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On the feet, from now through the New Year, bling is the Christian Louboutin Pumps: a glittered wedge, a sequined pump, a blinding stiletto, a metallic slingback. Granted, razzle and dazzle have risen in a crescendo this season. It's not only on dresses, tops and skirts, but also on casual and daytime wear Vibram Five Fingers Bikila well as accessories. But at fashion's ground zero - from ballet flats to stilettos - shoes are saturated with sequins, glitter, flashy fabric and enough sparkle to adorn a Christmas tree. Make that a forest. "Economically, in small increments, things are looking up, so why not celebrate the holidays with some bling?" explains Ellen Campuzano, Christian Louboutin Altadama Pink Watersnake Pumps of New York-based Colour & Trends, which forecasts and tracks trends for the footwear and accessories industry. "Last year we were so austere because of the recession. Now we want a little glam," she says, adding that the shine "is a sign of optimism" and an attitude, fashionably speaking, of, "?'Let's cheer ourselves up.'?" Monique Christian Louboutin Altadama Watersnake pumps, senior editor of the footwear division of Stylesight, a trend-forecasting firm, says this is the shoe season for "Hollywood glam." And retailers, she says, are banking on "blinged-out shoes" as the magnet to draw women into stores. "There's nothing better than a sparkling pump to get women through the round of holiday parties leading up to New Year's Eve. People are starting to feel comfortable about shopping again and celebrating a little bit."