tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post7385943016978149202..comments2024-02-29T10:08:02.244-08:00Comments on The DC Metro Retro: 1940s Inspired Footwear GuideTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18374686921796483382noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-35180744105276228862010-08-20T00:00:13.338-07:002010-08-20T00:00:13.338-07:00Ah I was just going to say Rocket Originals! They ...Ah I was just going to say Rocket Originals! They are so good, I was always a fan of Remix, but love Rocket even more I think!<br /><br />I'm pretty lucky I have small feet and have always had lots of vintage shoes, however I have very flat feet so heels much less as they're not terribly comfortable for us with flat feet! I have a lot of wedges. I certainly have more repro shoes than I ever used to have and have some fabulous modern ones too. I keep saying I'm going to do a shoe post but haven't got round to it yet!Straight Talking Mama!https://www.blogger.com/profile/13010105224878943505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-49217494704562256862010-08-19T18:51:27.270-07:002010-08-19T18:51:27.270-07:00What a great post! I LOVE vintage shoes and am lu...What a great post! I LOVE vintage shoes and am lucky enough to wear a size that they come in - of course the problem is, like you said, finding them in good condition. I've been lucky there too, I admit, and actually own a pair of 1940's navy suede peep toe platforms that belonged to my grandma - that fit me perfect. I would love to find some repros that are actually as comfortable to wear as the real thing (something about the heel placement, I think....) I can't wait to check out Remix and Rocket Originals! In the meantime I will continue to work on coming up with outfits worthy of the vintage shoes in my collection!<br /><br />SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07406331473395339199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-83964595728405480472010-08-19T16:28:47.719-07:002010-08-19T16:28:47.719-07:00Oh my stars, Jitterbugdoll! I just googled "R...Oh my stars, Jitterbugdoll! I just googled "Rocket Originals" and wow! Those wedges are gorgeous! I really like those "Esther" shoes! So awesome! I had no idea about that brand before. Thank you for sharing!<br /><br />As for velvet baby doll shoes, I once found a great pair on eBay but someone outbid me at the last minute. Rats! I need to keep looking.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18374686921796483382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-64590951530056952002010-08-19T16:20:22.226-07:002010-08-19T16:20:22.226-07:00Oh, I forgot about velvet too--one of my favorite ...Oh, I forgot about velvet too--one of my favorite pairs of shoes are black velvet baby doll pumps. So glam!<br /><br />I am a big fan of Rocket Originals wedges too, and I wish they would release a high heel line! Not that I actually need more shoes, mind you, but I sure to love to shop for 'em!Jitterbugdollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00659563812074455023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-49292199689405974952010-08-19T16:10:56.272-07:002010-08-19T16:10:56.272-07:00Jitterbugdoll,
I love Remix! I have only one pair...Jitterbugdoll,<br /><br />I love Remix! I have only one pair of remix platform wedges in soft gold. They are so amazingly comfortable and so accurate when it comes to vintage styling. I found them on Endless.com on sale. I could buy everything Remix makes but it would kill my wallet! I often check their site for sales.<br /><br />The shoe clip idea is really great! I forget about them. I found nice bunch of them listed on Esty from different sellers a while back but I did not get any. I think I got a pair of vintage cat eye sunglasses instead. I need to go on Etsy and look again for some clips. <br /><br />I am drawn to suede too! I am also drawn to velvet. I did see a pair of black patent Yves Saint Laurent heels at the Neiman in Vegas that were 40s-tastic! They were sandal-style with a t-strap and nice heel but when the sales associate told me they were 720 dollars, I cringed. There is no way I could ever warrant spending that much!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18374686921796483382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-66992976169908215252010-08-19T15:36:07.988-07:002010-08-19T15:36:07.988-07:00I have a mix of vintage and modern shoes in my clo...I have a mix of vintage and modern shoes in my closet--I tend to wear my reproduction styles for day wear, and save my vintage shoes for special occasions/photo shoots, as a lot of my vintage shoes have become rather fragile as of late. I was lucky to find two pairs of Remix platforms on eBay recently (in black and green), and snapped up both for half price—I’ve been wearing the black pair quite a bit! <br /><br />For high heels I look for medium-width Cuban heels that are proportionate with a graceful curve (as opposed to a curvier Louis XV style), slingback or ankle-strap styles, with a small peeptoe or round “baby doll” style toe. I am usually drawn to smooth leather, suede, or canvas/linen styles, but I have a couple pairs of patent shoes that also work well with vintage looks. Interesting design features, such as cutouts or rosettes, are always a bonus (and vintage shoe clips work great for giving modern shoes even more vintage style!) Also, because I have fairly high insteps, I look for shows with medium-high vamps—these just fit my foot better. I’ve had good luck with finding modern lookalikes in the past couple of years—everything from a great late 30s oxford-style heel to wedges.Jitterbugdollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00659563812074455023noreply@blogger.com