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    Jimmy Choo Marlene feather and suede sandals

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    | Designer Shoes, High Heels, Sandals
    October 27, 2011

    kimmy choo marelene feathered sandals Jimmy Choo Marlene feather and suede sandals

    Well, it looks like I’m going to have to take back that whole “not a huge Jimmy Choo” fan thing, doesn’t it? And maybe also the whole “not a big fan of feathers” thing, too. And to be honest, feathers are probably never going to be my favourite fashion accessories: I know they can be amazingly glamorous, but, well ,let’s just say I probably shouldn’t have watched The Birds that time…

    These feathers, however, could convert even me, and they gave these shoes instant “wow” factor as I was scrolling through Net-a-Porter yesterday morning. The combination of petrol blue and bright purple is truly stunning, and the whole effect is just over-the-top-amazing, don’t you think? They’re theatrical, glamorous, and… I’m gushing now, aren’t I? OK, I’ll stop. I’ll just add that these are $1,195 (which is another reason why I’m not keen on feathered fashion: I always think I’d find it much easier to ruin feathers than I would most other fabrics, which makes me reluctant to spend a lot of money on an outfit featuring them!) at Net-a-Porter, and while we’re on the subject of Jimmy Choo, I may as well show you these, too:

    jimmy choo faye zebra print Jimmy Choo Marlene feather and suede sandalsOnce again, these are exactly the kind of thing I wouldn’t expect to like if you were to just describe them to me without showing me them. I mean, zebra print, flowers, woven ankle straps? It all just sounds too much, doesn’t it? Having seen them, though, all I can think is how beautiful they are… and how expensive, too, at $1,795.

    These are also available at Net-a-Porter: what do you think of them?

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    Jimmy Choo scalloped lace platform peep toes

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    | Designer Shoes, High Heels, Peep Toes
    October 6, 2011

    jimmy choo scaloped lace pumps Jimmy Choo scalloped lace platform peep toesI’m not a big fan of lace, and, as shocking as this admission will probably be to many of you, I’ve never been a huge fan of Jimmy Choo. I know: shoe blogger who doesn’t go crazy for Choo – who ever heard of such nonsense?

    I should probably clarify that by saying that I don’t dislike Jimmy Choo, either: it’s just never been my favourite brand: or not until now, because these shoes could seriously start to change my mind. Look:

    jimmy choo lace shoes Jimmy Choo scalloped lace platform peep toesThe curved sides would’ve made these stunning in any fabric, but I think the lace adds something special to these shoes, giving them a very delicate, feminine kind of feel. They have a 4 3/4″ heel with a small platform, and they’re $995 at Bergdorf Goodman. Well, there had to be some bad news along with the good stuff, didn’t there?

    Click here if you want to buy them.

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    Jimmy Choo ‘Fairview’ embellished mesh and leather sandals

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    | Designer Shoes, High Heels, Sandals
    August 15, 2011

    jimmy choo fairview sandals Jimmy Choo Fairview embellished mesh and leather sandals
    Excuse the huge image, folks: I figured these shoes deserved to be seen in all their glory!

    Meet Jimmy Choo’s ‘Fairview’ sandals, in pale gold leather, which has been hand-stitched with hundreds of Swarovski crystals. They’re not the most practical shoes you’re ever going to find. Even I, proponent  though I am of the practice of wearing dressy shoes with jeans,  would probably struggle to get my money’s worth out of these babies, especially considering that the money in question amounts to £1,295, and I’d probably be terrified to wear them in case I damaged them in some way.

    Still, on the plus side, they’re stunning. And if you can overcome the fear of destroying them (Given my Shoe Saving activities, I’m a firm believer that shoes should be worn, not “kept for good”, so I’d definitely be doing my best to fight that particular fear), at least you’d know you’d never have to buy another evening shoe again, because you’d probably be able to wear these to every party, and every special occasion, every year for the rest of your life.

    Have I convinced you they’re worthy of saving yet? If I have, click here to buy a pair from Net-a-Porter.

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    Jimmy Choo ‘Warwick’ leather ballerina flats

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    | Designer Shoes, Flats
    March 3, 2011

    jimmy choo warwick ballet flats Jimmy Choo Warwick leather ballerina flatsAs you may have noticed from my photo of my shoe collection last month, I currently own just two pairs of flats, not counting a few additional pairs that are so worn out they’re only fit for walking the dog and mowing the lawn in. One of my shoe aims for this year, then, is to invest in a couple of pairs of nice flats, for those days when heels aren’t appropriate (it does happen sometimes), and I thought a pale pink/nude pair could be a good choice, as they’d go with everything.

    These ones by Jimmy Choo totally fit my requirements: the colour is perfect, the uppers come accessorized with a couple of pretty little flowers, which make them slightly more interesting than most ballet flats, and I’ve no doubt the leather is as soft and supple as I could wish for. One problem, of course: they’re £250. My search for new ballet flats continues. If yours ends right here, however, you can click here to buy a pair from Net-a-Porter.

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    Jimmy Choo ‘Costa’ two-tone patent leather sandals

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    | Designer Shoes, High Heels, Sandals
    January 12, 2011

    jimmy choo costa patent leather sandals Jimmy Choo Costa two tone patent leather sandalsI’ve spoken before of my love for combinations of black and tan, both in clothes and in footwear, but these Jimmy Choo sandals are such a good example of the look done right that I had to show you them.

    These are simple but utterly stunning, with the curved division between the two colour sections giving them a sleek, elegant look. Perfection in shoe form.

    Click here to buy them for £675.

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    Jimmy Choo Niagra Plex Crystal-Adorned Platform Sandals

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    | Designer Shoes, High Heels, Sandals
    November 18, 2010

    jimmy choo Niagra Plex Crystal Adorned Platform Sandals Jimmy Choo Niagra Plex Crystal Adorned Platform Sandals

    The “Clear Shoe” trend: it’s spreading.

    Jimmy Choo is the latest brand to decide that, hey, making shoes out of plastic may be a great idea, and you can see the evidence of that above. In JC’s defence, however, they’ve done this kind of thing before (I refer, of course, to the infamous light-up heels), and they’ve also managed to do it much better than most, here: in fact, if I wasn’t so opposed to the idea of see-through shoes, I might actually find some of the detailing on the heels quite beautiful:

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    Jimmy Choo Zinc cracked-leather cutout sandals

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    | Designer Shoes, High Heels, Sandals
    November 4, 2010

    jimmy choo cracked leather sandals Jimmy Choo Zinc cracked leather cutout sandalsHigh, metallic sandals are so ubiquitous, especially at this time of year, that they have to be really special to stand out in the crowd. These Jimmy Choo ‘Zinc’ sandals managed to make the cut, mostly because of that wonderful cracked leather, which I always think looks a little more glamorous than ordinary leather, and which has a great shine to it, too.

    The intricate cut-outs also merit a mention here: they cover the whole foot, but the overall look is still subtle enough to allow you to wear them with just about anything.

    Click here to buy them for £695.