The shiny red sole of Christian Louboutin started my love affair with luxury goods long before i fell head over heels for the world of luxury handbags. Shoes were without doubt my first love, although not a sound investment for those mindful of the re-sale market. Although i may invest heavier in handbags now, i still carry a flame for designer shoes, and will continue to add to my collection. With two young children, my opportunity to wear designer heels is now more limited, and i am slightly more sensible now when purchasing.
One pair of red soles in my collection is the Bella Zeppa, in the most beautiful soft dove grey suede. These wedge boots are stunning and as Louboutin goes, comfortable. I fell so hard for these boots that i bought them in a size Uk 4, eu 37, even though i wear a Uk 5 (eu38). Louboutin sizing can be tricky, and some styles do require the wearer to downsize a full size, but these are true to size. I couldn’t find them anywhere in a size 5, and bought the 4, which i squeeze my feet into for the love of fashion! I do continue to search the pre-loved market for a size 5, and if i find them, will snap them up and sell my size 4 on, but until then, i will suffer in silence!
These Bella Zeppa were no doubt in the back of my mind when i saw the Turela 55 veau velours boots, in the colour fume, the same beautiful soft dove grey suede. Living in Ireland, boutiques selling luxury goods are limited. Brown Thomas in Dublin and Galway, and Harper in Belfast sell Louboutin’s, but styles can be limited, and reliance is required on on-line boutiques and re-sellers. I find it helpful when others review their experience of re-sellers or online purchases, so will give my experiences in case it may help someone. These boots i bought from net-a-porter, where i have shopped before, and have always found their service flawless. Their inventory is excellent, product has never disappointed, and would be a go to site for me if i am looking for high end shoes. (Not paid, nor sponsored post, just hoping to help with a genuine review!).
These are fresh in the box, so i can’t review wearing them just yet, but am hopeful the smaller heel and beautfiul fabric, will make them the perfect boot for spring and summer ( weather permitting!), from denim to dresses, making the shiny red sole more wearable than the towering heels that now decorate my dressing room!
Thank you for reading, and hope to see you here again soon,
Princessluxlove xx