Forget about the $765 price tag and how such a thick ankle strap won’t flatter your legs. Look at the color! The lime green satin is certainly a stretch for anyone’s wardrobe. Manolo Blahnik’s spring preview collection contains some outrageous prices with some equally outrageous designs. Here are the satin buckled sandals:

If you still want a funky shoe, I would suggest going for actual jewels rather than jewel tones. A shoe with jewel clusters can work surprisingly well with casual outfits and add the perfect splash of color to evening wear. Here’s a more practical and flattering model from Mr. Blahnik’s new collection ($645, Neiman Marcus):

Also, check out some wallet-friendly models at Heels.com which will give you the same bang – and color – for your buck:

The Corso Como flip flop comes in a fabulous shade of green, and while it’s a bit more casual than the Manolo Blahnik sandal, who wouldn’t want a great pair of shoes to wear every day? If you can’t get enough of jewels, check out the Hale Bob “April” slide. (Both shoes are available for $102.99 at Heels.com.)

What would your red carpet shoe be? As department stores feature shoes that cost more than some people’s monthly rent, it is fun to pick the shoe that you would wear if you were walking down the red carpet – especially if that designer would give you the shoe for free! And what outfit would you would wear with your “red carpet” shoe?

If you need some inspiration, check out Heels.com “fancy girl” section which is a collection of party-ready shoes.

No red carpet is complete without one of Manolo Blahnik’s creations. His “Crystal and Chain” sandals provide the perfect mix of shine and sparkle. Available for $1,050 at Neiman Marcus – just in case you are heading to the Grammy Awards!

The Luichiny “Krystal” heel mixes a delicate sculpted bow with bright violet satin. It is available at Heels.com for $81.99: