A Beautiful Swan

Have you got the most amazing pair of shoes in your collection but you can't wear them?

Well, I do and they are the stunning 'Swan' by Manolo Blahnik. 

'Swan' by Manolo Blahnik

These shoes were my first ever pair of designer shoes and I love them dearly. These shoes were made especially for the Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn movie as Bella Swan's wedding shoes. As soon as I saw them on the big screen, I was hooked on them. I was hunting for them online, while I was watching the movie.

I was obsessed from the first moment I saw them. It was love.

I needed these shoes in my life.

And I was generously gifted these beauties.

There is not much I can really say about these shoes but they are fabulous. Hand crafted in Italy, the quality of detailing is evidence of exceptional craftsmanship. And the quality of luxury materials, makes these a pleasure to wear.

The embellishments are stunning and exquisite 

What I love most about them, is the exquisite, hand crafted embellishments. They make such a bold statement and draw so much attention to your feet. I have never seen a pair of shoes, as beautiful as these.

These are my Cinderella shoes. I feel like a princess, when I step my feet into them. The 4 1/2 inch (10cm) stiletto heel is the perfect height. They are comfortable enough to wear for any formal occasion but still tall enough to make you feel elegant.

What are your most beautiful pair of shoes?

My Designer Wish List

I love shoes.

It's as simple as that.

They make me happy, they are reliable and they don't break your heart.

It's true love.

And, one of my favourite shoe designer has me crushing...hard, every season.

Christian Louboutin is a legend and a fashion god. He creates beautiful, sexy, unique and super stylish stilettos, that would make any shoe lover swoon. I spend my free time, browsing and coveting his latest collections. Dreaming about when I would have money to be able to afford his beautiful designs.

So, I thought I would compile a list of my dream shoes.

1. Coming in at number one is the beautiful and amazing 'Hot Chick' black patent pump. Everyone needs a black patent pump in their life, and the 13cm stiletto heel is sexy and feminine. A definite must. Words by the fashion god himself, "high heels are pleasure with pain."

2. Everyone needs nude sandals in their collection. What I love about these shoes, is the two-tone colour, with the spike detail and not to mention, the alluring 12cm stiletto heel. It is pure lust at it's best and simply perfect for the Spring/Summer season.

3. There is not much I can say about these Mrs Bouglione shoes. They make a statement, draw attention to your shoes and are just flat out gorgeous. These are the perfect trans-seasonal shoe.

4. What can I say but Oh. My. God! Statement shoes are a must have in everyone's wardrobe. I first fell in love with these shoes, when I watched the 2nd Sex and the City movie. Since then, I have been dreaming of how I would feel, once I could finally step my feet into these gorgeous and flattering pumps. They had me at crystals.

5. Classic pumps are a necessity in every girl's wardrobe. So it's no surprise that another one of my wish list items is a pointed toe pump. But, what makes this pair amazing, is the 12cm heel and the cut outs on the side. This makes them super flattering, feminine and sexy as anything. I need these in my life.

The Iriza 120mm nude pump... Perfection

6. And finally, my last, Christian Louboutin wish list item, is his 'Rouge' nail polish. I've always had a love affair for red nail polish. It is always my colour of choice when it comes to pedicures! So, when Louboutin released his new nail polish line, it became more of a need then a want. It's the unique glass bottle and tall, stiletto inspired cap, that had me swooning.

Christian Louboutin designs are timeless and classic. They can change any simple outfit, into a sexy and stylish ensemble.

Read all about my only two pairs of Christian Louboutin shoes here and here.

What are your dream Christian Louboutin shoes?

Designer Shoes: Are you afraid to wear them out?

Christian Louboutin 'Fifi' black spikes

I sit down, heart racing and excitement increasing. I slowly lift the lid to the box, exposing, crisp, white tissue paper. I pull back the tissue paper revealing the most jaw dropping pair of shoes.

Peeking up at me, is a pair of beautiful, black patent leather pumps, embellished with black studs and the thinnest stiletto heels, I have ever seen.

I pick up the shoes to admire them closely. I slide my hand over the smooth, red lacquer sole, admiring the craftsmanship of the shoes.

Intoxicated by the smell of new, fresh leather, I can't resist the urge to giggle and jump around in glee.

These are my first pair of Christian Louboutin shoes.

My pride and joy.

It was love at first sight. The black spikes and thin stiletto heel, were my undoing. I had to have them. To me, they are a piece of art. They are beautifully designed and exquisitely hand crafted.

But, almost 18 months on, I still haven't worn them out. I'm too afraid to ruin them and the red lacquer sole is way too beautiful to scuff. And, not to mention, the money factor, if I ruined them!

Shoes take a major beating. Walking on cobble roads, through the weather and the general wear and tear. Can you blame me for being afraid to wear them?

So please help me!

How do you get over the fear of ruining your designer shoes?

Read the full story of my first pair of Christian Louboutin shoes here.

Sole Sister!

Someone recently asked me, "if you could have anyone's wardrobe, past, present or fictional, whose would it be?" 

It took me a lot of thought but I have decided...

Carrie Bradshaw!!! 

Yes, she is a fictional character but Oh. My. God. aren't her shoes amazing? 

I'm a huge fan of Sex and the City and have watched the series and movies many times. Carrie Bradshaw is a columnist, fashion addicted socialite and a best selling author. She is everything I aspire to be. 

She has a wardrobe I would kill for, lives in New York City (and briefly, Paris, in Season 7) and ends up marrying the man of her dreams! And she does all this, in designer heels. Let's just say... She has the life that I actually dream of! 

There are so many fashion icons in the world and so many to choose from. After making this tough decision, I decided to watch Sex and the City 2...again. 

In the opening scene of the movie, I was definitely convinced, I made the right decision. Carrie steps out, onto the streets of Manhattan, in a beautiful white Halston Heritage dress, reflective aviators and a killer pair of Christian Louboutin, sparkling gold, Pigalle heels. These shoes, are the shoes, I've been dreaming about since 2010.

Sex and the City 2 movie poster

Throughout the movie, Carrie puts her best foot forward, in more stunning and drool worthy shoes by CL and other designers (which are all amazing). And this is only skimming the surface of her shoe collection. 

Throughout the movie, Carrie also impresses me with her exceptional choice of attire and accessories. 

The standout dress of the movie and one that I would love to own, is the Emilio Pucci teal gown. This is the dress that Carrie wears, when she has dinner with Aidan. This dress is just amazing. The gold detail and the colour contrast is exquisite. I don't think I really need give any further explanation, just look at the poster! If I could just have the Christian Louboutin sparkling gold heels and this dress, I would be very happy! 

Sex and the City 2 movie poster

And this is just the amazing fashion of SATC2. I don't even think I should get started on the first Sex and the City movie ... or her Manolo Blahnik collection. 

After watching SATC2, this not only confirmed that Carrie Bradshaw's wardrobe is utterly amazing, it has also made me really want those Pigalle Louboutins! 

Image from the Christian Louboutin website

If you could have anyone's wardrobe, whose would it be?

When hard work finally pays off...Part 2

“Shoes transform your body language and attitude. They lift you physically and emotionally.” – Christian Louboutin

When I step my feet into a pair of high heels, I instantly change. They transform me from a shy, quiet person, into someone who is confident and ready to take on the world. And what better way is there, to conquer the world, than in a pair of iconic, red lacquer heels?

In my last post I talked about my first pair of Christian Louboutin heels, well, I bought my second pair of Christian Louboutins, at the same time. 

So, it's time for me to introduce you to my second (and equally amazing) pair of Christian Louboutin heels, the stunning, 'Divinoche'.

I'm a frequent visitor of the designer shoes section of David Jones Hay Street. I covet the high end footwear and day dream about what shoes I would buy if I came into some money. I'd been eyeing this pair for a while but then I spotted 'Fifi' (see previous post for this story!) and knew these ones would have to wait!

Wearing: Veronika Maine dress / Samantha Wills and Tiffany and Co Rings / Clavin Klein Watch / Christian Louboutin Heels

When I returned to David Jones to buy ‘Fifi’, I noticed these shoes were on sale. Who could say no to them now? 

I owed it to the shoes to at least try them on! :)

Once I stepped my feet into the shoes, I knew, I wanted them (yes, I say this with all my shoes but isn't it obvious? I'm obsessed). It was like they were made especially for my feet. They fit perfectly and they were incredibly comfortable. They had to be mine.

These shoes are everything that I believe a shoe should be. They a chic, stylish, feminine, beautiful, unique, simple and of course, a little bit sexy. 

I love the 120mm heel. They define my calf muscles and make me stand so much taller. The little platform under the toes is an added bonus, it takes away some of the height, which makes them more comfortable to survive the night in.

I love the colour contrast on these shoes. The maroon and pink go great together and makes this style very unique. I also love the way the straps wrap around the ankle, they really elongate my legs. 

Every time I look at my Christian Louboutin shoe boxes, I have to pinch myself to make sure I’m not dreaming. I feel proud of myself for working hard and achieving something amazing.

Anything can happen if you set your mind to it.

When hard work finally pays off...Part 1

The time has finally come…

The moment I have been working towards…
The dream of all shoes lovers…

I have just purchased, my very first pair (well two pairs, but more on that next week) of Christian Louboutins.

I have worked extremely hard for years and had to endure long hours, overtime, peak hour traffic and early mornings (and I am so not a morning person!). Now, I finally get to celebrate all my hard work.

And what better way to celebrate, than by purchasing my very own pair of Christian Louboutins.

Introducing my first purchase of designer shoes, the extra special, ‘Fifi’ in black spikes by the one and only, Christian Louboutin!

To make this momentous occasion even more special, not only did I buy my very own pair of Christian Louboutins, they also happen to be in my name (well close enough).

For many years, I have been on the hunt to find a pair of shoes that I love, in my name. And now I have finally found them.

I was walking through David Jones in the City on my lunch break when I spotted them. I picked them up and observed them from all angles and immediately knew I wanted them. I turned them over to admire the red lacquer sole and I read the style name, ‘Fifi’, and, they were in my size.

This was fate. I knew these were the pair of shoes I was working towards.

Since I worked so hard to get them, I didn’t want to buy these shoes purely as an impulse and I wanted them to be a shoe I would love in 10 or 20 years time. So I decided to sleep on it! 

For weeks, all I could think about was these shoes. I knew I loved them and knew no other shoes were going to compare.

I finally decided they had to be mine.

I went back to David Jones a few weeks later to buy them. Once I headed to the Christian Louboutin section, I noticed one style was absent. My shoes. I was so disappointed. I had waited too long and now missed out on the shoes of my dreams.

I tracked down a sales assistant (who was absolutely amazing) and asked about ‘Fifi”. She said she would check the reserves to see if there were any left.

She came back empty handed.

My heart dropped.

She noticed my disappointment and said she would see if any other stores had them. 5 minutes later, she came back carrying a shoe box. 

I couldn’t contain my excitement. 

She said they were originally on hold for a customer which is why she didn’t notice them initially and that I could buy them if I wanted too.

Wearing Cue top, Country Road jeans, Samantha Wills rings and Christian Louboutin heels

The sales lady placed them on the ground and with shaking hands; I slipped them both on my feet. And, they fit perfectly.

At that moment I knew these shoes, were destined to be mine. And now they are.

I love everything about this style. I love how classic the black patent and black spikes look and how well they work together. The round-toe pump is stylish, yet simple. The stiletto is terrifyingly thin but oh so appealing and who cannot resist the lure of the iconic, red soles?

I am incredibly proud of myself for working hard to reach my goal and finally meeting it.

Stay tuned for Part 2 of the Christian Louboutin story…

Sole Mates

My very first pair of designer shoes...

'Swan' by Manolo Blahnik.

I love shoes so much and have close to 100 pairs of them, but these trump all the others in my wardrobe.

When I opened the box to these shoes, my hands were shaking and I was extremely nervous. When I saw these shoes nestled in the white tissue paper, my heart skipped a beat.

I couldn't believe my eyes.

Peeking up at me, through the white tissue paper, was a pair of white satin shoes, hand made in Italy with silver crystals embellished and beaded along the top and side of the shoes. Just beautiful.

I was extremely excited and couldn't wait to wear them. I felt like Cinderella as I anxiously and nervously slipped them on. They fit like a glove. They felt like they were made especially for my feet. Amazing!

These shoes were and still are the most amazing shoes I have ever seen. They have not only confirmed my love of shoes, but deepened the obsession more than I could of imagined.

These shoes now hold a permanent place in my room where I can admire them everyday.