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The trickiest sizing | a Repetto Cendrillon ballerinas review
Over the last 15 years, Repetto’s Cendrillon ballet flats have been in and out of my life. There was the first black pair I bought at Rosenstein (RIP) in Montreal, full price. Other pairs followed — the turquoise suede pair whose blue rivals Caribbean seas, snappy faux-crocodile prints, shaggy fools gold… but they were all…
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Every detail including latest prices & fit | Chanel Ballet Flats review
With Chanel’s infamous price hikes, Chanel ballet flats are seriously expensive starting at $1,075 USD in 2026. Considering that in 2008, they cost $550 USD, it’s actually kind of nuts… actually, a ~95% price increase over 18 years for a pair of shoes is all the kinds of nuts (especially when you consider that $550…
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The ugliest, yet comfiest clog | A Birkenstock Boston review
I’m pretty sure that Gucci Princetown mules was the kindling to this. … and Isabel Marant’s Mirvin shoes was the match that must have lit it up. All I know for sure is that a slew of designers (Marni, J.W. Anderson, and by the time this goes to publication, multiple others…) are putting out their…
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6 pairs later and this is what you need to know about Manolo Blahnik sizing
In a world inundated with designer flexing, one shoe brand offers a subtle respite: Manolo Blahnik. Manolo Blahnik shoes are, like, the Eres of bathing suits — subtle, yet visibly perfect. … but, you all ready knew that. If you know a shoe is by Manolo Blahnik, you know. … but, do you know how…
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Hermès Oran Sandals Review: Sizing, prices, & what you need to know
Hermès Oran sandals… where to start? There’s the iconic “H” cut-out across the top that makes a dodgy tan line so worth it… There’s that smell of new Italian leather that could get you drunker than a bottle of grappa… There are all those articles about how they’re the “#1 shoe” to wear this summer,…
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Ya, I got them ‘cos Mary-Kate | Teva Voya Infinity Sandal review
This won’t take long. … actually, this is likely my shortest review ever. I just need to tell you guys about Teva Voya Infinity Sandals. They have totally changed my summer outfits… Teva Voya Infinity Sandal sizing For comparison, my other shoe sizes run: -Adidas Stan Smiths, US 8 –Chanel Shoes, FR 39-39.5 –Christian Louboutin,…
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I chose my side on them | Margiela Tabi flats review
While my Sun (Cancer), Moon (Capricorn) & Rising (Virgo) signs, most posts on this site, and the Stanley Cup next to me might suggest differently: I do not conform to society’s expectations. … and I love the unexpected. That’s probably part of why Margiela’s Tabi shoes appeal to me so much. The larger part of…
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Surprisingly cool | Loro Piana shoe review
I spend a lot of my time wondering why nice things are so expensive. From carpets for the living room to skincare and even a Venti Skinny Vanilla latte, everything costs a ludicrous amount of money these days. You could say it’s my Roman Empire, but I don’t want to give it that much credence.…
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Chanel Slingbacks Review: The New Classic ft. Sizing Tips & Prices
On March 10th 2015, an unexpected force was launched into the fashion world: the revamped Chanel slingbacks. Either in leather or suede, every model during the 97-look long Fall/Winter 2016 show had one thing in common; their two tone Chanel slingbacks. A simple beige body with a black capped toe, they were on every single…
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9 pairs of pumps & 7 pieces of advice: A Christian Louboutin Heels Review
Click clack, click clack, click clack Who the hell is wearing heels? … and also, what kinda heels are those? The New York Times says a pair of Christian Louboutin heels are “shorthand for luxury, fabulosity and sex appeal, a kind of synecdoche of success.” … but, are these red bottomed shoes really worth it?…
