**UPDATE 01/19/10: I'm going to slowly go through this post right now to add commentary to the individual shoes as needed. I probably wont get around to re-organizing the photos so scratch that from my original post :) I will be continuously updating this post from now until all eternity cus I want to keep all of my shoes in one place. I will of course alert you guys if this post gets updated. Again, this will stay in the side-bar so you wont have to go through pages and pages of old posts just to find it. As of today, besides the commentary that will be added, I have also updated this post to add my new TB Reva flats :)
Family picture of all my shoes together
Family picture of my CLs
Individual shots of each CL plus modeling pictures:
Lola
Lola
I admit, I got these because they were on sale. They dont look like it but the heel measures in at 120mm. No platform and that equals pain. For that reason, I dont wear them that often :P I'm also realizing that I appreciate the metal heel just cus they're not so common amongst CLs.
Studded Very Prive
I think you've heard and seen enough abt these shoes. I love them. My mom sorta hates them but also sorta loves them. My co-worker saw them and I wasn't sure if he was trying to compliment them or insult them by calling them "interesting". I think it was more of the look he gave me that pissed me off. In any case, I replied "They're sort of a big deal" and that was that.
Somewhere
If you remember, I had originally gotten these shoes when they first came out but ended up returning them since they weren't so comfy (again, 120mm plus no platform equals pain). When they went on sale, I of course had to get them back and here they are!
No Prive - Lilac Suede
Start of my lilac suede love affair. Also my first purchase from my now favorite SA in the whole US of A :)
Architek
1/2 size too big for me but I still love them.
Very Galaxy - Fuxia
Still one of my favorite pairs. If you remember, I freaked out over these when I first tried them on at the SCP boutique. The price stopped me but when they went on sale on NAP, I couldn't pay fast enough! One of the SAs at the BH boutique told DZ and I that CL won't be making anything like these again since it took way too much work. If you see this upclose, you'll understand what she means...
Fishnet Slingbacks (sorry, dont know the official name for these)
My Vegas shoes :) The fishnet adds that funky/call-girl vibe to them. We're still trying to figure out the official name...
Decolzep
My fourth pair of CLs :)
Bianca - Rouge Patent
Looking at these makes me sad that I returned my Rouge Rolandos :( They also make me think about getting another pair of Biancas...
Pigalle 120s - Black Paillette
Hurts like a mother to walk in these. I probably will just end up getting these signed and be happy with that.
Alti 160s - Black Jazz
160mm. End of story.
Declic 120s - Electric Blue Suede
The original EB. I have to thank Holly of The Hills for making me covet these shoes. I saw her wearing these on the cover of US Weekly and thats when I realized how spectacular they were. I also have to thank DZ for getting them for me when she was out shopping :D
Maggie
As luck would have it, the first day I wore these out, I had to run around like crazy at work. I was almost in tears over the pain. Good thing I had flip-flops in my car or else I wouldn't have made it...
No Prive - Multi-Color Glitter with Silver Specchio
Ultimate Holy Grail found TWO years after they disappeared from stores in PRISTINE, NEVER BEFORE WORN condition. The shopping gods love me and I love them.
Decollete - Gray Nabuck Python
The only pair of python shoes that I've had to pay full retail price for. Would've loved to have gotten these in the Altadama as well. Heck, I'll take the Bianca too!
Altadama - Green Watersnake
Another one of my favorites. The style, the color, love.
Rolando - Bronze Lamint0
The Rolandos are probably my favorite CL style. Not the most comfy but after you practice walking in them, they're not THAT bad :)
Rolando - Anthracite Suede
Rolando - Blue Patent (not sure what the official name of this color is)
No Prive - Burgundy Glittart
Bought during the crazy Saks sale of 08. Good times.
Gattaca - Pewter
Professional but chic. I'll have to pull these out 3 years from now :)
Rolande
One of the first CLs I bought at BNY. So young, so unaddicted back then...
Lady Claude - Blue Acid Python
Another example of how much the shopping gods love me.
New Simples - Black Kid Leather
The New Simples are my go-to CL style. Classic and comfy.
New Simples - Gray Kid
Simples (70mm) - Beige Python
Again, the shopping gods showing some love. My BNY SA alerted me to these and they mark my first dip into the world of python CLs. I just wish the were higher...
Fontanete - Beige and Blue Python
Fontanetes are totally underrated. They came and went and are now hard to find. I would love to have a few more...
Fontanete - Taupe Suede
Madame Claude - Leopard Patent
I hate animal print but I love these. Perhaps I'm CL-biased but these I feel like aren't as tacky as some other styles that you see drifting around...
Lady Claude - Black Patent with Burgundy Tip
New Simpes - Teal Patent
Another one from the Saks 08 sale.
Miss Fred
Found these at a SUPER, DUPER good deal. Very appropriate for the holidays...LOL, thats when you know you've got a problem...
Mamimo
The one annoying thing abt these shoes is the fact that the laces tend to come apart super easily...I hate having to bend over to re-lace them...
Orlan
I have these to thank for all of my shoe-stretching knowledge :)
Trottinette
RP thinks these are badass..HAHA
Ron Ron - Purple Patent (more of a burgundy with a touch of purple)
I need to stop buying Ron Rons...
Ron Ron - Gray Metal Patent
Ron Ron - Brown Glittart
Saks 08 sale, again.
Ron Ron - Lilac Suede
Love Pumps - Strass with Black Suede
I only have a itty, bitty bit of strass. These are the only pair of CL strass that I can afford...my money tree needs to grow ASAP.
Ron Ron - Marine Glitter
Altadama - Purple/Plum Suede (again, more of a burgundy with a touch of purple)
Pigalle Finzi
Runway style that came and went.
Lillian
I hate how long it takes for me to buckle these up...
Very Croise - Black with Silver Specchio
Declic 140s - Peacock Suede
My newest CLs!! Just got these last Friday...the color is one of those hard to find colors and 140mm Declics are also close to impossible to find. Yes, my shopping gods are always watching out for me!
Comparison of EB Suede and Peacock Suede
Scissor Girl - Gray Suede
Wow, I didn't realize how many pairs of shoes I got during the Saks 08 sale...
Tenue - Brown Suede
Another one of my first pairs of CLs - I've only worn them once but I refuse to sell them!
Miss Boxe - Roccia Python
I need more wedges. More python would be nice too.
Activa
Another one of my first CLs :) If you're wondering, I didn't start with one pair. I got started with three...all on sale, all from BNY.
Marpoil Wedges
No Prive - Anthracite Glitter
The start of my CL glitter obsession.
Wall St.
Family picture of my non-CLs
YSL Tribute Pumps
YSL used to be my go-to 140mm fix...before CL caught on to the idea...
YSL Tribute Pumps - Purple Suede
SUPER, DUPER deal from the YSL outlet :)
Lanvin Mary Janes
YSL Vera Slingbacks
Bought because I couldn't get my hands on the Tribute pumps. I think these are actually even more funky than the Tributes and looking at the picture makes me want to wear them out...
Chanel Mary Janes
Fendi
RP also thinks these are badass :) This annoying lady at work used to stalk me because of these shoes. She kept on trying to tell me that her son was a shoe designer or something. I'm not really sure what she wanted me to do...
Lanvin
Can't leave Vegas without some ultra-high patent high-heels!
Alexander McQueen
These are truly some badass shoes. Forever grateful to my NM SA :)
Prada
Rock and Republic - Nika in Fuchsia Suede
Okay, this shot, I LOVE.
YSL - Jeanne
Worn to death, poor thing.
Chanel
I'm regretting not getting the peep-toe version while I had the chance..
Burberry
Gwen during her Iron Man days. Found these on sale at the SCP boutique. The leather is SUPER sturdy which means they do cut into your skin a bit and they take a while to lace up..
Giuseppe Zanotti
Chanel
Dont you just love those days when you're strolling around Bloomies with your brother and you drag him over to the shoe dept "just for a quick look" and happen to find out that theres a shoe sale going on?!?!? I love it.
Lanvin
Lanvin - Gray Python
Buying python when I didn't even know I was buying python. Love it!
Alaia - Gray Lizard with Black Suede
These are super duper cool on. They look sorta boring in the front but the party is in the back :)
Prada
Basic black pumps. Make sure you have a pair.
Fendi Ballerina flats
These fit super duper tight and although they are like ultra-luxurious leather bedroom slippers, they really do cut into your heel so not the most comfy but cute :P
Nicholas Kirkwood
A genius. A genius that I've neglected for the sake of another genius. Sad but I think I'll start looking for a new pair of NK heels soon :)
Behind the scenes:
Libby napping while she waits for me to finish taking pictures
Attention-seeking Olivia interrupting the modeling pictures
Libby testing out the boxes for level of comfort
Libby spying on Olivia
Olivia supervising the photo-shoot
All of the boxes
THE END (for now...)
**Update 01/19/10:
New TB Reva flats in navy suede
I'm super picky abt flats. I either go super, duper cheap (as in 2 for $30) or I go for Reva flats which I think are reasonably priced. You see, the misconception about flats is that they're comfy. Not all of them. Actually only a select few are truly comfortable. I know Lanvins are comfy but honestly, $600 for flats??! 
TB Reva Family
(L to R: Silver metallic, Gold metallic, Black, Navy, and Navy suede)
*Update: 01/29/10
*Update: 01/29/10
Lady Lynch Zeppa - Aubergine Goa
Joli Noeud Dorcet
Biancas - Roccia Hardwick Watersnake
*Update: 02/07/10 (GO SAINTS!) - CL Lavender Poseidon
*Update 02/28/10 - Blue Jean Ostrich HPs
Roccia Python VPs with red leather tip
*Update March 28, 2010 - B/W Greissimo
*Update April 18, 2010 - Magenta Samira
Silver Cosmo Python ADs
*Update May 2, 2010 - Madame Butterfly booties in black nappa
Rosella flats in pewter/black metallic suede
St. Pierre Wedges in Red Ostrich
*Update June 24, 2010 - Tabacco Talco python Bananas
Cate Trash
Alambra
Update August 5, 2010 - Clou Noeud
Gucci flats
Lace Fifi
Roccia Python VPs with red leather tip
*Update March 28, 2010 - B/W Greissimo
*Update April 18, 2010 - Magenta Samira
Silver Cosmo Python ADs
*Update May 2, 2010 - Madame Butterfly booties in black nappa
Brown Croc Biancas
Taupe Ostrich Bibi
Tanzanite Bibi
Royal Blue Watersnake Biancas
Leopard Ponyhair Madame Butterfly Pumps
Beige Pampas Pump
69 comments:
wow...i'm speechless!:)and i'm not even too crazy with super high heels.
heheh - hi Junee! I'm trying to think if theres a better way to organize the photos cus this is one LOOONG post :P
awww...finally!!! looking at ur pics brings back memories...i'm glad to have been there on some of those purchases :)
^^I KNOW!!! It really is amazing how much significance is tied to each shoe :) For some, I can still remember the excitement I felt when I was first paying for them...
the alexandar mcqueen and burberry ones are my favorite!! they are so hot :)
HOLY CRAP WOMAN!!!!! :D
Linh: lol! thanks :)
Irene: haha, yes...I'm crazy and my parents think I'm crazy too...
J , i've already commented on your collection thread but ....hell a drip tray wont hold all my drool this time..need bath tub ahahahaa .mm those love strass is really making their way on top of my list hmmm :P
Girl what are you doing to me ..sending me to the emergency room in the hosp lol :P
p.s WE CAN BE CRAZY TOGETHER lol.
LOL, Imma - you are too funny!!!! thank you :)
Hi - Quick question, how much did you have to size up in your chanel mary janes?
I've been wanting that pair in nude but it's online and don't know how the sizing will go....
Thanks!
Hi SJP - The Chanel MJs are true to your Euro size which usually means 1/2 size up from your US size. For most shoes, I'm a 36.5 but for these and CLs, I'm a 37. Hope that helps :)
Wow...that's quite a collection! My faves are the Black Paillette Loubous!
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^^ thank you!! Those are really pretty IRL but they hurt like a B*TCH!!
hahaah... you know, your prada black heels is the least attracting cause' you have way to fabulous heels.....by comparison. haaha..
Also, girl, you do like oxford and exotic skin type of shoes...you know, you are right, right now I am looking for flat oxford very hard too. :P But i don't think it will be soon for me to buy it since I just let myself go splurge a bit ....
Oh, you look the best for over 120mm heels as they really elongate your calves to the most sexy looking!!! :)
last, the A. Mcqueen sling back is very good looking on you... I am surprised as I thought they might not look that fierce on feet.
Thank you so much for such detailed pic.
*faints* amazing!!!
WOW! amazing!
hey, wait a second! did i spot a pair of FLAT shoes?? OMG!! lol!
And your babies or sooo cute, as always!
I'm new to reading your blog but I love your sense of humor and the intensity of your no-hold-barred approach to shopping :). Anyways, I love all the colors and materials you have in the "standards" and also love the Miss Fred, Wall St (so precious), and YSL Veras. You should wear the Somewheres more, they look really amazing on you! - Michelle
Rachel - thank you!! Yea, I stand tall at 5 feet 2 inches so flats and anything under 100mm is not my friend :P Are your splurges the shoes?? If so, they were fabulous deals!! I agree abt the Alexander McQ shoes - I have to credit my NM SA for those funky beauties. He talked me into trying them on but had he not done so, I never would've went for them on my own!
Thank you, elanie :)
BCBG - HAHAHHA...I knew someone would notice my one and only pair of flats!! I'm going to update today with my TB flats so the Fendi wont be so lonely :P
Thank you, Michelle! So glad you found my blog and find me even remotely funny and amusing :) LOL abt the no-barred shopping habit :P In a few months, that will turn into the completely barred from shopping habit :(
WOWOWOWOOWW!! Bravo bravo!! The first thing that is in my mind when I saw these pix is "how much time did you spend to take all these fabulous pictures?"!!! I know that this requires lots or hard work! (I did that for my Chanel family shot and it took me more than 6 hours to complete the whole process!) Thanks so much for sharing with us your wonderful collection of shoes! We are twins in some but girl, you are truly a CL queen! :D Now we're talking! LOL!!! I'm so glad I'm not alone in this "shoe addiction" thing! :D I have to show your pix to my DH!! :P You know, I wish I have a closet like yours which is very big (but impossible in a place so small like Hong Kong)! So organized with the shoe boxes! My shoe room is a mess! Hahahaha!
I really love your McQueen and Alaia heels BTW. The McQueen one was actually in my "purchase list" before but no sizes for my big foot. You have a great collection beyond compare! Enjoy them all in good health! :D
Cheers,
Mia
OMG wow amazing collection. I so so so wanted those Burberry booties OMG you have them!
Hi Mia!!! Yea, it took me a whole week!!! But thats also cus I got a bit anal towards the end and retook a lot of pics that I had done earlier :P
The Girl - Thank you!! I fell in love with those Burberry booties when Gwen was wearing them during her Iron Man promo days :D
a huge collection you got there. really nice shoes. amazing!
LOVE the collection!
OMG I'm speechless haha.
You got a lack of heels ;D
I'm following ur blog now..
xxx T.Linh
Oh. my. god. I am SO jealous.. great collection <3
xo,
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Thank you Lan, Katie, T. Linh, and C!!
wow! now I'm really jealous! fantastic shoes my friend!!
un beso,
Iridiai
Thank you, iridiai!!
speechless
lol, hi diamonds!
Why can't I see these pictures full size? You have some fantastic shoes.
^^thank you!!
I feel dizzy....
^^hahahah
I die for your shoe collection. I dream of the day when I'll own a pair of Louboutins. *sigh*
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Oh. My. Gawd! I am dying over your insanely fabulous shoes! It's like a celebrity's collection, if not better! My heart longs to own a pair of Cl's one day...after I finish college and get a good (hopefully) paying job. I have to follow your blog ;)
Thank you Renee and Beautygirl! Heres to both of you getting your first CLs in the very near future ;)
PS: If you ever need a style or SA, just leave me a comment with your email and I will help out however I can!
Your shoe and purse collection should be preserved. I suggest that you should boxed or slabbed your shoes and purses like NGC(Numismatic Guarantee Corporation) and PCGS(Professional Coin Grading Service) does to rare coins and banknotes. I see so many Christian Louboutin Pumps in your collection. So how many Louboutin Pumps you own? In addition there is your friend Diane Smith of Central Illinous has at least 300 pairs of stiletto pumps in her collection! Finally, Please slab or box your shoes and purses and grade them as do at NGC and PCGS does to numismatic items!
^^LOL...but then I can't wear or use them!! I'm about to hit 60 I think...its a sad day when you forget how many CLs you have...
love the fabulous link to the updates!!!!!
^^ Glad you like the link and shoes!!
Absolutely brilliant!!! One of the only reasons I bought my house was because of the huge walkin closet, to store my shoes & boots, thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Marie!!
Closet-space is SO impt!!! My parents chose our new house bc it had a more land than the other lots but I personally might have gone with our neighbor's house - the master bedroom has his and hers walk-in closets PLUS a extra shoe closet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I would love to see these photos in their full size. The link to photobucket is not working like your earlier pictures.
^^sorry! I use photobucket when I have to upload massive amounts of pictures - this means less time uploading but the pictures are re-sized. When I have time, I'll go through and slowly re-size again since I've been getting so many comments from people abt the small picture size :P
*sigh* sigh temptation to be in credit card debt overnight, but i must resist :/ or maybe not lol
Bombchell - HAHA...I know that feeling all too well!
What a fantasticly wonderful collection of shoes! I love all styles of gorgeous shoes, but my all time fav is the elegantly styled pump. Thanks for sharing, keep up the great work!
I have the utmost respect for yr collection. I am still a kid but I totally wanna be you when I grow up.
You look really pretty in all of them! :)
Thank you, Kathie!!
Serene - Wow, thank you hun!
a little late stumbling onto this blog, but wow, what a stunning collection! one question - i think heels are gorgeous, but i know i won't wear them unless they're comfortable. are any of the heels in your collection actually comfortable?
Where or how would you buy CL on sale?
^^Most retailers will put the seasonal styles and colors on sale. BNY, NM, SAKs, the boutiques, etc.
Oops, sorry Anonymous, overlooked your comment when I was replying to Linh! Actually out of all my heels, the Pigalle 120s are the only pair that make me cringe in pain. I'm good to go for all the others ;)
Love your Christian Louboutin collection!! Where do you purchase your shoes?
Okay. I am officially hating you right now for your amazing amount of gorgeous designer shoes. Completely dying with jealous rage and sadness.
hi!! i love the orlan louboutin heel, i have been looking all over for them and found them just recently, im usually a size 6 but in CL's im 5 maybe 5 1/2 but i really love these shoes, my feet are small and narrow, since your are clearly an expert in CL's what would you say? do they run large, small or TTS? are they comfortable? please please i need your help! thank you so much and congrats on u stunning collection! wow!
Nadia-sorry for the super late response! I get my shoes from all over the place...boutiques, Saks, NM, BG, BNY, Matches Fashion, Browns Fashion, LVR, eBay, etc
sashita - hi! i would go TTS with the orlans. Since you have narrow feet, they should fit just fine and they're pretty comfy for 140s :)
wow wow wow, love your shoes closet. I am trying to locate the Pigalle 120s in multi color after I saw them at Neimanmarcus.com while browsing their first call sale. They do not have my size, sadly 35.5 or 35 depends on the style. They don't look comfortable, but they are so pretty. After reading your comments about how hurt they are, I am thinking about going with the sling back glittered ones.
darling your shoes are my dream! especially the CL's LOVE LOVE LOVE!
omg!! i think i finally found a person with equal enthusiasm for louboutin as me! pls check out my blog too!
http://louboutinheels.blogspot.com
I love your blog! However I have a question. How would you wear your CL Mamimos? Would you wear them to formal occasions? Would you wear them casually? Would you consider them versatile? What color clothes would you pair them with? I'm considering getting a pair but the only thing stopping me is that I'm not sure what I'd wear them with. I'd really appreciate ur help in answering my question. :)
^^I would say they lean more towards casual than formal. They're great with some tights and a cute dress or some skinny jeans and a cute top. HTH!
Hey babe u are like a CL goddess. Can I just check with you- i bought my very first pair from the only CL boutique in Singapore. I'm super excited but came home to see something disappointing. My inner sole crinkles. I am not sure if this is "supposed" to happen but when I called my SA she said it happens because it is hand made. Plus I notice a tiny splash of uneveness in the black. I mean, it looks like someone has taken a small flat brush and gave it another coat of paint near the "arch" of the heel..
I have bought black patent prorata and am totally new to patent products..
so nice ! ! !
love it.
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xoxo sugarkanke,
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Hi, Purse Addict
i Totally Loved the collection, i was wondering one thing, as you have brought so many Louboutins, do you get any discount on them? and i loved the Crocodile ones, and the other ones that looked like your antique wood. Billionaires's Lounge
I will die for ur shoe collection:)
Love the shoes; they are to die for. Yet I enjoy your captions the most! ;)
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