“Every faculty of his soul, spirit, purse, and person is heroically consecrated to this one object, the wearing of Clothes wisely and well: so that the others dress to live, he lives to dress...And now, for all this perennial Martyrdom, and Poesy, and even Prophecy, what is it that the Dandy asks in return? Solely, we may say, that you would recognize his existence; would admit him to be a living object...”

—Thomas Carlyle, from Sartor Resartus (1831)

Monday, September 27, 2010

the prettiest little sparkly flats...

Behold:


Vera Wang Lavendar Label Lisa flats in Gold.  These have been around a while, but they finally went on sale, allowing me to justify their purchase.  I love them.  They are even more glorious in person.  Right now they are hanging out in their little lavendar box, lovingly nestled in tissue paper, thinking warm thoughts.  Of course, I prance around my apartment in them every so often.  Have yet to choose an occasion for their debut.  We shall see.

It's true that bejeweled shoes in general, and flats in particular, have been a lingering trend for many seasons, but I think they are a perfect centerpiece for any number of outfits.  If your closet is full of little black dresses (see below, black + white) , then you should have some bejeweled flats to wear with them.  Also perfect for skinny jeans w/ white t-shirts and simple summer dresses.  Don't go too cutesy though, you're not Alice in Wonderland.  And the great thing about the trend being around for so long is that there are now lots of options in all sorts of price ranges.  Here are some favorites. 



(vera wang gray gillian flats)

(vince camuto black flats)

(miumiu patent leather flats in mocha)