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Wedding Shoes

ibis the being

00:05 / 20.03.07

I'm looking for shoes to wear to my wedding. I'm thinking blue, green, blue and green... fun, sexy, not boring. I like my heels high, and I'm not a big fan of the very long pointy points. Otherwise I'm open minded. I found these beauties on Zappos but I'm waffling a bit on the crinkled patent leather:

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Hallo, Paper Spaceboy

06:23 / 20.03.07

Those are some really sexy shoes, ibis. More so for the name "Zappo."

Olulabelle

15:04 / 20.03.07

Ibis, we absolutely need more info on the outfit before we can help you with shoes. Is it long skirt? short skirt? Trousers? No skirt?!

Ticker

15:27 / 20.03.07

Yes 'Lula is correct we need more data, plus open toes are tricky especially in events with drunk people.

I heart fluevog!

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ibis the being

22:59 / 20.03.07

The dress is long, ivory, halter top with Aline skirt... very little embellishment, some... whaddaya callit... asymmetrical shirring on the skirt. Chapel train. I figure no one's likely to see very much of my shoes but if they do I want them to be a little surprising. The thought of "bridal" shoes or your typical "strappy sandals" just makes me want to cry. I want them to be awesome, and, even better, ones I will wear many times. I have small pretty feet and I feel I can wear most styles, but ankle straps are probably not really my flavor.

What's your budget?

Ah, budget. No strict budget on shoes but I think I would feel uncomfortable spending much more than $200.

Tryphena Absent

09:23 / 22.03.07

I think you should seriously consider buying some Vivienne Westwood's off ebay. What better opportunity to buy and wear a GOD on your feet.

Ohmygodyes.

I know I saw those! So hot... dunno about dancing in them.... Unfortunately all the V. Westwoods currently on ebay are too big for me (I'm a US6 at most, sometimes 5.5) but I'll keep looking.

Meanwhile, still scouring Zappos and admiring these beauties:

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And these are a little darker and more demure than my vision, but oh so pretty, I might just have to try:

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HCE

03:41 / 28.03.07

Ah, the paradox that is Manolo Blahnik. Some so classic, so understated, so gorgeous -- I have been wearing a black, suede-backed, med-high-heeled, ankle-strapped pair for ten years now -- and yet, sometimes, so hideous: I often see monstrosities of his that do not fear zebra stripes, gems, sequins, and colors not found in nature: all in the same pair.

Step carefully, step wisely:

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And congrats, btw.

Olulabelle

07:30 / 29.03.07

XK's suggestion are beautiful shoes. I think you need to make sure your shoes are still elegant, or if not elegant really crazy. I am not sure if the royal blue ones with the little sole are elegant enough, but the navy ones are.

I think if you're going to do lary, you should do really lary like the Vivienne Westwood. A little bit lary could just look like you got it wrong.

ibis the being

00:51 / 21.04.07

I got some shoes in and tried them on with my dress. Forgive the shitty pics. I love the height, though sanity make take over and prompt me to get something a smidge lower for after the ceremony. They're light blue patent with bows and little silver hardware on the toe. I think they're probably a bit of an odd choice, but I also think they're very me. (By the way what look like knarly veins on my feet are marks from the crisscross wedges I was wearing all day.)

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Hallo, Paper Spaceboy

01:14 / 21.04.07

The fluevogs are bloody gorgeous, I have to say. I love the detailing. The dark blue shoes, ibis, that you posted - the pinstriped-looking ones - are pretty hot as well. I'm curious to see a close-up of the light blue ones you've tried on, though...

Olulabelle

10:53 / 21.04.07

Yes, bigger pictures!

Ticker

13:12 / 21.04.07

you can always have a good shoe place adjust the height of the shoe a bit by adding a thicker piece to the footpad area underneath. If it is an issue go ask!