Unlike many of todays shoe lovers, I tend to run either hot or cold in regard to shoes from Christian Louboutin. A handful of them wow me, but a lot of the others are just okay classic and elegant, but not really breaking new ground.
However, there are those times when Louboutin creates a shoe that makes me squeal with desire. The Arabesque spirals and swirls of these Pampas patterned shoes are just such an occasion.
Behold:
Christian Louboutin Pampas pump 150 $1149 at MyTheresa.com
Not everybody is a laser-cut leather fan. And, lets be honest, not all laser-cut shoes are equal; many are poorly done and outright unattractive. You simply cant say that about these incredible darlings. These show a perfect balance of elegance, whimsy and restraint (which is, I believe what that other Manolo not the designer, as per his site disclaimer was hoping for when he first saw a certain Cavalli shoe back when laser-cut shoes were just popping onto the fashion scene).
As a side note, for all that Kate Middletons unseen lace McQueens are being coveted by scheming brides on several continents, wouldnt these leather-over-mesh Louboutins look fabulous on a spring bride?
Oh, but theres more. Louboutin has made this in a variety of colors and silhouettes, any of which would be welcome in my wardrobe (A girl can dream, right?).
Christian Louboutin Pampas Ron 85 $1195 at ShopSavannahs.com
Christian Louboutin Pampas pump $1395
These, unfortunately are out of stock at Nieman Marcus.com, but the pomice color is delicious and might be available in-stores.
Christian Louboutin Pampas 150 cognac leather-cut ankle boots $1595 at Saks.com
And finally, for those of you who are as into bags as shoes, theres a clutch, as well.
Christian Louboutin Evita Pampas clutch $1295 at NiemanMarcus.com
I have an avowed weakness for floral motifs and Victorian-inspired designs in my own fashion. This hits all of those notes, so I was probably doomed to fall for the whole Pampas collection. So pretty . any one of these this would be like carrying a *restrained* homage to William Morris but one that wouldnt actually clash with a modern wardrobe.
Love the scrollwork. Love the use of contrasting neutrals. Love it all.
How about you?
Would you welcome a busy-yet-neutral piece like these into your closet?
Similar Posts:
- Rebecca Minkoff Shoes
- Louboutin Miss Fast Ankle Boots
- Alice + Olivia “Paige” Laser-Cut Calf Hair and Suede Ankle Boots
- Christian Louboutin Nikoletta shoe-boots
- How to Wear this Season’s Hottest Shoe!
