Shoes + Art = Giuseppe Zanotti. I was tweeting the other day about my favorite shoe designers. This included Brian Atwood, Christian Louboutin and Giuseppe Zanotti. Don’t get me wrong, Brian and Christian make some amazing shoes but Giuseppe Zanotti seems to have the most creative shoes. I consider them pieces of art to wear on your feet. They are absolutely stunning.

Although a pair of Giuseppe Zanottis can run anywhere from $550 for a simple pair of flats or sandals to over $2,000 for an amazing pair of boots, it will be worth your while. Take a look for yourself! How amazing are these shoes??

If you have read any of my previous posts, follow me on twitter, or have noticed my main photo icon, I absolutely adore Balmain. So, the fact that Giuseppe Zanotti designed a line of shoes for Balmain just leaves me speechless.

Worn by many of the models for the Fall 2009 Balmain show, these are my favorite shoes from Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain.

So now that I’ve nearly fainted putting this post together (yes, I think these shoes are THAT fabulous)…what do you think? Do you love Giuseppe Zanotti? Who is your favorite shoe designer? I’d love to hear from you!

Proenza Schouler Spring 2010 Collection is my current obsession. I feel the collection has that laid-back California vibe because of the sunglasses, the hair styles, and the many separates shown (skirts and tops). The colors are absolutely amazing. I cannot get myself to look away from these unreal pieces of art I like to call Proenza Schouler’s Spring 2010 collection.

“We wanted something young, something that felt fresh, so we looked to surfing and skating, the things we grew up on,” Lazaro Hernandez said after the show (Full Story Here). Hernandez and his partner, Jack McCollough, are the geniuses behind Proenza Schouler which they started in 2002.

Here are some of my favorites from the show:

After going through numerous pictures of the many runway shows of Fall 2009, Spring and Summer 2010 (a hobby of mine), this is the one that really stood out to me and made me fall in love with Proenza Schouler…it’s also the background on my phone!

I love the model’s laid back look. The mix of prints and colors are amazing and the shoes…I have no words for the shoes. Basically, I would like them in my closet right about now (even though it’s too cold to wear them…but I would suck it up for a pair of these!)

For more information about Proenza Schouler, check out their website at www.proenzaschouler.com

 So, what do you think of Proenza Schouler’s Spring 2010 collection? What’s your favorite outfit/piece by them? I would love to hear from you!

Gucci, Fendi, Dior, Armani, Louis Vuitton, Chanel…any of these sound American? Nope…that’s because they’re not. Of course they are some of the greatest Fashion Houses in the world but who is going to represent America in this fast-paced world of fashion? May I introduce to you…Michael Kors.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with Michael, he is a judge on Project Runway (and my favorite judge I might add). He’s also one of the greatest American fashion designers around today. His clothes are classic and chic but never boring. Something that’s difficult for a designer to do is to appeal to women of all ages. Not only am I a huge Michael fan, so is my 56-year-old mother…so I think he does a pretty good job with that. Putting on an outfit by Michael Kors makes you feel elegant yet sexy with a touch of luxury. Simply divine.

Michael Kors is one of the many designers trying to reach out to more women by creating lines for less. MICHAEL by Michael Kors is his way of doing that. Most items are under $200 and the quality is never compromised. The pieces are just as beautiful as the regular Michael Kors line. The best thing about the entire Michael Kors empire is that he not only makes fabulous clothes, but amazing shoes, handbags, watches and other accessories as well. He even has a fragrance called Very Hollywood. Is there anything this man can’t do?

Here are a few of my favorite items from MICHAEL Michael Kors and Michael Kors:

Left side (MICHAEL Michael Kors): Black Sweater Dress $180, Track Print Long Coat $140 (on sale from $200), Ponte Striped Dress $130, Kincade Slouch Boot $198, Faux Fur Coyote Vest $63 (on sale from $90)

Right side (Michael Kors): Coral Red Metal Tang Dress $930, Draped Coin-Dot Sheath Dress $768 (on sale from $2,195), Kimono Sleeve Chiffon Dress $791 (on sale from $2,635), Aviator Acetate Sunglasses $125, Gold Runway Watch $250, Runway Clutch, Neon Pink $417 (on sale from $595)

Interesting fact about the Runway Watch (besides the fact that it was love at first site for me and my favorite Christmas gift this year)…it’s called the Runway Watch because Michael gives it to his models after the runway shows. How cool is that?

Speaking of runway…this was my favorite Michael Kors moment. Fall 2009 Runway show:

The colors and the fur just make me smile. I first saw the coats and hats when I was in LA in August. I walked into the Michael Kors store and I was blown away by the colors. It was very un-Michael to do solid neon fur but I absolutely loved it. After I saw pictures of these pieces on the runway, I loved them even more. It reminds me of an 80s Aspen rave (only in the best way possible of course).

So, what do you think? What’s your favorite piece by Michael Kors? What was your favorite Michael Kors moment? I’d love to hear about it!

Phillip Lim debuted his line in the Fall of 2005 which turned into instant success. In 2007, he won the CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) Swarovski Award for emerging talent in womenswear. Since then, he has expanded into menswear and kids clothing. His work has been featured in various reputable magazines such as Elle, InStyle, Vogue, and Harper’s Bazaar. Celebrities like Rachel Bilson, Lauren Conrad, Kristen Bell and Diane Kruger are fans of Phillip Lim. If you haven’t guessed already…so am I!

Here he is at his Spring 2009 runway show.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a piece of his work I did not like. Here is a selection of my favorite pieces.

His pieces are simple (but not too simple) with unexpected detail that will make you go crazy for his amazing outfits. From a fabulous sequin dress to a more toned-down (yet still amazing) cardian or jacket, there is a 3.1 Phillip Lim piece for everybody.

Although purchasing a 3.1 hillip Lim outfit can be pricey, it is definitely worth the investment. [Click here to see more by 3.1 Phillip Lim]

What are your thoughts on Phillip Lim? Leave me some comments and let me know!