Monday, January 21, 2013

Seeking: Valentino heels (for a gazillionth less)



Hi ESB, 

So my FH and I are getting married at the end of October. Basically all I want is these shoes for a gazillionth of their actual price. We are getting married on a fruit farm with a little French style courtyard, cobbled stones and all. So, I love the idea of the midi heel on these Valentinos, plus I want to keep these babies on while dancing all night. And no, I don't have a dress yet - but I know it won't be white and it will most probably be an off the rail vintage lace thing.   

Here is the catch - I live in South Africa and since the rest of the world thinks that people in Africa don't do online shopping I can't get anything delivered here. But my salvation is that I will be spending about 3 months in Paris from April. So will the good people that read this here blog please scour the net for me? 

Thank you so kindly, 
Shoe-a-holic.

*****

Let me get this straight....... You're about to go to MOTHERFUCKING PARIS, but you want us to shop shoes for you on the internet??

31 comments:

  1. Save ALL YOUR MONEY for Paris!

    And pick up a gift for your groom at Shakespeare and Co. (famously dusty little bookstore) of the original-copy-romantic-poetry sort.

    Do you all know that the incredible old man who owned that place recently passed away? :(

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  2. If you're not going to save your money for Paris, Zara has these in gold in the store: http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/us/en/zara-us-W2012-s/330007/1040531/BALLERINA%20WITH%20STUDS%20AND%20STONES

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    1. I thought of that pair, too, but you beat me to 'em, Anna. I also found these, which you could add sparkles to (with OMG! DIY GLITTER!). You could also shop vintage.

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    2. Yep, Anna beat me to 'em too. Though I will say that Zara shoes tend to be pretty uncomfortable, so watch out for that.

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  3. bhldn has a few pairs that are similar:
    http://www.bhldn.com/shop-shoes-accessories-shoes/sterling-peep-toes/productoptionids/b8df1319-232a-4c6f-a05d-cdf74da57ed1
    http://www.bhldn.com/shop-shoes-accessories-shoes/citrine-pumps/productoptionids/ce4c0b12-51be-4fb5-82f0-1dba5779c9f7
    http://www.bhldn.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.detail/_/twinkling-kitten-heels/productID/b9d6df28-eb9f-4613-b1e5-ff38e7ee69e1/categoryID/1ca01b2d-bc7c-42ad-84e9-20d4651f56ed/productOptionIDS/4d1bb595-74cf-4c15-b890-0801c63f7a9e

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    1. here is how to make the fancy link:
      Read the Printed Word!

      you will thank me.

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    2. sorry, the example actually makes a link, hah

      This is the text that appears highlighted

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    3. Thanks to Anonymous for staying on top of this!!!

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    4. @allison yes. i love how you guys police things when i'm AWOL ;)

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    5. (code is on the right hand side of the blog)

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    6. for the love of god, html is not that hard.

      now that we've got that sorted, ew bhldn.

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    7. All that fuss and the shoes aren't even cute.

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    8. Nice try BHLDN PR, those are fuglayyy

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  4. So. i say splurge on the Valentinos in Paris. Go to the real deal, buy the real thing. you love them. save those pennies by getting a less expensive dress. Worse case scenario? you wear them once on your wedding day and then re-sell them on eBay.

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    1. ladyfriend, they are $2,795

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    2. Are these not them at Neiman? $1,395.00 (still nothing to sneeze at) + a $200 giftcard if you order online today.

      I realize the pictures are in black, but the ordering description says silver?

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    3. That's still over $1,000 for shoes...

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    4. Yeah, if you are willing to pay $1400 and are an 8.5, here they are at SAKS.

      BTW: while looking for those, I found these and I WANT.

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  5. I thought of those Miu Miu pumps. Still pricey, but less than the Valentinos.

    But you should get the dress first. And go shoe shopping in Paris.

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  6. Yeah, you're doing it all backwards. Shop in Paris first, and then order online while you're there if need be. And seriously, get your dress first!

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  7. dress first. seriously.

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  8. Does no one else build their outfit around what shoes they feel like wearing? I most definitely do.

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    1. I did. Shoes were the very first thing I bought.

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  9. I do Volare, but no way for my wedding. Dress first! Then go to Repetto in Paris. Done.

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  10. Repetto. In Paris...

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