Rowland and Joss Stone at Macy’s Herald Square, with appearances by Tommy Hilfiger, Rachel Roy and Amar’e Stoudemire

- Rachel Zoe and Erin Wasson will show face at Bloomingdale’s

- Jade Jagger will launch her new jewelry line at Henri Bendel’s

- Lord & Taylor will have Solange Knowles on the turntables and an appearance by Ivanka Trump

- Saks Fifth Ave will feature appearances by the inimitable Tilda Swinton with Pringle of Scotland designer Alistair Carr and Central Saint Martins professor/Kanye West mentor Louise Wilson, while Ne-Yo performs and signs hats

This is just a small sampling of the hundreds of  events listed on FNO’s website and you can filter through all of them by neighborhood, category or specialty. FNO also has an iPhone/Android app to help you plan your itinerary on the go thus ensuring this year you can make as many regrettable, booze-induced purchases as possible. [WWD]

Sadove joins a long and prestigious list of Superstar honorees including Karl Lagerfeld, Tom Ford, Giorgio Armani, Donna Karan and Valentino Garavani.

FGI will also honor some Stars who aren’t quite as Super such as Raf Simons, recent haute couture hero Giambattista Valli and Kate and Laura Mulleavy of Rodarte in the fashion category and Jules Moore will get her dues in the entertainment category. Guinness, meanwhile, will receive the Fashion Provocateur award.

Loveable mo Simon Doonan will host the event at Cipriani on Wall Street and Ruben Toledo will handle the award artwork. [WWD]

Saks Fifth Ave upped the ante in Holiday shows with their 3D awe-inspiring celebration, Snowflake and the Bubble.

Contrary to Brad Pitt’s line in Fight Club, Saks says “You ARE a unique and beautiful snowflake.”

Saks followed in Ralph Lauren’s footsteps, offering a 3D live production displayed on its building’s wall. Celebrities watched, Patti LaBelle sang, and snowflakes made sweet, sweet Holiday love.

See the exhibition here: