Best use of pyramid studs: Dollhouse
Pyramid studs have been — & will continue to be — huge. I saw approximately one million different interpretations of the pyramid stud on a shoe while I was at MAGIC, but Dollhouse won out with this simple but fantastic platform heel. Managing to look clean & simple while maintaining a tough edge is tricky, but they nailed it. Every girl should own this shoe.
Best neon sandal: Chinese Laundry
The resemblance to a Barbie shoe is not lost on me, but these were so much fun I couldn’t resist. In blue, pink, black, yellow or green, they come with a whopping big wedge & three straps to keep them on your foot. These would be très fantastique for poolside lounging or midsummer beach pilgrimages.
Best T-strap heel: Poetic License
I love the combination of materials on these heels, from the pink & white faux-skin to the cork, pink patent leather & grey suede. There’s so much going on with this shoe but somehow it works, & would be completely delightful with a sweet little dress & knee-socks. I really do need a pair of these.
Most likely to get Liberace’s attention: Pleaser
So sparkly they could cause a car accident, Pleaser’s Bordello platforms in purple, pink & crystal are really quite fabulous. With a good-looking heel, concealed platform & 5 inches of height, these are the perfect shoe to add a little bling to a simple outfit — & are sure to get you stopped in the street in the process.
Sparkliest sandal: Poetic License
Sandals really can be so dreary, but they don’t have to be, as Poetic License have proven. In reflective magenta & draped with sequined bows, they’re practical for hot weather while also having a sense of humor. They’d be marvelous with sun-dresses, over dyed slip dresses or even your favorite pair of jeans.
Words by Gala Darling
Do you know where the Chinese Laundry shoes are sold? I’ve looked on their site and various other places, but I can’t find them.
You can get Chinese Laundry at Zappos, as well as at a variety of other stores including there site, http://www.chineselaundry.com.
I absolutely LOVE the Bordello platforms! The pink ones need to be in my closet asap. I have no idea where/how I would wear them, but they’re gorgeous.
@Mcfilibuster these won’t be out until next spring!
Holy smokes! Those CL sandals, where have they been all my life?
Thanks sooz for letting me know! It seemed like a futile search, but now I know why! I’ll have to get a pair or five when they come out.
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