WANTED: Awesome Bridal Shoes; REWARD: My Gratitude ('cause I'm broke)

[oh schnapp!]

Ladies, ladies, ladies.... ... aaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH [just a random scream for no reason]

My wedding is in December, I''ve purchased and received my beautiful Jim Hjelm gown which needs minimal alterations, and I''ve even found a matching purse on eBay in the same antique ivory. Jewelry - I''m getting close but the shoes...THE SHOES! I''ve chosen eggplant/plum as my accent wedding color. My flowers, the bridesmaids'' hair ornaments, bridesmaids bouquet ribbons, rose petals, centerpieces, boutonnieres, etc are all a deep plum or eggplant (calla lilies) and I would really like to have some eggplant/plum on my feet. My fiancee is 6''3" and I''m about 5''4 (and a half!)" so I would love a 4" heel or close to it. Satin would be ideal, a platform would be a little more comfortable but it''s not a must. I love ankle straps, peep toes and embellishments (roses/flowers or bow of some sort).

I have actually found my dream shoe. Well, it WAS until I saw the price - a lovely Louboutin for $760. After consulting my account balance and my "Recession Livin''" manual, I decided $760 was a no-no. A hell no-no. My sister offered to buy the shoes for me as a gift but I reluctantly declined and asked her to cover the cost of the cake instead (slick, right?).

The Louboutins - I think I drooled on my keyboard a little bit at first sight:

http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=7388934



I also found these from another wedding website posting. They''re nowhere to be found because the post is not current:

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1980/97/85/584489847/n584489847_2136945_87.jpg



These are adorable! The perfect color, cute style, nice high heel...but they''re canvas; too informal

http://images.pinupgirlclothing.com/insets/purple-canvas-platform-shoes.jpg


I''ve considered dyeables but I haven''t found one dyeable shoe that I like.

Here are some other shoe styles I''ve come across that I love, but...

it''s not dyeable:

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://media.theknot.com/ImageStage/Objects/0021/0048701/large_image.jpg&imgrefurl=http://weddings.theknot.com/odb/processurl.aspx%3Fid%3D48701%26src%3Dseemore%26ODBTHEMENAME%3Daccessories%26ODBPAGENAME%3Ddetailview.aspx&usg=__VRYSf-z7fR3nRtO_-Hpceec4o6w=&h=316&w=250&sz=21&hl=en&start=1&um=1&tbnid=2wiYAV68FhwKqM:&tbnh=117&tbnw=93&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dmischka%2Bhyde%26hl%3Den%26um%3D1



also not dyeable:

http://www.heels.com/womens-shoes/baldwin-sandal-ivory.html


can''t leave these bad boys out:
http://www.musthaveshoes.com/mhs/products?q=PURPLE&_udq=true&shoe=3634-03-purple

- just kidding


I guess what I''m willing to spend depends on how badly I want the shoe. If the Louboutin were $500, I could be convinced. Hey what about a knock off? Any suggestions? Anyone? Cute shoes you''ve come across? Purple, plum, eggplant, raisin (what''s with the food colors?), aubergine...sexy, sexy, tall, tall. Please help...please. Pretty please

 

[sunnyd]

Ahhhhh those are meresal''s shoes, but she had them in ivory. We''re all jealous.

Are the Baldwin''s not made in purple anymore, is that why you can''t find them (the second pic)? I''ll do some looking...

 

[meresal]

Ohhh... *sigh* Never get enough of those things

schnapp, have you checked out the big shoe thread that I started about 6 months ago?? There are like 7 pages of shoes, and I tried to get everyone to put designer and prices on their posts.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/wedding-shoes-thread.110374/

 

[meresal]

Here''s another Louboutin: Purple Crepe Mouche

 

[luvthemstrawberries]

I''m the world''s last person to be helping with shoe searching as I need to do it myself more often, but I thought I''d look some too since I''m looking in the same color range as you are for mine!

I think these from the shoe thread are great for what you described: Pura Lopez: N601. I don''t know anything else about them though.

 

[E B]

Lora by Kate Spade ($285)

 

[sunnyd]

http://www.zappos.com/stuart-weitzman-extra-purple-suede
http://www.zappos.com/stuart-weitzman-gigi-violet-satin
http://www.zappos.com/steven-demy-purple-suede
http://www.zappos.com/nina-electra-grape-luster-satin
http://www.zappos.com/martinez-valero-brit-purple-satin - CL knockoff of the feather thing
http://www.zappos.com/rsvp-britney-purple-satin
http://www.zappos.com/kate-spade-christa-african-violet-satin

$299
Nina
$365...just throwin it out there
http://www.heels.com/womens-shoes/willy-heel-purple-satin.html
Stick a shoe clip on this one maybe?
Kinda like Sedarabys

 

[luvthemstrawberries]

These are pretty - is this too far away from the color you''re looking for? http://www.zappos.com/nina-kyleen-grape-luster-satin

 

[luvthemstrawberries]

Hahahaha sunnyd we're looking at the exact same place!!

I'm off to explore your findings now...

 

[Morgie44]

Maybe too light a purple for you but I wanted these kate spade's soooo bad for my purple/plum wedding

ETA they also come in dyeable white satin if you like the style but not the color.

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7185839/c/196500.html

Kate Spade Gracious

 

[Morgie44]

These are sort of different but I kind of love them:

http://www.shoes.com/Shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?p=EC1181615&pg=5107584

 

[FrekeChild]

Don''t think I really have time to do a full search at the moment, but I found these:

Link

 

[FrekeChild]

And these:

Link

 

[sunnyd]

Great minds and all...

I posted what I thought might work from zappos, endless, heels, and amazon.

What about Nina''s? I love them....

http://ninashoes.com/elke-ls-fuchsia-luster-satin--13745

 

[oh schnapp!]

Holy cannoli! I didn''t know that the white satin Kate Spade Gracious was dyeable!!!!! Also, the heel height is listed as anywhere from 3" to 4" depending on the website. I don''t want to get them and they''re only 3." They''re still going on the list though - THANKS YOU GUYS!!


I also like the color of the Lora but I need a higher heel...I like the peep with the fluffy ruffle/bow thing on the toe too... just too purple =/

Date: 10/2/2009 12:06:27 PM
Author: Morgie44
Maybe too light a purple for you but I wanted these kate spade''s soooo bad for my purple/plum wedding

ETA they also come in dyeable white satin if you like the style but not the color.

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7185839/c/196500.html

Kate Spade Gracious

 

[oh schnapp!]

I think the ones in the second pic are called "Blayne" by Chinese Laundry. Either way, no luck finding the Baldwins in a purple hue.

Date: 10/2/2009 11:26:30 AM
Author: sunnyd
Ahhhhh those are meresal''s shoes, but she had them in ivory. We''re all jealous.

Are the Baldwin''s not made in purple anymore, is that why you can''t find them (the second pic)? I''ll do some looking...

 

[oh schnapp!]

I saw these and loved them too!!!! My only concern is that I keep seeing them in different shades of the same purple, depending on the website. In your pic, they''re perfect - very deep, but I''ve also seen them in the same color, but appearing closer to a lighter purple or dark magenta. Actually, I had another concern with these - the zipper. I''m just nervous about it snagging on the tulle (or whatever that annoying material is called) underneath my dress. I do like them though

Date: 10/2/2009 12:15:58 PM
Author: Morgie44
These are sort of different but I kind of love them:

http://www.shoes.com/Shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?p=EC1181615&pg=5107584

 

[oh schnapp!]

Date: 10/2/2009 11:56:40 AM
Author: luvthemstrawberries
These are pretty - is this too far away from the color you''re looking for? http://www.zappos.com/nina-kyleen-grape-luster-satin

Those are nice but I''m hoping for less blue...and a skankier heel.

 

[E B]

Too purple?

Giorgio Armani (3.7'' heel)

Alberta Feretti

 

[oh schnapp!]

Yeah....but both cute!

Date: 10/2/2009 1:08:32 PM
Author: EBree
Too purple?

Giorgio Armani (3.7'' heel)

Alberta Feretti

 

[E B]

Can you handle a 5'''' heel? ;D

Giorgio Armani

 

[Clairitek]

Nina makes a shoe similar in style to the CLs you are lusting after. They are called the Electra. High heel, sideways bow thing on the vamp, and they come in purple.

Nina Electra

My apologies if this has already been posted. I''ve seen them in person and I think they are cute.

 

[oh schnapp!]

Date: 10/2/2009 1:37:10 PM
Author: EBree
Can you handle a 5'' heel? ;D

Giorgio Armani

I''m going to say yes I can at this time, but I wouldn''t bet the farm that I wouldn''t be crying like a baby by hour 2 in those bad boys. Those are SICK!!! BUT....still too purple. I really like them though...very sexaaay!!!

 

[luvthemstrawberries]

I''ve been eyeing these for quite some time. I have a pair in black that I''m wearing in my cousin''s wedding next weekend. Very comfortable. 3 1/2" heel. Simple, but the color is beautiful. http://www.zappos.com/bcbgirls-ariel-myrto-vintage-metallic?zlfid=111

 

[CNOS128]

I like these...


Are these too bright?


Not cheap -- but purple



These come in plum. Are they too....something? Hookerish?

 

[Bjedifish]

OMG! LOVE this thread!

Here are a few...although purple was harder to find!

Kinda funky

Cute, but not super high

I think these are SO HOT!

Thats about it. If I find anymore on another site I will post later!

 

[lulu66]

i''ve posted them before but i LOVE these kate spades! pretty, pretty purple
but they''re 3" heel, you mentioned in another post you wanted higher. but zappos has free shipping both ways...maybe try them out

 

[LauraSLP07]

Not sure if anyone posted these yet: http://www.zappos.com/me-too-jeanette-violet-satin (too purple?)
I love these, but the heel is only 3 1/4 inches: http://www.zappos.com/product/7561550/color/68192
These may have already been posted above, but I love them: http://www.zappos.com/rsvp-britney-purple-satin
These are smokin': http://www.zappos.com/rsvp-rhea-purple-satin

ETA: I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Nine West shoes that TheBigT posted! GORGEOUS!!!!!

 

[LauraSLP07]

Posting a pic of the Nine West shoes TheBigT found: I think the color is perfect!

 

[oh schnapp!]

Date: 10/2/2009 5:52:21 PM
Author: TheBigT
I like these...



Are these too bright?



Not cheap -- but purple




These come in plum. Are they too....something? Hookerish?

I love the nine west ones!! I thought about those because they''re not quite as deep in color as I was hoping for but they add a nice variation (of course not everything in that accent color is the same...some lighter some darker...). Plus they''re cheap

And the hookerish ones....shaking my head...I LOVE them!! Hookerish is good! No one will see the shoes except for a pic before the ceremony, and then when my garter is removed....SEXAY - CAn you imagine those shoes with some cutesie fishnet thigh-highs and a garter? You can''t wear those mammmerjammers with pantyhose - my future husband would LOOOOOOOVE IT. These are going on the list, BigT A little daring, but different!