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…

Shoe of the Week #8

My shoe of the week is 'Ashbury' by Tony Bianco.

Autumn is officially in the air and I am loving the new season shoes by Tony Bianco. I bought these shoes as a late birthday present for myself because one can never have too many shoes... right?

What I like most about this style is the studded details. This is what caught my attention while I was perusing the online store. The studs give the classic pump a new and dramatic edge. This style is extremely glamorous and can really dress up any outfit.

The pointed toe shoe is a great style for winter as they go great under trousers for work and skinny jeans when it's time to play. 

What makes this style great is the comfort of them. The suede is soft and extremely comfortable to wear. The 11.5 centimetre stiletto heel is a great height and is comfortable to wear all day. It also defines your calf muscles and makes your legs appear slimmer. Who knew you could get runner's calves just by wearing high heel shoes?

The Stiletto

"Stiletto, I look at it more as an attitude as opposed to a high-heeled shoe." - Lita Ford

My ultimate weakness and favourite heel type of all.

A stiletto (meaning ‘dagger’ in Italian) is a long, thin tapering heel, with a diameter of less than 1cm at the base. A stiletto heel can range from 2 and a half centimetres to a whopping 30 centimetres in height (Lady Gaga anyone?).  

The term ‘stiletto’ can also be used to describe a style of shoe rather than the heel type. A stiletto shoe is a high heel pump, with a long thin heel and usually a pointed toe.

High heels have been around for many centuries and can even be dated back to the Renaissance. The high heel shoes were a symbol of wealth and status but now they are a staple accessory in most wardrobes. 

The invention of the stiletto still remains a mystery; however, shoe designers Roger Vivier and Salvatore Ferragamo are usually credited with the creation of the heel.

What I love most about the stiletto is its femininity. They are extremely stylish and can glam up any outfit. They also do wonders for my confidence and self esteem.

There are many benefits of wearing stiletto heels. They make your legs appear slimmer and longer, they define your calf muscles and can even make your butt appear firmer. They also extend your silhouette and activate your core muscles.

Over the years, many designers, such as Manolo Blahnik and Christian Louboutin, have helped shape and develop the stiletto into what it is today. A piece of art and a luxury to wear.