CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN'S CRYSTAL STILETTO

In true Cinderella style, the unique and somewhat extravagant creation offers the purchaser a bottle of champagne along with a crystal heel flute from which to drink it.

There is no doubt it is fabulous to look at but at £350 a throw (maybe not at this price!) it is not for the average woman in the street.

I certainly wouldn't be impressed if my other half splashed out so much cash on what is clearly an ornament. But am I judging it too quickly?

For those with money to burn, even in the current credit crunch, items like the crystal stiletto could be worth a lot of money in a few years time. But don't take my word for it, I'm no expert.

If you want to see the creation for yourself it is reported to be available in Selfridge's from December 1.

And in case you're wondering what the fuss is about the crystal shoe celebrates the historic French tradition of 'Le Rituel' which involved a man drinking from a woman's shoe; the ultimate in aristocratic partying and declaration of love.