CLOSET FREAKS: THE CELEB EDITION

Check out your favorite celebs.. the closets they built.. and the shoes they love...

KIMORA LEE SIMMONS

FERGIE

CHRISTINA AGUILERA

MARIAH CAREY

OPRAH

EVA LONGORIA

JESSICA ALBA

Who's closet is a MUST HAVE in your book?

SEEN ON THE SCENE: VERSACE

Earlier this week, Ciara was spotted at the Knicks vs. Utah Jazz game sitting courtside with her BFF, Lala. Lately, Ciara has been trying to serve up all kinds of FIERCE & FAB and it was nearly impossible to ignore the Versace metal embellished platform boots on her feet. These boots are from Versace’s Fall 2010 collection. Check out more pics below..

SOLE HOT OR SOLE NOT: AKRIS

The Akris Spring 2011 show was inspired by designer Albert Kriemler’s two vacation day trip in Japan. In collaboration with Akris, Paul Steiger of Walter Steiger shoes, created this wedge called the Ishi.. or “stone” in Japanese. The objective was to recreate the look and posture of standing without shoes on a round stone. With the toes perpetually pointed downwards, it's very reminiscent of a ballerina en pointe.

Umm.. yeah.. I'm going to have to vote SOLE NOT on this one. I'm all about creativity and innovation but I can't support this. You guys know that I am VERY BIG on details and innovation but I immediately think of an ARMADILLO when I see this shoe. Besides that, what woman is really going out on the town with a desire to feel like she's walking on a round stone??? *blank stare* I mean seriously.. what woman do you know that would like to hit up an event standing on her tip toes all night?? *grasshoppers chirping* Zip Zero.

SEEN ON THE SCENE: RIHANNA

Rihanna was spotted over in Sydney, Australia yesterday arriving to lunch at Beppi's rocking Christian Louboutin's 'Lucifer Bow' studded pumps. As a Christian, I have some unease about that name but I can't deny the HAUTEness of the shoe! I love this pump! It is $995 and is available in nude and black (pictured below) or should I say WAS available. This shoe is completely SOLD OUT!

Not to worry.. I'm sure Louboutin will release an updated version of this shoe as he did with the bestseller 'Misfit' and birthed 'Change of Guard' stiletto, which also has been a bestseller for him!

FABULOUS FRIDAY: WALTER STEIGER

'NAPOLEON'

Ok so brace yourself.. this is just the MOST PERFECT Spring pump! Full of color! Full of GLAM! Full on FEMININITY! This shoe is from Walter Steiger's Spring 2011 collection and can't you just see it being paired with one of those cute little spring/summer dresses that is hanging in your closet? This shoe is pricing in right under $1,000 and I have to be honest.. I don't know that I would actually pay that. Nevertheless, they are fab and incredibly haute!  

Happy Friday Fabs!

RUNWAY RAPPORT: KIRKWOOD SPRING 2011

Here's a look at Nicholas Kirkwood's Spring 2011 line! While NK is one of my favorite shoe designers, his collection is MUCH different from what I'm seeing with other Spring 2011 lines. Neon brights and pop colors are slated to be huge yet somehow they have escaped this collection. Now by no means does that mean that this collection is lacking.. that--it is not! However, it feels more like a fall collection to me. Kirkwood features new design elements such as wooden asymmetrical heels, tassels and plexi heels. Some of the pieces register on my fab-o-meter as a HIT and others I feel.. are a total MISS!

You guys know that I'm a stiletto heel kind of girl.. the thinner.. the taller.. the BETTER! So it has taken me a while to really wrap my mind around the thick, chunky wood heel that the fashion industry has been trying to force feed since they were on the runway at Balenciaga's show. SN: If you have ever questioned the influence of Balenciaga, here you have it! 

With that being said, I'm really NOT feeling Kirkwood's interpretation of the chunky heel. When I see them, I feel like I'm channeling my inner grandma but I am sooooo in LOVE with everything else! The architecture of the shoes.. the play on high's & low's of color.. the eclectic heels..

Check out the collection below and judge for yourself!  

SEEN ON THE SCENE: JENNIFER LOPEZ

Jennifer Lopez attended the Montblanc Cocktail Party this past weekend at the Soho House over in West Hollywood. OMG.. can I just say that I am in love with the Soho House! They have THE most beautiful and scenic views of the L.A. skyline and surrounding greenery. If you're looking for a place to host a nice event, I would definitely keep them in mind.

Nevertheless, she hit up the event wearing a black dress with oversized chiffon long sleeves from the Marchesa Resort 2011 collection and paired them with black ankle strap pumps by Brian Atwood. Doesn’t it just seem like Mr. Atwood is everywhere these days? All signs point to FAB!