Shoespiration

Shoespiration

January 23rd, 2009 @ 11:12 am by Mrs. D'orsay
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Not surprisingly (hello, Miss D’orsay!), shoes are important to me.

But, surprisingly, I’m having a hard time finding affordable purple D’orsays. I’m willing to go peep toe even, but feel compelled, especially now to have D’orsays for sure.

I’ve searched Zappos and Endless with little luck. Since Google now directs me to UK sites, I found these: (NOT D’Orsays)

Shoespiration : wedding baltimore shoes 27 284 11 27_284_

available here

These are a lot like the Nine West ones that didn’t quite fit my feet, but seem like they match the bridesmaid dresses perfectly: (Sort of/not really a D’orsay)

Shoespiration : wedding baltimore shoes D1

How about some fantasy shoes?

(D’orsay)

Shoespiration : wedding baltimore shoes D2

WHY oh WHY must the have a metallic heel? AND an ankle strap? These are two of my “no nos”.

available here

I have no idea how I found them, but I saw these:

(D’orsay!)

Shoespiration : wedding baltimore shoes D1 d1

… and began to drool. I can’t afford international shipping, so I shipped them to my mother, but as they’re 4 inches high she is very wary to try them on. I won’t get to meet them until June, and it’s just a risk I’ll have to take. Not to mention, they were $25, so I won’t feel too bad if I don’t end up wearing them in August. I have the sneaking suspicion they will need a ton of foot petal action.

BabyGirl Boutique has TONS of cute, sexy retro shoes, and I must stop looking!

Here is my other dilemma, where I suppose the metal heel would come in handy. How do I keep my heels from sinking into the ground? We’re having an outdoor ceremony and I hate ruining shoes. Any tips/ideas, hive?

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34 Responses to “Shoespiration”

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Miss Bruschetta (message) 5,565 posts, Bee Keeper

Solemates, maybe? http://www.thesolemates.com/

1/23/09 @ 11:15 am (reply)

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chicagoseattle (message) 111 posts, Blushing bee

Check out SoleMates:
http://www.thesolemates.com/index.php

I used a pair at a party held on the grass over the summer and they worked out great!

1/23/09 @ 11:17 am (reply)

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Miss Kitten

The only thing I can think of is to wear a wedge-type shoe. But that would be so un-D’orsay!

1/23/09 @ 11:18 am (reply)

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Miss Quiche (message) 3,157 posts, Sugar bee

Try these! http://www.pennyheels.co.uk/index.htm

UK based - so cheaper shipping for you!

Love the shoes, D’orsay

1/23/09 @ 11:19 am (reply)

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Clover (message) 99 posts, Worker bee

Here are so true purple d’orsays,

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/38235134/c/12398.html

This next pair I love, but it does have an ankle strap - the ruffles on the back of the shoe are adorable though.
http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/49959000/c/12398.html

1/23/09 @ 11:23 am (reply)

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Miss Perfume (message) 2,253 posts, Buzzing bee

LOOOOOOOVE THE PURPLE POOF SHOE (sans metal heel, of course). My shoes have a feather poof and they’re VERY similar to those…but in champagne.

But I also adore your final shoe choice…it’s perfect and a must to have a D’orsay, D’Orsay!

Re: heel covers for grass, voila: http://www.thesolemates.com/how/

1/23/09 @ 11:23 am (reply)

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Almostananderson (message) 139 posts, Blushing bee

These are in the UK too! http://prettypinktoes.co.uk/cleanheels.aspx

1/23/09 @ 11:28 am (reply)

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chicagoseattle (message) 111 posts, Blushing bee

I am of little use, but check out these ridiculous purple suede d’Orsays by Christian Louboutin!
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod61410116

5.5 inch heel! If only I could walk in those without breaking my ankle.

1/23/09 @ 11:35 am (reply)

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lou

If those shoes don’t work out for you, you could always get dyeables. The Onyx shoe by Dyeables looks almost identical to your icon! And really comfortable as well (they’re my wedding shoes)

http://www.dyeableshoestore.com/dyeable-shoe-store/sale-shoes/onyx-2-3-4—heel.asp

1/23/09 @ 12:00 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Pinot Noir (message) 799 posts, Busy bee

The first shoe is my favorite because the heel doesn’t look too high (a major dealbreaker for me). They are all so cute though!!

1/23/09 @ 12:01 pm (reply)

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frenchbulldog (message) 7,730 posts, Bee Keeper

Love the final choice D’Orsay - I can’t wait to see them with your dress
@Miss Perfume: Ditto, also LOOOOOVE the purple poof shoe (sans the metal heel, of course & the anke strap)!

1/23/09 @ 12:01 pm (reply)

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MrsMosses (message) 32 posts, Newbee

I LOVE all of the choices- especially the ones you ended up picking! I am also wearing purple shoes and can’t wait! I was able to snag these beauties during the Barney’s sale:

http://www.barneys.com/Knot%20Slide/156705566,default,pd.html

@clover- I love those first ones. They remind me of the infamous Sex and the City shoes, which were my dream wedding shoes.. just way to over budget!

1/23/09 @ 12:03 pm (reply)

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Vic004

Yep pretty pink toes has them and they are in the UK.

1/23/09 @ 12:05 pm (reply)

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TheIndecisiveBride (message) 33 posts, Newbee

i was on the search for purple shoes too! I have a post about it here:http://weddingplanningisfun.blogspot.com/2009/01/purple-shoes.html

I ended up choosing these:
http://zeta.zappos.com/product/7509540/color/43759

which I LOVE…they are super cute and super comfortable (good sized heel, shouldn’t sink in the grass and the footbed is cushioned), BUT they are a brighter purple than the color we are using in our wedding. The purple i’m using seems to be close to what you’re using (it’s a really deep purple - the Fig color in Melissa Sweet bridesmaid dresses).

Great find though in the shoe you bought! perfect color and fantastic price!!

1/23/09 @ 12:07 pm (reply)

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Nstar

I LOOOOOOVE the shoes you bought!!! EEEK! I hope they work out for you!

1/23/09 @ 12:14 pm (reply)

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Miss D'orsay (message) 2,272 posts, Buzzing bee

OH MA GEEZ, I’m clearly going to be one of those people that ends of with 5 different shoes..I’m drooling over all your links now… Thank you!

1/23/09 @ 12:37 pm (reply)

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cj2009 (message) 304 posts, Helper bee

Thanks for the site. I am also on the search for purple shoes.

1/23/09 @ 12:39 pm (reply)

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Tea

i have those nine west shoes in natural [gold]! i love, love love them! they are a bit narrow but fit fine in a wide shoe [found it online at their store]

1/23/09 @ 1:23 pm (reply)

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AlmostMrsG (message) 394 posts, Helper bee

I have the nine west ones too, in the purple, for another event, and they are almost too high for me (MrG is only 2 inches taller than me and I have some big hair). I’m slipping some metallic leather flip flops in my clutch for when they get to be too high.
Those last ones are gorg!

1/23/09 @ 1:40 pm (reply)

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Jenilee

OMG!! I am in love with the purple ones with the poof! As fast a my little mouse would go I clicked on the link, alas they do not ship outside the UK Miss D’ orsay if you ever find your way to Maine let me know! And don’t feel bad I had my shoes before I had my dress, with 4 months to go I have offically 4 pairs to choose from, perhaps it’s a good thing they don’t ship to the states.