In spite of some of the Stella McCartney craziness we saw from her this past season, I was totally smitten with these platform sandals. I was browsing the Barney's sale (why? why? why???) and saw them. There. On sale. For a huge amount off.OMG!Luckily they didn't have my size.But never one to let a shoe get away I thought, well, maybe I'd just see if there were any in my size in the stores. Now, these started at 6, per the Stella site, so I probably won't even have the option.Yeah, no, they had a 5.5 and it was the last one left.Dear Reader, I got them.
I hope they are as beautiful in person as they are here. I think they are going to make me 10 feet tall! There's still plenty of warm weather left to wear them, right???
In spite of recent setbacks, I'm going to say that Stella McCartney has redeemed herself a bit with this lovely platform sandal. Not only is it very very pretty and worth showing, but I will give her a little love in celebration of her new website launch (plus, I love her perfume).
Yes, she's incorporating wood into this design as well, but the effect here is much lighter, girlier and summery. I would wear these in an instant.
I also like how the mix of materials all work so well together. The blond wood, slight lug sole, and mesh heel - they all are casual and combine to make the diamante-encrusted strap look even more sparkly and delicate.
You can get a close up view to see all the details at the site. Can't you imagine these shining in the sun with every step?
They are pricey ($1200), like the others in this collection, but I love them. Luckily they start at 36 and not in my size! I would be seriously tempted by them.
