sole fete: Christian Lacroix

I'm reluctantly moot concerning my seeming preoccupation with shoes of late. While I love—oh so terribly—to discover tons of absolutely gorgeous shoes (or any pieces of accoutrement, for that matter); it certainly is no easy feat narrowing down my choices because I simply can't afford to buy a new pair, or four, each week!!

Yesterday, recovering from a lovely long weekend and an internet hiatus, I came across the most beautiful pairs of shoes by Christian Lacroix. I may have keeled over at the sight of this satin jewel pump: I can't recall entirely what happened in the ensuing seconds. Then, a flurry of activity: I almost screamed at my youngest sister, entreating a commiserating admiration of the pink satin beauties. She agreed, they were simply beautiful!! The bow detail on the sole got us. If only one of us, at least, could afford them at the moment. Still, I must have these shoes at some point. (Please keep your disparaging remarks about my apparent avarice rot. I'm a bit shamefaced, but it'll be a chic investment :))

I've always been intrigued by the designer's style print—(black and white or pink) polka dots and stripes, which often line the insole of his shoes and the flower pattern that's sometimes interwoven in the upper, as well as his bold print couture dresses. Can you say glorious chintz?!! And not forgetting his flower details which are always impressive. I decidedly spent an insightful hour or so on Lacroix's website—he writes in captivating detail about his inspirations and continuous re-evaluation of his works. A man who makes such beautiful shoes deserves all my attention. Certainly. Indeed, Lacroix's philosophy of a continually redefined sense of fashion to build a style, a lifestyle [of elegance] explains his Lacroix's interminable success in all his endeavors, ranging from couture dresses to jeans and from linens to porcelain dining plates!! I've also discovered—in the man—a kindred spirit in his quest for elegant style. Oh, and did you see his S/S 2008 RTW dress collection?? I'm not sure he attributed the obvious inspiration of the West African woman's head wrap on his runway, but this brings in perspective his broad influences!!

Lest you think me sensible; I looked for more of Lacroix's shoes to further torture my soul sole soul both. Well, this second pair—crocheted raffia lace-up d'Orsay pump—I couldn't really avoid; it was side by side the bow-tiful satin pair on the Neiman's website and practically staring at me . Zappos satiated a bit of my greed. And, they do have the satin pair in black and pale green!!







Greedy kisses :)