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I don't know how the heck you'll walk in these but who cares, they are HOT!! I will hang on to my hubby or anyone else around me from the valet to my table and that's all I need to worry about. These are not city shoes for sure, but if you are going to a fabulous party or dinner, go to YSL right now to pick these up. Just make sure not to get too tipsy and these are already tipsy all by themselves. And keep the sodium intake to a minimum as swelling is not a good thing with these. At Bergdorf Goodman for $895

Will this ever stop? I can't buy any more shoes but OMG-- YSL just won't stop tempting us! Sasha sent me this photo a couple of weeks ago and I tried to ignore it but can't stop thinking about these amazing shoes. The Tribute platform's latest incarnation, in taupe suede (so impractical but do we care?!?) with a glittering jewel on top. Swoon!

Apparently the recession/depression hasn't hit the folks at YSL, these are priced at $1,145. I won't be getting them but if you'd like to treat your feet to this jewel to celebrate the new year-- Call or email Eddie Curtis at Bergdorf Goodman 212-872-8940

An actual email from my friend Sasha-- the shoe obsessed fashion director of US Weekly--
OMG! SICK!!! I don't know if I would ever wear this sick stiletto but I feel the need to possess them. It's like a curse has come over me! I feel like Margaret Hamilton who played the Wicked Witch in The Wizard of Oz....remember when she goes for those ruby slippers? Can you see the lightening bolts coming out of my fingers? I know the economy sucks ass but I don't know if I can go another day without making this purchase. Tina-is there something really wrong with me? Also- I'm not a preppy, upper east refined woman and don't want to be or pretend to be but is this like my way of mixing my Manhattan Ghetto fabulousness with that LL Bean look?

What do you think? I personally hate this shoe (and it's a ghastly $1,195! Insanity!). But I'd like you guys to answer Sasha-- tell Sasha Fierce, what should she do about these Loubies? Are they Sick or Sin?

Guest Blog by Sasha Charnin Morrison, US Weekly Fashion Director

Oy. Depressionista has become my new nickname the past several days based on the fact that I look like an orphan from "Annie" (it's these damn directional charcoal grey knits I've layered..even my Chanel bag is ombre grey) and stare at 5th Avenue windows with the longing of something to buy yet can't afford. I get it, the economy sucks ass, save your money...blaa blaa blaa...but this "trend" is boring me. Enough. This doesn't work for someone who needs to keep the economy alive by buying the newest and most fercious trends designers offer.

But yesterday a sparkle came back to my Les Miz eyes and felt as if I may start lactating again when I saw...ready for the word?...MAGENTA patent studded platform Tribute sandals at YSL. God! When was the last time you said Magenta? (probably the last time you watched Blues Clues with your kids.) Everytime you see a color like that at YSL, that's the thing, the one investment (if you must or are strapped for cash) to make. Because the fashion colors go first and YSL is known for those colors-yellow, citrine, teal, orange...ahhhhhh, heaven! . It was like I went from the black and white version of the Wizard of Oz to the color in no time.

Amazing! I suggest no matter what your financial situation is and you still have legs and your front teeth...get thyself to Bergdorf's and Neiman's STAT. You know what happens if you don't snap that shit up immediately? They're gone to someone else like Solange Knowles, Beyonce's sister...and you missed out and they can't locate them anywhere in the USA and it's your own damn fault!

YSL Magenta new tribute sandals. Sex on a stiletto, sweets. They made me look quite f*&@able, grey and all. You can wear hair rollers with those shoes and the guys wouldn't care. Isn't THIS what's important now? That something like this makes you jump up and down and clap like seal even when you're 401 is depleting-is that a word?

I'm back! I'm...Fierce! Sasha Fierce! $795 at Neiman Marcus.com

I went to Bergdorf Goodman yesterday where two wonderful things happened. One, to my pleasant surprise they have racks and racks of clothes and shoes that are already marked down as much as 60% and two I came across Yves Saint Laurent Tribute Platform T-Straps ($995). They come in an array for colors including a pair in fluorescent yellow which look very fun in a Giambattista Valli-like way -- anyone else love Mary-Kate Olsen in those neon pink platforms from all those months ago (pictured above)?! I tried on two pairs of the Yves Saint Laurent Tribute Platform T-Straps yesterday -- a pair of black suede woven leather ones with gold leather piping like the purple ones pictured above and the leather fluorescent yellow ones. The heel is very, very high -- over 5 inches -- which would be fine if the shoes themselves were more comfortable. Unfortunately they're rather hard and I could tell, given how much I always end-up walking, that if I wore them out I'd probably be left with a few red marks from the straps cutting into my feet. That said, given the heel these shoes are clearly not meant for walking and for a dinner-party or anything that doesn't entail too much moving around -- I absolutely love these! Also given the choice, the suede ones are more comfy than the purely leather pairs.

When someone says "put on your dancing shoes" they mean these Prada stunners. What could be a better attention grabber than these sparking platforms? Strappy shoes are generally not great for dancing but these are extra wide straps that will hold your foot in place and there is a platform which we all know is so comfy. Look closely, the sequins are in gradient shades of gray and black. Tres tres chic! The shoes below are also beyond hot, I am a girl who loves to sparkle and am not afraid to admit it. Especially the three ring t-strap pair with crystals-- clicking over and pulling out Saks card silently.... Prada Resort shoes $850-$890 at Saks.com

Watch out Christian Louboutin, there is another shoe master in my life, one who just might be my true sole mate. Pierre Hardy is the genius behind Hermes and Balenciaga shoes, now he brings us his own line of mesmerizing foot wear. Modern and sleek, Hardy creates the ultimate architectural fantasy for the shoe fanatic. Made of black velvet, suede, and patent calf-- can you say fetish? The price is $1,115 and available at select boutiques.

Call Barneys New York to order. My girl Josephine will hook you up! 469-221-4807

Image courtesy of Pierre Hardy Paris

Add height and drama with these insanely fabulous pumps from Stella McCartney. I saw these and inspected the physics of the heel to see how one could stand, but sure enough these are not only over the top fabulous but are comfortable when standing. Walking however was a bit trickier. You have to kind of do the model stomp because the bottom stops before the heels. I love the nude patent, it allows you to "wow" up a boring dress or even pants - who can look at anything else when you have these on? The metal plates on the back of the heels give a bit of edge but if you're like me and hang your feet on chairs and rails, this will save the wood from scratching. The platform is half an inch and the heel is another 5 inches, which means with these on Tina and I will be about the same height. I can hear Tina's keyboard clicking away now as she orders =) At Net a Porter for $1145.

I love these shoes, they make me feel 6 feet tall and very very sexy. I wore them tonight to my birthday party and my girlfriends went ga ga so I am posting this for the girls. Lots of sizes left (now) so hurry! Louboutin No Barre shoes, $965 at Net-a-porter.com