There is something about the holiday season that let’s us shake off our inhibitions, step out from behind the shadows and sparkle in the light, just as we should. I personally love an outfit with a bit of personality. Fashion_unfolded_by_mandy recently posted a photograph on her Instagram of the most amazing trousers, and my feed has been full of colour, and shine, and outfits that have left me more than a little, well ok then, hugely jealous!
One of my most sparkly possessions are my wedding shoes. I got married in 2014, and fell IN LOVE with the Christian Louboutin Swarovski stressed heels. I sooo wanted to get married in them. At the time, I had only dipped my toe in luxury goods, I had my Neverfull, a Louis Vuitton scarf and some other Louboutin’s. These particular Louboutin shoes retailed somewhere in and around £2200.00, and I just couldn’t justify it. I must have ran the numbers 100 times but it just wasn’t doable. It was around this time I came across strassing services, and after some research, I thought this might be a way to get my dream shoes but at a more affordable price. Minks4all, one of my favourite youtube channels, recently showcased a card holder on her channel that she had strassed in the most amazing red crystals. This is not a sponsored post in any way, and is not a paid advert. I paid for the strassing in full at the time, but thought it might benefit someone else to hear of my experience.
I found a pair of the Louboutin style shoes that I was after – the Fifi 100 ( very comfortable style, I wore these all day and night with no difficulties), on the pre-loved market, in new condition. After a little research online, I contacted Crystal at @redsolesreborn, and shipped the shoes off to her in Brooklyn. I had viewed her work online but was a little nervous, but when the shoes came back, I was blown away. They were just beautiful, a work of art, and her craftsmanship was exquisite. Her service throughout was flawless, and she kept me fully up to date. She sent the shoes back with a thoughtful thank you card, and some little merchandise goodies. Even with the cost of the shoes pre loved, the cost to strass, and shipping and customs to Ireland, these still cost less than half the price of the pre-strassed version. I do think this is a great option for anyone looking to add a bit of bling to an item.
I still love the Fifi, and although not worn all the time, I have worn these shoes after the wedding, normally to add a little interest to a plainer outfit. Shea Whitney recently said in her video about designer items that are going out of style, that this included round toed shoes. Although I probably do have more pointed toe shoes in my collection, I still love the Fifi style, and see myself continuing to wear them regardless, especially my pink leopard print sequin pair that I have worn to death!
Thanks for reading, I hope to see you back soon, and Happy holidays everyone, and a Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
Princessluxlove xx