Heel the Love..
Tantalising autumn shoe in to-die-for oxblood by the indomitable Isabel Marant
Somtimes it can just be the little things that make the mark between a good shoe and a great shoe like the perfect colour or the way they’ve been stitched. But invariably I find there’s a gap between the shoes I see in my head and the reality of what’s available.
Take this Burberry boot..
Mouth-watering in design, colour and texture. I want this shape to wear with pencil skirts, 3/4 length trousers..but for every day?
Even my ankles would get vertigo. I need 24 hour shoes I can run in.
Why is it the more expensive the brand the higher the heel? Is it a subtle comment to say the women who can afford these shoes don’t need to work walk?, or are they hell-bent on proving that comfort and height costs special engineering and therefore more money? Except I believe that after a certain height every shoe becomes a taxi-shoe and only good for extra pain.
This autumn I want shoes with character that tell a story…a 1940s vibe mixed with a bit of 70s with a splash of growing up gentley modern elegance..I want a desert boot with a wedge heel to wear with jeans…a really masculine type with lots of stitching..
And a black pair with a brogue tassel for dresses and skirts..
I’ve found these conker coloured vintage 70s shoes that I love…
But these other two have a place reserved in my wardrobe..
And ALL the heels are 2.5 inches..
So if you know where to get any of these or similar please say..otherwise I’ll have to keep on dreaming..
Laters, Kate x
Maison Bentley Style 
My eyes are open…if I see them, they’re yours! (I love them, too)
LOVE the Isabel Marant ones…what a beautiful style and color! Great post 🙂
It’s all in the details..the beautiful sole, the suede edging..and that colour! I would wear these to death xxx
http://www.clementines.com/shop/wespa
In Seattle, this is the place I love to look but can never afford. On the other hand, a good shoe will last, right? Check out the Wespa shoe by Chie Mihara. It looks like your drawing. And green is the hot color this fall…but the kicker?(No pun intended) is the Oshare shoe, 2 1/2 inch heel AND on sale. So there.
http://www.clementines.com/shop/oshare
You.are.the.best! How fast was that? Now the true obsession comes out as I show my true colours..I think I need the toe to be less rounded. Sad but true! xxxx
Oh and I almost forgot, as a good Canadian and a good Vancouverite, Fox and Fluevog, now just Fluevog. One of my fav shoe designers…I’ve owned many a pair over the years.
http://www.fluevog.com/
Oooh er – having a very good browse..
I know I know…spent (lost) an hour browsing around last night. What a nice way to fall asleep with visions of shoes filling your head.
I want to know how browsing makes the clocks go faster..never happens when I’m at the dentist.. xxx
Glorious 70s shoes!
There’s definitely a ‘schoolmarmish’ feel to all these shoes..delighted with the 70s ones as they are hardly worn. Bargain! xxx
… and if you do find out, please please share! Between sky high and totally flat it’s the desert over here…
The one on the last illustration is divine ! XXX
Merci! Still flip flops for you..I’m jealous! xxx
2nd is nice
The gap between the shoes in your head and the shoes that exist in real life? I know exactly what you mean. Alas, I have the same problem with pants. Good pants are as rare and elusive as great shoes. However, those Marant boots will do just fine, thank you very much.
This reply could easily be lost in translation..I’m assuming pants are trousers?! And I totally agree..I’ve now taken the extreme action of buying mens..the cut is so much better..loose where it should be..and they have really decent pockets! Love the autumn range of Swedish hasbeens in your post..teamed with mens trousers? Perfect! xxx
Yes! Shoes and drawings!
I’ve decided I’ve got to get my eye and hands back in action again..somehow! x