B.W. COOK -- The Look

OK, you can barely say the name properly, let alone spell it. When it

comes to high fashion footwear however, there is one name that send

shivers down to the toes of women who insist on wearing the best --

Manolo Blahnik.

The Look ventured over to Neiman Marcus at Fashion Island and took the

escalator to its second-floor, high-fashion shoe boutique to check out

the latest Blahnik designs.

In a recent issue of Town and Country magazine, Blahnik shoes were

labeled the best of the best for the fashionable foot. The Blahnik shoes

are so chic that they all have names.

Showing her lovely size 9 1/2 AA foot is Shandon Janis of Newport

Beach. Janis is a public relations coordinator for Neiman Marcus in

charge of all fashion shows, luncheons and special events.

CUTLINES

1. Arrigacun is a white kidskin mule with black lizard accent pieces

and a 3 1/2-inch heel ($550).

2. Kayapo is a black calfskin sandal with an ankle strap, silver-toned

grommets and a 4-inch heel ($515).

3. Caira is a black kidskin posted slingback pump with a 2 3/4-inch

heel ($455).

4. Astuta is a blue and white floral-print fabric open-toe slide with

a 3 1/2-inch heel ($455).

5. Cersea is a pale blue and white striped cotton fabric mule with

pale blue kidskin trim and a 2 3/4-inch heel ($465).

6. Jean is a silver Napa leather evening sandal with clear rhinestone

detailing and a 3 1/2-inch heel ($1,300).