10.22.2008

Would you wear...

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...Marc Jacobs' gravity-defying pumps?

By now we've all seen the inverted heels that were the talk of Fall Fashion Week.

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They're innovative, allegedly comfortable and Posh-approved, but would you wear these in public?

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Even if Zappos.com was selling a version for $194.


Ellen Pompei would.

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As for me, I admit they're surreal, creative and one-of-a-kind (<--- that could be my label whore tendencies talking) but my ankle hurts just looking at them. 

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I'd imagine stepping off the sidewalk onto a NYC street becomes a death-defying feat in these shoes. And landing on my butt in a pool of murky water or a pile of litter, to the amusement of cab drivers and the delight of thirsty men (Hey shorty, if I help you up, can I get your number?), is not the way I want to spend my morning commute.

Amusing, perhaps, but ultimately they're just impractical and strange. Thoughts?

Kisses,

Coutura

P.S. Even Berardi is jumping on the heelless trend with these 5 1/2 inch precarious platforms. 

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He told London's Daily Mail, "When you walk, it's almost on tiptoe. You look really dainty." Yes, dainty is exactly the word I'd use to describe me flying headfirst down a flight of stairs. 

Apparently, the world loves them...or atleast England. They have to be ordered up to five weeks in advance at Browns stores in London. Huh? Discuss.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

No Coutura, I am going to have to sit this trend out. I wouldn't pay $200 at Zappos or the thousands of dollars Marc Jacobs charges. That's an ankle sprain waiting to happen. But I love the Dior and YSL shoes from the post last week. Keep it up, girlies!

Fade to Black said...

I originally fell in love with the ideas of the gravity-devying heels. It seems to me that the fashion industry has overdone this trend within a matter of seconds. No, I would not wear them, but I am definitely in love with the two-tone shoe trend!

Food Lover said...

I'm with you Coutura--heel-less heels? What will they think of next?!?!?! I can see myself free-falling down the escalator in an embarassing tumble faster than you can say Marc Jacobs:)

Kelley Woods Makeup said...

Hush now!

I can't even walk in my regular heels like I use to.and I'm suppose to try and be graceful in those..

ankle break waiting to happen..

but cute in a crazy kinda way. eh

Courtney J Hixon said...

Wow, those shoes are crazy- ridiculous, but I appreciate the creaativity :)

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