Every girl knows the right shoes can make an outfit. If you’re a punk-rock city-girl updating your work wardrobe or looking for a shoe for a special occasion, Giuseppe Zanotti has the shoe for you! This season, he seems to like inky black suede and glossy leather, with all sorts of rocker-chick details. Here’s a list of my favorite Giuseppe Zanotti shoes, all of them gorgeous, high-quality, and worthy of any gal with a killer sense of style.

1. Giuseppe Zanotti Leopard-print Leather Pumps

Price: $595 at net-a-porter.com
The perfect shoe for a cougar-in-training or a wild girl of any age! They’re made of white leather with an iridescent, glittery leopard print , one-inch red platform, and shiny black three-inch heel. I’d wear these with a white blouse un-buttoned down to THERE, a skinny black pencil shirt, and a business-like updo. Spicy hot! Or wear them with dark skinny jeans and a sheer blouse.

2. Giuseppe Zanotti Swarovski-embellished Sandals

Price: $1,150 at net-a-porter.com
Be bold! Pair these black satin sandals with your favorite little black dress or sheerest black blouse. These shoes are all sumptuous details — embellished with black Swarovski crystals , a tall 4.5-inch stiletto heel, zippers at the back, cutout sides, and feathery, jagged edges. Wear them without hose, or with inky black tights.

3. Giuseppe Zanotti Snakeskin and Leather Pumps

Price: $695 at net-a-porter.com
Instant street-smart attitude! These peep-toe leather pumps feature a unique snakeskin and glossy black patent patchwork that looks great with a slinky dress and tiny clutch bag.  Slip on with an impossibly tall, skinny five-inch stiletto heel. These look great with or without tights or hose.

4. Giuseppe Zanotti Camouflage Leather Sandals

Price: $595 at net-a-porter.com
A city-girl’s version of the gladiator sandal! These flats feature a modest half-inch heel and a green and brown leather camouflage print, as well as shiny gold-tone hardware, a buckle on the top of the foot, and another at the ankle. Wear these with skinny cropped jeans and a light-weight, sheer metallic sweater and a slouchy hobo bag. Or wear these with shorts and a peasant top and your biggest sunglasses.

5. Giuseppe Zanotti Jeweled T-Strap Sandal

Price: $680 at barneys.com
Delicate and sexy, perfect with a pewter gown for New Year’s Eve! These pretty satin sandals feature a triplet of slender straps across the toes and another at the ankle. Endless shine atop the arch with a jeweled t-strap. Demure in dark grey, almost black. I think these would look gorgeous with a deep crimson pedicure and a bold rose-gold bracelet and chandelier earrings.

6. Giuseppe Zanotti Crystal Cluster T-Strap Sandal

Price: $1,095 at barneys.com
What girl isn’t looking to add glitter and glamour to her style? These satin t-strap sandals feature a back zip, leather sole, and, most importantly, a princess-worthy collection of brushed metal discs and crystal embellishments. Wear these with a tiny black skirt and geometric-print cobalt-blue top and tons of sooty kohl around your eyes. Or make waves at the office wearing these with black cigarette pants and a shrunken blazer or sweater.

7. Giuseppe Zanotti Glitter Ankle Boot

Price: $695 at barneys.com
Belize or Brazil? Paris or Peru? New York or New Delhi? Close your eyes, spin the globe, and choose your destination — just be sure to pack these globe-trotting ankle boots. Inky black leather boots with a rounded toe and glittery mesh inserts at the sides and a tall, skinny heel. Wear these anywhere and everywhere, with everything, anything… or nothing… try a short skirt and sheer blouse with a tiny black biker jacket, for starters.

8. Giuseppe Zanotti Skull Ballet Flats

Price: $475 at saksfifthavenue.com
You certainly look like a librarian, all prim and proper and almost mousy. Careful, though… if anyone looks down at your toes, they’ll know you’re a closet Goth, secretly harboring naughty-girl thoughts. The glittery skull on the rounded toe is a dead give-away on these otherwise pristine, sensible black ballet flats. Get them in black metallic leather or plush, inky suede. Either way, they’ll complete your good-girl-gone-bad look…

9. Giuseppe Zanotti Fishbone Leather Sandals

Price: $695 at saksfifthavenue.com
Wear these on a humid, sultry night on Bourbon Street and forgo all other accessories. What else would you need? These flat leather sandals boast a silver-plated fishbone ornament with a glittery abstract fish-head and skinny, eye-catching bones. Slip them on “Slipper”  and fasten the hook-and-eye closure, then hit the crowded, smoky dance floor, close your eyes, and lose yourself in the sad, sad story of the wailing blues singer.

10. Giuseppe Zanotti d’Orsay Chain-Trim Sandals

Price: $650 at saksfifthavenue.com
Slinky and curvaceous! With rich black leather and a chunky gold chain trim at the edges, these shoes are daring and sexy without being gaudy or clichéd. The heel is just over four inches with a subtle half-inch platform. Slip these on with your best little black dress and a gold clutch, or any of your tamer outfits that need a little extra punk-rock kick.

I absolutely LOVE the glittery ankle boots and would be tempted to wear them every day! I love all the funky details, and the tall, tall heels. Seriously, is there a pair in here you couldn’t imagine adding to your shoe rack? Or is there another pair of Giuseppe Zanotti shoes you’re pining for? Which ones, and how would you wear them? Please let me know!

If the Foley + Corinna Fold Over Clutch were available in a different color, other than Ombre, I would be head over heels for it. From the style of the clutch to the silvertone metal handles, everything about this clutch is stunning.

My favorite feature of the clutch is that, not only can it be worn as a clutch but it can also be unfolded to be carried as a handheld tote. Some other features of the clutch include an interior zip pocket as well as interior lining. The clutch is also made of soft leather making it easy for you to fold and unfold the clutch.

The measurements of the clutch folded are, 16.25″W x 7″H, making it a spacious clutch to carry your most important essentials. When the clutch is unfolded the measurements are, 11″H x 3″D, obviously giving you much more room than when it was folded.

Only downfall about the Foley + Corinna Women’s Fold Over Clutch, as mentioned above, is the color. The tie-dye like color and pattern of the clutch really takes away from the beauty of the piece, making it look like a total fashion error.

The Foley + Corinna Fold Over Clutch can be purchased at Bloomingdales for $390, which is a great price for this gorgeous clutch if it were available in a variety of colors, of course.

The Rebecca Minkoff Studded Nikki Hobo bag, looks just like the regular Nikki handbag. Only this time studs outline the sides and strap of the handbag. At Nordstrom, the handbag comes in three different colors: Almond; Black; and Grape. All of the colors the Studded Nikki Hobo comes in are gorgeous, but the studs really stick out and really add more pizazz to the black version.

Other features of the handbag include a magnetic snap closure and interior zip and slip pockets. The measurements of the handbag are, 19″W x 15″H x 4″D, which is actually quite spacious. If you know you are familiar with the Rebecca Minkoff Nikki Hobo bag; you already know that the handbag is on the large side, and you can pretty much fit all of your essentials in the bag plus much more.

The Rebecca Minkoff Studded Hobo Bag can be purchased at Nordstrom for $650, which I believe to be a great buy for this handbag. The Nikki Hobo bag was always one of Rebecca Minkoff’s most beautiful crafted handbags, and now that it features studs makes it that much better.

See the Rebecca Minkoff Studded Nikki Hobo bag at: Nordstrom

This limited edition of the Alma MM offers the same features as of that of its permanent counterpart: shiny golden brass hardware, double zip opening, phone and patch pockets, a padlock and removable key bell, studs to protect the bottom of the bag and plan Vernis leather trimmings.

Monogram Vernis Roses Alma MM measures 15.1″ x 11.2″ x 7.3″ and comes these flashy colors: Rose Pop, Vert Tonic and Orange Sunset. Exclusively available at Louis Vuitton stores for $2,730.

Images via Louis Vuitton

More bag details includes a magnetic closure, supple D&G leather, and an amazing 20” x 20” x 4” dimensions. You can find the Waikiki Jenna bag in fun florescent colors of pink and light green. Personally, I’m not feeling the style as it’s too out of the ordinary for me, but this seems like the perfect bag for the trendy Fashionista whose in search of something new and fun.
Shop D&G goods and accessories at: Nordstrom

The Marc by Marc Jacobs Women’s Posh Turnlock Solid Baby Shorty Bag definitely has some edge to it. It really looks as if it has a motor cycle theme to it.

The handbag is available in the color “nero”, which can be best described as black on crinkled patent leather. Other features of the handbag include a turnlock flap closure, interior pockets, and primrose lining.

Being that the handbag has a chain, it can be worn two different ways. You can wear the handbag as a shoulder bag or as a satchel. The most stylish way to wear this handbag, to me, would be as a satchel and to just let the chain hang.

Measurements of the Marc by Marc Jacobs Women’s Posh Turnlock Solid Baby Shorty Bag are, 12″W x 11.5″H x 1″D, which is quite shocking because in the picture the handbag looks quite small.

The Marc By Marc Jacobs Women’s Posh Turnlock Solid Baby Shorty Bag can be purchased at Bloomingdales for $298, which is actually a great price for such a stylish bag! Get yours before they are long gone!

See the Marc by Marc Jacobs Posh Turnlock Solid Baby Shorty Bag at: Bloomingdales

Meet the Burberry Raffia Shopper. It’s distressed, deconstructed, and made of textured raffia swatches. At first, I thought it was reptile skin swatches, but instead, it appears to be small weaves of leather. I admire the artistic concept of the shopper, but other than that, I won’t be running to any Burberry shop to grab this piece. As a brand new bag it already appears in bad condition, I can only imagine how it would look with age. Ladies what’s your input on this Burberry, do you like this?

For $1,395 you can grab this Burberry via: Nordstroms

In addition, the name of the sizes will also be replaced with the new ones inspired by the sizes of Starbucks Coffee. The new names are as follows:

Speedy 25 – Fasty Short
Speedy 30 – Fasty Tall
Speedy 35 – Fasty Grande
Speedy 40 – Fasty Venti

The name change will take effect this coming Fall 2009.

Hmmm, is the Fasty better?

Mark Cox and Vladimir Ivanov. Two top F/W 09 Newcomers. Ph by MDC

Calvin Klein’s sleek minimalist aesthetic is something of a national treasure. There is something completely American about it and yet it remains just as chic as any European label. Under the direction of Francisco Costa and Italo Zucchelli the brand’s appeal has been propelled even further into something truly cutting edge as well as classically minded. For F/W 09 the look presented was one of urbane sophistication punctuated with jolts of color and presented on some of modeling’s finest fresh faces. Spot Danny Schwarz, Gracie Carvalho, Sean Harju and Jill Bauwens amongst the suave set of well dressed models – that is if you can tear yourself away from the eyecatching clothes.

Preview presentation….With some of our favorite women’s pieces below..

(All shots below by Greg Kessler, courtesy of Calvin Klein PR) Look for your favorite models like Danny Schwarz, Gracie Carvalho, Jamie Jewitt, Jill Bauwens, Mark Cox,Ryan Kennedy, Sean Harju,Vladimir Ivanov.

Sean Harju with Calvin Klein’s Kevin Carrigan

Thanks information from Models.com