There are so many great shoe trends this season, and leading the pack are peep toe shoes. While calling past eras to mind, these top picks in peep-toed shoes have enough contemporary detailing to be still be cutting-edge, and are definitely the height of fashion.

Image: Zappos.comStunning. A perfect example of shoe-as-art. While shoes like these would work with nearly anything, it's the contrasting ankle strap that makes them -- show it with a skirt or dress.

Image: 6pm.comThese fabulous peep toes made my Shoes of the Day. What I like about these unique sandals is that they combine their metallic woven mesh uppers with cork heels. So they're sexy and shimmery, while still being on the casual side. Be sure to check out the white version of the "Twiggy" as well.

Image courtesy of 6pm.comWhat can you say about these pumps? With its peep-toe leather upper that looks like silk, and lattice front, this is one pretty shoe. And don't miss the pattern on the heel -- it's particularly fabulous on the Platinum.

Image courtesy of 6pm.comAs hot as peep toes are, Jessica Simpson might be even hotter. Especially if the tallying process includes magazine covers, then the "Peeps" don't stand a chance. And who'd have thought "hot" when thinking espadrilles?

Image: Zappos.comWild and elegant aren't usually found in the same shoe, but this wonder from Bourne is both.