PHYSICAL FINGERPRINTS: Shoe Porn, Fall 2010

I'm the first to admit that I'm a shoe-aholic - its the first accessory I turn to, the one item I yearn after. A pair of shoes can instantly transform not only your outfit but also your attitude; when I'm feeling low, I inevitably put on a pair of my favorites and just wear them around the house, sometimes only in my underwear if I want to feel sexy too ;)

I love when Fashion Week comes to the world primarily because so many designers go all out with their shoe designs. These are the types of shoes that I truly crave - architectural, sculptural, so unique that you have to stare at them in wonder. This is truly, truly wearable art (although the requisite model-tumbles beg to differ).

Dior Fall 2010, via Style.com

I can't get enough of these Dior shoes; the heels in particular are entrancing, like stackable puzzle pieces. So much fun!

Gaultier Fall 2010, via Style.com

Gaultier had such an insane variety of styles that its hard to choose which ones I like the most - I just want to try them all on! Those booties on the bottom right are fantastic, I love the detail of the straps tied around the heel creating a wedge like form.

Prada Fall 2010, via Style.com

The combination of the knitted stockings with the shoes at Prada is fascinating. I'm curious to know how comfortable they are, or if the cable knit portion creates an uncomfortable bulge on top when stuffed into these pumps.

Chanel Fall 2010, via Style.com

Oh, Chanel. One of the few times I'd consider having huge furry columns as legs.

Rodarte Fall 2010, via Style.com

Maybe its just me and the fact that I saw "Alice in Wonderland" this weekend, but I'm totally getting that vibe from these Rodarte shoes. Whimsy everywhere!