I’ve had multiple requests now to show my new shoes. (Fluevogs, if you’ve been out of the loop). Well, thank you. I just made an idiot of myself on my front porch contorting into strange positions trying to get a decent shot of them. Being six months pregnant made it all the more ridiculous (and difficult). All for you. :-).
De blue ones…
De red ones…
And de pink ones…
They really are pink, despite how washed out the photo is. I’ve figured out why I haven’t managed to get an official VCC or an Interlocking Balloons scarf picture in the sidebar yet. THIS DARK, WINTER LIGHT MAKES FOR CRAP PHOTOS, AND I’M TIRED OF FIGHTING IT!!!!
Back to the shoes. (There’s also a pair of white leather knee high Cece boots in the post somewhere in Canada that will eventually end up here. Nate spent a very long time hunting them down as they’re on clearance, and according to most every employee of Fluevog in our country, completely sold out in my size. He was not to be dissuaded however, because these particular boots were the other reason he took me to the shop. He likes them).
I’ve never owned strappy heals before. I don’t even remember the last time I owned “heels”. When Nate found these on the website and said he wanted me to try them on, I looked at him like he was insane. However, they ended up being really stable shoes. I don’t feel wobbly. They have substance to them.
(I am SO not a fan of flimsy, “are you insane for even trying to walk in those” shoes. I think that while they can be cute, they’re stupid. Shoes are for walking, and if the occasion calls for it, you should also be able to do a little jog in them to avoid things like, cars, unexpected puddles, dogs, people that look like they may want to mess you up, etc. You’re not going to find me in an otherwise avoidable pickle, just because I was wearing stupid shoes).
Right. No one ever accuses me of not having an opinion.
V and I went to the yarn store yesterday, bought the skein of pink Lamb’s Pride for my clogs, and picked up a ball of Fixation to try my hand at the Panta. I saw that Angela made a super cute couple of Pantas with Fixation, so I knew the yarn would work out. Once I’m more familiar with the pattern, I may try to modify it such that I can use some of the gorgeous, bulkier yarns that my LYS has in right now.
January 4th, 2006 at 3:28 am
I work at Westlake Center in Downtown Seattle and they have one over on Pine. I walk past them all the time and I LOVE their Mary Jane styles….like your red ones.
the most I’ve ever spent on a pair of shoes was $80 for a pair of Sketchers, and I wore them everyday for 4 years.
January 4th, 2006 at 3:28 am
i totally have shoe lust — i need a pair of the red mary-janes. now.
January 4th, 2006 at 3:38 am
OOOh! I have a pair of the Aimee’s too. LOVE LOVE LOVE them. Fluevogs are my faves.
January 4th, 2006 at 3:44 am
Awesome shoes. I hear you on the heels. Being 5’8″ and topheavy, I’ve never needed heels for height and at my weight it’s just not easy to wear them. Little teeny ladies can run in flimsy heels, I cannot. I have just learned to live without them.
I love how you changed your socks to go with your shoes for the photos!
I was just saying the other day that I want a pair of maryjanes, so I can show off my handknit socks.
January 4th, 2006 at 3:58 am
fabulous shoes, all of them… those are some sexy heels!
January 4th, 2006 at 4:08 am
don’t those look lovely and fun… 🙂 Great colors — should help break up that winter grey.
January 4th, 2006 at 6:46 am
All so cute! And I love the socks with the red mary janes.
January 4th, 2006 at 7:47 am
Seriously cute shoes!!
January 4th, 2006 at 7:50 am
I looooove the red ones, but the heels are super cute!
January 4th, 2006 at 9:00 am
Ooh, I just finished a Panta for dd#2 and she loves it! I used a yarn from JoAnn’s called Moda Dea “Cartwheel”. It’s kind of like Noro but softer. The Panta took almost exactly a skein.
January 4th, 2006 at 11:38 am
Awesome shoes!
January 4th, 2006 at 12:01 pm
I’m in love with the red ones! All three pairs are sweet. Have fun with your new kicks!
January 4th, 2006 at 12:30 pm
Laura, I really love those pink ones…now I should go sourcing online to see how much they cost to ship to Singapore!
January 4th, 2006 at 10:54 pm
Oooh those red ones are the best!
January 5th, 2006 at 12:02 am
Fluevogs rule and you have a great selection. I just threw out a pair that I literally wore out because I love them so much. And the best part is not only are they super cute but add a lovely bolt of pizzazz to any outfit.
Hope you are feeling better,
– Dottie
January 5th, 2006 at 1:29 am
I have never heard of those shoes before and they are AWESOME! I’m so glad you posted about them.
Yes, I was sad when my kids went back too. I even miss the “he’s poking meeeee”.
January 5th, 2006 at 1:52 am
I am making Panta’s now myself! Love them…so fun and so fast even for me. You’ll probably finish one in an hour!
January 5th, 2006 at 1:56 am
Those are some seriously cute shoes! Are they comfortable though? My feet were giving me the worst grief and now I have to wear athletic shoes all the time, even in the house… I’m also using the Superfeet insoles which are the best. I’ve had very few back problems since wearing them. I couldn’t believe how fast you whipped up that clog! I really need to try that pattern. How many skeins of Lamb’s Pride does a pair take – 3? (2 main color, 1 contrast?)
January 6th, 2006 at 3:15 pm
I *must* know where you found these shoes. I just checked Zappos and but wow what an awesome line of shoes.
August 22nd, 2006 at 9:14 am
i LOVE the blue and red ones!!!
what are the style names???