Barbie by Christian Louboutin

Since it’s almost Christmas, you know what that means – a new version of the Barbie doll is hitting stores for parents to fight over. But this time, they may be fighting for it for themselves and not their daughters (or sons as the case may be). That’s because shoe designer of the moment (or many moments as his shoes remain in demand after numerous seasons) Christian Louboutin is styling three Louboutin Barbie dolls, who will come with mini Louboutin boxes and doll shoes. And of course, since Barbie always comes with controversy, the red-soled shoe designer is said to be re-shaping her feet because apparently, according to a Louboutin spokesperson, the designer believes Barbie has ‘cankles’. Who knew? Anyway, if you want these haute couture shoe/skinny ankled dolls, they launch in December 2009. The first in the series is the ’Cat-burglar’ Barbie by Christian Louboutin, dressed in a sleek hooded black cat-suit. Becuase all haute couture shoe/skinny ankled dolls are thieves. Didn’t you know?

Carlos Falchi and Neiman Marcus limited-edition holiday totes

Carlos Falchi is unstoppable. First, he teamed up with Target and HSN to launch lower-priced lines of handbags, apparel and accessories. Now he just collaborated with Neiman Marcus to create a series of hand-signed (that’s right – he’s autographing each one), limited-edition holiday tote bags.

This month, Neiman Marcus will release Carlos Falchi’s collection of metallic, python-embossed microfiber totes in festive metallic shades like black with silver, red with silver, and silver with gold. The collection is exclusive to the store. And each bag comes with a detachable matching zip pouch (perfect for your cosmetics and other little quick-grab items), and measures 17″H x 17″W x 5″D with 10″ shoulder handles.

Get one, or all three, for $220 each from the Neiman Marcus Christmas book.