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These sultry platform sandals by Charles David Shoes are the perfect creation if you are looking for a high heel that is both sexy and classic.   The  Twirl Sandal features subtle cut outs on the vamp and ankle straps on a leather wrapped platform and spike heel.  The wide leather straps across the vamp and the ample heel cup provide both comfort and stability on these very high heels.   Shown here in a lovely gold metallic leather, these shoes also come in non-metallic light camel or black leather.   Get these sandals on sale at  Endless.com.

Shoes with cut out details in the heels are a trend that has been gaining popularity over the last few years.  These cut out designs can be seen in many shoe collections, from high-end designer shoes to their lower-end counterparts.  This season, there are some interesting variations among the cut out wedge designs we are seeing and they range from the extreme statement to the contemporary modern styles.

Below, Giuseppe Zanotti, puts a large cut out in the platform that spans the entire length of the shoe which gives quite a dramatic effect that appears to defy gravity.   Other designers, such as Italian designer, Enio Silla, of Le Silla has designed a shoe with a traditional stiletto heel and a cut out in the platformed front of the sole.

With clear acrylic leather-lined upper and a such a large cut out in the platform of this sandal, this sandal by Giussepe Zanotti gives the illusion of walking on air.

You can get this Giuseppi Zanotti sandal at Endless Shoes or Zappos

There are 2 things that I like about Charles David Shoes….their amazing fashion forward designs and their affordable prices.

The Charles David Jester feature strappy patent leather in pearlized brown or black, gold tone studded accents, and an approximately 4 inch heel and 3/4 inch platform.The Charles David Jester Wedge Sandal is available at Endless Shoes,  

When I think of Calvin Klein, I think of clean, classic, and chic designs.   The Calvin Klein Yabb has all this as well as an ultra modern silhouette that can be seen in the side view below.

This sandal features snake-embossed leather upper with elastic straps at the ankle.  Also available in brown elastic/cream snake-embossed leather.

The  Calvin Klein – Yabb Wedge Sandal is available at Zappos or at Endless Shoes

In addition to a sleek cut out design, these sandals feature lovely contrast stitching and polished grommets.  Striking in this orange leather, this sandal by Charles David is also available in black, white, dark brown, or camel.

The Charles David – Gynnie Sandal is available at Zappos or at  Endless Shoes.

Here is a another great design from Charles David.  The contrast of the white croc-embossed leather with the lacquered cut out wedge heel emphasizes the clean and sophisticated style of this sandal.   If you do not already have white sandals, the Charles David Jojo is a great option.  Also available in dark brown or turquoise.   The  Charles David – Jojo Wedge is available at Zappos and Piperlime shoes

This shoe embodies the chic minimalistic style that Calvin Klein is known for.  Here the design focus is in the sleek curves and silhouette of the platform with a teardrop shaped cut out.  The upper is made of calfskin leather and elastic banding at front and back of heel.  The  Calvin Klein Yiri Sandal is available at Zappos.

The Calvin Klein Yarah is a simple sleek design tailored for a sophisticated style.  The port red patent leather upper is so rich, a standout color perfect for Summer.  Also available in white or black patent.   The Calvin Klein Yarah Slide is available at Endless shoes and at Zappos.

These cut out wedge sandals by Frye are fun and flirty in this, not too bright and not too pale, yellow leather upper.  The t-strap is embellished with metal beads.  Also available in dark brown or papaya leather.   The  Frye Annabelle T-Strap Sandal is available at Endless shoes and at Zappos.

This t-strap design from Jessica Bennett features ivory, dark and light brown leather straps and cupped heel with adjustable ankle strap.  The whimsical cut outs across the platform are unique and are sure to get attention!

The Jessica Bennett Kione T-Strap Platform Wedge is available at Endless shoes and at Shoe Buy.

Romantic Soles manages to provide the style as well as unbeatable comfort in these textured croco-embossed print leather sandals.   Also available in black or purple croco embossed leather.   The Romantic Soles Pumpkin Sandals are available at Zappos.

The ‘Sabra’ Baby Phat Wedge Sandals are reasonably priced and are a great Summer shoe that’s sure to turn heads.   These wedge sandals have a python-print textured leather upper with a wrapped 3-1/2 inch wedge heel and 1 inch platform.  A thick metallic and patent t-strap runs across the vamp and rhinestones adorn the  logo medallion at the center.   I usually do not like large logos but this one is small and adds a certain charm to this sandal.  Pictured above in black, these sandals are also available in brown or orange python-print leather.   Baby Phat “Sabra” wedge sandals are available at zappos.com.

Baby Phat is the vision of model, Kimora Lee Simmons and, since it’s start in 1998, it has become a thriving fashion brand that includes fabulous collections of women’s clothing, handbags, and shoes.  The Baby Phat shoe collection is full of flirty, glitzy, glamorous and chic pumps, peep toes, slingbacks, boots and sandals for every occasion.  A wide selection of Baby Phat shoes can be viewed here.

The official start of Summer is this weekend and, if you haven’t done so already, it’s a great time to don your favorite sandals and show off that pedicure!   With the warm weather months ahead, Summer sandals are in abundance and there are some amazing styles to choose from… including the ever-so-popular gladiator style, classic t-straps, and embellished thongs in shiny metallics.

Comfort and style should be equally important for your Summer activities and, with the current selection of sandals, you should not have any problems finding both.   Instead of wearing flip-flops, try wearing some strappy flat sandals. Strappy flat sandals are the perfect Summer shoe and will add style to your casual wardrobe this Summer.  They come in a variety of styles and go well with everything, including jeans, capris, dresses, and shorts.

Here are my picks for strappy flat sandals:

The Corso Como Fidda strappy flat sandal features buttery soft leather with stitching accents, silver hardware for the adjustable ankle strap, and a padded footbed for comfort. You can get the Fidda Sandal at Heels.com.  Also available in bone or red from zappos.com .

I love the ankle strap on this sandal by Charles by Charles David.  Shown here in bronze, this sandal is also available in black and other metallics including gold, silver, and pewter. The Charles By Charles David Hip Sandal is available at Endless.com

The wide leather straps give this gladiator-inspired sandal rugged look.  The synthetic sole provides traction when walking.  Get additonal information regaridng the Franco Sarto Montana sandal at Online Shoes.

Bernardo sandals are known for their timeless classic styles.  The Mars sandal is a great example of this; featuring multi criss-crossing straps and heel coverage.  You can get the Bernardo Mars sandal at Piperlime in gold or silver Jildor also has the Bernardo Mars sandal in black patent.

Donald J Pliner shoes are a long-time favorite of mine and I still have sandals from seasons past that I wear now.  The Chun sandal features a platform design and the leather straps come in either patent, nappa, or metalic.  The Donald J Pliner Chun sandal is available at 6pm.com.  Also available in silver, bronze, gold, pewter, white and chambrey.

These lovely sandals from Bo’em feature mother of pearl bead ornamentation, soft bronze leather, and an adjustable buckle at the ankle.  The Bo’em Ariel sandal is available at Piperlime.

These are my favorite sandals.  The ‘Laurie’ sandal by Gabor features a simple and sophisticated design with soft leather and subtle decorative hardware on the t-strap and buckle.  The Gabor Laurie sandal is available from Piperlime.

These sandals by Charles David feature a thongs style with a jeweled rhinestone ornament that sits on top of the foot.  Shown here in gold metallic, these shoes also come in a black patent.  The Charles David Keira Jeweled Sandal is available at Endless.com

When technology and design come together the result can be absolutely stunning.  Laser cut out shoes have been around for awhile but, in recent years, this technology for creating leather cut outs has become more popular among many shoe designers.   This season we’ve seen laser cut outs on every style of shoe, including boots, sandals, pumps and flats. Depending on the style of shoe and the pattern of the cut-out, laser cut outs can give way to an edgy modern look or it can create an ultra feminine look.   If you are interested in seeing the laser cut technology in action, check out this u-tube video of demonstrating the amazing art of Laser Leather Cutting .

Shoes with geometric laser cut-outs patterns provide an edgy, modern look and can transition well into Fall when worn with colored tights.

These gladiator-style Jeffrey Campbell shoes feature dramatic laser cut outs over the entire upper and with a 2-1/2 inch heel, they are very easy to wear all day. The Jeffrey Campbell Attic Black Leather shoes at Jildor Shoes.

More bold geometric cut outs can be found on this gladiator style by Vince Camuto.  This sandal features smooth leather and a 4 inch heel.  More strappy on the sides, the geometric cut outs run across the top part of the leather upper.  The Vince Camuto Dries Sandal is on sale at Smart Bargains.  Size availability is somewhat limited.If you are not able to find your size, zappos.com also has these shoes on sale in gold and black

Here is an open-toe bootie by Pour La Victoire with bold geometric cut-outs on a 4-1/2 inch heel and 1-1/4 inch platform.  There is also side zipper entry. Pictured here in Grey, this shoe is also available in black. The Pour La Victoire Bianca Open-toe Pump is at www.endless.com. Also check out this shoe in Wine at Zappos.

Here is another open-toe bootie.  Unlike the bold cutouts in the above Pour La Victoire Bianca shoe, the Pelle Moda Kammi has cut-outs with rounded corners and features a zipper at the heel. Pictured here in Whiskey, the Pelle Moda Kammi Peep Toe Cutout Bootie is also available in Pewter and Black at www.endless.com

This sandal from Faryl Robin features dramatic laser cut outs and a 3-3/4 inch heel with a 3/4 inch platform. Also available in gold, the Farylrobin Quay Lazer Pattern Sandal is on sale at www.endless.com Faryl Robin Quay is also available on sale at Smart Bargains in limited numbers.

Floral and lace cut out patterns provide an ultra feminine look in the shoes below.   They are not as dramatic as the larger and bolder geometric cut outs but the intricate details in these patterns are amazing!

With floral cut outs and lace up front, this is such a feminine and sexy shoe by Pour La Victoire.  Shown here in nude, the Pour La Victoire Eden is available at zappos.com Also available in black at Zappos

These adorable Mary-Jane style pumps by Taryn Rose feature a 3-inch heel and lace-like laser cut outs. The Taryn by Taryn Rose – Crystal Pump is on sale at zappos.com

This open-toe pump features crochet-inspired laser cut outs on a 3-1/4 inch heel.  These shoes would look great worn with a summer suit.  The O Oscar de la Renta- Anya (Bronze Lace Kid) shoe is on sale at zappos.com.  Also available in black and gunmetal.

Similar to the O Oscar Anya above, but with a chunkier heel and lace inspired cut outs.  The Perlina Tess is on sale  at zappos.com

This gorgeous pump from French Connection features a sexy cut out pattern and 3-1/2 inch heel.   The French Connection  Lola pump is available at 6pm.com.  Also available in Teal.

Beautifully constructed mules by White Mountain, shown here in honey, are also available in gold, bronze, steel, or black.  This is the perfect casual shoe to wear with jeans or wide leg pants.  You can get the White Mt. Duchess mules are available at zappos.com .

Do you like the artful design of the laser cut out shoes but don’t want cut outs over the entire shoe?  Here are some shoes that have beautiful but fewer cut outs.

Sexy strappy sandal by Calvin Klein features a beautiful cut out on the vamp and a 3-1/2 inch heel.  The Calvin Klein – Rio black patent sandal is on sale at 6pm.com. Also available in off-white pearlized leather.

Wedge sandal by Charles David features an intricate laser cut out pattern on the leather straps and a curvy wooden platform.  The Charles David Tamale Wedge sandal is at zappos.com.  Also available in black or ivory.

Intricate laser patterns adorn the t-strap on this stylish and sophisticated sandal by Coclico.   The Coclico Orion Sandal is available at endless.com .

What is your favorite laser cut out?  Do you prefer the geometric designs of the Vince Camuto sandal or the floral design of the Pour La Victoire sandal?   If you like laser cut out shoes, you’ll be happy to hear that this popular trend will continue through the 2009 Fall season.