yeoldefashion:

Ferragamo’s reintroduction of the platform led footwear to incredible heights in the early years of the 1940s, as clearly demonstrated by these incredible circa 1940 sandals by Victor.

Lovely sculpted resin shoes by Alexander McQueen, for the fairy queen in every one of us.

From Fashionising:

The fashion house of Alexander McQueen illustrates just how design brilliance doesn’t end at the ankles, but goes all the way till the bottom of the feet.

These intricately designed wedges, part of the McQueen spring 2011 collection, are a classic embodiment of artistic surrealism. The crisp, but gentle flower petals curve around the edges of the leather platform creating a perfect balance between design and wearability. Almost exhibiting a Grecian bride look, this creation by Sarah Burton is a true amalgamation of fashion and art.

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There’s not much to say except that these  are a thing of beauty to behold. Patent leather opera slippers by Christian Louboutin.

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mothgirlwings:

Judy Garland and Toto on the set of The Wizard Of Oz

1939

Dear Judy,

Wearing the kick-assest shoes in the history of cinema shouldn’t inspire quiet contemplation. You should be doing a happy dance!

Love,

Stephanie

Kate Moss photographed by Mario Sorrenti.

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Every girl wants her Cinderella moment, and this season, it’s Kate Spade that delivers!

Kate Spade is one of those labels  that is  rarely on this Snob’s radar. Well edited with a certain look I’ve been comfortable observing from a far.  However,  these sandals just made me look a little closer,  as they are pretty much a party for your feet. Irresistible. The “Charm Glitter” sandals available here.

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Possible blasphemy alert: I’ve been kind of over Louboutins as of late.  The red sole is pretty, the silhouettes are sleek, but the imagination’s been lacking.

Thankfully, though, I’m eating my words after seeing these puppies, voted the sexiest shoe of the year by Footwear News.  Just gorgeous!

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Only Selfridges would assemble such a supremely glitzy and lovely store display!

Selfridges unveiled its new, 35,000-square-foot “shoe gallery” last night. It’s the largest shoe department in the world! [WWD]

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accessorytothecrime:

Slippers
1835-1845 

In the first three decades of the 19th century, evening slippers were often worn in both bright and pastel colors. As tastes changed and skirts lengthened to obscure the feet, less attention fell on footwear and black and white satin slippers became predominant. The grass green of this pair of shoes was one of the few bright colors which persisted for evening wear into the 1840s, albeit a distant third behind white and black judging from surviving examples and accounts. Although this basic form remained the standard evening slipper for over fifty years, one can see the distinctive wide square toe commonly worn around 1840 in this example.

Because I can’t justify $490 Lanvin silk slippers, I’ll settle for these.

Fiber optic shoes by Montreal-based footwear designer Anastasia Radevich.  The fiber optic upper is the perfect foil to the uber-organic and curvilinear sole and heel.  More here!

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