These Nicholas Kirkwood shoes are fabulous. They are, obviously, three different shoes with the slightly differing designs. I'm searching everywhere for better pictures from his spring/summer shoe collection, because they are ALL incredible. These gorgeous shoes are the ultimate, elegant evening shoe. They are black patent leather with lace panels and creamy pearls surrounding the platform. They retail for about $935.

What do you think of these shoes?

There are a few places you can buy Nicholas Kirkwood here in the states.

Aura
Santa Monica, CA
Tel: +1 310 451 0181

Bellhaus
Wainscott, NY
Tel: +1 631 537 5050

Capitol
Charlotte, NC
Tel: +1 704 552 8987

Jeffrey
Atlanta, GA
Tel: +1 404 237 9000

Jeffrey
New York, NY
Tel: +1 212 206 1272

Nordstrom
Costa Mesa, CA
Tel: +1 714 549 8300

Nordstrom
Chicago, IL
Tel: +1 312 464 1515

Nordstrom
Dallas, TX
Tel:+1 214 231 3900

Nordstrom
San Francisco, CA
Tel: +1 415 243 8500

Seven New York
New York, NY
Tel: +1 646 654 0155

Wynn Hotel
Las vegas, NV
Tel: +1 702 770 7000

In my opinion, Nickolas Kirkwood can't not make a fabulous shoe. He is the mastermind designer behind some of my favorite shoes this season. Never mind the fact that they aren't sold in the states, just in Europe. You can still order them online, but obviously you have to convert the euros to usd to get the right cost. Anyway, these are another one of his gorgeous designs. They are black suede with gold lizard embossed leather panels. As custom for this Spring 2009 shoe collection, it has the architectural platform. They have a 4.5 inch heel, but with the 1 inch platform they will feel like a 3.5 inch heel. Perfect! Available at Browns, $670.

I'm not sure about these Fendi Suede T-Strap Vinyl Wedge shoes. While they are definitely distinctive and futuristic, they are a bit chunky for my taste. I'm really not a fan of wedges in general, though, for that reason. These Fendi shoes are suede T-strap over vamp with inset panels of clear vinyl. It has a 5 inch suede-covered heel with acrylic wedge and a 1 inch platform. These are Spring 2009 releases, but they seem more like a fall/winter design to me. Available at eLuxury, $860.

Yet another assault to my senses from this Melissa designer. I had these same shoes when I was 5 years old and they only cost $3. Yet this designer seems to think they are worth $80. I wouldn't wear these things if someone paid me. They are made of 100% rubber...eighty bucks...what label?

It seems like everyone, including myself, is on a budget, so I am bringing you cute, inexpensive shoes.

These sandals are the Kenneth Cole Reaction Glam Girl shoe. It's a comfy and cute spring and summer shoe. The gemstone detail adds a dash of color and style. $39 at zappos.com . 

These cute giraffe print heels are the Gabriella Rocha Bjorn shoe. These are just a stylish, great shoe, from the unique platform to the little strap over the foot. $69 at zappos.com .

I love these shoes. Metallics look especially good on tan skin, so they are great for warm weather. These are the Paris Hilton Lucky shoe and they come in metallic silver and metallic red. All three are great. $98 at zappos.com .

I think these shoes are very cool. They are the Nine West Quandry shoe and they come in bronze and white. All three colors are fantastic. $44 at 6pm.com!

These are the Jessica Simpson Grace Slide shoe. I like the cut out heel and the bronze platform and heel. $89 at Endless.com .

These sandals are the Luichiny Women's June Bug Sandal.  They are simple thong sandals with rhinestone embellishment and a great warm weather staple. These would be cute with shorts or a sun dress. $50 at Endless.com .

This is a great shoe and it's in the favored T-strap design of the season. It is the Kenneth Cole Reaction Know Deal shoe. It has a perfect 3.5 inch heel. $79 at Piperlime. .

These shoes are the Pierre Dumas Rose shoe and it comes in the gold shown, and silver and red. They are very pretty and feminine. They have a perfect 3.5 inch heel. $49 at Piperlime.

These shoes are very cool and unique. It is the BCBGirls Pasty shoe and one of the celebrity stylist 'Rachel Zoe's picks'. $79 at Piperlime.

Another great deal for you fashionistas on a budget (who isn't). These fabulous shoes are Giuseppe Zanotti paillette open toe pumps, and they are marked down 70%, from $975 to $293. I wanted to get some of the paillette pumps put out last season by Miu Miu and Prada, but they were really pricey. These aren't exactly cheap, but much better than the original. Available at Amazon .

OK, this is my new favorite shoe of the season. It's the Versace Embellished Cut Out Heel, and true to the Versace labels reputation, it's a bit gaudy, but utterly fabulous. The heel on this shoe is 5 inches and is covered with gold metal mesh and crystal-embellishments, while the vamp is smooth grained leather with tiny gold metal studs. Beautiful. I want them! Of course something this beautiful comes with a cost, $1,447. Available at eLuxury.