opinion on shoes for dresses (wedding and Chinese Qipao)

[Cupcake*Muffin]

Hi ladies, I know alot of you on here are shoe divas, so please help me. I am getting married on the beach on Edisto Island in June. I am going to be wearing a replica of the Jim Hjelm 8813. The lady that is making it is doing a great job and it looks just like it. In ivory.

 

[Cupcake*Muffin]

http://www.dessy.com/accessories/duchess-bridesmaid-ballet-flat/ (in cornflower)

I am thinking about these for the beach ceremony (our colors are blues and purple/lavenders):




I am really looking for comfortable flats, they don't have to be blue. Opinions?

 

[Cupcake*Muffin]

After the ceremony, we will be on the grass area by the rental house. So I was thinking of wearing heels, especially since my Qi Pao is knee length.

Here is that the Qi Pao will look like but it will be in red:

 

[Cupcake*Muffin]

Here is the fabric for the Qi Pao. There is gold in the pattern but you can't see it here.


I am thinking gold/silvery shoes will work for both dresses once on the grass. Here were the ones I was looking at:


Jcrew Nicolette Gold Platinum

RL Aela in Platino

Nine West Accolia

I was really looking for a peep toe but couldn't find any that looked good. Help please! I suck at shoe shopping. I would like to be around 3", size 8. I do ok on heels but I don't want to be super tall or fall on the grass. Are there even such things as comfy heels?

 

[redfaerythinker]

I just have to say that those green shoes are super cute... I may have to get me a pair. If you want comfy heels I would suggest Cole Haan Nike Air pumps. He has a lot of peep toe shoes. His designs tend to be a bit more classic understated though. But you can't beat them for comfort. I have a pair of the Carma OT Air Pumps, and they're fabulous. Another thing to consider about grass. Will you be directly on top of the grass, or on a patio near it? Because if it's the former then you might want to consider wedge shoes, unless you're really good at keeping your heels from sinking!

 

[redfaerythinker]

Carma pumps in soft gold.

 

[princessplease]

Here are a few adorable purple flats

BC Footwear Bicycle Built For Two

Romantic soles Geneva- I think these would look amazing with your dress!!!!! They also come in blue satin.


Here are some cute gold heels
Charles David Call-Peeptoe strappy pumps

Bella Vita Sante

Nine West Jasmina

Caparros Greece

Kate Spade Lora

Chinese Laundry Whirl

Stewart Weitzman Delovely

 

[Cupcake*Muffin]

Thanks ladies!

I might be crazy but I ordered 5 pairs of shoes off Zappos and Piperlime so I am going to try them on tonight. I''m pretty sure it''s not normal to order that many pairs of shoes in hopes of finding one that works Hopefully one of them works. I will post pics later and if you guys can weigh in, that would be great.

 

[oddoneout]

I must say the dresses are beautiful. I like the flats and the first choice of heels.

 

[lisamarie84]

May I ask who is making your replica dress? I''m also thinking of having a Jim Hjelm replica made (but a combo of 2 dresses). I''ve found some online companies, but not sure if I should steer clear of those. TIA

 

[Cupcake*Muffin]

Date: 2/19/2010 12:54:30 PM
Author: lisamarie84
May I ask who is making your replica dress? I''m also thinking of having a Jim Hjelm replica made (but a combo of 2 dresses). I''ve found some online companies, but not sure if I should steer clear of those. TIA

Hi Lisamarie,

I bought the dress from "Spookykittencouture" on Etsy. I had put an ad on the Alchemy portion of the Esty site and got about 20-25 bids. From there, I had everyone send me photos of their previous work. I ended up with Spooky because she sent me a few photos of other bridal dresses and one of them was the Monique Lhullier dress that Kevin Costner''s wife wore. She did and excellent job. I am expecting the photos of the completed dress today. So I will post some of the "in progress" photos I have so you can see. She hand sewed each of the pearls and crystals on the lace. All this for 10% of the original retail! I have relied on Etsy for EVERYTHING!

 

[Cupcake*Muffin]

Front of the dress

 

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Back of the dress

 

[Cupcake*Muffin]

Ugh, I can''t upload the lace shots!

 

[Cupcake*Muffin]

This is to get an idea of the lace

 

[Cupcake*Muffin]

Close up of the pearls--before she sewed on the crystals

 

[Cupcake*Muffin]

It''s done! Being over-nighted

First fitting is this Saturday.

 

[Cupcake*Muffin]

Not sure why the ivory sash shows up pink/mocha-y but it''s ivory. I might switch it out. Don''t know yet.