Fashion & Style News: Loubou's Top the Luxury Shoe Brands

Times may be hard, but designer shoemakers aren't suffering much. A report in Women's Wear Daily revealed favorite brands among shoppers.

At the top of the list, Christian Louboutin. Quite frankly, those red soles are just too hard to resist. The brand ranked high in the areas of quality, social status, uniqueness and exclusivity; and self-enhancement.

Coming in second place is Manolo Blahnik (they can thank Sex & the City), and Zac Posen, ranks third. Here's the complete list:

1. Christian Louboutin

2. Manolo Blahnik 

3. Zac Posen 

4. Balenciaga 

5. Jimmy Choo 

6. Marc Jacobs

7. Roberto Cavalli

8. Chanel 

9. Valentino 

10. Louis Vuitton 

Fashion & Style News: Women's Wear Daily Top 10 Spring Collection Picks

Women's Wear Daily named their top picks for the spring 2010 collections. Among them, Donna Karan, Stella McCartney and Jason Wu.

Donna Karan

Chanel

Stella McCartney

Balenciaga

Women's Wear Daily Top 10 Spring Collections 

Alberta Ferretti

Balenciaga 

Chanel 

Donna Karan 

Jason Wu

Marc Jacobs

Missoni

Oscar de la Renta

Stella McCartney 

Versace 

See the collections at WWD.com.

Trend Report: Island Breezes for Spring 2010

According to Women's Wear Daily, designers are cluing into island dreams and tropical wishes for spring. These brilliant colors and body-hugging styles are sure to help you keep you cool!

Silk dress by Miguelina, flats by Cynthia Vincent

Dress by Gomez Gracia, cuff and bracelet by Erickson Beamon

Silk dress by Kova & T

Wool jersey dress by Thrive, earrings Alexis Bittar, tennis shoes by Frye's

Silk blouse by Trina Turk, bracelet by Alexis Bittar

Silk chiffon blouse by Black Halo, silk skirt by Daniela Corte