Nays from everyone for last week's shoes, which were from Viva la Diva, although I don't expect there'll be a huge rush to buy them after all of the "looks like the dog got at it" comments they generated!
This week's shoe is one I'm sure a lot of you will recognise, but I'm interested to hear what you think of it, anyway. It's this bright pink, square toed satin pump, with a "jewel" on the toe and a 4" heel. What do you think of it, though? Would you wear it? Tell us Yay or Nay, and why!
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Vogue.com are calling them "the new 'it' shoes" and predicting they'll become collectors items, and there are already huge waiting lists for them. They're Proenza Schouler 's triple strap python studded heels, and any blame for the hype surrounding them can be placed firmly on the shoulders of Sarah Jessica Parker - or her alter-ego, Carrie Bradshaw. These are one of two pairs of shoes Carrie is seen wearing frequently in the new Sex and the City movie (the other pair are Christian Dior's python Gladiator sandals, which we wrote about here), and if you want a pair, you're going to have your work cut out finding them, especially now that the movie has launched. Do you want them, though, I wonder?
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Summer. I love it very much, but let's face it, if you're wearing shoes without socks or tights, it can all get a little, um, squelchy down there. (Sorry.) Enter Fragrant Footings, by Summer Soles. These are traditional insoles with a difference - they'e scented, so instead of eau de sweaty feet, your shoes will smell of things like 'Garden Party Lemon', 'Kiss Me Til Morning Mint' and Bare Shoulder Smoulder Jasmine'.
I have both the jasmine and mint versions sitting on the desk in front of me as I type this, so I can confim that they really do smell gorgeous, and it's a surprisingly strong smell, too, which should definitely make a difference, In my shoes, meanwhile, I have a pair of the (unscented) Softness of Suede insoles, which are designed to be worn inside dressier shoes, including strappy sandals, and which come in a variety of exotic prints - mine are leopard print, which help keep the feet dry and make your shoes look more expensive into the bargain.
Sadly, we've yet to have much heat yet here in the frozen north, so I can't tell you how well they'll stand up to a hot summer's day, but so far the signs are good. Buy them direct from Summer Soles.
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If you love Pucci's famous prints, but find them just a little too much for all-over wear, these sling back sandals could be a nice compromise. The print is still there, but only on the front strap, and the rest of the shoe is delicate and summery, perfect for wedding guests and summer parties, and the small stiletto heel is short enough to be comfortable. The ruffled fabric, meanwhile, is right on trend, but if you want to wear it, you'll have to cough up $570 to Neiman Marcus.
Related: Pucci wellies! | Pucci thong wedges | Pucci Adidas sneakers
I don't know about you, but I'm just not sure I could bring myself to spend $195 on a pair of rubber flip flops, no matter how cute they were, or what designer logo they had stamped on the heel. These ones are Yves St Laurent's 'Biarritz' heart thongs (they're out of stock at the moment, but can usually be found at Saks), and while the love heart toe post and tie ankle strap certainly sets them apart from the usual cheap flip flops we all tend to buy to get us through the summer, they're still ultimately a pair of rubber sandals. Would you pay $195 for them? Come to think of it, would you wear them at all?
Related: Pucci thong wedges | Pearl and shell thong sandals from Anusha | Sparkly thong sandals from Barratts
Here's a slightly different take on the classic slingback heel where the actual slingback is cut from the same leather as the heel - which is in a slightly different shade of tan than the rest of the shoe. The two tone look is not exactly uncommon, but it is the combination of the colours and cut of this shoe that intrigues me. It would make a great every day shoe thanks to it's versatile 2" heel. What is also interesting is the fact that it's made from 100% crinkle patent leather... not the most commonly used form. But I'd be willing to give these shoes a go, after all Coclico is a Spanish-made brand, like my other shoe favourite, Pedro Garcia. These slingbacks are retailing for $285 at PiperLime.com.
Related: Le Train Bleu Coclico Barney purple suede boots | Rachel Zoe's favourite summer shoes at Piperlime
How sweet/milk maid are these Not Rated heels? Named Sittin' Pretty, I love that they're made of raffia and paired with stacked heel. It gives them his natural quality, like you're ready to go to work on a farm in a white cotton dress with your hair loose and flowing. You might also have a few pieces of straw clinging to your dress and hair from rolling around in the barn... Ok so no one would dress up to work on a farm, but that is my fantasy for these heels. Trimmed in a gingham check, you really can't get more farm girl than these for just $42.50.
Related: Alloy Soho Wedge | Manolo Blahnik Raffia D'Orsay Pump
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