Monday, January 21, 2013

Seeking: Valentino heels (for a gazillionth less)



Hi ESB, 

 So my FH and I are getting married at the end of October. Basically all I want is these shoes for a gazillionth of their actual price. We are getting married on a fruit farm with a little French style courtyard, cobbled stones and all. So, I love the idea of the midi heel on these Valentinos, plus I want to keep these babies on while dancing all night. And no, I don't have a dress yet - but I know it won't be white and it will most probably be an off the rail vintage lace thing.   

 Here is the catch - I live in South Africa and since the rest of the world thinks that people in Africa don't do online shopping I can't get anything delivered here. But my salvation is that I will be spending about 3 months in Paris from April. So will the good people that read this here blog please scour the net for me? 

 Thank you so kindly, 
Shoe-a-holic.

*****

Let me get this straight....... You're about to go to MOTHERFUCKING PARIS, but you want us to shop shoes for you on the internet??
Posted by esb at 6:00 AM
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31 comments:

  1. ToniaJanuary 21, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    Save ALL YOUR MONEY for Paris!

    And pick up a gift for your groom at Shakespeare and Co. (famously dusty little bookstore) of the original-copy-romantic-poetry sort.

    Do you all know that the incredible old man who owned that place recently passed away? :(

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  2. UnknownJanuary 21, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    If you're not going to save your money for Paris, Zara has these in gold in the store: http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/us/en/zara-us-W2012-s/330007/1040531/BALLERINA%20WITH%20STUDS%20AND%20STONES

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    1. AlineJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:24 AM

      link

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    2. nicoleJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:32 AM

      I thought of that pair, too, but you beat me to 'em, Anna. I also found these, which you could add sparkles to (with OMG! DIY GLITTER!). You could also shop vintage.

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    3. LaurenJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:41 AM

      Yep, Anna beat me to 'em too. Though I will say that Zara shoes tend to be pretty uncomfortable, so watch out for that.

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  3. Katie PetersonJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    bhldn has a few pairs that are similar:
    http://www.bhldn.com/shop-shoes-accessories-shoes/sterling-peep-toes/productoptionids/b8df1319-232a-4c6f-a05d-cdf74da57ed1
    http://www.bhldn.com/shop-shoes-accessories-shoes/citrine-pumps/productoptionids/ce4c0b12-51be-4fb5-82f0-1dba5779c9f7
    http://www.bhldn.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.detail/_/twinkling-kitten-heels/productID/b9d6df28-eb9f-4613-b1e5-ff38e7ee69e1/categoryID/1ca01b2d-bc7c-42ad-84e9-20d4651f56ed/productOptionIDS/4d1bb595-74cf-4c15-b890-0801c63f7a9e

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    1. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:31 AM

      here is how to make the fancy link:
      Read the Printed Word!

      you will thank me.

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    2. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:32 AM

      sorry, the example actually makes a link, hah

      This is the text that appears highlighted

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    3. allisonJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:36 AM

      Thanks to Anonymous for staying on top of this!!!

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    4. esbJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:16 PM

      @allison yes. i love how you guys police things when i'm AWOL ;)

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    5. esbJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:18 PM

      (code is on the right hand side of the blog)

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    6. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2013 at 4:53 PM

      for the love of god, html is not that hard.

      now that we've got that sorted, ew bhldn.

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    7. MelissaJanuary 21, 2013 at 5:20 PM

      All that fuss and the shoes aren't even cute.

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    8. KCJanuary 22, 2013 at 9:17 AM

      Nice try BHLDN PR, those are fuglayyy

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  4. kikiJanuary 21, 2013 at 8:58 AM

    So. i say splurge on the Valentinos in Paris. Go to the real deal, buy the real thing. you love them. save those pennies by getting a less expensive dress. Worse case scenario? you wear them once on your wedding day and then re-sell them on eBay.

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    1. esbJanuary 21, 2013 at 12:19 PM

      ladyfriend, they are $2,795

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    2. SaraJanuary 21, 2013 at 1:34 PM

      Are these not them at Neiman? $1,395.00 (still nothing to sneeze at) + a $200 giftcard if you order online today.

      I realize the pictures are in black, but the ordering description says silver?

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    3. KateJanuary 22, 2013 at 7:11 AM

      That's still over $1,000 for shoes...

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    4. Hillary SchusterJanuary 22, 2013 at 10:23 AM

      Yeah, if you are willing to pay $1400 and are an 8.5, here they are at SAKS.

      BTW: while looking for those, I found these and I WANT.

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    5. LindseyJanuary 22, 2013 at 11:40 AM

      Ooh, I like those boots.

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  5. SaraJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    I thought of those Miu Miu pumps. Still pricey, but less than the Valentinos.

    But you should get the dress first. And go shoe shopping in Paris.

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  6. Mary AnneJanuary 21, 2013 at 2:07 PM

    Yeah, you're doing it all backwards. Shop in Paris first, and then order online while you're there if need be. And seriously, get your dress first!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    dress first. seriously.

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  8. VolareJanuary 21, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    Does no one else build their outfit around what shoes they feel like wearing? I most definitely do.

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    1. RachelJanuary 23, 2013 at 3:48 PM

      I did. Shoes were the very first thing I bought.

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    I do Volare, but no way for my wedding. Dress first! Then go to Repetto in Paris. Done.

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Repetto. In Paris...

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