11.06.2007

Three Cheers for SHOE PORN!!!

So, I've come across yet another attire dilemma, and am needing a bit of fashion advice.

I love my dress. I love it more and more with every glance. The glow of the silk, the lines of the bodice, the twirl of the skirt, the shelf bust...pure perfection, I tell you. I even love the model wearing my dress. Isn't she lovely, with her finger waves, collar bones of steel and luminous skin? What I do not love is that her shoes are so match-matchy. The style is cute and all, but don't you think it looks a bit too bridemaid-esque to have dyed-to-match shoes? Please correct me me if I am wrong. And no offence to anyone who is dying their bridesmaids shoes.

In an effort to make this look my very own, I've decided to add a soft colored crinoline...maybe a steel blue/platinum grey, champagne ivory, or mocha brown. I am thinking that it might be nice to have shoes and a handbag in the alternate color as well. What do you think? Here are a few of my inspiration pics, as well as another gratuitous shot of my gorgeous dress...
Champagne... Shoes and clutch from Hollywould at Shoes.com

Platinum... Shoes Kenneth Cole and clutch from Franchi at Zappos.com


Chocolate... Shoes and clutch from Ann Taylor at Ann Taylor.com


Keep in mind, that my bouquet has that deep, rich chocolate brown velvet ribbon around the handle. It's easily switched out however for another in a different color...all of which are incorporated into the actual bouquet itself somewhere. No biggie, not difficult to do.

I'm also considering wearing a sexy pair of nude colored , seamed, vintage thigh-hi stockings with garters, so a closed back shoe would be in order. Unless, I fell head over heels (teeheehee) with a pair of slingbacks, of course.

We've also found 2 different suit jackets for Bob. A dark brown corduroy that has a definite vintage line and feel, as well as a classic steel grey Ralph Lauren number made from the most divine fabric. I'm sure you'll be hearing all about both of them soon, as well as seeing a few pics. We're picturing him pairing it with a crisp ivory button-down shirt, no tie, pants to match and either his Dr. Martens or a cool pair of wingtips.

So honestly girls, give it to me straight. Should I bring in another color, or stick with the blush pink?

And for the record, this pair of Louboutin's I came across at I Heart Luxe has had me swooning for weeks, but they go against my whole matchy-matchy arguement, and Bob might choke if he ever found out how much they cost. I simply couldn't sign off without sharing them. Wipe the drool from your chin. It's mussing up your keyboard. :)

2 comments:

Robin said...

I agree about how they shouldn't match. I like the dark shoes the best but then this is coming from a girl who's going to wear flip flops for her wedding...so you may want to just ignore any advice I give about shoes.

delilah said...

Oh believe you me, if I was wearing a longer dress, I'd be looking for ways to formalize my flip flops! Don't get me wrong, I'm as girlie as they come, but I wear heels every. single. day. for work and kick them off every chance I get. Not to mention, I really don't think I'm all that graceful on the dance floor, so a flat would definitely be a better choice.

Of course, this is coming from a girl with one of those California Closets chock full of fancy shoes she never gets a chance to wear, and is always looking for a reason to purchase more. :)
xox,
delilah