Unfortunately it was love at sight when I saw these...
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| dream loafer courtesy of miss moss |
The shoes , not the dress but ok yeah the dress would go perfectly with the shoes.
Of course my dream shoe would be Acne , of course it would be Italian leather and of course yes I can ship them straight from Barneys to my door.
If only I had not recently brought my new dream winter boot....
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| Beaucoops |
The thing is they are a classic and Ill wear them forever ( this is my standard argument behind buying anything over $200, my man no longer falls for this). I feel that the acne loafer would really truly be a wear it forever type shoe...tan= classic!
Another shoe that I do believe my lovely friend Emily Gilbert and I swooned over at the same time on instagram is the new Luna boot in mint.
I have to admit I've not been a past fan of the KW x Beaucoop collaborations mainly because I know for a fact the heels are not super comfortable. BUT the green is a dream and a high ankle boot is always a good idea.
Two more dream shoes and then I'm done dream'n.
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| This is one tiny sample of the amazingness that is del toro shoes |
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| Ten & co shoes, these beauties are cut from vintage leathers and Moroccan rugs- interesting! |
What is your approach to shoes and shoe shopping dear readers ( em , mum?) If I settle for second best and pick up the latest mi piachi has to offer will I forever dream of the acne tan leather loafer and what could have been or should I be more worried about global warming considering I got one arm semi- sun burnt at lunch time today ( mid May?!) .
olive
I read this post and wondered whether it was not me who had written it! I understand the shoe problem, and think perhaps we could just call it the fashion problem. I am a staunch believer in quality not quantity. If you buy well made shoes, comprised of quality materials, then yes you will pay but you will also reap the reward of a shoe that lasts for multiple seasons. You are also making a more sustainable choice.
ReplyDeleteTo prove I am not all talk... recently I was in need of a new pair of black pumps for work. Due to a very sick looking bank account I gave myself a budget of $80-$100. I found plenty of shoes within this price range, but they all looked like they would give you a blister just by touching them, and none of them excited me. I wasn't dreaming up outfits or thinking about the admiring looks I would get as I strolled past onlookers. Finally, I went to a cute little boutique shoe store, specialising in Italian shoes. Do I need to continue? I found the perfect pair of pumps (unfortunately I can't find a pic of them on the net)... they are just the right height, just the right mix of fashion and practicality, and only $140 over budget. I bought them, and other than a little post purchase guilt I have never looked back. The first day I wore them I did a full day of teaching (for you non-teachers out there, that means a full day on your feet) and did not have one blister. Not even a slight rub.
The moral of this long story (which is an entirely unsuitable length for a comment) is that well made shoes are worth the price tag. They will look more beautiful, last longer and make you happier. And let's not forget the $10 per wear rule. Surely the accountants in our lives can understand this?
EG
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