Who owns the red shoe sole?

Can you tell the difference?

The famous French footwear designer Christian Louboutin has entered into a litigation war with iconic french couture house Yves Saint Laurent, for what it claims to be infringement on the use of their ”red sole” design on shoes.

According to business week “Louboutin, based in Paris, said Yves Saint Laurent is selling shoes with red soles that are “virtually identical” to its own, according to a suit filed today in federal court in Manhattan. It seeks a court injunction against the sale of the shoes and damages of at least $1 million.”

So far Yves Saint Laurent , the company that is now owned by Paris-based PPR,  has no comments. Let’s see what evolves as the weeks progress.

Yves Saint Laurent passed away in 2008.

If you’re into celebrity fashion and bargain hunting for a pair of similar shoes ( you might be evne tempted to buy fake Christian Louboutins ,cause heck its cheap, everyone’s doing it and seriously who’s going to know? – well you will and so fill your crocked toes!

So do yourself a favor and buy some nice shoes that are actually comfortable and won’t make you walk and wiggle.

Nothing compares to the nice fresh scent of a bargain! Oh well – the nice fresh scent of new shoes is even better!

Charles Davis does a nice pair of leopard print heels that are available at the discount price of $78 on www.endless.com

you’re feet will thank you!

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Sigerson Morrison and Belle is having a sale on their fabulous ( yet Pricy?) boots. You know you’ve been searching for some look a likes all year, so head over and get the real deal at the discounted price. $75-$150

TIME: May 7-9. Wed., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thurs., 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
AT: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St., b/t Sixth & Seventh Aves. (212-897-0795).

If you care about treadcount Dwell Studio will have you grabbing and caressing many of their sheet sets, towels and baby bed sets at their 60-80% off sale in NYC.
TIME: Thru May 4. Daily, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
AT: 76 Greene St., b/t Spring & Broome Sts. (212-219-9343)

Love those red soled shoes? Christian Louboutin trunk show, NYC.
AT:Barneys New York, 660 Madison Ave., at 61st St., second fl. (212-826-8900); 3–7.

Bottega Veneta Woven Platform Sandals
$960.00
Fierce women need fierce shoes, look no further. Oh, and they can go great with that vintage brown bag you had since first year of college.

Christian Louboutin
V-Strap Platform Sandals
$740.00
Gold and Metallics are this seasons trend, and these are rocking…very glamorous, like something Beyonce would wear to the Grammys.

Dior
Bone Platform Slingback Sandals
$495.00
Patent and Mod, these are perfect with a retro look! I’m not quite sure if i’d make them a must buy.

Giuseppe Zanotti
Gold Buckle T-Strap Sandals
$520.00
What can I say about perfect, they’re not too high and just comfy enough to walk in all day. Gimmi gimmi
Love -jahaute!
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The most expensive: Saks – Christian Louboutin – Canvas Platform Espadrilles $310.00

The Alternatives:
Because I’m a conscious shopper, (oh heck who am I kidding, because I’m a cheap shopper – don’t get me wrong I don’t skimp on quality- but I’ve worked in Merchandising and most of the stuff on our feet comes from the same assembly line anyways), I like to go for the cheaper yet best choice when all things considered, I.e. how may times will it be worn, versus the price paid.

GoJane $22,

Payless $19.99

LEGGINGS
Sienna wasn’t the only one wearing leggings all year long. Go to any mall today and you’ll pass many girls rocking some tiny jeans skirts and their leggings. I wear mine with my brown flat boots and under my shirt dresses. This style is so simple, lets hope it stays in all of next year too.

SKINNY JEANS
Oh, thank the fashion Gods! I don’t know who did it first but, also thank the Merchandising Gods for taking these off tha asses of modles and putting it in the stores, and inexpensive ones too, that are still oh so cute!

BALLET FLATS
I can’t express how freaking happy I’ve been this pass year wearing my cut little flats to the office, cause working in my industry I have to run in and out to meetings most days, and you all know sometimes I’d kill for a 3 inch stiletto but on a long day i’d rather not.

Thandie Newton in a Marni dress, Balenciaga bag and Chanel shoes.

Mischa Barton in Chloe ballet flats

Check out these American Eagle flats at payless for $12.99

BUBBLE DRESS/SKIRTS
From the tiny mini-skirts and dazzling party dress the bubble skirts and dresses were a 2006 obsession.

Anne Hathaway in Oscar de la Renta and Alicia Silverstone in Stella McCartney

HUGE ACCESSORIES – Hobo Bags, Chunky Jewelry’ Aviators
a.HOBO BAGS

Elle Macpherson
a. Elle Macpherson carrying a bag by Be&D.
Sarah Michelle Gellar -actress’s Lorraine Schwartz necklace at MTV studios

b. AVIATORS

VINTAGE
a. I love the days of walking around Williamsburg digging through Beacons Closet and descending to the lower level of Buffalo Exchange to Junk (which by the way, has the best selection of vintage house items!) This year not only were the celebrities wearing vintage but there were many vintage inspired styles all over.

Scarlett Johansson in a vintage dress

Check out Plaid Pony Vintage for the best online deals for vintage finds.

METALLIC
This past year I’ve worn more gold than I have ever before. Gold shoes, belt, bags and heart pendant lockets

PATENT

Like the ones Cameron Diaz wore on the Ellen Degeneres show. It’s a Christian Louboutin Swarovski pumps.

Some of my other favorites are Marc by Marc Jacobs Patent Leather Platforms, $295

I first came upon a pair of Dolce Vita in the Lower East Side and have even taken my obsession online to Dolce Vita at Girlshop.com which has them for $173

to its cheaper $26 alternative at Gojane.com

and if only I could afford these Christian Louboutin Ankle Boots!!