As soon as I started my 90 days in the wilderness challenge, I fell in love with these Louis Vuitton metallic Capped Toe heels. They quickly became number one on my Lust Have List.
I find them so classic and chic and would just about kill for them. I think they are about the most gorgeous shoe I have seen in years. But the price, $1450, is just a little more than I really want to spend at the end of my shopping fast.
So I went to the Louis Vuitton store in Melbourne and thought maybe the plainer version would do.
Not quite as gorgeous but you still get the cool metal capped toe and in white, they would bring a little bit of light to my winter wardrobe. Good news = they are less expensive than the above truly lust worthy pair. Bad news = they are still about $1000.
That’s the complete budget I have given myself to add new items to may wardrobe!
Maybe I can find something similar at a better price. The hunt begins.
This pair by Forever New is pretty close to the white Louis Vuittons and at less than $80 they aren’t bad…but…they just aren’t drool worthy. I want more. They can’t just be inexpensive, I have to love them almost as much as the original inspiration.
This pale pink pair from Stuart Weitzman at Shoebox almost does the trick. I like the 40s vibe of the strap and the thicker heel but the colour is not what I am looking for. I want something more versatile. With a price of $365 + shipping, I just don’t think I would get enough out of them.
I’ll have to keep looking…
Gorgeous shoe – check, 40s inspired strap – check, metal toe – check, price – XX. Although these Manolo Blahniks are fantastic and would be extremely versatile, it’s a price fail for this limited budget. At just under $800 from Nordstrom, I wouldn’t be able to afford much else on my wish list.
This pair of sling-back pumps are available at ASOS and are from KG by Kurt Geiger. They are currently on sale for $190 which is a great price! I like that they are white with the black piping. They’ll be versatile and work for all seasons. The metallic toe is not as big or shiny as some of the other styles which is about the only disappointment on these shoes.
This last pair is from TopShop and they are a little bit different in that the metallic is a rose gold colour. they are a little more modern looking than the others with the tiny platform and the metallic heel. It’s the fact that they are different that I find appealing. They are $78 pounds (about $125 AUD) and could be a contender.
I think with my limited budget one of the last two pair would be what I will have a look at next week when my time in the wilderness is complete.
Although I can’t afford the Lust Have – Louis Vuitton metallic Capped Toe pumps, I think I can rock either of these last two pair and work them nicely into my existing wardrobe.
Do you have a preference? Blow it all and go high-end or try to rock the reasonable price? What do you think?
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May 31st, 2012 at 01:55
I too adore this “new” look. Gotta get me a pair!
Paula
stylist & gotta have the capped toe stiletto maven
May 31st, 2012 at 09:14
Paula (gotta have the capped toe stiletto maven),
I think it is classy, chic and fierce!
I’m hoping I can find a pair that are less expensive and even half as fierce would be great.
Cheers,
Laura
May 31st, 2012 at 03:13
The first pair really is exquisite!
May 31st, 2012 at 09:15
Jamie,
They are and I would love to have them.
Just find it so hard to justify the $$.
Who knows maybe next year.
Cheers,
Laura
May 31st, 2012 at 10:57
I would have to choose the sling-backs
May 31st, 2012 at 13:40
Thanks Sheila,
I think I am with you on that.
They are pretty and classic.
Hopefully they will be available in my size when the shopping hiatus ends next week!
Cheers,
Laura
May 31st, 2012 at 16:40
Wow talk about Lust Haves! Those pictures are gorgeous! I love those pink ones but I can totally see your shiny silver point about not getting much wear out of that colour. The Top Shop ones are cute with the rose gold but could be a bit more “now” and not quite as classic. I thought the white with the black piping might get lots of wear when supporting your favourite football team
May 31st, 2012 at 16:56
Mashie!
Hope you survived your day back at work.
I’m kind of leaning towards the white with black piping. The sling back is a pretty style and yes, while cheering on the Mighty Pies, all things black and white are good.
Cheers,
Laura
June 1st, 2012 at 01:28
The last pair is actually my favorite! I love the cap toe look! ~Serene
June 1st, 2012 at 07:26
Thanks Serene,
I love the look too. Fierce yet chic.
The last pair is definitely in the running. I’m just going to have to wait to see what pair is available in my size next week when the shopping ban ceases! And make sure I don’t find something I like more…or decide to throw it away and get the LVs!!
Cheers,
Laura
June 1st, 2012 at 15:03
Hey! just dropping in to let you know that I was just at my local mall and saw a top that had a very very similar collar to the LV ones that you love!
June 1st, 2012 at 15:48
Really?
Hopefully they were a fair bit less expensive!
Unless your local mall is Rodeo Drive.
I would expect them to be working their way into more mainstream clothes.
Were they just as big and grand?
June 1st, 2012 at 16:05
Luckily, not as expensive as on the runway! They weren’t as structured as LV has his, but the lace was beautiful- I love the emphasised laceyness. They combined it with a gorgeous sheer blouse.
June 1st, 2012 at 16:10
Oh, that would have been lovely!
I must go on a mission to find some better lace to make the next one…because one is simply not enough. And I think when we get to spring in the southern hemisphere they would be lovely to wear with a sheer blouse. You’ve got me thinking…I’m going to have to get to Melbourne to find some amazing lace.
June 1st, 2012 at 16:13
Im from Sydney, so if we have these style clothing, surely you would too!
I love Melbourne, everyone is so fashionable, im sure you’ll be able to find some gorgeous lace, id love to see it if you do
x
June 1st, 2012 at 16:45
We probably do have it but as I have been on the 90 day shopping hiatus I haven’t spent as much time wandering the streets of Melbourne! Of course as I complete the 90 days next week I certainly hope to remedy it as soon as possible!
I’ll keep you updated.
Cheers,
Laura xx
June 1st, 2012 at 16:47
oh yes! congratulations! definitely a feat I would not be able to do!
and thank you for the follow
x
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