Another year. I first wore this dress one year ago. Not much has changed except the hair and accessories. I’m headed out of New York for a thoroughly boring weekend in the country… but if left to my own devices in New York I will go shopping. And it will be bad (Bergdorf Goodman and Lanvin kind of bad, most likely).
This is what I wore to the bridal shower last Sunday, for the second of my friends in my immediate age group to marry. I’ve been getting to wear my favorite shoes again now that the weather is turning– nude patent just doesn’t seem to work during Northeast winters. And this week’s FBFF is about shoes! A topic I’m sure is very near and dear to many of our hearts.
My nude patent leather platforms from Sofft. I think I’ve worn them about 200 times in the past year. Okay maybe not that many, but I wore them practically every day from April – October. I’m considering buying this season’s updated model with a peep toe.
I don’t tend to spend a large proportion of my wardrobe money on shoes because more expensive shoes tend to be narrow and I just can’t wear them. I was fortunate to go to a Manolo Blahnik sample sale a few years ago but I couldn’t get my feet into any of the shoes!
2. What goes into your shoe buying decisions?
Quality, price, and the balance. I can’t wear any shoes that make you feel like you’re leaning forward, it’s just too uncomfortable for me. My feet are a Disaster-with-a-capital-D from ballet and I have a very unstable left knee. I’ve learned to spend a little bit more for quality shoes and it definitely helps me out.
3. The majority of the shoes in your closet are what color?
Black. I even have a ton of black sandals, I guess it’s just a thing?
4. When it comes to design shoes what are your favorite brands and why?
I like Frye, which is pretty much the only brand I’ve stayed with from high school on. They’re (generally) comfortable and well made. Cole Haan has decent comfort as well, but I have the hardest time tracking down shoes in wide widths, even at the stores. I like Sofft for casual, comfortable shoes and Ferragamo for classic shapes. Dream shoe wardrobe-wise, I would want them all to be Cole Haan, Stuart Weitzman, and Salvatore Ferragamo (all make shoes in wide widths).
5. If price wasn’t an issue, you’d own which shoe?
Yves Saint Laurent Tribute Sandals or custom Sergio Rossi. I was incredibly tempted by YSL platforms last year (not these Tribute sandals but similar) but the price of YSL shoes is kind of killer at $700+. Maybe someday. I’ll have to start filling a very large jar up with spare change for shoes…
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Yay! That yellow dress makes me happy and I love that you paired it with nude shoes. And I’m not supposed to be shopping so I’m waiting to buy nude pumps but I have a feeling I’m going pair them with everything and anything.
Yeah nude pumps go with almost everything and make your legs look so long! You should definitely move them to the top of your list for when you start shopping again!
i bought some nude pumps for a wedding last summer and i should totally track them down to wear this summer!
and your yellow dress is such a brilliant shade!
Yes, you should! Nude pumps are great summer shoes!
Nude shoes are classics! Have fun in NYC :)
Oooooo I love that dress!! So much!! Lemme know if you’d want to swap for something. :))))
Yes we should definitely do a swap! I’d love to browse your archives for things but currently the tumblr servers are down and asking me to donate for Japan again :(
Oh tumblr.
If we trade can it be a permanent trade?
I’d love to wash that dress with bleach and make it a pale yellow.
:)))))
Sorry but I could never give this dress up permanently– it’s one of my most prized dresses! I am not sure if it would stand up to bleach either, it’s actually from the swim line. Hopefully tumblr will be back up tonight!
Happy Birthday!!! Hope its a good one, ahh, I already miss 24, still below the ‘mid’ line.
I hope you have fun in the city and get yourself lots of great presents,
and don’t forget to stop by starbucks and get your free coffee!
The nude patent peep toes are really cute – though i’m oddly intrigued by
the cork version. if asked, i would normally say that i think cork is
icky, however something about those strikes a chord with me. maybe i
should check them out in person.
Thanks! Basically I ate, drank, slept, and did yoga on repeat over the weekend hahahaa. I love the cork version too, I think it’s the little gold speckles. I’ve tried to see them in person but none of the shops have the cork ones this year, they must be really popular?
Happy Birthday!!! Hope its a good one, ahh, I already miss 24, still below the ‘mid’ line.
I hope you have fun in the city and get yourself lots of great presents, and dont forget to stop by starbucks and get your free coffee!
The nude patent peep toes are really cute – though i’m oddly intrigued by the cork version. if asked, i would normally say that i think cork is icky, however somthing about those strikes a chord with me. maybe i should check them out in person.