Shoes
Shoes
By AbiSilvester on July 15th, 2009
I’ve been dimly aware for a while now that a number of sites based in the Far East are producing fake knock-offs of designer shoes, in particular the distinctive and hugely popular Louboutin styles.
But the trend seems to be reaching fever pitch this week, with many well-meaning customers reporting disappointment with sites they thought were the real deal. Thanks to a reader, we’ve managed to take down one fake supplier, Louboutinsatin.com from our own list of advertisers today, but I admit it’s easy to be fooled and their ways are cunning…
so what can you do to avoid being duped in this crime against shoe-manity? Read on for our advice…
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Shoes
By AbiSilvester on July 2nd, 2009
I couldn’t believe my luck when I spotted my current favourite style by Georgina Goodman in the ’60%’ off section over at My-Wardrobeearlier today. Ladies, I think the word is ‘squeeee!’
Goodman’s designs have the trend for elegant and perfectly shapely shoes down to a fine art, and as if that style alchemy wasn’t enough in itself, she’s added a beautiful lace overlay here that’s perfect for a wedding look with (my favourite detail of all) stripey soles! The shoes are now £120, which makes them a great choice for a special occasion or treat shoe. Pick up a pair here. The slightly more out-there ‘Agatha’ style is also on sale…
Related: Lace-print court shoes channel two-tone trend | Wedding shoes for brides with big or small feet
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Shoes
By AbiSilvester on July 1st, 2009
Feet are funny things. I know loads of people whose shoe sizes fall outside the standard range, and even within it you’re likely to have problems: my own feet are a ‘petite’ size four but are so wide that I’m limited to a very restricted selection of styles and most people I know who take a half size are seldom happy with the fit of their footwear. And I can’t think of any worse occasion than one’s wedding day to be stuck with ill-fitting shoes…
But setting aside the gripes we all have with our feet, let’s think for a moment of those who really can’t just go into a shop and buy a pair that’ll pretty much fit. The size two and size ten ladies who are sized out of the joy of shoe-purchases. Unthinkable isn’t it? But fortunately there are a few designers out there determined to ensure that they can get hold of a decent pair of wedding shoes.
Related: Silver bridesmaid shoes in size 9 | Larger-size shoes at Rainbow Club
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Shoes
By AbiSilvester on June 16th, 2009
Roses are in full bloom on the catwalk this season, and even more of a feature in bridalwear. Whether or not you want floral motifs on your dress, the look can be set of beautifully with a rose ornament on your feet, and there’s a huge choice of styles out there at the moment that would work well for brides, guests and bridesmaids alike.
My favourites are the monochrome designs with juicy, plump flowers made from plastic or perspex; perfect for giving an outfit a touch of modish class. Karen Millen (top right) have the look spot on, with a slimlined shoe shape that contrast beautifully with the giant bloom. At £135 it isn’t the cheapest of the selection, but it’s certainly the most striking.
Read on for full details of each shoe
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Real Brides, Shoes
By AbiSilvester on June 11th, 2009
Gillian Edwards writes: Once my dress was all sorted, my thoughts turned to what I was most excited about: wedding shoes. I knew I wanted ones I could wear again, so that ruled out anything remotely brida or made of satin.
So, the following Saturday I hot-footed it down to Selfridges shoe department to go shopping! First port of call was Gina, where I found the most amazing pair of sparkly shoes ever, which I instantly fell in love with and didn’t want to take off. Thinking I couldn’t find a pair I liked more than those, I then looked at Jimmy Choo, and found the less sparkly, but no less amazing classic gold slingbacks.
Related: Gill’s surprising dress discovery | Gill’s wedding countdown begins
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Shoes
By AbiSilvester on June 2nd, 2009
Loking for some fashion-forward, well made footwear to complement your outfit? If so, I’ve picked out some shoe bargains for you that could make the difference between shelling out an extra hundred quid and pocketing the change — without compromising on style.
These styles by Bertie and Coast are utterly on trend, with the season’s signature floral look in wedding-friendly colours.
Roses are particularly big news in fashion at the moment, and work perfectly with bridal styles, and as a long-term lover of Bertie I can certainly attest to the comfort of some of these shoes. But best of all are the prices – I’m guessing they’ve slashed them because not many people are buying cream shoes right now – but it’s great news for brides!
All styles pictured are available at The Shoe Studio
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Shoes
By AbiSilvester on May 26th, 2009
Lanvin is the name that’s on everyone’s lips at the moment, and on the feet and bodies of the seriously cool. So why not make a statement on your wedding day with a pair that will look just as good gliding down the aisle as they will with your best evening dresses for many years to come?
This pair of satin peep-toe mules would look amazing with a princess-style or ballgown skirt and being not overly weddingy, will be well worth the £410 price tag. You know you want to! Find them online at Browns.
Related: ‘Pomposo’ shoes by Stuart Weitzman | Beautiful bow shoes for brides and bridesmaids
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Shoes
By AbiSilvester on May 14th, 2009
Footlux have some gorgeous classic and contemporary shoe styles specially made for brides, and to celebrate their anniversary, they’re offering you 20% off all of their styles.
My personal favourite are these ‘Camelia’ slingbacks which are decorated with a beautiful and summery corsage that would suit so many of the dresses that are currently popular so well. There’s loads more to choose from in the sale though, including clothes and bags – whether you’re buying for your wedding, or just a girly treat.
Related: Wedding shoes for minimum dress-drag! | Pomposo shoes by Stuart Weitzman
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Shoes
By AbiSilvester on May 12th, 2009
I was completely blown away when I first clapped eyes on these amazingly decadent shoes by Lanvin, which aer shiny all over; from the satin sheen of their nude uppers to the daring Swarovski ‘bracelet’ around their skinny heels.
For most of us, these will have to be filed safely in the ‘shoe inspiration’ category for now, as they’re not cheap. But it did occur to me that when there’s a wedding in the offing, we all turn our minds to those ‘investment purchases’ you’d never normally go for, so why not make these your wedding shoes and keep them for dressing up afterwards? They’re yours for £780 at Net-a-Porter
Related: Show-stopping bridal footwear by Aruna Seth | Lanvin ‘Minnie Mouse’ platform sandals
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Shoes
By AbiSilvester on May 5th, 2009
This fairytale shoe has been doing the rounds on many of the bridal blogs this past week or so, but I just had to feature it as it speaks so loudly to my inner princess I just had to have it too! *stomp*.
Louboutin’s glitter platform pumps are the stuff dreams are made of, and if you’re going for glam on your big day, these could be the perfect wedding present to yourself. They’re not classic bridal satin, but who’s saying that’s a bad thing? Having these beauties peeping out from a contemporary-style ivory gown sounds like a great start to married life to me!
[Bridal Express via Shoeperwoman]
Related: Avant-garde wedding shoes at Kurt Geiger Fashionistas | Show-stopping bridal shoes by Aruna Seth
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Accessories - Bags, Tiaras, etc, Shoes
By AbiSilvester on April 28th, 2009
No, I’m not about to suggest you wear ruby slippers on your big day (although I’d wholeheartedly approve of anyone who did!) but I just wanted to sing the praises of Rainbow Club, whose shoes and accessories seem to be enjoying major success among style-conscious brides just now.
And it’s easy to see why: the prices are pretty decent, quality’s great and there are some top designers on board. Follow the jump to see what I picked out while accessorizing for my fantasy wedding!
Related: Bridal handbags – a pretty little necessity | Beautiful vintage-look shoes at Harriet Wilde
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Shoes
By AbiSilvester on April 20th, 2009
Want to bring a bit of celebrity chic to your wedding? If so, you might want to check out the hot new range of wedding-friendly shoes from Mary Kyri, the Australian designer who’s shoes are currently gracing celebrity feet from the Minogues to Paris Hilton. Availble for the first time in the UK, Kyri’s range is exclusive to Shoebilly.com, where you’ll find styles like Jaida and Icida along with many more styles. Great for brides who want to throw off their overskirts as soon as the deed is done and get down to some serious pose-striking on the dancefloor!
Related: Show-stopping bridal footwear by Aruna Seth | Avant-garde wedding shoes by Kurt Geiger Fashionistas
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