Versus, Imaxtree Forget slipping and sliding in vertiginous pumps.  The wily woman of fall 2011 will be firmly locked into her timely but oh-so-practical ankle strap heels.  Despite its distinct 30′s vibe, with some added inches and exotic skin this reinvented look can be anything but ladylike. Valentino’s traditional take  featured retro candy colors like cream, peach, and mint with delicate black straps.

 

Valentino, Imaxtree Right out of a demure dream, Christian Louboutin for Marchesa was all about soft, bracelet-like reinforcements to match pin-thin talons.
Marchesa, Imaxtree Ever the populist, Lanvin designed a shoe for every girl—showing t-straps, double loops, and even a hardware cuff.


Lanvin, Imaxtree
 

Lanvin, Imaxtree Versus rocked the season’s platform with a chunky, bedazzled heel.

Versus, Imaxtree Made out of electric tinted python and suede with neon piping, Gucci turned up the vamp to erase every sign of yesteryear’s housewife.
Gucci, Imaxtree
 
Gucci, Imaxtree