9 Things Every Woman Should Own According to Christian Louboutin

"Alaia truly honors the body of a woman."

"Even married women can behave like a mistress sometimes."

"The ornamented shoulder gives great body language around the neck."

$2,995, at Neiman Marcus stores.

"Pick up the complete works of Pedro Almodovar."

"It has a light, smokey feel, like a cloud of color."

Sabbia Rosa, Paris (011-33-1-45-88-37).

"To add a little pop of color to your look."

Similar styles at Christian Louboutin, N.Y.C. (212-396-1884).

"Whiskey we may drunk alone, but wine is for sharing at a table. And good French wine doesn't give you a hangover."

"With hair, there is an element of gesture, of flirtation—so it's great to have good hair."

"Simple and balanced. I've never seen someone who didn't look good in it."

$625, at Christian Louboutin, Hollywood (310-247-9300).