Understated can be so sexy, but it’s always fun to have a little bit of rebel in you.

Just like these gorgeous Alexander McQueen Skull Peep-Toe Pumps.

The simple leather peep toe is adorned with a metallic grey skull, which actually sport swarovski crystal eyes and teeth.

These heels could be worn rather cheekily, after all unless one really inspected the peep toe, how would they know?

These are currently (March 2010) available at the Alexander McQueen online store, as well as Zappos.

These gorgeous, highly embellished heels are a result of floral meets chesterfield collision, in the nicest possible way.

While I’m a fan of ankle straps, I actually think there is enough going on here to do without them, but with 2 inch platforms, one probably needs all the support one can get.

These are currently (January 2010) on sale at Dolce & Gabbana (in limited sizes) with a generous 40% off.

So, Love Stiletto likes hearts, as if that wasn’t a teensy bit obvious. We’d prefer to show sexy, fierce, stunning heels, but underneath, we’re just big softies.

We’ve been away for awhile, but promise to be back bigger than ever in 2010, so we hope that everyone had a safe and wonderful holiday period and even more wonderful new year.

The heart theme seems to be making its rounds with Alexander McQueen. These two-toned heart courts are absolutely gorgeous. Very stylish heels with personality!

As of January 2010, these heels are still available at Zappos at 50% off in limited sizes.

I’ve revisted these Salvatore Ferragamo heels several times and I’m still not quite sure.

There’s no doubt the design is distinct, featuring leather petals with metal studs and a contrasting two tone metal spike heel.

The colour makes me think of Autumn/Winter.

(The detail reminds me of fish scales, but more in a Koi sort of a way. Koi in Japanese art and depicted in tattoos has been on the rise in popularity for some time now, so it’s in an artistic way that I think of fish scales rather than the petals. It’s possible the double rubber platform could also come into play.)

Nonetheless, I adore the heel.

If you’ve ever thought Winter was the drab part of the year, these gorgeous scuplted leather platform boots from Giuseppe Zanotti would probably make you think twice. (Although there’s nothing stopping you from wearing these on a cool evening of any season.)

These boots are such a statement, and for some reason it doesn’t surprise me that Giuseppe Zanotti was once in fact a DJ.

If there’s one place that women wear love to their shoes out, it’s to a nightclub.

There’s an abundance of inspiration, right there. Although these days, I’m guessing it’s not the nightclub that’s inspiring these designs.

I love the attention to detail from the curve of the sole to the centre seam, and, the rear zip, and, especially the moulded red platform and heel.

When I see some of the variations of these heels I can imagine why it probably wasn’t as popular as it could’ve been. There is quite a bit going on, ankle cuffs with open toes and straps that cross over with small buckles.

However when I look at this particular style for some reason I immediately think of Napoleon Bonaparte, an Admiral’s uniform or something slightly regal.

I feel as though I shouldn’t really like them because I’ve always found that colour of gold a bit garish, but I really, really like the cuffs.

As of writing this post (November 2009), surprisingly the heels are actually still available at Flannels and are on sale.

Ruthie Davis is well known for her in Italian made shoes and her unique little brass button looking embellishments her heels. (Her blog is interesting too, if you’d like to have a peek on the inner workings of what it takes to make a Ruthie Davis heel.)

These flouro grafitti pumps were worn at at the WMA by Solange Knowles in late 2008.

They kind of take me back to my childhood because they remind me of liquorice allsorts.

As of writing this (November 2009), these pumps are still available at Forward by revolve.

ZU is an interesting brand, since it’s not very often that you can buy decent leather shoes for under $100.

Melody is a bit of classic, retro and vintage roled into the one shoe. I can imagine getting away with this in an office (depending on what sort of office you work in), and still being able to wear them out for after work drinks.

It also comes in a full black.

Gucci, you sure do know a way to a girl’s heart.

Love will tear us apart?

The black Division features a multi-coloured heel.

(Gosh, these are so incredibly salacious!)