I like ugly shoes. There's really no way around that one. Many of you were readers back in February when I finally threw caution to the wind and bought some wedges. Yep. Wedges! I had jumped ship on my "black flats only! I hate all otha shoez!" kick and I never looked back. Now my shoe collection is slightly embarrassing (and it's only growing!). Maybe my fascination with Jeffrey Campbell shoes is because they're ~sew hip right now or something, but even if 99% of the population finds them positively nauseating, I can't help but love them. Thus my collection of Litas grew to four today, and I added a pair of pink and red polka dot El Carmens just this week. (don't count my Hamilton wedges or Daisy D platforms! Srsly, I love me some JC.) I also snagged some cute Betsey Johnson flats on Ideeli the other day (like 70% off!). And when I saw a pair of red/maroon platforms on LuLu*s, I added them to my basket and voila! Mine they shall be!
I'd like to think I've just become more mature with my footwear choices but when you're talking about 5-6" heels and sky high platforms, you don't exactly think of mature ladies. No matter how you spin it I've just decided to have fun with my shoes and hope that I can pull them off! I'm going to share a few of my most recent (and favorite!) shoe additions!
I bought these earlier today because I simply couldn't say no. I have the matching tapestry bag so it kind of felt like fate. I know you're thinking they're the most god awful things you've ever seen. I'd be crazy to say otherwise. I'm totally into them though!
♥ Jeffrey Campbell Pink/Red Dot El Carmens via Karmaloop ♥
I had some store credit left over at KL and I wasn't convinced on the Astral Litas so Mike and I decided these were a nice middle ground on "crazy/out there" and "totally normal". I like that they have a subtle pin-up vibe. I'm really hoping to get my hands on the red/white dots but I want to make sure they're comfortable first!
♥ Qupid Bikini Red Velvet Wedges via LuLu*s ♥
I saw these yesterday while browsing for the cat Litas and I loved the color combination too much to say no. I own a ton of Qupid shoes and while they're not always the best quality, they're cheap enough that you can afford to expriment with them. I've only ever had 1 pair of Qupid's crap out on me so I don't mind the $30 price tag.
♥ Gee WaWa Flora Wedges in Black and Olive via Karmaloop ♥
I first saw these shoes on our visit to Chicago back at the end of June. We went into Akira downtown and I was in love. I didn't like the price tag and I wouldn't have been able to buy them at the time anyway, so I left empty handed. Upon arriving back in Nashville I saw the black ones on sale at Karmaloop for half off. They had one pair left. And it was my size. Um, fate anybody?! I tried snagging them but something went wrong and I thought they were gone forever. Cue me to buy the olive ones instead (also the last pair... and in my size! Oh the shoe gods were smiling that day!). Come to find out I actually had purchased the black ones, but my payment hadn't gone through yet. And cut to the end where I became the owner of two pairs of Floras, and no, I wouldn't trade them for anything. They're like moon shoes!
♥ Jeffrey Campbell Waffle Weave Brown Litas via LuLu*s ♥
I received these as a gift from LuLu*s for doing a guest post series on their blog and I was overjoyed. I had wanted the Waffle Weave since buying the Stars & Stripes Litas because they're so neutral and can be worn year round. Believe me when I say: Litas are so incredibly comfortable! Don't let that giant heel fool you!
♥ Jeffrey Campbell Pink Pony Hair Litas via Karmaloop ♥
These were a quick last minute grab too because they were on sale. I'm such a sucker for sales! I went a half size down (to what I normally wear) and they're a bit snug. I still love them and the pink heel is my favorite! Everyone said Litas run large but I definitely didn't find that to be true.
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While all of the above are officially mine, here are a few that I'm totally coveting!
♥ Jeffrey Campbell Lita Spikes ♥
These are the perfect blend of awesome and badass. Not that those two things are all that different. They're really appropriate for colder months and I've been trying to buy them for days! I gave myself 24 hours to make sure I really wanted them and as soon as I decided "DUH!", they were sold out of my size! I'm working on it though!
These just scream 1950's pinup! They'd look classic with a white dress or even black! Or take it full on nautical! These are definitely shoes to usher in Summer, not quite so much to say goodbye!
♥ Jeffrey Campbell Cuffed Red Nubuck Platforms ♥
These are the perfect shoe for Autumn! They'd look fabulous with brown, purple, orange, yellow, khaki, you name it! All of the perfect colors for Fall. The deep red and the suede couldn't be more perfect. And those cutouts! Ooh la la!
These are a lot less "Oh hey! Look at me!" and a little more conservative. The color is still unbelievable. Flouncy dresses and straw hats galore please! Maybe they'd make the perfect picnic shoes!
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I could probably go on for days but I'll leave it there for now. That was a little bit of a shoe overload but I like what I like, okay?! I never thought that I'd be this girl in a mere 6 months! It's kind of fun!
I don't want to shill things to you all day long but if you get the hankerin' to buy something on Karmaloop, you can get 20% off with the coupon code KAELAH. :) I always do a quick Google Shopping search for everything I want to buy though and I try to buy it on the cheap! I don't like to spend more money than I have to haha.
Are you a shoe person? Love or hate the "ugly is awesome" trend?
Trendy or not, I like loud shoes. Mike hates them (but he humors me!).
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ReplyDeleteThose cat shoes are definitely the most incredible things I have ever seen. I would never have the balls to actually wear them, so please do it up for me! I love your love of ugly shoes
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ReplyDeleteI have one pair of litas in navy. You have certainly exceeded my expectations Jeffery Campbell shoes just does something to people. If I had money I would have a collection also but sadly, I only have one.
ReplyDeleteI've been eyein the gee wawa floras for a while. they're reallllly fantastic. Unfortunately platforms look absurd on me, and i become 800 feet tall.
ReplyDeletealso, a little ugly goes a long, beautiful way.
anastasia
some are pretty so are ugly~~ but mostly is still pretty!
ReplyDeleteI think those kitty shoes are awesome! I am a bit of a shoe hoarder... As I call it. I love them. A lot.
ReplyDeleteHaha, for the first pair of shoes I found the perfect bag!
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I cannot wait to see how you style those color block wedges. And I hope you do it asap so I can decide if I have to have them!
ReplyDeleteI really like those kitty ones...I love all things cat related and cat humor gets me every time no matter how embarrassing it may be..I'm a cat lady. I also love those Quipid wedges! I've been coveting these JC shoes for some time now http://www.shopnastygal.com/products/new/clothing/shoes/99-Tie-Wedge-%252d-Mint-Suede.html
ReplyDeleteShoes will be the death of my bank account! Thanks for sharing! :) -Lo
oh my god!!! those pink and red polka dots are so adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's too great that you have a matching cat bag. I love it. Also, I'm glad you're not afraid to wear unique shoes.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving all these amazingly platformed shoes. I wish I didn't have to walk to campus everyday so I could wear some heels to class once in a while. All the dotted ones are super cute and I'd definitely be trying to wear those everywhere if I had them. Also, those cat litas are hilariously awesome. I can't wait to see how you wear them!
ReplyDeleteThe kitty litas totally rule! I don't think they're ugly at all since I have heavy leanings toward all things cats and kitsch. :)
ReplyDelete-steph
These are the kind of shoes that if you keep them around even after you don't wear them anymore, your future daughters will find and they will be so representative of thsi particular time in fashion. Kind of like finding a Gunne Saxe dress of your mom's or some 60s go-go boots.
ReplyDeleteYou make me want a pair of Litas SO BAD! My boyfriend says he's gonna save up to get me a pair of black black suede ones for xmas!!!!!! :D best xmas ever.
ReplyDeleteLove and Turtledoves,
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I have a bag that looks exactly like the those cat shoes. It's like 10 years old though.
ReplyDeleteno worries, youre not the only one who loves "ugly" shoes, I collect them too!! I love big platformy shoes too. plus: they look awesome on you, so keep collecting :)
ReplyDeleteI've been lusting after a pair of Litas for awhile now. The only thing holding me back is wanting to try them on before I buy!
ReplyDeleteThat said, I'm definitely a fan of big, chunky and sort of ugly shoes.
I don't have any JC's because I just can't afford such a high price tag when I'm wearing a uniform 5 days a week anyway, but those Kitty Lita's are INCREDIBLE. If I were to win the lottery right now, I'd snag those up first, no matter how impractical they may be and how they don't match anything I own. SHOES WITH KITTY TAPESTRY WHAT WHAAAT.
ReplyDeleteHaha I guess we have the same taste in shoes! I also love JC shoes but sadly enough I haven't seen them here in the Netherlands yet. I must say I'm a tad jealous at your collection! :)
ReplyDeleteThose cat shoes are killing me!
ReplyDeleteAh!! I love the cat shoes sooo much!! I think you have pretty fantastic taste in shoes! :)
ReplyDeleteI never liked Litas at all until I saw those cat ones. Now, I think I'll die if I don't get a pair.
ReplyDeleteSO JEALOUS! My back problem doesn't allow me to wear heals, or tall wedges BOO so I will just have to live vicariously through you! I lovelovelove those pin-up style polka dot ones. I may just have to splurge a pair to do a pin up photo shoot!
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, I love all of the above! I never have an occasion to wear platforms, though. I'm so short that when I do wear them, people don't stop commenting on my height and I am forever reminded of my petite-ness! Probably the reason why I admire from afar in the first place.
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These are all kinds of crazy awesome, love it! My favourites are the dark red cut outs and the cat ones, great :D
ReplyDeleteawesome!! :)
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I think you have fantastic taste in shoes! I LOVE JC's, I currently own one pair as they are only sold in one store that isnt in my city in New Zealand - would love some more! Wedges are my best friend I accidentally brought 3 pairs yesterday haha x
ReplyDeleteThe cats... I want a pair, but have this terrible feeling that I would either wear them everywhere or not wear them at all. They are adorable.
ReplyDeletejc's make my mouth water. excuse me while i drool.
ReplyDeletelove, little.
I really like some of those "ugly" shoes. I'm pretty boring and stick to black flats most of the time but I do have a few more unique pairs that I rarely wear...I gotta work on that. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you thank you thank you for this fun post!! I, too, and drawn to "ugly" shoes, but am too much of a wuss to actually purchase them. Thanks for letting me live vicariously through you today and, perhaps, inspirint me to be a little more brave with my shoe choices. :)
ReplyDeleteOh I love so many of JC shoes! I have a pair of Lita's myself (Black glitter) and they are amazing. I totally love the cat print ones, and the spike ones, and about 20 other variations available!!
ReplyDeleteJC and cats?! OMG I'M DYING.
ReplyDeletei love the cat print on that first pair! i have been eyeing those qupid wedges on lulus for weeks now!
ReplyDeleteI loooove Jeffrey Campbell. Those shoes blow my mind with their awesomeness and I dream of the day I can own a pair... le sigh. I'm so jealous that you have so many pairs!
ReplyDeleteThose Kitty Litas are to die for... Can't wait to see you wear them! I'll have to live vicariously through you and your shoes for now, heehee.
I actually just purchased two pairs of shoes on Lulu's earlier today... Can't say they're as fantastic as any of these though.
Hehe these shoes aren't my cup of tea, but if you love them then rock on!
ReplyDeletethey still have the red/white ones on singer22!
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Oh, and also on envishoes, the el carmen!
ReplyDeleteI have the qupid Wedges in mauve/lavender...really, really pretty and comfy:):) I wore them once and got lots of complements:)
ReplyDeleteI hope your Honeybean work is going well! Can't wait to see what you've done:)
Hugs:), Krista
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where do you get your JC shoes? the best place to get them..
ReplyDeleteOh Kaylah, you don't like ugly shoes, I think they are all adorable and it's awesome that you wear them! I wish I could pull these off like you can!
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