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…so will the hive come to my rescue?
I think I may have lost it. After changing our wedding accent color, I fell in love with one particular image from the inspiration board that sparked the change. I’ve been obsessed ever since.
Those shoes are a pair of coveted Christian Louboutins (the Coquine Pink Satin Pump, I believe). The lucky bride who owns these not only had absolutely fabulous shoes for her wedding day, but amazing shots of them as well. I want that, too! Even when my accent color was red, I still had plans to spotlight my shoes.
I would never normally spend such a large chunk of change on a pair of shoes. But because I am saving so much money on my dress and my FMIL is contributing more than I originally expected, it has opened up my budget and allowed for me to afford these. And unlike my dress, shoes can be worn way more than once.
I fell so head over heels in love (pun certainly intended) with this image that I was determined to have my own pair of dusty pink Loubies (or even nude, since they’re so close to the pink shade). I Googled “pink Christian Louboutin” and there they were:
Christian Louboutin Pompadouce
I originally tried to find an authentic pair since I may be able to afford them after finding my dream dress for even less than I originally planned (that’s another whole post). But I was having no luck. This only fed my addiction and launched a series of Google searches with every combination of words I could think of that might bring me success. Still, nothing.
Even Mr. Lab is feeding my addiction. He peeked over my shoulder during one search and said that the cut of the shoe and the skinny high heel are (and I quote) “sexy as hell”. I can’t let him down with just any ol’ shoe now!
I’m at my wits end. The only explanation I could think of for these shoes not being available ANYWHERE is that their lucky owners are not giving them up. I mean, I don’t blame them. Who is their right mind would give up something so beautiful?
So here’s the part where I ask for your wise advice, hive. I’m beginning to realize that if someone out there can’t help me find these shoes, I’m going to need a contingency plan I can live with. I’ve already scoped out a couple of other shoes I like.
Here are my options:
Option A:
Very Croise Platform Slingback
Option B: Lady Gres
Option C: Very Prive Pailette
Option D: Be patient and keep looking. A pair of the Pompadouce are bound to surface before the wedding!
Option E: Make my own Louboutin Pompadouce-inspired shoes. I could buy an inexpensive pair of shoes in the same basic style and shade of pink (or even have them dyed). Then I could scour the internet looking for similar embellishments for the toes (maybe Etsy?). There are even places that sell red soles that I could have a cobbler attach. Who knows, this could be a fun DIY project for one-of-a-kind shoes?
Option F: Let go of the Loubie obsession all together and find another pair of dusty pink shoes.
So what’ll it be, hive?
Total Votes: 461
P.S. In case you happen to find what I’m looking for, I’m a size 7.5/8 US or about a 38 Euro. I’d hate to get my hopes up just to find out they’re not my size!
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Did you try calling the store in Vegas?
We have the same colors for our weddings and I have pink shoes also that I had dyed but I am seriously lusting after these now. See what you started! 
Those Louboutins are so gorgeous that I think my heart skipped a beat.
If you can not find them I think that you can probably make them. I have seen similar dyeable shoes online. As far as the embellishment in the front, you can make that as well. I made my own shoe clips by buying large rhinestone buttons at a notions store (hard to find extra large rhinestone shoe clips) and plain shoe clips on ebay (from the seller Mythical Garden Path) and with a little crazy glue I had some beautiful shoe bling.
Hi, Those are extremely beautiful shoes. I don’t see an exact match, but these are close and if you could find a fun shoe embellishment, they would be even closer. Any way just a thought. Good Luck. LCD
What about these and add a brooch like I was thinking of doing?
Either way, stay strong until you find something you’re in love with. Patience pays off and you’ve still got time!
Do you have your heart set on CL? The Monolo’s are gorgeous and come in a ton of colors - they def have a bright fuschia, white, silver, gold and they look almost identical to your original pair.
hahah i love that aside you had, “pun certainly intended”.
Miss lab–i voted for the lady gres, but I think you should keep looking for your fream shoes a little while longer. Good luck!
Hi
Just wanted to let you know maybe you can try contacting Barneys or CL themselves. I have some contact numbers and emails. I don’t know how to send you a private message, but message me and I will try to help as much as possible. I too am a CL lover and recently bought my wedding pair, the Bow T Dorcet’s in Hot Pink! So yeah for wedding CL’s… I know you will find them … good luck Ms. Labrador!
Keep looking, but option b is a beautiful fall-back pair of shoes!
I voted for the Lady Gres… IF you have to go with a second option. They are also gorgeous. But I’m with you… the pink shoes are to die for!!! Keep looking for your favorites.
As for that picture… yeah, I’d marry a man who proposed with CL’s. 
http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/i-found-pink-shoes
These are my shoes with shoe clips - total was less than $50. I too feel in love with CL I want the pink petal sandal but opted out.
If you like them I can send you the link
Those are lovely! I saw the green one’s on google, and they are fantastic. I would def. try calling one of the CL boutiques or stopping by one.
I vote to keep looking! I was madly in love with the Valentino Half D’Orsay when it came in dusty pink (seems to be no more) - but couldn’t justify the $745. I surprised myself by finding a much cheaper pair I liked just as much!
So tough!! I say keep looking. The details in your dream pair are worth the extra effort!
OMG!! The Lady Gres are AMAZING! I covet them.
You’ve got me hooked! Those shoes match my color scheme PERFECTLY! And I, also, really want to highlight my shoes in the photos! I LOVE them! I certainly hope you find them! And I do think it’d be cute if you made them yourself! A very special touch!
if you’re not opposed to fake louboutins (that look very similar to the real thing), you can try this website:
http://www.buylouboutin.com/index.php
still not cheap, but they’re about half the price of the real things. a friend of mine has about 15 pairs of real loubs but will occasionally order from here and no one is the wiser..
I’m not sure where I read the story, but someone was able to track down the CL’s used for a magazine shoot with help from the store in Beverly Hills….I wonder if they or the Vegas store would have any advice in helping you find them?
I will say that I added brooches to my shoes and because they weren’t meant for thick fabrics actually had problems with one coming off (like I lost it on the way down the aisle but didn’t notice). So if you decide to go that route I’d look into a backup way to attach them. If you are looking for cheap ones to play with to see if you like the DIY look I’d recommend ordering from sammoon.
Now as a bride who THOUGHT she found her ultimate wedding shoes the search is on again. I am absolutely in love with these shoes!! So I started searching too, sorry Miss Lab I did not find THE shoes yet, however after reading some of the other posts I did find a really good site for discount ($135-175) wedding CL shoes!! Enjoy!
are you dead set on Loubs? I’d check with the Outnet.com — they’ve had one shipment of Loubs already and I’m sure more to come. Otherwise, I’d look at other designers on Net-a-porter. The sequined pair totally reminds me of a Miu Miu shoe from last fall.
I love option A! But I think option B might go more with your dress.
For option E, you could have a cobbler put on a custom color on the soles of your shoes.
http://www.theflirtyguide.com/pages_ideas/idea_something_blue_soled_bridal_shoes.html
The first Loubs you fell for are definitely GORGEOUS! yum yums!
Yay! I’m loving all the help hive! I knew you would pull through for me!
@moderndaisy: I’ve heard that Manolo has some gorgeous shoes as well. I’m going to have to check them out. I guess I was just too far gone down the Loubie trail to notice other shoes, lol!
@NC Girl: Heck yes! 
@jaydee1125: Cuteness! Did you make or buy your shoe clips? I’m not sure where to buy clips from.
@Donna: Your friend has 15 REAL Loubs?!? *cue Napoleon Dynamite voice* LUCKY.
@diorable: I am going to have to find this Miu Miu shoe you speak of!
@Jess: Definitely going to do that if I go the DIY route! I just love the look of a colored sole. Louboutin is a genius to think of that!
Call our friends, Barneys, Saks, Nordstrom, and Neiman, and get their peeps to do your legwork for you! If the four of them can’t find it, they’re not out there. (The lady gres makes my heart go pitter patter . . . .)
This is going to sound odd, but you might be able to easily DIY the Lady Gris.’ JCrew has the Carmen shoe in a color called “Fresh Melon” right now, which is a dusty rose. All you would have to do is get a cobbler to put on the red sole and you would be done.
Not quite the same, but it would be a lot cheaper.
~Julie
Lady Gres is my choice. So pretty.
You’re in GA right? Have you looked at Jeffery? They always havea ton. Also, try calling Footcandy Shoes in St. Helena, CA. They carry a ton of CLs. They have a website too. Also, have you tried calling a CL store in NYC or LA maybe? They have all the stores listed on the website. Good Luck!
BTW, if you are really after REAL CLou’s {as you should be, knock offs suck.}, you should know that the CL website has a list of all of their retail partners and the only real e-commerce sites that offer REAL shoes.
I also vote Lady Gres ONLY if you can’t find your dreamy pinkies. I am so in love with them FOR you & want you to have them!!
I don’t love the big platforms for something as formal as a wedding… but if they suit your dress, go for it. Since the originals don’t have a platform, they’re my favorite, but I also like the sparkly champagne ones
If you can’t find your Pompadouces, I like Lady Gres as a second choice. My piece of advice, however, is to go to a store and try all of your options on before you get too invested in any one shoe though, because Louboutins can be VERY tricky to fit. Each style is sized slightly differently. They know me by at the Saks shoe department now because I’m always trying on a million before I buy. But when you find one with the right fit, they are SO worth it
I voted make your own b/c um i think the shoes you fell in love with are *perfect* — I know, I’m not helping. And, don’t get me wrong, you’ve come up with very serviceable substitutes — but something about those options just aren’t the same as the top! I’ll definitely do some searching for ya too :D, but hopefully an NY bee can help out (seems like all the NYers have all the luck :D) — good luck!!
I voted B, but I could have gone C… I love them both! I say get your Loubs! They are “sexy as hell”!
I love all the shoes you posted (seriously, they are amazing) but I can’t help but remember your post from a little while ago about $ woes. As someone who just got married, I have to give you some (unsolicited) advice: Your guests will not notice your shoes. The few hundred dollars you spend on shoes could be put toward so many more worthwhile parts of the reception, trust me! (Or even your honeymoon — didn’t you say you weren’t sure if you could go on HM?) I feel like I wish I could go back and cut some of the things I thought were must-haves. I’d so much rather have the money right now! Sorry to be the lone downer in the otherwise super fun shoe porn poll, but I had to put that out there. Good luck, girl!
louboutin is such a splurge but also quite the investment hope you get any of them.
CL lover over here! =) The shoes in your first pic are actually called Tamiflu http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/nude-satin-tamiflu-rhinestone-sandals . Gorgeous, but they’re a couple years old so they’re hard to find. I did see them on ebay here and there last year.
Pompadouce are also very hard to find since they’re also several years old. Only place is ebay. Think I saw a green pair on ebay a couple months ago.
Don’t laugh, but I often visit a Louboutin forum http://forum.purseblog.com/christian-louboutin-shoes/ =) The ladies are very helpful if you’re looking for a particular style, especially hard to find ones.
Good luck! Let me know if you need any help. Will be on the look out for you!
Beware if you see “genuine new louboutins” for $100-200 because they’re most likely fake.
These are a little used, but they are pink Coquines:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Christian-Louboutin-Pink-Satin-Coquine-39-5_W0QQitemZ260434262009QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Women_Shoes?hash=item3ca31777f9&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A6|72%3A1240|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A25
CL’s generally run on the small side so maybe they’d fit? Good luck!
@Mrs. Hot Cocoa: I’m hoping they’ll be some helpful people working tomorrow so I can make a few phone calls!
@jooly: Oooo, those are super cute. But they’re a little lower of a heel that what I was going for. Trying to close the gap between Mr. Lab and I!
@KateMW: I PMed you.
@kvp: I don’t always like platforms either, but most of the CL are hidden platforms. I’m really looking for height since Mr. Lab is 6′2 and I’m a measly 5′5. The higher, the better!
@GoBlueBride: I’m taking a trip to Atlanta this weekend and am hoping to hit a few stores that sell CL. I’ll definitely take this advice with me!
@cara: I am SERIOUSLY jealous of all the NY hive members. They have no clue how lucky it is to have an affiliate store of nearly EVERY shop on the planet! lol
@phruphru: I TOTALLY get where you’re coming from. I thought about not writing this post because I didn’t want to sound like a hypocrite in any way. Since that post, a lot of things have changed with my budget and it has opened up some wiggle room. I also found my dress at an even cheaper cost (I’ll post about it as soon as the entire process is done). As for the honeymoon, we wouldn’t be able to take a traditional one anyways because of school/work. And when it comes to no one noticing my shoes, that’s okay because this purchase would be for me and me only. I will be able to wear these over and over (same cannot be said for my wedding dress) which helps validate the purchase to me. I’ve cut back/found deals in so many places that I can afford to splurge in just one area. And you’re not a downer AT ALL. I’m glad you pointed this out in case others are wondering and you did it in a completely nice, snark-free way. I appreciate readers like you!
@cindy: Thank you for correcting me. The one picture that had a better view on the original site looked like the Coquines. Those are super cute shoes though. My heart fluttered for a second when I saw they had them on Bluefly but realized they’re all out atm. 
And btw, never even thought about a CL forum! Great idea (and you’re not crazy for it!).
@azure418: Gotta on “watch”. Thanks!
@Grey56
I actually have never tried them on, but I have been thinking about getting them. I would like a shorter shoe than the pair that I originally picked up.
A few ladies on my local knot board have gotten them and raved about them. Plus, the JCrew shoes that I have had in the past have been nicely made.
~Julie
i started off coveting them too, then thought abt having a cobbler adding red soles but that made the shoes heavy, and i wasn’t too comfortable with the cobbler.
ultimately, my groom’s making cut-out red hearts and sticking them on the sole, with our monograms on them!
There’s a CL shoe style that Christina Aguilera wore at her wedding, the Fiorellino, that looks really similar to the Pompadouce (http://www.delawareonline.com/blogs/uploaded_images/christina-aguilera-wedding18-768047.jpg). It’s currently on the CL special order list, so I think you can order it from a boutique in whatever color you want (the boutiques have swatch books, but if you already know what color you want, that makes it easy). The nice thing about this is that you can often pick heel height (85mm or 100mm for the Fiorellino, I think), and you can even get them to put in blue insoles (not the outer red sole, but the part under your foot) for your something blue! The downside is the 30% markup for special orders…
:))) I love CLs, but fakes are everywhere-most of the sites that sell them for $150 are NOT authentic-purchase from the big department stores or even Ebay (but be careful)…and try going a half size up, because unless they’re the Pigalles, D’Orsays, or few other styles, they’ll run small. Good luck :)))!
Can I suggest these?
http://www.louboutinmall.com/products/121.html
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