A Sad Story About Shoes

A Sad Story About Shoes

May 31st, 2011 @ 3:30 pm by Mrs. High Wire
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First off, heels are definitely out for the big day. It isn’t that I don’t like them! Quite the contrary, actually. I love a good heel.

But the fiancé is about three to four inches taller than I am, and we’d like to keep it that way for photos. So, no heels.

I thought I’d probably wind up with some nice bejeweled flats to keep it a little fancy and add a little vintage flair.

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Image via Eclectic Jewelry and Fashion / Vera Wang

I’m also not opposed to sporting a cowboy boot for the big day. It IS a Texas wedding, y’all! (Yes, I most definitely use that word regularly.)

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Image via Elizabeth Anne Designs / Photography by Katie Stoops Photography

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Image via Elizabeth Anne Designs / Photography by Souder Photography

But then I started taking a little shy glance at some glittery fabulosities (yeah, I made that word up) that were popping up around the wedding blogosphere.

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Image via Elizabeth Anne Designs / Photograph by Erin Hearts Court via Once Wed

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Photograph by She-N-He Photography

Eep! So shiny.

One weekend while out shopping with a friend, I kept picking up those really insanely sparkly ones and asking myself if I could be a bride sporting a shoe like this:

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Image via This Next / Christian Louboutin

The answer? No, probably not. Heels are out, like I said, and the glitter definitely doesn’t have anything to do with the overall theme we are going for (relaxed, romantic, vintage).

But then, while strolling down the regular-priced shoe aisles at DSW on the way out (anyone else always make a beeline for the back-of-the-store sale racks?), I came across something!

Image via This Next / Enzo Angiolini

Glittery! Flat, but still fancy! A little vintage inspired with the adorable gold bow! I like bows!! And, as a kicker, they had a very affordable wedding-shoe price tag of $49.50.

I’d like to say that they were SOLD and are now sitting peacefully in a shoebox at home, but they were out of my size. And then, when I went to purchase them online, they were sold out everywhere. Arg! The search continues.

Did you save or splurge on your wedding shoes?

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23 Responses to “A Sad Story About Shoes”

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Mrs. Lox (message) 1,128 posts, Bumble bee

Oh hon, you need to check out the Steve Madden Kinnetic flats. (http://www.stevemadden.com/item.aspx?id=51837) I mean, I may be biased because the gold ones were my wedding shoes, but they’re roughly the same price point, flat as can be, and offer the glitter you’re after.

5/31/11 @ 3:33 pm (reply)

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FutureMrsBondo (message) 445 posts, Helper bee

I bought those very same flats! (The Enzo Angiolini ones). I ended up returning them because I found some sparkly jelly flats at Aldo that I liked a tiiiiny bit better. I got the Enzo Angiolini ones at Nordstrom Rack. Do you have any of those in your area? Can you try calling one to see if they have them and will ship? Good luck! They’re cute shoes!

5/31/11 @ 3:36 pm (reply)

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MissCasey (message) 214 posts, Helper bee

I absolutely LOVE the back racks at DSW! I seem to find $10-$20 shoes that I just can’t resist!

I’m in the same boat… I wear heels often at school (I’m a teacher), but want to be shorter than my guy for the pictures.

My thought is that I’ll have heels on for a few shots where the shoes will show, then wear flats (maybe even flip flops) for the rest of the day.

Good luck with your shoe hunt!

5/31/11 @ 3:36 pm (reply)

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Corrie Anne

I haven’t decided yet. I have some Toms that I was thinking about embroidering “Mrs” and wearing. My fiance is definitely wearing Toms. It’s outdoorsy so heels are sadly out. The other option is a pair of sandals with bows since I have kind of a mini bow theme going on. Good luck! I HATE IT WHEN THINGS ARE SOLD OUT ONLINE!

5/31/11 @ 3:37 pm (reply)

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Miss Pony (message) 4,171 posts, Honey bee

I love the glitterness of your inspiration! I hope you can find some in your size asap (seriously internet, how can you be out of stock, lame.)!

5/31/11 @ 3:43 pm (reply)

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Lo (message) 538 posts, Busy bee

What size do you need? I work at DSW part time and we definitely had those Enzo’s. I can take a look and see if my store or any others around have them.

5/31/11 @ 3:56 pm (reply)

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SnowflakeDS (message) 343 posts, Helper bee

Pretty Ballerina also has a selection of sparkly ballerinas- and I can vouch for their comfiness!

5/31/11 @ 3:56 pm (reply)

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Miss High Wire (message) 754 posts, Busy bee

@Lo: PMed you!!

5/31/11 @ 4:00 pm (reply)

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NauticalBride2011 (message) 878 posts, Busy bee

I love love love glitter flats! It may be because I’m biased and am wearing glitter flats for my wedding hah. But here, in addition to the Steve Madden Kinnetic shoes are two other suggestions:
http://piperlime.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=36915&vid=1&pid=749412&scid=749412022
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/steve-madden-i-dreemy-ballet-flat/3157481?origin=category&resultback=2052

5/31/11 @ 4:39 pm (reply)

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megalicious428 (message) 17 posts, Newbee

Check Target!
http://www.target.com/Mossimo-Supply-Co-Glitter-Ballet/dp/B0042A9ZAA/ref=br_1_26?ie=UTF8&node=3429561&sessionID=187-9832382-4360659&searchSize=30&searchView=grid3&searchPage=1&sr=1-26&qid=1306874316&rh=&searchBinNameList=style_name%2Ctarget_com_shoe_size-bin%2Clifestyle-bin%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&searchRank=salesrank&frombrowse=1

I LOVE these shoes. The picture really doesn’t do them justice.

I myself am wearing a pair of off-white cowboy boots - Miranda Lambert style

5/31/11 @ 4:41 pm (reply)

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bananarama (message) 434 posts, Helper bee

I was just going to say that I have seen lots of Steve Madden Sparkly flats lately, but a PP beat me to it!

I think these are simple and lovely:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/steve-madden-kinnetic-flat/3105576?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=steve_madden_%27kinnetic%27_flat:306539&cm_pla=shoes:women:flats&cm_ven=Froogle&mr:referralID=NA&mr:trackingCode=8DAAA5E6-746A-DF11-9DA0-002219319097

5/31/11 @ 4:45 pm (reply)

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Miss Snow Cone (message) 1,026 posts, Bumble bee

ooo I hope it comes through for you… I love those little bows!

(oh, and I’m definitely on team save… granted, the $60 I spent was a good bit more than the $20 I typically spend on shoes, but still meager compared to a lot of other brides’ shoe budgets!)

5/31/11 @ 5:06 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Elephant (message) 6,182 posts, Bee Keeper

I hope it works out for you with those shoes because they are cute!

5/31/11 @ 6:13 pm (reply)

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alicatinthehat01 (message) 14 posts, Newbee

The clearance racks at DSW are my fave! Good luck on your shoe search!

5/31/11 @ 8:38 pm (reply)

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heknowsmyname (message) 698 posts, Busy bee

Mine was same as your first picture, Sigerson Morrison for Target® Rocksie Jeweled Flats. I paid about $20 when it was sale on Dec 2008. Personally I didn’t want to pay a lot for shoes for just one night. I was so happy in the shoes and got great photos with them

5/31/11 @ 8:53 pm (reply)

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missjayofsc (message) 2 posts, Wannabee

Sounds like we are in the same situation. Heels are out of the question for me as well because of the height issue. I would much rather him to stand over me than vice versa…lol! Guess I better go find me some glittery flats because yours are so pretty!

5/31/11 @ 10:36 pm (reply)

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missjayofsc (message) 2 posts, Wannabee

5/31/11 @ 10:36 pm (reply)

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mssmiley (message) 139 posts, Blushing bee

i’m splurging for sure! I’m completely obsessed with badgley mischka’s lyndee…. she is $215!!!! but we are planning a beach wedding so i will need a wedge, and my fiance is about 10 inches taller than I, so i high heel will be required. good luck with your search… have you tried zappos???? the lyndee in my size/color was out of stock everywhere i tried… and so i signed up for an email notification, which i received last week! she is back in stock! lol

5/31/11 @ 11:53 pm (reply)

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