How else would you call this ethereal creation, so darling and OTT Im almost tempted to go right now and pin silk pink butterflies to the straps of my gladiator sandals?

These are sandals fit for Titania, no?

On the other hand, it wouldnt be Alexander McQueen if it werent completely, outrageously, deliciously crazy, as in these geta- (or perhaps chopine)-inspired stilts:

You may shake your head in disbelief, but these would come in handy come those tap dance classes! But seriously: a part of me finds them daring and inspired and charged with all kinds of good, stylish energy.

Stillif you find them a little hard to coordinate with your office attire, perhaps youll find these square-metal-toed pumps better suited for regular wear:

They are fierce! The effect on the catwalk was rather coolthe models looked like they were floating en-shiny-pointe:

Everybody seems to be doing the crazy lacy mini-socks with shoes these days; Im not completely sold on the style, but maybe thats because Im not completely used to the idea. Just give me some time, Ill probably come around…