tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post8505657163270563935..comments2024-02-15T00:57:03.420-08:00Comments on - Privilege: Do We Buy Christian Louboutin For Design Or For The Brand?LPChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-9424342661810615912010-07-30T18:15:20.839-07:002010-07-30T18:15:20.839-07:00The design of Christian Louboutin always make peop...The design of Christian Louboutin always make people feel so fresh,each season, Christian Louboutin will make full use of their advantages to beautify shoes.<br /><a href="http://www.christianlouboutintobuy.com/" rel="nofollow">christian louboutin</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-25399465083726224222010-04-22T09:28:03.753-07:002010-04-22T09:28:03.753-07:00In all honesty, I feel like his shoes are incredib...In all honesty, I feel like his shoes are incredibly comfortable and they really accomodate you as a long-term customer, helping with "shoe" incidents, etc. One of very few brands where you do get what you pay for in a good way.WorthyStylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02509683372492114140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-89829754146083794222010-04-20T04:57:44.364-07:002010-04-20T04:57:44.364-07:00Those are lovely. I have only one pair of pumps (...Those are lovely. I have only one pair of pumps (brown) because I find them too conservative for my taste (the brown pumps have a long, pointy toe, which rescues them). Your almond-toe, hidden-platform pumps elevate (ha) these shoes for me into an object of desire. Fine choice.Miss Cavendishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461488799928956875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-19895540469401635422010-04-19T21:31:13.800-07:002010-04-19T21:31:13.800-07:00...and the colour of the lipstick is simply divine......and the colour of the lipstick is simply divine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-3497070459670903542010-04-19T16:10:46.581-07:002010-04-19T16:10:46.581-07:00Perfect inaugural pair! I have yet to take the plu...Perfect inaugural pair! I have yet to take the plunge but not from lack of desire...XXOOSummer is a Verbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122787755561566562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-50165803585227230992010-04-19T12:43:57.242-07:002010-04-19T12:43:57.242-07:00Enjoy every moment that you enjoy wearing them, th...Enjoy every moment that you enjoy wearing them, they are beauties- and are there not two pairs of shoes? Am guessing the second pair are lower heels?Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-3849516891555452702010-04-18T18:19:22.034-07:002010-04-18T18:19:22.034-07:00And I'm glad some others join me in the wish f...And I'm glad some others join me in the wish for additional "evolution.":)LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-45369786751185217622010-04-18T18:18:37.797-07:002010-04-18T18:18:37.797-07:00Anon, about the bag, it depends on the occasion. I...Anon, about the bag, it depends on the occasion. If it's fancy and you are at someone's house, I'd wear it with a small beaded bag. If you're wearing this out to a restaurant, ideally, some kind of smallish cross body would be good, or to go the other direction and be a little more edgy, a large, squishy, ostrich hobo shape in a dark color. I, of course, will most likely just use my constant LV bag that won't go at all. Wait, maybe you have inspired me to pack my little black beaded number....or at least the black Ferragamo bag that's very simple. Thanks for reminding me.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-43501266417918853732010-04-18T17:05:56.318-07:002010-04-18T17:05:56.318-07:00To Anonymous that dislikes the CL's red soles:...To Anonymous that dislikes the CL's red soles:<br /><br />This is not about the soles. It is about high quality leather, fine workmanship and the shoe aesthetics. <br />I ordered online Cole Haan's Nike Air Almond Toe Pumps and they feel like wooden shoes...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-10871575481443701852010-04-18T16:54:17.539-07:002010-04-18T16:54:17.539-07:00What kind of bag (for 5.4' petite lady) would ...What kind of bag (for 5.4' petite lady) would complete this chic outfit? Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-25525392446266906152010-04-17T19:20:12.304-07:002010-04-17T19:20:12.304-07:00I really loved Louboutin a good few years ago but ...I really loved Louboutin a good few years ago but then they became 'known' for that red flash and then I started to feel that everyone just wanted to get a pair because the 'red flash.' Like you said, it's just a logo for me now. Although I think Louboutin makes a really nice simple work shoe, like the one you purchased I couldn't bring myself to buy a pair no matter its perfect height and non-aggressive almond toe because of that 'red flash.' I've been tempted to get a pair and paint over the red... really, i have. In the meantime, Alaia and Prada make me happy. I'm really just too sensitive about people knowing how much I spent on my shoes and the rest of my wardrobe for that matter. I love luxurious items and I want to not look inexpensive but I don't want anyone to know that I'm conscious about it! haha, I wish i was more, to use your word, 'evolved'!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-15185219700415881382010-04-17T16:10:14.736-07:002010-04-17T16:10:14.736-07:00I appreciate everyone's opinion, whatever it m...I appreciate everyone's opinion, whatever it may be. TPP, if I remember, you liked the original Polyvore. I think these shoes just speak to you:). MJ, that is the nicest idea I've heard in ages. This trip is a quick one, leaving Thursday, back on Sunday, and all booked up with family commitments. But I will be back, and would love to have a meetup with whoever is around and interested. I will wear whatever shoes you want me to wear:). Wait. Within reason.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-78040754318514284512010-04-17T11:12:46.433-07:002010-04-17T11:12:46.433-07:00Have a wonderful trip with your children. :) xox...Have a wonderful trip with your children. :) xoxoMarilyn *Pink Martinis and Pearls*https://www.blogger.com/profile/16863450285175066156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-49008719791413886062010-04-17T08:23:11.121-07:002010-04-17T08:23:11.121-07:00That is a great idea of buying the half size and p...That is a great idea of buying the half size and putting the pad in- my choos I bought true to size and though they certainly stretch, having a little added cushion would make them even better than they already are!<br />The reputation of choos, manolos and louboutins i think lures us in - but I would hope at the price point we are not blinded by just that-I found I was even more uncompromising when buying jimmy choos than in, say, nine west, because the shoe should be exactly what you need it to be.not happy with googlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08869617960790942113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-69287673371872872932010-04-17T07:46:51.440-07:002010-04-17T07:46:51.440-07:00Hmm, I like to think I don't buy them just for...Hmm, I like to think I don't buy them just for the name or price, and the truth is I admired them before they became very popular (and am embarrassed this makes a difference to me). I don't buy or wear the really high ones though, my 50-odd year old feet no longer tolerate that well, and I can't afford the limo service. <br /><br />I think you made a good choice. They are elegant, and the cut and construction are in a class apart. What makes them special is not the red sole which is now widely copied. Even if people think you bought them for fashion, you know better, and can smile secretly to yourself over that. Good for you, it sounds like you made a good choice.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-33959146085814936922010-04-17T06:01:07.072-07:002010-04-17T06:01:07.072-07:00Of course, it's for the brand. Very similar s...Of course, it's for the brand. Very similar shoes can be purchased (red sole and all) for under S50. Exactly the same? No, but certainly a close enough facsimile that would provide the same look in an outfit.<br />There isn't anything wrong with it, but it is good to recognize something for what it is. Luxury goods are often purchased to provide inner confidence - YOU know they're the real thing and it makes you feel secure. Right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-88016345071462306392010-04-17T05:55:40.436-07:002010-04-17T05:55:40.436-07:00Marketing is insidious and it really is impossible...Marketing is insidious and it really is impossible to discern between the attraction of design vs the influence of marketing. Such is life that it doesn't really matter so long as money isn't an issue. I love LV and recognize I love it for the status and the marketing (Keith Richards & his LV), money isn't an issue so c'est la vie.<br />Enjoy your new shoes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-43957597564714097042010-04-16T20:58:59.453-07:002010-04-16T20:58:59.453-07:00As a woman with problematic feet I fully support s...As a woman with problematic feet I fully support splurging on well-made, supportive shoes. They are absolutely stunning. Well done.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13398248071582798093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-60215499219141826852010-04-16T17:41:34.304-07:002010-04-16T17:41:34.304-07:00They are stunning. The lines are classic and you w...They are stunning. The lines are classic and you will have them *forever*. (Like the almost-immediate justification, just in case there was any outstanding issue related to the investment value?!) <br /><br />It is amazing to see that final image, frankly, it looks like something I would see in a gallery. It's art, pure and simple. As are the shoes. And this post. Can you tell I am all blissed out by all of the fabulosity? <br /><br />Utterly outstanding post Miss LPC.<br />tpthe Preppy Princesshttp://thepreppyprincess.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-15048707035548964752010-04-16T13:16:40.070-07:002010-04-16T13:16:40.070-07:00OH, you're going to look amazing. I can't ...OH, you're going to look amazing. I can't wait to hear about the trip.Muffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09922563331499574218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-3211586297257140952010-04-16T12:33:29.284-07:002010-04-16T12:33:29.284-07:00When I shop I involve all of the senses. I'm ...When I shop I involve all of the senses. I'm definitely attracted to more expensive things because of this. I think most women who closely investigate are. There is nothing wrong with this.<br /><br />If one were to see a red sole and whip out the plastic before even considering function, design, etc, then they are clearly a fashion wh**e. <br /><br />You are fine. Please enjoy your trip and the lovely shoes.JLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14878943640189095965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-26783553114936078442010-04-16T12:21:42.868-07:002010-04-16T12:21:42.868-07:00The shoes are beautiful. I hope this doesn't ...The shoes are beautiful. I hope this doesn't sound too stalker-ish, but I am in Midtown during the work week and would be delighted to take you out to lunch while your children are at work or school, as a respite from your shopping. (And if there are others in the neighborhood we could have a mini-gathering of the LPC fan club.) I will not, however, be wearing Louboutins.MJnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-67348139951619904792010-04-16T11:56:35.704-07:002010-04-16T11:56:35.704-07:00Oh those shoes are gorgeous. I would make a shrine...Oh those shoes are gorgeous. I would make a shrine of them. My godmother, in the nursing home, lamented that her daughter had gotten rid of all her shoes when she moved out of her house. She talked about a pair of sparkly dancing shoes she worn as a teenager and still had at the age of 90. "I miss my shoes," she said. The right shoe can bring back so many memories.<br /><br />As far as paying that much for shoes: shoes are like mattresses. You get what you pay for. Things aren't better because they are more expensive, they are more expensive because they are better. Buy cheap shoes and you will cry and hobble your way home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-35865827370558596502010-04-16T09:03:42.629-07:002010-04-16T09:03:42.629-07:00Oops... my cut and paste got cut off. The rest of...Oops... my cut and paste got cut off. The rest of the post is<br /><br />... and cannot seem to get enough of their shoes. I would buy them even if they were $10 and offered at Payless if they looked like the same.Lainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04158498196421989467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5536011140055575088.post-88699228640804746052010-04-16T09:02:15.554-07:002010-04-16T09:02:15.554-07:00An interesting post. I have long considered wheth...An interesting post. I have long considered whether I gravitate toward expensive brands because of the status or design. I must admit, I have decided the latter as of late. When I was younger, it was all about the prestige, and a little rebellious streak against my “don’t wear anyone’s name on your backside” mother. As I have gotten older, I honestly appreciate quality and design. In scanning my local TJ Maxx or DSW I am immediately drawn to a certain item only to discover it is expensive thing on the rack. As an Artsy Cousin, I buy for design and style more than anything these days. Although quality definitely plays a factor. I am totally in love with Proenza Schouler and cannot seem to own enough of their shoes.Lainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04158498196421989467noreply@blogger.com