Spring is officially around the corner so it is the right time to start shopping and to forget all about the long and cold winter.
And most likely to be spring/summer most wanted are these amazing sandals shoes from stars favorite, Christan Louboutin.

Be noticed in these amazing 14cm/5.5inches tan platforms heels with the designer red sole signature. The multi-strap peep toe sandals have a 3cm/1inch wooden platform, stitch detailing, and a zip closure at the back.
These Pique Christian Louboutin wonder are available online at Matches for £645 ($1,044).

The New-York based Luxury Institute has published a list of the most prestigious European luxury brands, « la crème de la crème ».
The study was conducted by the Luxury Institute on wealthy Europeans consumers to select their favorite brands, in 5 different categories, according 4 criteria: quality, exclusivity, customer experience and peer prestige.

And the winners are…
Women’s Fashion: Chanel; Valentino; Louis Vuitton
Women’s Shoes: Christian Louboutin; Manolo Blahnik; Jimmy Choo
Handbags: Hermes; Chanel; Jimmy Choo
Men’s Fashion: Loro Piana; Ermenegildo Zegna; Giorgio Armani
Men’s Shoes: Bottega Veneta; Piaciotti Cesare; Salvatore Ferragamo
Automobiles: Porsche; Mercedes-Benz; Jaguar
Hotels: Small Luxury Hotels of the World; The Luxury Collection; Maybourne Hotels

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With the unpredictable weather of fall and winter coming, why not invest in a pair of versatile, beautiful tall boots. I have always had a thing for classic riding boots which may be because of my equestrian background. I always was amazed by the way my leather boots looked so cool with my riding pants and started to experiment with tall riding style boots in my day outfits, which resulted in setting a trend at my high school of wearing boots over skinny jeans, in 1994. My holy grail is the drool worthy riding boots from the Hermès Kelly Calèche …

Making her debut today is our newest blog team member Jennifer. A true fashion addict and all American girl, Jennifer will share her musings and thoughts on the world of fashion and luxury on the European Luxury Blog. A warm welcome to you Jennifer, we are happy to have you aboard!

Bally “Imra” patent leather Platform Pumps by Brian Atwood. Original price $ 494.99, now $ 445.49

I love shoes. I mean I really, really love shoes. So much so, that when I moved to my new house I had three large boxes filled with shoes, just shoes, nothing else. When …

Blue patent leather Tod’s Matisse T-strap sandals

Driven by the influx of Creative Director Derek Lam at luxury brand Tod’s, the legendary Italian house’ iconic style of understated luxury has become more daring over the last seasons. One of the stunners of the Tod’s spring summer 2008 collection are the elegant Matisse T-strap sandals. Made from Italian patent leather in this season’s signature Tod’s blue, the Matisse sandals infuse the iconic casual chic style of Tod’s with an feel of ultimate luxury and comfort, in one of the season’s hottest colours. Perfect for an casual chic summer look, the versatile Matisse …