These are the kind of shoes I always think of as “Runway Footwear”: i.e., they’re the kind of shoes that look amazing on the runway, or as part of a fashion editorial, but which I’m always a little surprised to see actually go into production, because as fabulous as they are, they’re probably the kind of thing that are destined to generate a “love or hate” kind of response.
Designed to look like a colourblock sandal with a flower scribbled over the sides, these are very creative, and amazing to look at. Would you wear them, though? And, more to the point, would you pay $1,250 for them?
Well, I did warn you I’d be showing you a lot of Jimmy Choo this month…
These shoes aren’t ones I expect you to like, necessarily: shoes like this rarely go down well here, but I still have to give them points for effort, and these certainly look like a whole lot of that has gone into their creation:
I really love to look at the heels of these, even if I wouldn’t particularly want to wear them. I like to think that Cinderella’s glass slippers would’ve looked a little bit like this (alebit probably without the platform and studded straps), and the heel is gorgeous, even although the uppers don’t exactly say “£1,671 worth of shoe” to me.
Yes. £1,671. That’s how much these cost. Are you even a little bit tempted?
After yesterday’s moment of mild horror from M. Louboutin, I’m pleased to see The Master return to form with these amazing crisscross platform sandals, which represent everything that is wonderful, from the red heel, to the crossover straps and, well, just everything really.
All is forgiven. Mr L. And mine is a size 37, just in case you’re wondering..
Most of the ones I seem to find, mind you, tend to be of the tan and black persuasion, so it’s refreshing to come across a pair which use the much more unusual colour combination of gold and pink. These are by Giambattista Valli, and are $685 at My Theresa (click here to buy them). I also love this green and navy version by Giuseppe Zanotti:
These are a tiny bit less expensive, too: they’re $432 at Colette: click here to buy them.
This is the second pair of Jimmy Choos I’ve shown you this week (and I may as well warn you now, there will probably be more: I’m really liking what I’ve seen of the Spring 2012 collection so far), but when a Shoeperhero stumbles upon kryptonite, she loses all powers of resistance, and can’t be held responsible for her actions…
Which brings me to Jimmy Choos ‘Brigitte’. I absolutely adore these shoes. For me, these are everything that’s wonderful about summer shoes: I’ve always been a sucker for gingham print, with its promise of picnics and sunshine, and it’s vague 50s vibe, and the way these sandals knot at the toe and ankle is just perfect. They’re fun, fabulous, and oh-so-summery… and they’re £650. Which is the only downside that I can find here.
Every time I look at these Jimmy Choo sandals, I find myself wanting to say “hubba hubba”. Which is honestly weird for me, because if you knew me in real life, you’d know that I NEVER say “hubba hubba”.
Apparently I do now, though, because these shoes? Fabulous. Also, expensive. We’re talking £724, here. Worth it? Well, I’ll let you decide…
Why am I showing you such a boring pair of shoes, you might be asking right now? After all, they’re just black peep toes, and God knows, it’s not like black peep toes are hard to find, right?
Well, I’m showing you them because I love them, and I always have. This is one of my very favourite Louboutin styles, and one of the first pairs I’d buy if I suddenly found myself rich. I just love the way the red of the sole carries through to the platform on the peep toe: such a small detail, but it makes such a difference. These are classic Louboutin, and are £494 at Louisa Via Roma: click here to buy them.
