Wedding shoes!!

[AceP]

these were mine. it was harder than i expected to find a fun gold slingback sandal that was halfway comfy. these are great because they''re so versatile - i''m wearing them to a wedding i''m attending next week.

and i did change into flip-flops about halfway through the night. it''s funny how much effort we put into our wedding shoes when our feet are nearly invisible that day.

 

[choro72]

Freke...How do you do what you do???????

Anyway, I''m posting because I just found out that the shoes I had my eyes on is gone...Two days after I found them

They don''t have it in my size anymore.
I guess I''m just going to have to go with my silver sandals.

 

[BlueKeet]

These where my shoes and I loved them. Very comfortable, however I changed into flip flops for the reception. I had cute red velvet flip flops to wear (saved them for over a year), but somehow they got misplaced between the ceremony and reception and I ended up in my orange plastic flip flops I wear to the swimming pool. This is the only thing that went wrong on my big day - not too bad. I should have just left my heels on, but I took them off so I could put my feet on the dash in the car and then we basically jogged to the reception. I brought my pretty shoes to dinner, but was having too much fun to bother putting them back on.

 

[RLG]

I currently have these both in blue and green. I need to figure out which color I''m going to wear and return one pair. By the way they are onsale now if anyone else was thinking about them.

 

[Gypsy]

My Marshalls had these for 35 bucks and they are SO FREAKING comfortable. I WANT them. But they are seriously LIQUID silver in color. If anyone wants VERY silver wedges... these are cute and comfortable. I don''t think I''m going to be able to resist them, truth to tell. I have a feeling I''m going to go there again later today and buy them. I''m a BAD BAD girl. But I LOVE LOVE LOVE these.

http://www.shoebuy.com/jessica-simpson-ceasar/232705/498728?cm_mmc=ink2-_-none-_-none-_-none

 

[FrekeChild]

RLG, I love them in both blue and green. I don''t know how you''ll make that decision!

I''m so going to go look at J. Crew now...

 

[RLG]

I think the blue ones look better with the dress color, but I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the green ones. This is why I still have both pairs. Although the ones Gypsy posted in blue look pretty safe to walk in. Maybe I should add those to the mix. I need another pair of shoes like I need another hole in my head.

 

[tenfour]

RLG, those shoes are gorgeous. i looked at those a while ago and considered them, but they didn''t quite bring me to 6'' tall (he''s 6''10").

 

[RLG]

tenfour- 6''10? how many inch heels do you have to have to get to 6 foot? Good luck!

 

[FrekeChild]

Ok buttercup (I hope you see this) What are you looking for in a pair of shoes? I like the ones that you have, but I''m certainly open to looking for you. So under $100, around 2.5 inches I think you said? What else?

And if anyone else needs shoe help-I''m really bored right now, so let me know!!!!

 

[Octavia]

There was a request somewhere that sounded pretty similar to what I'm looking for, but I can't find it anywhere...it might have been buttercup's, though.

I like the idea of blue, but I'm open to other colors and especially to patterns...the Emilio Puccis you put in the very first post of this thread are TDF! as are my dream shoes and these fun ones. Unfortunately, they all are not in the budget right now (I'd like to spend less than $100 but would go higher for the right shoes...just not $410!) and mostly have too high a heel, since my FI is only a couple inches taller than I am. I think 2" or so is about the highest I could go, but I haven't had much luck finding cute kitten heels lately.

So, if you are up for finding low-heeled, funky shoes that show off my toesies at least a bit, feel free to search to your heart's content and I will be eternally grateful!

Oh, forgot to put my size -- usually 7, sometimes 7 1/2

 

[FrekeChild]

What about colors Octavia? Anything specific? Or any other specific requirements? Like ankle straps or non pointy toe?

 

[FrekeChild]

Ok. So I started looking...

Some that remind me of the second pair of puccis that you posted...

Leopard print, pointy-ish toes. Heh.

Ok, so these are kind of crazy, but I love the pattern! Although a little casual because of the wooden heel.

These are 2 3/4, but I love the colors and the pattern.

And these are totally casual looking, but so cool because of the heel.

2 1/4 heel blue patent, and only $35

2 1/2 inch teal slingback peep toe

2 3/4 inch pointy toe pump-love the pattern-turquoise or pink-and easy on the wallet

Purple satin 2 1/4 inch sandal with bow detail

Variety of colors 2 1/2inch satin w/ rhinestones, peep toe

So this is a whole bunch of randomness...I think I need some narrowing...

 

[Harleigh]

Date: 5/9/2008 11:59:35 PM
Author: FrekeChild
Harriet!

Gold Valentino shoes

Red Manolos

Red Sequin Manolo

I don't really know what you're looking for, but I figured I'd post them anyway.

Harleigh!

pink but with a thin heel

Pink wedge, kind of on the casual side

pink wedge/espadrille

Pink Patent heels

Green thin heel

Green thin heel lt strap

Green steve madden wedge

Green thicker heel

green thin heel no strap

Green t-strap

Green thicker black heel.

Pink crazy heel shoes

pink thicker heel

Pink patent wedges

pink wedges ankle strap

pink sandal-y wedges

Thicker heel-pink

Ok, I'm quitting now, because you HAVE to buy these! They are hot pink with green satin and an ankle strap (and a raspberry/wine color-but we can totally overlook that!)

Freke! You are a genius!!! I love the pink patent heels, the pink patent wedges, and that last pair, OMG, that could TOTALLY work, and I think it was the least expensive pair you listed!

Now, if only the dress would come in so that I *might* have a clue as to what size heel I will need!

Thanks for finding all of those...you are the BEST!!!

ETA: You asked what I was looking for...walking on grass, so definitely need wider heels or a wedge. Also, much safer to have a strap to attach the dang thing to my foot. No guarantee I won't land on my rear, but less likely if in a secured position!

 

[FrekeChild]

Harleigh--you should totally look into that last pair-I LOVE them!!!Pink and green and a wedge AND a strap around the ankle?! I mean, how perfect are they?

I know I went a little overboard, but I was having so much fun looking. Lol. I''m sure it took a while to go through. Sorry about that!

 

[FrekeChild]

Ok Octavia, I''ve got a few more, but this is so much harder than I initially thought it would be. There just aren''t any patterns (except for Pucci) or low heels anywhere. Everyone seems to be going with huge chunky wedges or up to the sky stilettos.

Blue peep toes 2 1/2inches

And the other pair was over $300. Blah. So never mind that one.

Ok, these don''t fit the heel height, but I love them. And they are out of the budget at $129. I think they are so hot.

Finally, silver strappys, at 2 inches, they have a wooden heel-which I think is totally awesome because it adds a little unexpected somethin''. And the silver strap detail in the back. Dig it!

 

[FrekeChild]

Shoes for the bride who has a little more $$$ to spend

White platform slingback with ribbon on the heel. Off white with a slightly chunky heel. 4 3/4 inch heel with almost an inch platform. $315.

White pointy toed stilettos with ribbon in the heel. Leather and satin. $299. 3 1/2 inch heel

Dolce & Gabbana bone and bronze jacquard curved 4 inch stiletto with bronze tassel detail. $538.

Pink metallic stiletto, 4 inch heel, round toe, with beaded flower detail, $716

Light pink satin Christian Louboutin pointy toe stilettos. 3 1/2 inch heel, delicate t-strap, and jeweled detail. $453

Champagne Christian Louboutin 2 1/2inch heel, beaded flower detail, $463, pointy toed, half d''Orsay.

Silver Christian Louboutin pointy toed slingback with beaded and embroidered detail. 3 1/4 inch heel, $712

Peach satin and jeweled peep toe.Cesare Paciotti. 3 1/2 inch leather heel. $405. Only in size 6.

Thats all for now.

 

[buttercup80]

Hi Freke! Thanks for offering to look - I''ve tried, but haven''t come up with anything perfect - although I do have the ones I bought already to fall back on. . .

Ideally, I''m looking for something blue or dyeable in 2.5" or under. . . I tend to like peep toes or d''orsay styles a lot and I definitely prefer thinner heels (I trip in wedges for some reason). I''d like to spend under $100, but I would definitely consider spending more on shoes that were *really* special. . .like way more - if Manolo Sedarbys were a teensy bit lower or Christian Louboutin still made the bridal shoes I''d be really, really tempted.

I will be forever indebted if you turn anything up - my searches have not yielded much. . you''re a rock star!

 

[LauraLoo]

These are mine, I can''t wait to wear them! But now that I know those J Crew ones are on sale......hmmm

 

[Octavia]

Freke, you''re awesome! I''ve seen the Charles Davids you posted, and I was sooo tempted. I might have to get them, I''ve liked them for awhile. And the super-high-heeled "Camilla" ones are gorgeous! If they wouldn''t make me taller than FI, I''d totally spring for them.

It really is hard to find shoes that fit my criteria right now, although you''ve done a great job so far...but I have lots of time to find shoes, and I really don''t mind being a 12-shoe bride. So I can keep looking for a couple more seasons, I just want to buy shoooooes right now. My plan is to buy several possibilities (as long as I can wear them IRL) and decide which ones get the honor when the time comes. Heh heh

 

[BrownEyedCountryGirl]

BES.THREAD.EVER.

 

[Cleopatra]

ooo - I want to play! I''ve posted my wedding shoes before, but I suuuurely don''t mind posting them again. They are blue BCBG shoes with some sparkly shoe clips from absolutelyaudrey.com

 

[FrekeChild]

Ok Buttercup. I found a whole bunch of white dyeable shoes, but not a lot of blue. In fact, so far, none.

2 inch d'Orsay with small jewel detail $75

2.5 inch peep toe with small jewel detail and ankle strap $52

1.75 half d'Orsay peep toe $52

2.25inch half d'Orsay pump with small jewel and pearl detail $85

2.75 inch d'Orsay with rhinestone ankle strap and bow detail $73

Same as the last one only 2 inches, White is $70

2.5 inch peep toe slingback with rhinestone detail $57

2.5 inch icy blue and silvery strappy $80

2.75 inches strappy metallic blue $90

2.5inches half d'Orsay $100

That's all I've got for now, but I'll keep my eyes open!

 

[FrekeChild]

And Harriet!!

I found these and thought of you: Link

 

[Harleigh]

These would be PERFECT if they came in my size! Sadly I need a 6 or 6 1/2.

Found these on ebay for $5.99 by Chinese Laundry:

 

[Harleigh]

These Caparros are to die for at $19.99!

Again, wrong size, but super cute!

ETA: Holy crap! I just found them in a size 7...maybe I could stuff the pad to make them fit???

 

[FrekeChild]

You could totally put a ball of the foot pad in there to help out with the size. And they make strips that you can put on straps to make them smaller. I know they carry those at Dillards. And you can get Ball of the Foot pads at Target and pretty much everywhere...

 

[buttercup80]

Freke, will you be my BFF? I really like these: 2.25inch half d''Orsay pump with small jewel and pearl detail $85, but I''m not sure if it is worth the hassle to get another pair of dyeables rahter than just dye the ones I have. . .they''re awfully cute though. ..

I''m definitely going to have to keep my eye out for cute ones that are already blue in the coming months - in the meantime, anybody have any suggestions on shades to dye my currently white shoes? I keep wavering over which blue.. . and where does one get shoes dyed?

 

[FrekeChild]

Lol! Sure I''ll be your BFF! Oh I love blue-what shade are you looking for? Or see-sawing between? I think you should wait and see what comes out too. I think we''re still in Spring shoes, and some summer ones should come out soon. And you can get them dyed at a shoe repair place.

 

[Harleigh]

What do you think of these? Too flashy???