Spring Shoes
Enough of this. Let’s look at some shoes. Ooh! Manolo Blahnik Ah! Alberto Moretti-Arfango Whee! Loeffler Randall Hey! Kate Spade Wha? Sigh. Balenciaga Ha! Maison Martin Margiela Whoa. Sergio Rossi Ow! Christian Louboutin
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The Why-Files
Is clear plastic really that expensive?Outreach to the partial-foot-amputee community?Someone in the marketing department has a crippling fear of toes?Proactive recruiting at the Home for Disabled Mannequins?Final, definitive evidence that the fashion industry is run by aliens who do not fully understand the construction of the human body? Frankly, I’m stumped.
You Can Go With This, Or You Can Go With That
And now, for your Tuesday viewing pleasure, some sparkling shoes for the holidays. High: Low: Big pile of no:
Cat On the Hat
For the fashion-forward crazy cat lady: I say, if you’re going to do this, you should go all the way and pair it with these shoes.
Let’s Do Some Math!
Drugs – People = Money Drugs – Money = Huffing Whipped Cream Cans at Safeway (People – Money + Drugs)*Dignity^-1 = VH1 People – Pictures + Words = Newsweek People – Words + Pictures = Star People + People = Hell Money + Money = Problems + Problems Money + Money + Money = Must … Read more
Meanwhile. . .
In Vegas, I tried on but did not buy these shoes. I also did not have my wallet stolen, which was quite a relief. Details to follow.
Palate Cleanser
While I prepare another round of sartorial horrors for your viewing pleasure, let’s all look at this and remind ourselves that yes, there still are beautiful things in the world: Miu Miu Buckle Strap Sandal There. I feel better already.
When Bad Marketing Happens to Good Shoes
As I may have mentioned here, I am at the moment completely in love with Timberland’s line of women’s casual shoes*, a fact which will become even more clear on Shoesdays to come. Because, seriously, what’s not to love? Sturdy, comfortable, nice to look at and (as far as I can tell) reasonably waterproof. Price-wise … Read more
Um, Okay
I guess that’s one way to get guys to notice your shoes.
Good Idea, Bad Idea: Personalization Edition
Elegant: Monogrammed Stationary Not Elegant: Monogrammed Rain Boots Handy general rule: If it’s something you would do to your kids’ shoes to keep them from losing them, it probably isn’t something you should be buying for yourself. (Also: “Bob?”)