My Fall Staple: Kenzie Wedge T-Straps

October 8, 2007

Kenzie wedge

 

I know I haven’t posted in a while. Apologies. The well-heeled must work hard. And that’s the end of my sole-spotted pun.

Kicking off the fall season with a Kenzie T-Strap Wedge. This most adorable shoe has the loveliest cognac-colored leather and is surprisingly comfy. I haven’t tested the wedge on long walks through the museum, but I have a feeling they’ll be just fine trekking for oils and sculptures.

 

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Classic, comfy and rather cute - just the way I like it.

 

Like An Old Shoe: My Grey Wedding Pair

July 27, 2007

Unlike most brides, I didn’t choose my wedding outfit. I’ve never been one to ooh and ahh over bridal gear, not really into the whole living-meringue-cake going down the aisel experience. Eventually, hubby got online and chose a pretty silk wrap dress from Banana Rep - just my style. The only problem was, it was the dead of winter, and while I’m certainly not traditional, I didn’t relish the thought of me clomping around in winter boots on our special day. So hubby and I drove to the nearest DSW and hunted among the half-price clogs and stompers for a suitable wedding pair. 

I was just about to give up, when hubby spotted these satin pumps:

grey wedding shoes 

The design was so interesting, how the elastic T-strap extended from the heel detail to the gently-pointed toe.

grey wedding

I loved the subtle grey color, which perfectly complemented the soft grey of my dress. And, as hubby has composed in the following photo, the shoe details and color echoed the metallic feel of a very familiar tool of my trade: the microphone.

microphone

It was a happy day, wearing these shoes as we held hands as husband and wife for the very first time.

wedding me  wedding feet kiss photos

 

 

Like An Old Shoe: My San Francisco Ballet Flats

July 23, 2007

nordstrom ballet flats

"They look like two loyal puppies!" I exclaimed, after my husband finished shooting this beloved pair this weekend. I bought these Nordstrom purple ballet flats during a Thanksgiving trip to San Francisco. You can tell, from the scuffed toes and the worn soles, that was a few years ago. This is one of my ultimate favorites - incredibly comfy and surprisingly versatile. My only qualm was the suede material - I’ve had to sidestep quite a few puddles in this pair. Oh, but SO SOFT - the material hugs the shape of my foot, whilst the sole does provide good protection during long walks. A great travel pair, as you can use these with a lot of wardrobe combinations, as the purple is on the dark side  - adding a restrained touch of color. I love wearing them with skirts - even in cold weather, as you can see from this early spring snap my husband took last year. (Though I am the sort to brave the cold with bare legs if I CAN DO IT. Terrible, terrible, terrible…)

outside in purple flats 

The common dilemna with worn-out favorites is finding a good replacement. I’ve tried to hunt for the same pair, but haven’t been able to find them in my price range these days. As a result, I’ve been "conserving" my use of them lately - can’t let go of my loyal, royal purple pups just yet!