Here’s another example of a shoe I just can’t make my mind up about. At first glance, I thought L.A.M.B’s ‘Ariel’ pumps had a vaguely nautical feel to them, courtesy of the red/cream combination on the upper. (And does the slingback on these look vaguely like rope to anyone else, or am I just imagining things again?)
Now, I’m a big fan of the nautical look, but I’ve been going back and forth on these for a while now: I think it’s possibly the way the slingback is attached to the upper that’s putting me off – it looks a bit “tacked on” somehow, as if the REAL slingback broke, and this one was cobbled together just to keep the shoe on – but then again, that’s the very thing that makes these different from all of the other legions of suede slingbacks out there, so perhaps I should give it a pass.
What do you think of these? They’re $265 at Shopbop, and are also available in taupe.
I’ve been seriously spoilt for choice this year when it comes to green shoes. I feel like I’ve spent my whole life looking for them, and then this year here they all are at the same time: like the buses, I guess.
The latest pair of green goddesses to cross my radar are these ‘Pisa’ slingbacks, from ASOS. These are in a gorgeous, two-toned upper, combining bright, grass-green on the upper, with a darker shade on the heel and slingback. Speaking of the heel, that slight flare to it reminds me a bit of some of the styles Miu Miu have released this year, and gives it a more up-to-date feel than might have been the case with a straighter heel.
I really like these, although I’m sure that probably goes without saying! If you do too, they’re £75 and you can click here to buy them at ASOS.
These shoes are called the “In Season Heel”, which is a little bit ironic considering how very OUT of season they are at this time of year. (Well, they’re out of season here, at least: I know some of you are lucky enough to be heading into summer right now. I will try not to hate you too much…)
In season or not, however, I just had to show you them, because not only were they practically shouting out “Shoeperwoman! Notice us!”, they also make me think of summer days, picnics, sun-filled meadows: you get the picture. I love them, and would wear them to death, given the right weather: luckily they’re only $50, so I wouldn’t have to feel too guilty about it, either!
Want a pair? Click here to buy them from Modcloth.
L.A.M.B. is a label best known for its rather quirky – and, dare I say it, a little bit “edgy” approach to footwear – but these ‘Nomad’ slingbacks are actually fairly classic, at least in shape. The suede wrap-around section on the foot does help to set them apart, however, although I don’t really think a red stiletto needs much in the way of “help”: it’s always going to be the kind of shoe that makes you take a second look, regardless of what’s happening on the upper!
These are also available in black, and, once again, while a plain black upper would perhaps have been too simple to merit a mention, I think the contrasting suede section does wonders for them:
So, Zara’s website sold out of those green and gold peep toes I love so much. That’s the bad news. (Or at least, it is for me, as I’m now doomed to a lifetime of eBay searching: damn.)
The good news is that they now have these two-tone slingbacks for me to obsess over instead. These shoes are perfect in their simplicity, and the camel/black colour mix gives them a very elegant, sophisticated feel, while the curved slingback adds a little bit of sex appeal. I’ve been really drawn to tan and gold colour palettes recently, and these would blend in perfectly with my planned winter wardrobe, which is one of the reasons I like them. I also think they have a very classic look, however, which means they could probably work for pretty much anyone.
These are £59.99, and you can click here to buy them. Just ignore Zara’s description of them as “flat shoes”.
This is a good example of one of those times when I find a pair of shoes and think to myself “Why have these not been on Shoeperwoman yet? WHY?”
It’s also one of those times where I show you a beautiful pair of shoes and then say, “Oh, by the way, these are almost sold out now, sorry.” Don’t despair though, my lovelies, because while they are, indeed, almost sold out online, I always find you have a much better chance of finding items in-store at sale time (and as some of you with very long memories may recall from this post, I’ve found Dune to be super-helpful in the past about tracking down specific shoes, so it’s always worth a go.)
As for the shoes themselves, I’m really finding myself drawn to closed-toe slingbacks at the moment, because they’re great transitional styles, and can work with bare legs in the summer and a pair of tights in the winter. The colours this style comes in are also guaranteed to get me searching for my wallet (which I’m actually going to ask Shoeperman to hide for me, to avoid situations like this), so the only question that remains would be which colour to choose.
Here’s another pair of shoes Zara have been trying to tempt me with lately. These are part of the current collection, which means they’ve been right there to try on in every store I’ve visited this month, and I actually think they’re prettier in real life than they are in these photos. Not that they aren’t pretty in the photos, too, mind you:
That’s one blinged-up peep toe right there.
I’d normally find this much embellishment on the toe of a shoe way too much, but it somehow works on this one. I must admit, though, it’s really the teal suede that makes these a winner for me.
What do you think of them? They’re £69.99, and you can click here to buy a pair.
I’m frequently bemoaning the fact that every time I find shoes I love in a bright colour, they always seem to be suede (which I love, but which isn’t always the most practical of fabrics), so when found these ones at River Island, I jumped on them. I mean, not literally, obviously. That would be shoe abuse. But I did pounce on them in a strictly figurative, internet-only kinda way, and now here they are, for you to pounce on, too.
I actually own these shoes in – what else – green suede, and really love them, because as well as being beautiful to look at, they’re also one of the more comfortable pairs of heels I own. These bright pink and turquoise versions (they’re also available in black) are a web exclusive, and are £59.99. Click here to go get ‘em!
