Even though I did do a fun shoe customization project with vintage oxfords, I'm still searching for the perfect muted gold oxfords a la Kelly Wearstler on the Domino cover.
I keep my eyes peeled all the time, and so do my friends it seems. MilkGlassHeart spotted these babies in the September issue of Lucky and sent them my way. And these look pretty close to what I want. A muted burnished gold, not too pointy, thicker sole. All in all pretty spot on. And from Banana Republic for less than $100. I was excited.
They FINALLY made it to the BR site and I quickly went there to order them. But then I saw them like this...
They call the color New Bronze, and while it does have a metallic sheen, they look much darker than I expected. Now I'm not sure if I should risk it. And they're $20 more.
Another option are the Marc by Marc Jacobs oxfords on Shopbop. They are gold, that's for sure, but are they too shiny and too gold???? The husband says they look like C-3PO's tap shoes. Is that good or bad?
I'm thinking he doesn't mean that as a compliment. Hmmm...
5 comments:
OMG! The Banana Republic ones are totally different now! Why do these companies keep doing the switcharoo on us?!
So sorry they aren't what they appeared to be!
Those Marc Jacobs are CRAZAY shiny. I think your husband might be right!
Oh! Did you see on The Coveted, the custom shoe place? Maybe you can send some pics in and see what they can do!!!
Click on the "Be the Designer" section.
http://jeffsilverman.com/
Hmm, any Banana Republic near you that would have them in store?
I LOVE the M by MJ ones!!!!!!!!
Gold footwear looks good but only for a selective outfit...
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