Car Shoe Suede Knee-High Boots

A close friend is on an eternal quest to get me to buy useless, but beautiful shoes, I am going to document her quest here.

Photo and shoe details courtesy of The Real Real

Brown suede Car Shoe round-toe knee-high boots with tonal stitching throughout, covered heels, zip closures at sides and lace-up closures at backs.

Circumference: 15"

Shaft: 15.75"

Heels: 4.25"

Condition: Very Good. Minor wear at soles; minor wear at insoles.

Measurements: Calf

Ancient Greek Sandals

A close friend is on an eternal quest to get me to buy useless, but beautiful shoes. I am documenting her quest here.

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Brown leather Ancient Greek sandals with strap at ankles featuring wing buckle closure.

Heels: 0.25"

Condition: Very Good. Minor scuffing at soles.

Designer: Ancient Greek Sandals

 

Chloé Velvet Round-Toe Pumps

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Maroon velvet Chloé round-toe loafer pumps with tonal stitching and stacked heels. 

Heels: 1.5"

Condition: Very Good. Resoled; light scuffs at soles.

Designer: Chloé

Prada Metallic Slingback Pumps

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Metallic yellow woven Prada pointed toe pumps with pleat accents at top lines, covered heels and slingback straps.

Heels: 4.75

Condition: Good. Moderate wear at soles.

Designer: Prada

Cobalt Blue or Jasper Red; that is the question…

If I could justify this bag, it would be mine already. If you can justify it, go get it immediately!

In leather it is a perfectly understated luxury item in the perfect size to hold the things you need for the day plus a bit extra for the unexpected. Like an umbrella or spare pair of fancy shoes, what did you think I meant?

Tip: If you happen to be in Europe, this lovely item will set you back slightly fewer dinero, even with the exchange rates these days.

From an article in last October’s New York Times:

“Coppola was inspired by a trip to Louis Vuitton’s original home in Asnières, on the outskirts of Paris. Working with the special order department, she took up the challenge of designing ‘the perfect bag that doesn’t exist.’”

“Coppola wanted a day bag that was “chic, discreet and lightweight and that isn’t enormous,” adding that “it is hard to find bag without a lot of hardware.” She opens the roomy bag (selling in the monogram version at €1,600, or about $2,190), showing how there is an open pocket enabling her to grab her telephone. The evening clutch (€800), with its pochette containing a mirror, is “a thing I wanted for myself.”

(image courtesy of Louis Vuitton)

Stylishly Understated

For those that were around to read The Official Preppy Handbook when it was originally published in 1980; you know that these shoes were considered 'the tennis shoe of choice' (TOPH p. 139) now they are just a cool alternative to those other canvas, rubber toe shoes that seem to have taken over feet everywhere. Available on-line or in their new retail store located on Spring Street in New York City's SoHo district.

(image courtesey www.tretorn.com)

Moisture

I know what you are thinking; not another expensive body lotion.

(MALIN+GOETZ) b5 body moisturizer is oil-free and residue-free. It does what the label says it will do and it makes your skin feel wonderful all day long. I say it is the real deal.

Founded in 2004 in New York City's Chelsea district; the company creates cleansers, hair product and moisturizers that are made 'without unnecessary detergents, colorants and synthetic fragrances.'

(MALIN+GOETZ) does not test on animals and is made in the USA.

Go to here to see what other treats they have in store for you.