Back in September, Twinkletoes reported on Barbie’s 50th birthday show and bubble gum pink Louboutin shoes designed for the lucky doll.  The collaboration is not limited to just the shoes though.   WWD reports that Christian Louboutin will serve as Barbie’s godfather for the next few months and that means an entire series of Barbie/Louboutin-centric products, including a diary that showcases Barbie and Louboutin on various adventures around the world:

And dolls that come packaged with their own pairs of Louboutin heels, each in Louboutin branded shoe boxes.   For Barbie and Louboutin collectors, the accessories and dolls will be sold exclusively through BarbieCollector.com and Net-a-porter.com starting in December and throughout 2010.  The dolls will sell for $150, the diary $40, and a 12 pair Louboutin Barbie shoe collection will go for $40.

Asked about the recent controversy that Louboutin felt Barbie had fat cankles, Louboutin issued a statement to clear the air:

Barbie’s foot has always been shaped less ‘curvy’ than the rest of her perfect body,” he said. “I just added my little science to Barbie and I’ve been proud to serve her. But fat ankles she didn’t have, she just could have had thinner ankles. That’s all.

My God, what a story, he said, reacting to the controversy. I apologize to my goddaughter [Barbie]. There has been a bit of confusion there, but it’s just the proof that Barbie has real serious fans.

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Bare with me.  I’m still catching up with fashion week and though these posts are a a bit late, I would be remiss not to share the gorgeous Christian Louboutin shoes worn by the models for Marchesa’s equally stunning Spring 2010 collection.

First up is this beautiful cutout black and white Marchesa dress. The collection was supposedly inspired by Madame Butterfly. I love the twists and turns on this dress and wonder how the curvy design remains intact.  The model is wearing patent mesh ankle boots with this dress.   If the shoes look familiar, they are indeed very similar to the Louboutin’s Bridget and Bridget Strass shoe, which most of you liked seeing on Sarah Jessica Parker in a scene from SATC 2, the most.    The mesh bootie shows how curled up these model’s toes were.  I would pity her except she gets to wear this dress.

Here’s a white version of the Louboutin heel we just saw except the heel cap seems to have a bit more texture.  The bow on the dinner jacket reminds me of a wedding cake.

Louboutin seems to favor see-through, mesh detailing for spring.  Here’s a  fuschia peep-toe creation with weaved embroidery.

If I wasn’t already married, I would want to buy these Louboutin shoes for my wedding.  Hmm, maybe we should renew our vows.

Images via Coutorture and TrendSetter

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Today I just wanted to give our readers some happy Saturday eye-candy.

So, I went straight to Louboutin in search of some drool-worthy choices. What I found were variations on timeless lace.

This first one is my favorite, even if the shape is all wrong for my particular feet. The all-over lace and that peek of red sole are superbly matched.

Christian Louboutin ‘Ronda Dina’ 140 mm platform pumps; $1025 at Net-a-porter.

But, if you are more of an ankle-boot gal, this next style may be more your speed.  Cute horizontal lace patterns make this a nice update on a classic allover lace boot.

Christian Louboutin ‘Paola’ 100mm ankle boots; $1155 at Net-a-porter.

(The Paola is also available on pre-order at Saks)

For a more conservative take (using the same lace as the Paola), is this classic pump designed with a lower, sturdy heel. This is a great look that is not likely to go out of style.

Christian Louboutin ‘Ambro’ lace peep-toe pump; $825 at Nieman Marcus.

Finally, for you gals that like to show off a bit of bad-girl vibe, check out this shoe-confection made with lace, studs, and a zipper bow. This is glam-rock for a new generation.

Christian Louboutin ‘Candy Stud’ pumps $965 at Saks.com.

So, this is just one designer’s take on lace. Are you anticipating more fabulous lace creations from other designers this fall?

I know I am.

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OK, I have been putting $50 a month away and was ready to put some serious money on a pair of Christian Louboutins.  I have to really search hard because I wear an Italian 42.  Not many of those around.    This is what I wanted:

Christian Louboutin Lady Page $995 at Bergdorf

Anyways, the day after I started searching seriously, I had to switch gears. Let me show you my new purchase

Yes folks, that is the Samsung front load washing machine. The day after I started searching for a pair of shoes,  my washing machine went out.  I can live without a lot of things, but a washing machine isn’t one of them.  Back to saving $50 a month.

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Is it just me, or have I fallen for the Dillian pump?

I guiltily must admit that while I think Louboutins are beautiful, I sometimes think the red undersole can be a bit vulgar or tacky, as much as I like wild red shoes. But on this pair, the ruffles distract from the red undersole delightfully. We’ve seen a lot of ruffled-front shoes in the past few years, but these are my favorite, mimicking rosettes and reminding me of the Louboutin Petal Sandal.

Here are a couple photos I snapped at Bergdorf:

It also comes in snake:

They ARE an it shoe, so they’re $2,875 at Bergdorf, $1,850 at Barneys, and $1695 at Saks. Watch out for imitations, this one’s already being imitated all over!

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