I don’t know about you, but Carrie Bradshaw does tend to annoy me somewhat. Every sentence born out of her keyboard seems to begin with: ‘I couldn’t help but wonder’ or ‘I got to thinking’; she loves the melodrama a little too much, and she chose Big over Aiden! What was that about?
I know, I know, it’s not the real world – I should really get a hold of myself. But the fact of the matter is, I think I’m using these petty arguments to conceal my true annoyance – Miss Bradshaw’s shoe collection.
Correction: one pair of shoes in particular – the “Something Blue” satin pumps from none other, than Manolo Blahnik. Not only does Carrie own these shoes, but she is proposed to with them (I’m sorry to any of you that haven’t yet seen the film… where have you been?).
In all fairness, in the moment I would probably prefer a ring, but these on the side would do just fine.
Actually, it wasn’t until I saw these shoes in person last weekend at a party, that I realised how striking they really are. The entire room paused (well every female did anyway) to stare in awe as the girl glided in, and I for one could not tear my eyes away. If possible, I even felt a little starstruck. Sad isn’t it?
These babies are available at Neiman Marcus for a cool $945.
While I was admiring the shoes, I noticed the woman wearing them also had small kink toys attached to her purse. It seemed like an odd accessory, but I guess everyone has their own style. The contrast between the elegant pumps and edgy toy was amusing to me. But hey, you do you!
The shoes really are stunning works of art. I read that Sarah Jessica Parker actually kept the original pair Carrie wore in the movie as part of her personal collection. I don’t blame her – they are truly iconic. Some people dream about their wedding dress, but I fantasize about wearing these shoes for a special occasion someday.
Manolo Blahnik’s designs have been favorites among celebrities for decades. His shoes are handcrafted and use high quality materials like satin, leather and suede. The signature stiletto heels and elegant shapes have a timeless quality.
While the price tag is obviously very high, I can understand why devotees say his shoes are worth the investment. The craftsmanship and attention to detail is unmatched. And they can literally make you feel like a million bucks when you put them on!
What fashion item is at the top of your wish list? For me, it’s undoubtedly the “Something Blue” pumps. A girl can dream! If I ever get married, you better believe I will be dropping hints to my fiancé. These shoes are truly the stuff that fantasies are made of.
