Dear Santa, I want the Christian Louboutin nude pigalle 120mm.

The model for Collette Dinnigan's spring 2012 campaign looks stunning in those shoes.

BODY CON at the club: Gold Room

left: BCBG Max Azria dress; J. Crew necklace; Banana Republic shoes

right: Herve Leger dress; Amrita Singh earrings; Christian Louboutin shoes

Christian Louboutin identifies the fakers.

Click here to view the extensive list of websites that Christian Louboutin has marked as sellers of counterfeit Louboutins.  The site also contains fascinating video footage of a tractor literally mowing down hundreds of fake Louboutin shoes and their shoe boxes in southern China, much to the chagrin of the infringers.

I understand the desire to succeed in business, but those infringing manufacturers could have easily avoided trademark infringement by painting the soles a completely different color, such as electric blue.  The infringers could have avoided all this waste by painting the soles of its Louboutin-inspired shoes any color but red, and by labeling the shoes with its own Chinese brand.  I am very frustrated with my people's notoriety for massive production of counterfeits, but the Chinese government is doing the right thing by cracking down on these unethical businesses and destroying their stash of counterfeit goods.

Chinese businesses: you need to realize that the world governments and luxury consumers may embrace you with enthusiasm and throw a fortune at you, when you produce original, creative, and high-quality work.  The fashion world and I love Alexander Wang, Jason Wu, Phillip Lim, Derek Lam, Anna Sui, Vivienne Tam, and Vera Wang, because these fashion designers have produced lines of clothing that exhibited excellent craftsmanship, innovation, quality, and distinctiveness.  And not only that, affluent people on a global scale will happily pay top dollar for clothing and accessories produced by these superstar fashion designers, who also happen to be Chinese in ethnicity.  These designers have amassed huge fortunes through their production of original designs.

Barrister's Ball

Yesterday I wore the following to law school prom.  Click to enlarge image.

dress: Risto

shoes: Christian Louboutin

earrings: Givenchy

 

Essential Shoes for Women

A well-balanced shoe collection should have each of the above shoe types.

1. flip flops - for use in the shower, by the pool, and at the beach.
2. sneakers - for exercise.  (Above: Converse Chuck Taylor)
3. flats - for everyday.  (Above: Alexander McQueen)
4. galoshes - for dryness and mobility on rainy or snowy days.  (Above: Sperry Top-Sider)
5. black pumps with a closed toe and closed heel - for interviews, the office, and parties.  (Above: Nine West)
6. peep toe stilettos - for parties, a less conservative office, and church.  (Above: Christian Louboutin)
7. wedges - for events taking place on grass.  (Above: Giuseppe Zanotti)
8. strappy stiletto sandals - for ultimate sex appeal.  (Above: Jimmy Choo)

Note:  The shoes shown above epitomize their respective shoe types.  You can easily find less expensive versions at your local malls.

Ten Essentials: for the Girl in Law School

If I were allowed to keep only ten pieces from my wardrobe, I would choose the items shown above, based on my needs as a law student.

(Preexisting) Essentials in my Wardrobe.
1. J. Crew Super 120s pinstripe gray suit - for interviews and the office
2. blouse that can be worn with a suit or jeans
3. light blue oxford shirt
4. Rich & Skinny mid-rise dark skinny jeans - which I wear every day when I am not in a suit, dress, or sweats.
5. green Herve Leger dress  - for a hot date and Barrister's Ball.  Buy it on sale at Hautelook.com or Gilt.com
6. Black Halo little black dress - my dress is actually indigo
7. Black Halo jacket dress - for the office, dinner, and cocktail receptions for attorneys
8. black overcoat
9. closed toe, closed heel pumps
10. large glamorous purse (Devi Kroell)

Why are there no elegant wedges at low prices?

 

I normally avoid buying wedges.  Most of the ones I have seen are ugly, unflattering, casual, and/or outdated.  Too bad I actually need to wear either wedges or flats to avoid sinking into the grass and destroying my stilettos at an upcoming outdoor wedding.  Hopefully this spring, more affordable shoe designers will release shoes resembling but NOT infringing the trade dress of Serena Van Der Woodsen's Christian Louboutin Lady Patent Wedges (USD $660) and Blair Waldorf's dainty Miu Miu satin wedge sandals (USD $665).

Christian Louboutin for Barbie

Forget the shoes.  I want Barbie's pink dress!  And Monsieur Louboutin, while I ardently admire the shoes you produce for women, I will stand by my opinion that a pink suit would flatter no man other than Chuck Bass.

Will female superheroes follow Barbie's lead on wearing fierce spike-heeled Louboutins?

Showgirls originally inspired Monsieur Louboutin to design shoes for women.

Only supermodels like Barbie get to pose with two elephants and Christian Louboutin (the man and the shoes).

Barbie, I hope you're not thinking about having an affair with your gardener, even if he does create luxury shoes.

Barbie wears leopard print boots with ease and sophistication.

All images in this post (c) 2009 Mattel

Peacock

My Matthew Williamson dress sold on eBay!  I will miss it very much.  I decided to wear it for 2 minutes today before letting it go.

A calf-length dress on a 5'0" shorty!

Take that, fashion police.  I think I look fabulous, even if I am breaking your fashion rule that petite women should never wear calf-length articles of clothing (skirts, dresses, pants).

high fashion in the ATL

Normally people in Atlanta do not dress like this for semiformal dances.  Below is a photo of me from last night.

(c) 2009 Laura Ng

Fascinator: Club Monaco; Necklace: French Connection; Dress: Nicole Miller; Gloves: Carolina Amato; shoes: Christian Louboutin

Classics never go out of style.

 I know it's not high fashion, but my friends look great in their classic American clothes.  We all need some great basics to wear, because they can continue to look good even years from now.  My striped green shirt, shorts, and purse are over two years old now.  It doesn't hurt to "shop your own closet" in this unstable economy when millions are losing their jobs.

Striped shirt and shorts: Abercrombie & Fitch

Shoes: Christian Louboutin (pink python pigalle 70)

truly fierce shoes

Christian Louboutin for Rodarte.  I think these fierce runway shoes are finally available for purchase at Christian Louboutin boutiques.  They would be my ideal accessory for self defense against rapists, muggers, and creeps.

All above photos from Vogue Italia, June 2008.

More Photos from the Shoot for SAMA

"I wanna live a life like that;
I wanna be just like a king.
Take my picture by the pool,
Cause I'm the next big thing!"

- Weezer, Beverly Hills

Matthew Williamson for H&M swimsuit, Luella Sunglasses, Amrita Singh earrings, BCBGirls shoes, Devi Kroell purse.

Yeah, I have great skin. Thanks, Clinique and Nivea.

Skincare: Nivea Whitening Foam, Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel.

Makeup: Clinique Superfit Makeup in Honey, Clinique Freshbloom Allover Colour in Peony, Clinique Lash Doubling Mascara, Clinique Full Potential Lips Plump and Shine in Sugarplump, Sonia Kashuk Brow Definer in Haze, Mac Blot Powder in Medium Dark.

Photographer: Terry Dee

Photo Shoot for Smithe Atlanta Models Agency

Here are some photos from my latest photo shoot for Smithe Atlanta Models Agency. Smithe Atlanta Models Agency is a non-exclusive modeling agency, which allows me to model for projects not affiliated with the agency. Enjoy the pictures!


That wild strand of hair bothers me too. I am wearing a Herve Leger dress (fall 2008 runway collection) and Christian Louboutin shoes (No Prive 120 in Blue Tiger).


Here, I am wearing a more bourgeois outfit - an Express shirt, Rich & Skinny jeans, and Christian Louboutin shoes (Yoyospina 100 in Silver Leopard).


Here, I am wearing a Matthew Williamson for H&M swimsuit, Amrita Singh earrings, and Luella sunglasses.


Yes, I know I am not curvy.

Christian Louboutin scams

As Christian Louboutin shoes increase in popularity and attract the attention of bourgeois women who lust after the fabulous red soles of their favorite female celebrities, international con artists have taken note and set up a proliferation of replica Louboutin online shops.  Be aware of all the websites that are making blatant knockoffs of Louboutins and then claiming either "100% authenticity or your money back" or "top quality replica."  Don't be victimized by these scams, especially when you can get authentic Louboutins at Saks Fifth Avenue or Barneys for less than $270 + tax during the summer and winter sales.


You can buy authentic Louboutins at:
www.saksfifthavenue.com
www.neimanmarcus.com
www.bergdorfgoodman.com
www.barneys.com
www.netaporter.com
www.theoutnet.com
www.bobellisshoes.com
www.footcandyshoes.com

www.stanleykorshak.com
www.josephstores.com
www.luisaviaroma.com
www.brownsfashion.com
www.mytheresa.com
www.bluefly.com
www.yoox.com
www.gilt.com (but they are usually sold out within five minutes on Gilt)


eBay sellers of authentic Louboutins:
naturalgasgirl
mushroom_city
Trenduet
eluxuryshoes
rodeodrivefashionista
Celebshoes
venee2 (Note: some TPFers reported undisclosed damages in venee2's merchandise.)

If you choose to buy on eBay, definitely get the shoe authenticated at the Purse Forum before bidding because there are a ton of replica items on eBay. Membership on tPF is free of charge.

Sellers of COUNTERFEIT Louboutins:

www.ioffer.com

www.christianlouboutinn.com

www.christianlouboutinbox.com

www.christianlouboutincom.com

www.christian-loubouting.com

www.ChristianLouboutinLondon.com

www.christianlouboutin.org.uk

www.christianlouboutins.net

www.christianlouboutinonsale.com

www.ChristianLouboutinRetail.com

www.christianlouboutinsales.com

www.christianlouboutinshoesale.com

www.christianlouboutinshoeshop.co.uk

www.ChristianLouboutinstyle.com

www.christianlouboutin-too.com

www.christianlouboutinus.com

www.buychristianlouboutin.com

www.bychristianlouboutin.com

www.DesignerHeel.com

www.echristianlouboutin.com

www.freshchristianlouboutin.com

www.genuine-louboutin.com

www.heelssexy.com

www.hohoshoes.com

www.instyleplanet.com

www.Louboutinboxes.com

www.louboutindiscount.co.uk

www.Louboutinfashion.com

www.louboutinlady.com

www.louboutinmall.com

www.louboutinsmall.com

www.LouboutinOnly.com

www.Louboutinsatin.com

www.louboutinshopping.com

www.louboutinssale.com

www.louboutinstore.com

www.mei-store.com

www.ParisLouboutin.com

www.pickvogue.com

www.PickYourChristianLouboutin.com

www.pinkfootwear.com/ChristianLouboutin

www.sellchristianlouboutin.com

www.selllouboutin.com

www.shoesshop.us

www.shoppingchristianlouboutin.com

www.store789.com

www.TheDesignerDiscounts.com

www.UrChristianLouboutin.com

www.wantapair.com

www.womenofluxury.com

http://famousbrandshop.com

http://shoes1louboutin.com

Why you should not buy designer knockoffs