The Louboutin Manicure

Continuing with the girliness, I present you with the Louboutin manicure: black on top, red underneath. I know it's sorta silly, but I love it! And not only because I have a major Louboutin hard-on. (Not because of the brand status, but because they're consistently gorgeous shoes.) Sadly, I cannot afford even one little pair. So perhaps I could just give myself a Louboutin manicure instead...if I ever manage to grow my nails long again. (I'm a compulsive filer.)

Fall(ing) Fashion

Ugh. I'm sick and can't even be properly miserable, as things are busy at work and I have to be there (and work long, long hours). Today I showed up in one of my least fashionable ensembles: jeans, Chuck Taylors, and a Rainbow Brite hoodie. Schlumpy, but comfy.

On the other end of the sartorial spectrum, Fall Fashion Week is about to begin. Let's kick off with a look at the Top Five Runway Falls. Hm. That must be the top five most recent runway falls, as the list omits Naomi Campbell's spectacular 1993 topple from those infamous Vivienne Westwood platforms.

And, for the pièce de résistance, watch the clip below for more model-falling hilarity.

New from the Department of Ridiculous Accessories

Okay, these sequined-ball bracelets are ridiculous but sorta rad. The high-heeled flippers, though? Sheer retardation.

It's a Shoeseum! Heh.

Busy, busy. But never too busy for shoes. I just discovered the Virtual Shoe Museum, which is a wealth of unusual (to say the least) shoes and shoe paraphernalia. While I generally prefer perusing shoes that are actually wearable, concept shoes can be cool, too. Some of the shoes featured in the VSM are downright antagonistic—my toes recoil in horror.

Speaking of shoes ('cause, really, when am I not?), I love the idea of these sandals, but the execution could be better.

Mr. F's Shoes

Why do I think Tobias would love these shoes? Weeeird. (Via popgloss.)

Rainbow Brite's Other Shoes

Just happened across these adorable shoes from Delia's:

Unsurprisingly, I want them. (Which is likely further evidence of my regression.)

Update: I couldn't restrain myself. I bought them from Amazon (yay free shipping!).

Fugly Footwear

As much as I enjoy perusing Shoewawa, let's face it: There simply isn't enough time in the world for them to wail and beat their breasts over all the ugly shoes polluting the planet. They do their part, though. However, I absolutely must share a few particularly revolting pair with you all.

For those of you (you know who you are, Genie) who actually like such things, here's the latest in anile white loafery/moccasiny/oxfordy things (Anthropologie's Garden Trainers):

Meanwhile, these monstrosities are what happens when bored Jersey Mafia wives get hold of a BeDazzler and some stiletto boots (Iron Maiden, by Penny Loves Kenny):

For a Risqué Holiday

No. As I said last year, no fuzzy handcuffs or heart-print boxers. Still, you can go the slightly racy route without resorting to tack.

Want to make your intentions blatant? Go for the self-explanatory sleep/fuck eye mask.

For something marginally subtler (but likely more useful), choose one of these French lesson panties. (I know the site calls it a panty, but please—they're panties. You don't have a pant, you have pants. Some things are just meant to be plural.) If you really feel like splurging, get the whole set.

Something that I've always wanted and have never gotten around to buying for myself is a pair of marabou bedroom mules. 'Course I'm sure they'd look just fetching with my baggy pj pants or flannel nightie and long johns. (Well, sometimes I get cold. Shut up.)

Now, if you're really rolling in the dough, buy this obscenely expensive Gift of Burlesque set for your gal (or, if you are said gal, for yourself). Of course, you'd have to be comfortable enough to put the toybox to use...maybe a bottle or two of Champagne would help. Get some of that, too.

Like a Ferris Wheel for Your Shoes!

I know this has been kicking around for a while, but it's such a cool-looking (and useful) device—and now it's actually available for sale. Thus I present to you the shoe wheel. Pretty cool. Of course, it only holds about 20-30 pair of shoes, so I'd need a few. Hell, it'd look like a shoe carnival!

Since We're Discussing Shoes...

...I do have some shoe-related suggestions for the holiday gift guide. These earrings are so cute—check out the heels, which double as the earring backings. And there are matching necklaces! I'm going to drop dead from a cuteness overdose.

So Over the Rainbow

These Roy G. Biv shoes are adorable. And on sale! But not on enough of a sale for me.

Hm. The Roy G. Biv thing has always seemed slightly foreign to me. I heard about it late in the game; apparently I went to a developmentally retarded elementary school until we moved when I was in third grade. (You know that bubble-blower necklace craze of the late '80s/early '90s? It hit my old school when I was in fifth grade. We totally had the bubble-blower necklace thing by fourth grade in my new school.) We hadn't covered the whole Roy G. Biv acronym in my old school, but all the kiddies in the new school seemed to know about it. Smug bastards. Whatever. I knew the colors of the rainbow anyway, without having to memorize some stupid acronym about some schmuck named Roy.