If I may take a moment to brag

I inspired cevd to buy these bensimon hightops. And she wears them so well. I'm gonna cop that fold-y down style with mine.

(I swear they are not paying me. I just really like the shoes.)

an open letter to Bensimon

To the lovely, stylish people of Bensimon,

I effing love your shoes.

And I don't know if you've noticed, but a google search of "bensimon sneakers" brings up this east side bride post as the second hit. The Bensimon Girls don't even make it onto the first page.

So I think you should hire me to be your spokesperson. And/or send me free product for review.

I look forward to hearing your thoughts.

Sincerely,
Nomi Nickel

I may have inadvertantly channeled white lightening here. Whatevers.

Speaking of dressing like a French woman....

Check out my French men's sneakers. Xmas gift for the spoiled wombat from her infinitely patient husband.

On December 26, we trecked all over the east village. I dug a pair of YMC sneakers at Odin, a men's store with a modern/hipster/goth aesthetic, but they don't carry any sizes below 8.

H-town called around, which led us to Tani on the upper west side. And once I spotted the Bensimon high tops, I had eyes for no one else.

Thank you, French men, for having small feet. And impeccable taste. I am done with Converse for good.

p.s. Do you need more angles? There are more.

(Product shots by H-town)

Bensimon sneakers

Fabulous French sneakers via Style Bite. Online at Jumelle.

I'll take 'em in orange, please.

(Image courtesy of Style Bite)