Thursday, January 15, 2009

Imitation = Flattery?

Last year I fell in love with these neon pink platform pumps from my favorite hit-or-miss designer, Stella McCartney. I ended up returning them because, even on me these were amazingly uncomfortable.



But I loved the color and had really loved their unusual reverse platform which was so distinctive.



So distinctive that Paris Hilton feels that it's the perfect element to rip-off and reinterpret in tacky faux-snakeskin vinyl.




Yes, this is one of the better shoes in her collection but I can't tell you if it will be more comfortable than the Stella because I will never try it on.

It's the principle of the thing! I have to have some standards.

6 comments:

MISS GLITZY said...

The color and reverse platform are beautiful but what the point if they're uncomfortable! And I wouldn't even try the Paris Hilton reinterpretation!

Miss Q said...

I really like the reverse platform, it's unique. It almost seems they would be a bit more comfortable than regular platforms. Imitations = Flattery, I believe that's a true statement, but she could've opted for a better pattern. I've never really liked the snakeskin, it kinds of creeps me out!

Milly said...

i wouldn't buy any of her shoes!

Anonymous said...

Those shoes are fabulous. Innovative and chic.

www.whowhatwear.com

WendyB said...

Holy crap! Paris is stealing the ideas of the daughter of my almost-husband!

Anonymous said...

The color is so cute and the reverse platform is pizzazz but comfort is above all!