Since moving to New York, I have trashed two pairs of flats; discovered that another pair I owned is completely uncomfortable (and ugly); realized the reason I never wear another pair (wretchedly uncomfortable, blisters); and acquired a special occasion pair. The thing I don't currently have? A black pair suitable for wearing with dresses and jeans alike that will allow me to sprint down subway stairs to make trains. While running an errand on the east side of town, I happened to walk by a Steve Madden store. I literally walked by. I had a definite Steve Madden moment in college- lots of round toed platforms and chunky heels - but it's been years since I've found something there that's worked for me. Too overtly trendy. . .too young. Too collegiate. I don't know why, but the Madden just wasn't working for me.
But after walking by the store I actually walked a few steps backward because the windows were full of. . .cute flats. I went in the store and was literally overwhelmed by the possibilities. It got me wondering about what kind of shoe style-image I want to have this fall. The choices are endless. Do I want to be classic? What kind of classic do I want to be? Classic ballet flat? Classic pointy? Classic pointy embellished? Or do I want to be a funky hipster boho girl? Carry the summer's gladiator trend* into fall? Try to emulate Chanel** with these quilted cap-toe flats? Yes, I know they aren't black flats per se, but they are both adorable and neutral. I'm just not sure. . .
* Am I the only one who thinks these shoes tend to broadcast a more Christopher Robin type vibe than Russell Crowe?
**Although it seems to me that faux Chanel is the very antithesis of Chanel . . .
1 comment:
i like the impractical/adorable white-black ones. i guess that makes me faux chanel. but in my fashion ignorance i didn't even know chanel made shoes.
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