Luxurate

Now that I have finally settled into my new home in Los Angeles, it's time to get back to all things luxurious. I can't think of a better way to celebrate the return of Luxurate than announcing the Christian Louboutin Event beginning today at theOutnet. With over 60 styles to choose from at up to 70% off, I'm anticipating some major damage on my credit card this week.

From what I have previewed, it appears the UK ladies have several very popular styles that rarely get marked down like Mad Mary studded pumps and Catwoman 120 T-Strap stilettos. Not that those of us on this side of the pond are being shortchanged, the US offerings include the modern cult classic Rolando in natural python and the sexy gladiator inspired Neuron 100 sandals in bright fuschia.

Net-a-Porter is one of my favorite online retailers for Christian Louboutin and I'm looking forward to receiving my first package from their new authentic designer outlet, theOutnet. Have any of you bought something from theOutnet yet? What did you think of their service and packaging?

The Christian Louboutin Circus Suede Cutout Bootie is quite possibly my favorite ankle boot ever, if only for it's special, unique design and incredible detail. From afar, it appears these could be sandals or cutouts with large gaping openings, however closer inspection reveals translucent nude mesh lining with subtle gold piping. These boots are beautiful on their own, but on the foot they are nothing short of stunning. A bold, chic juxtaposition of an organic/leaf motif with a sexy, sultry gladiator inspired styling only Christian Louboutin can imagine, this shoe is not only called Circus, it is likely to incite one.

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Christian Louboutin enlisted famed photographer Peter Lippmann to shoot this incredible lookbook for Spring/Summer 2009. Each shoe was impeccably interpreted to emulate classic still life pieces from the 18th century.

Creative direction by Nicolas Menu and styling by Amandine Moine. Click here or read more to view all 10 exquisite photographs.

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Giuseppe Zanotti has been designing exclusive, limited edition shoes for couturier Balmain and their celebrated collaboration continues this season. New for Fall 2009, four stunning boots in unique styles, each dripping with their own individual character. From park avenue princess crystal and feather adorned boots to zippered out biker chic, attention to detail and design is extremely evident in each pair. Exorbitantly priced, as all things Balmain are, they are also meticulously crafted, rare, couture pieces to be adored.

Currently available for pre-order at Giuseppe Zanotti boutiques, reserve your size now as these boots are highly coveted and very limited. Click here to view more pictures, their style names, pricing, and ordering information.

Update: Authentic Balmain Boots are available online at ShopBop, LuisaViaRoma, & myTheresa

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Christian Louboutin has designed a world exclusive shoe in collaboration with Footcandy to raise money for Asian elephants. The Elephant Rodita is a zipper accentuated strappy sandal available in bright hot pink that Louboutin chose for exclusively for Footcandy. The sandal itself is made of fabric with zipper accents throughout and is lined in pink leather. It has a pink leather buckle closure on the ankle strap and a covered pink leather 4 3/4 inch heel. The 1 inch platform is covered in fabric with a zipper across the plattform, and of coarse his signature red sole.