I was originally going to write about the Dsquared2 fall 2010 shoe pre-orders in a single post.  But, I soon realized that  trying to squeeze everything into one article would do a disservice to this year’s two main style silhouettes.

While both yesterday’s spine-heeled shoes and todays finger-bone stilettos are similar in theme, they each deserve their own moment in the spotlight.

Yesterday’s offerings were solid, heavy styles that exude an intriguing combination of power and goth style.

Today’s finger-bone shoes are a more elegant interpretation of the skeletal theme. Slender’ metallic-stiletto heels -  in your choice of a toned-down, silver-heeled, ankle bootie or and evening sandal bedecked with blood-red rhinestones and sparkly gold heel.

Costume-y?

Hell yes!  But, I am an avowed lover of statement shoes. When it comes to  the more dream-shoe price ranges, I want, I crave, I need drama.

These shoes deliver.

And yes, I’ll admit that I’m biased. Halloween has been my favorite holiday since forever.

Dsquared fingerbone stilettos $835-$964 pre-order from Luisaviroma; arrival NLT 9/30/2010;  Coordinating jewelery accessories $265.20 – $820.