Oh my.

Cuban-American designer Alejandro Ingelmo certainly nailed his inspiration behind his Spring/Summer 2009 collection.

These edgy boots/sandals are made of a woven metallic fabric. Ingelmo refers to the Preying Mantis as “a man eater shoe”.

Coming from four generations of shoe cobblers, I’d take his word for it.

These heels are such statement. They’re a little bit power and little bit gladiator!

The Preying Mantis also comes in a smaller version, as well different colour variations: black & gold, black & silver and silver.

The first time I saw these in an Alannah Hill shop front, I stopped dead in my tracks and had to take two steps back. For months I visited these shoes in the store, until I finally caved in a bought them.

Now I have an admission to make and it’s a little embarrassing.

I have not worn mine.

The only wear on these boots comes from me walking around the living room. It’s not from lack of wanting to wear them, but they have a gorgeous matching black sole and feel like more of a lounge shoe than anything.

These “So Tied Up” ribbon boots are just gorgeous. They have a brooch style embellishment on the side of each boot adorning the bow and incorporating some diamantés.

They also came in a red and a dark emerald/green and were made in Spain.

Bathe you feet in a fiery inferno!

These Jimmy Choo’s are surely a bit devilish.

I have a feeling these suede ankle boots are just in time for Halloween!