Louboutin Love
Posted by RenaissanceTrophyWife on April 14, 2009
My first purchase from Gilt Groupe! Safely cushioned for the cross-country journey…
And the big reveal! Black Louboutin Decoltissimos for less than 50% of the retail price.
Couldn’t resist a pic of the signature soles.
Sigh… I love them. So does the BF– I did a little victory prance around the apartment which was quite well-received.
Compared with Stuart Weitzman pumps, Louboutins feel slightly narrower and run true to size. While the rule of thumb I’ve heard is to go half a size up in Louboutins as they run small, I didn’t find that to be the case for me. I knew the sale was coming up, so I sized myself at a local department store on my lunch hour… and was very glad I had that reassurance before purchasing.
While they’re a splurge, I consider them an investment in my career wardrobe, and they’ll continue to serve me well for at least the next few years. Louboutins have a fantastic reputation for quality, and I plan on keeping these classically beautiful pumps around for as long as I can! I’ve already looked up my local shoemaker who can resole the toes using matching red rubber.
The female equivalent of Hermés ties, Louboutin pumps are elegant, stylish, feminine and powerful. Honestly, aren’t those pointy toes the equivalent of a (perfectly arched) raised eyebrow that says, “Don’t mess with me”?
Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to own that interview.
(Note: Do not attempt substitution with Louboutin sandals during workdays, unless you want to be mistaken for one of these poor girls.)
What’s your favorite work-related splurge?
All images by Renaissance Trophy Wife.
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Hillary said
I discovered your blog post via the Louboutin Love link. I am so thrilled for you! I’m almost dancing around the room here just listening to your happiness over your shoes. <3
Lys said
Ahhhh – you were one of the lucky ones that got through to Gilt. Every. Last. One I tried for there was sold. out. Ugh! drove me batty but I did score a pair of Mini-Bouts through another avenue. We’ll see how those look when I get them. Narrower than Stuarts. Egads.
ellie said
Nice! Excellent investment. I just made my first Gilt Groupe purchase myself! ….two shirts for my husband, who has NO idea how lucky he is to be married to me.
RenaissanceTrophyWife said
@Ellie – wow, that’s love! your husband is one lucky guy. I’m sure he’ll look fab in them when you guys are owning the LA scene and it’ll be all thanks to you.