I also found out that the shoes have distinctive red soles and really high heels.

I cringed at the height but was still fascinated by them. They are really beautiful shoes.

From then on I noticed them on the feet of many celebrities and the really rich - during Fashion Week and on various red carpets. So I felt almost giddy when I finally spotted a pair in person, on an actual person's feet!

There they were - the distinctive RED SOLE.

She was a tall, fit blonde, beautifully dressed and on her cell, thank goodness. That way she didn't notice me stalk, ah, following her down the block. Her Louboutins were taupe suede with tiny little tassels near the pinky toe that bounced as she walked. I followed her, not too close, for about 2 blocks, to note every detail.

Why? Who the hell knows.

I was going home from work so, why not follow someone you don't know just to look at her shoes? (I know, I know: Get a life!) Now I know they are expensive and gorgeous shoes. But in a recent LA Times article I found out just how expensive.

How about a pair for, ta dah - $7,000!

Designer Christian Louboutin has created a special edition shoe and named it the Marie Antoinette! How fitting - economy in the toilet, let them suck on shoes!

Described as an open-toe platform (ugh) high heel in satin, embroidered with colorful beads by the House of Jean-Francois Lesage, edged with a ruffling of chiffon and velvet, they include a porcelain doll face with a profuse wig on the strap.

Whew, that was a mouthful! They really are a gorgeous pair of shoes, drool-worthy doll face and all. Also noted in the Times article is that few of Louboutin's clients won't wear them under 4 or 5 inches!

Only 36 pairs have been made, girls, so get your orders in!

As for me? I’ll be ordering sneakers from Zappos.


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