though I have just having reached the 'I can skip, jump and hop in platforms', doesn't mean my beloved flats are getting reject status. I've been a fan of British shoe label New Kid's comfy/cute/dorky aesthetic for a while and even better that they have an e-shop now. I was talking about Ugly/Pretty with clothes only two days ago and I think New Kid fits into that. At first glance, you may think 'ick' but then the 'ick' gets taken over by an 'Aww thats sorta cute'. Like those ugly play shoes you used to have. Perfect for kicking around and having fun in but not necessarily for swanning around looking pretty. Must be all the sun hitting London that is making me feel like wearing these with dorky ankle socks and going to a playground for some roundabout fun.
It's strange how I'm drawn to these shoes - maybe it's the sudden arrival of spring to New York. I'm not crazy about this word - but they are kind of "quirky".
Posted by: Catherine | 27 March 2007 at 14:43
I like the red ones with the kitten heels. They remind me of Dorothy's ruby slippers in the Wizard of Oz, one of my all-time favorite movies.
Posted by: The Glamour Bee | 27 March 2007 at 14:59
I love that berry "Dorothy in Kansas" shoe and that white, strappy sandal is so delish. While I will no longer wear a platform, I do love a substantial, romantic (a la Twinkle automne/hiver '07/'08) heel...but, flats have rendered me absolutely smitten, as of late.
I just snatched up two pairs of Repettos and now I'm looking for a flat that's more funky. So far, it's all about UK funk, hands down. I don't know how they do it, but UK designers definitely know how to take a fashion risk and do it well.
Posted by: Mlle Smith | 27 March 2007 at 17:36
Hey, you've made it onto ebay! ;)
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Eley-Kishimoto-spider-pop-socks-ankle-tights-new-rare_W0QQitemZ170095034969QQcategoryZ14221QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting
Posted by: Hye Park Lover | 27 March 2007 at 23:08
i LOVE the boots! i love how un-trendy they are. i want.
Posted by: M | 28 March 2007 at 02:46
i love these shoes
Posted by: J | 28 March 2007 at 16:23
I adore those ruched ankle boots, but I just can't bring myself to spend money on somethign so impractical as boots with an open heel. Of course, the impracticality is part of what makes them so much fun. Of course, I can't afford them, so I guess it's a non-issue anyway. . .
Posted by: La Principessa | 28 March 2007 at 21:12
Wow. These are really great but unluckily they don't come in size 42 ;-(
I would have ordered at least two pairs imidiately!
I hate my large feet...
Posted by: maret | 29 March 2007 at 12:41
the bulky strappy sandles,
prettyy..
must buy...
Posted by: Erika | 06 April 2007 at 01:32