Because I exchanged my last pair of Lady Dragons for another size, I find I have a Sarenza voucher code which must be used by the end of this month: I know, such a hardship, eh?
I’ve decided that this pair of shoes will also be exempted from the Shoe Challenge due to how close to the end they’ll be arriving, so this makes my choice both easier (yay, peep toes!) and harder (ooh, choices!). This is where you come in, and get to choose my shoes. Well, sort of: I’m not promising I’ll go with the most popular choice, but it will definitely have a big impact on my final decision!
Here are the contenders:
1. Vivienne Westwood/Lady Dragon Wing Shoes
Yes, I know, I know. No, seriously, I KNOW. But I love them. And I don’t actually own a pair in this style, so really, they’re completely different from the others! (This isn’t working, is it?)
2. Carvela Grass in Gold Glitter
I already have these shoes in red suede and absolutely love them. The gold glitter version would definitely not get as much use, but they look every bit as spectacular, and it’s always handy to have some “special” shoes, just in case the occasion arises!
I wasn’t sure about these shoes when I first saw them, but as we inch closer to Spring, they’ve started to really, really appeal to me. I’m mostly imaging wearing them with blue jeans, but they’d look fantastic with some of my sundresses, too – and possibly even a touch of colourblocking?
4. Pour la Victoire ‘Irina’ in red
I’ve always liked the shape of Pour la Victoire’s ‘Irina’ pumps, but have discounted them because of the price. This gorgeous red version has just gone on sale, however, which brings them within budget.
So, that’s the shortlist: which would you go for?
Samantha Felton
Pour la Victoire ‘Irina’ in red – gorgeous!
Daisy
I’m a big fan of the yellow Carvelas (big BIG fan!), but I can see how you’d get more wear out of the red Irinas, and they’re equally gorgeous!
Catriona
I LOVE the Carvela Gypsy but they’re probably not the most practical for Scotland….they’d look amazing with your blue shirt though!
Catriona
That was supposed to say “skirt”!
Janine
The yellow Carvela’s! They’re v different to anything that you already own, which is a plus, and they’re unusual. Louboutin-esque shape too
Talitha
I must admit, I’m not a yellow fan but am leaning more towards the yellow floral heels. They are cute, and would look awesome with any outfit. Gosh even a austere black suit and these yellow heels would look amazing!
Talitha xx
Fi
The red ones. Or possibly the yellow ones. I know you have a lot of red shoes already, do you have any yellow ones?
Shoeperwoman
Yup, I have a yellow pair from Kurt Geiger, although they’re more of a mustard shade… I do have a whole shelf full of reds, though, which is why I thought twice about the Irinas: although, that said, all of my red shoes are either peep toes, or a not-particularly-practical upper, so red patent could also come in useful!
Roisin
Well obviously my personal inclination is towards the Lady Dragons BUT, I think the yellow Carvela Gypsy shoes. I have a few yellow accessories and it’s a really good colour for matching with almost anything – these shoes would look fab with almost any of your green dresses, your lovely navy Pinup Couture dress and that beautiful yellow and white sundress…. I’d say go for yellow
Abi
Gotta be Pour la Victoire, I think. Will totally suit your look.
Siel
I would go for the Irina’s, they’re gorgeous! And they’d get more wear than the peep-toes
I was wondering why you have never done a giveaway with all those free shoes you’re getting. Don’t get me wrong, I’ very happy for you that you get free shoes from time to time and I love reading your blog, don’t take this the offensive way! I was just curious to hear you opinion because lots of famous bloggers get free items and they regurarly host giveaways for their readers.
Eva
Number three, the yellow ones! Definatley!
The Fashion Cat
The YELLOW ones!! the flowers are sooo cute *.*
Minka
Carvela Grass. I’m a sucker for glitter and I would never in a million years be able to pull these off. But I know you can, so I’d go with these.
ronny
The carvela grass are stunning!
Francoise
The yellow ones, no contest at all.
Sheena
I’d say the yellow Carvela Gypsy shoes. They’re so pretty and feminine and I think they’d look lovely with coloured dresses/skirts. I’m making myself want a pair now!
Alex
I instantly went towards Pour la Victoire but I also love the Carvela Grass, but they really wouldn’t be something you could wear everyday. That said, these are basically free shoes, so Carvela Grass.
Bjarney Inga
Carvela Grass in gold glitter – beautiful!
Anna
Hi Amber! without any doubt: go for the Carvela Gipsy in yellow, they are sooo beautiful! moreover they will not be one ‘another version’ of something you already have
Anyway, I love your blog(s)!
Greetings from Italy!
Anna
Any platform wedge will alway win over a heeled shoe so, by far, number 2 MUST be the choice!
Maca
Pour la Victoire!!
Sarah E.
Hi Amber definitely Carvela Gypsy in yellow .. I LOOOOOVE Yellow in General. this shoe is just beyond gorgeous.
Ps. This is my Cristiani shoe bought almost 4 years ago. Its an Italian brand which i think the company does not exist anymore. soo sad because i absolutely loved their design.
Its not totally yellow but it has some yellow in it.
thought to share.. hope you like it.
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Shoeperwoman
I love the shape of the bow – so cute!
Sarah E.
Thank you Amber.. even though i am not usually gravitated toward these kind of heels and shoe shape in general.. but i couldn’t resist this one. it was soo cute to pass.
to be honest all my shoe collection are wedges or pumps, so i’ve thought a different style its not bad!!
Natasha
The gold or yellow ones.
Megan
Lady Dragons!
Courtney
Either the yellow, or the red would be fabulous. As you may have guessed, I have a “thing” for Pour La Victoire, so I might lean in that direction.
Panthera
I love the shape of the red ones, but the yellow ones are so cheery and summery, so I vote yellow!
Emily
The glittery ones, really not a fan of the yellow ones at all. The detail looks like something you’d find on a child’s shoe… It’d be cool to go for something different to what you own though… (so that definitely marks the lady dragons out)
Itzel
Carvela grass! I want them for me! They look much more versatile, even with the glitter.
Call me M
I was going to say Pour la Victoire ‘Irina’, but I think you already have many pairs of red shoes. And I honestly prefer this one in grey.
So, I’m going to say Carvela’s Gypsy in yellow, cause I would love to see how you’re going to style them (color blocking yayy!!)…Plus they remind me of a D&G pair I saw 2(?) years ago.
Ez
My preferences in order:
1. Yellow Carvelas – first choice by far! Totally different to anything you already have, summery, happy and will go with lots of your wardrobe!
2. Red Irinas – Second choice due to the fact you would wear them loads! However you already have a lot of red shoes!
3. Gold Grass – Stunning shoes but ones I would rather look at that actually try and walk in!! Plus I think you would struggle to get wear out of them.
4. Lady Dragons – These are in last place as I think you already have the best of the bunch in this range. The Lady Dragons you already own are stunning, feminine and have such cute details on the toe but these ones are a bland grey colour with a blood red animal part on the toe – really not keen on them!! The colour combination and the fact they are plastic remind me of a wee boys’ toy!
Ez
I’ve just noticed on the Sarenza website that the yellow Carvelas are styled with green skinny jeans – your favourite colour! It could actually be you modelling them! Hehe.
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Allison
I’d love to see you style the yellow ones!
Annie
The Carvela Gypsy shoes are really nice!!
Sharmin
oh my god.. those yellow Carvela ones are to DIE for.. you must!!!! get them!!!
Arlene
Hands down the Gypsy. It’s hard to get a nice yellow shoe, don’t let them slip through your fingers x
Louise
Definitely the lady dragons, they’re beautiful and you may as well continue the collection. X
Suzanne Dunn
I love the Gypsy shoes – so pretty.
Mia
Pour la Victoire ‘Irina’ in red!
Helen
The Yellow or the lady dragons
Shoeperwoman
Well, I’ve done a quick count, and it looks like Carvela Gypsy wins by a landslide, so unless there’s a dramatic turnaround by the time I’m getting ready for bed, I’ll place my order then! Exciting!
Thanks for your input, everyone
Tracey
The red or the yellow. You do not need another pair of Lady Dragons!
Claudia
pour la victoire
Claudia
pour la victoire!!!
Temi
The pour la victoires!! they’re surprisingly sexy in person.
Lauren
The red ones! They’re gorgeous! I’d love a pair, and they’d go with everything, red is a neutral right?
Mel via Facebook
They were my pick too but there were certainly enough votes! Lovely, can’t wait to see the outfit!
Sandy via Facebook
I would’ve voted for the yellow too…but I was a bit tardy to your vote! LOL! They’re fab…I would put them on my wish list but they’re out of my price range!! Boooo!
Charlotte via Facebook
Good choice. They’ll really suit you!
XL5Venus
Yellow Carvela Gypsy., they’re perfect and so unlike everything in your collection.
Aline C
Lady Dragon or Irina.. mainly because you’d probably wear them more than the other two pair. And if you’re going to have another Shoe Challenge (or something inspired by) they’d be easier to save