If the Shoe Fits: Part Three – And the Winner is…
09 Wednesday Nov 2011
Written by Jennifer in Aspirations, What's In My Wardrobe
Are you wondering what pair of shoes ultimately won me over? Well, let me first say that during this process, I ran smack-dab into two truisms of life. Number One: as with almost everything, I had to compromise. I got the modern penny loafers I was seeking, but the shoes I bought are black, not the burgundy color I was originally hoping for. I also was expecting to buy either calfskin or patent leather; suede was never on my radar screen.
Number Two: as they say about obscenity, you just know it when you see it. This was the case with my shoes too. I slipped them on at Nordstrom, and they were like butter. My toes weren’t crammed into the toe box, and my heels didn’t slip out when I walked. They didn’t feel tight across the broadest part of my foot. The material was supple and soft. And perhaps I’m delusional, but I think they actually make my feet look narrower. Yes, they have contrast stitching, but it’s not Holly-Hobbie-ish or like thick yarn pulled through felt.
So without further ado [insert drum roll], these are my new shoes!
Anyi Lu Olivia flat in black suede. Price: $365.
Anyi Lu (not to be confused with Anya, the Season 9 winner of Project Runway) is an engineer and ballroom dancer who became a footwear designer. The brilliant construction of her shoes is illustrated on her website.
I love you, Anyi Lu.
Whew, I’m not going shoe shopping again for a very long time. And when I do, you can bet that I’m gonna check out more Anyi Lu styles first. Lesson learned.
