Due to a healthy dose of anal-retentiveness, I love to make lists. Grocery lists, packing lists, lists of ideas, it doesn’t matter–they all feed my control-freak tendencies. Since I love fashion (obviously), I’m somewhat obsessed making lists of must-haves each season. Honestly? I usually make two or three rough drafts before the final list is “approved”, and have seriously considered laminating it. Shhhh…
Making an appearance on the Spring/Summer 2009 list is a pair of black booties. Now, non-fashion fixated acquaintances will drolly point out that I already have multiple pairs of black shoes (isn’t it annoying when people do that?), but they obviously don’t understand the subtle details that make such a difference. In this particular case, I’m looking for something:
- Dark (black, dark gray)
- With a platform
- With an open toe
- Strappy or with cutouts
- That covers most of my foot but is open enough to let the summer breeze through
I’m realistic, so booties with four out of the five criteria still make the cut. The following are under consideration:
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1. These Topshop booties meet all the criteria, but may be too high for walking 12 blocks every day. And I only want to look a little bit like a hooker, so they might be too much.
2. The Dolce Vita pair has a sturdy wedge heel–much better for walking, but may look funny with my chicken legs. Also might look weird with skirts… 3. The Marcs have a great stacked wooden heel, which I love, but are a leetle on the expensive side. And are they too casual for work? 4. This pair by Dani Black is pretty much perfect, though they look a little stiff. But is there too much foot coverage? 5. Love Viktor & Rolf, love these booties (the heel looks like it’s covered in lace), but they’re also a bit…cost prohibitive. 6. These sandals by Esska are the most different of the bunch, but they’re so comfy and look really cute on. I plan on wearing the booties to toughen up short shorts, tiny dresses, and cutesy rompers, which reminds me: I need to get over to the gym. Images: Forever21, American Apparel, Ruche |
Are there any out there that I missed? Which ones do you like?
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Urban has some nice ones I was thinking about…more sandal than boot, but I think they’ll fit the bill
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?itemdescription=true&itemCount=60&startValue=1&selectedProductColor=&sortby=&id=16007650&parentid=W_SHOES_HEELSWEDGES&sortProperties=+product.marketingPriority,-product.startDate&navCount=57&navAction=poppushpush&color=&pushId=W_SHOES_HEELSWEDGES&popId=WOMENS_SHOES&prepushId=
And I’m stanning for the Dolce Vitas. I think you could do a skirt with that…pencil or flowy.
Interesting blog, I’ll try and spread the word.
hey sweetie what a great review, they are all yummy! my fave is the viktor & Rolf! how fabulous x
muah,
Marian
have you seen shoes by Pour La Victoire? i love their styles. Here are a couple i love:
http://www.endless.com/dp/B001CWSPQQ/176-7357006-6821964?ie=UTF8&linkCode=asn&ref_=asc_df_B001CWSPQQ744911&tag=endlesscj-20&suppressRedirect=1&creativeASIN=B001CWSPQQ
and
http://www.bluefly.com/Pour-la-Victoire-black-leather-Fanny-cut-out-booties/cat100092/302730401/detail.fly?cm_mmc=CJ-_-1909792-_-2178999-_-Pour+la+Victoire+black+leather+%27Fanny%27+cut-out+booties&referer=cjunction_2178999_10436858_56642545
you can view others by browsing shopstyle.com
Topshop ones have my vote. Those dolce vita ones aren’t bad but they will only go with short tight skirts. In a shiny fabric. Hmm yeah not so versatile.
marc jacobs and the viktor & rolf ones for me.
http://aforteforfashion.blogspot.com
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Thanks, Kristina! I love the ones on Bluefly…
I like those, Alicia! I think I need something that at least partially covers my ankles, what with having chicken legs and all.