I think I’ve died and gone to shoe heaven. Giuseppe Zanotti’s flashy shoe heaven that is. These gems clearly aren’t meant for a stroll to the supermarket. I don’t think I could ever do more than stand in one place in any of these shoes but quite frankly, I don’t care. I would put them on display as works of art.

Italian designer Zanotti says this about his shoes: “design awareness keeps you up to speed with the major trends that, season after season, dominate the worlds of ready to wear and haute couture; and it’s also important for building up a repertory of ideas and images taken from music videos, from art, the cinema, from design, in short from everything which reflects changing fashions.”

He’s inspired by the starlets of Hollywood, the arts, his travels, but mostly, by his wife. How sweet. See more on Giuseppe Zanotti.

Janet Jackson was photographed wearing Christian Louboutin lace up boots for an article featured in Prestige Magazine.

During the 2008 RTW (Ready to Wear) fashion shows, Lace up boots were seen all over the runways. Lace up boots have also become an instant hit with Celebrities this year. This season offers a variety of colors and styles, from ankle to knee length boots and peep toe ankle booties.

Boots are a universal accessory that can be worn with leggings, skirts, dresses, shorts or skinny jeans.  I would rock all the outfits below:

A model wears suede ankle booties at Balmain’s 2008 RTW Show (Courtesy of Sytle.com)

Rhianna made an appearance on TRL rocking black from head to toe (Courtesy of MTV)

Sarah Jessica Parker wore white L’Wren Scott lace up boots at the MTV Movie Awards (Courtesy of MTV)

Erin Wasson pairs her lace up boots with ripped skinny black jeans and a gray blazer.  The first picture is not relevant to this post but I love Alexander Wang and decided to post a picture of Erin with him (Courtesy of Teen Vogue and )

Daisy Lowe’s ’90s Grunge inspired look was completed with hot pink Dr. Marten’s (Courtesy of Teen Vogue)

From the streets of Europe, a Fashionista wears blue lace up boots with skinny jeans and an oversized blazer, I love her outfit! (Courtesy of the Sartorialist Blog)

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1.  Calvin KlienWomen’s Sadee Boots

2.  Dolce VitaCher Cutout Bootie

3.  Minnetonka Moccasin Boots

4.  Giuseppe ZanottiPeep Toe Bootie

5.  Rock and Republic Lace Up Boots

6.  Colin Stuart Knee Length Lace Up Boots

You’re sure to be the winner with these patent leather peep toes complete with tortoiseshell heels. I’ve got to say, I love the heel, although the 4.5 inch height is frightening. It’s about time someone put tortoise to good use, instead of regulating it to the sunglasses isle. It’s a pretty sweet detail. Also, love the whole cut of this shoe, by Giuseppe Zanotti. The buckles are hot. More views after the jump.

Image source: www.net-a-porter.com