Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Miu Miu Moccasins, or, Not My Dad's Loafers


When I was younger, I was simultaneously fascinated and repulsed by the cognac or black or cordovan leather loafers that my father wore to work. Quintessential professional male shoes, they typically featured tasseled accoutrements that seemed to contradict my youthful and naïve notions of masculinity, constructed certainly from television bombardments and confirmed probably by his usual weekend attire. As if a chameleon, he slid between suits and old, worn rugby shirts with ease, only the mildly archaic tassels seeming bizarre and misplaced at the time. Twenty years later, I now find myself salivating over the French and feminine version of his now discarded work garb: the toe is more pointed, the fit more narrow and casual, and, unsurprisingly, they have been doused in a cascade of metallic glitter. Tassels, once a stalwart of window treatments and medieval suits of armor in my mind, have grown on me. Unlike my father, however, I think I would leave these and all of their resplendent glory for my days away from the cubicle.




(image taken from Vogue France) 

18 comments:

  1. These glittery loafers are gorgeous, but what I enjoy even more is your writing. If you're not already writing novels, I think you should. Your descriptions make me more interested in the shoe than even a picture can.

    P.S. your comments are always my favorite!

    ReplyDelete
  2. ha- what an adorable post! These shoes are sparkly, fun, unique and best of all... a loafer! You could totally rock these in your cubicle! xo

    ReplyDelete
  3. OMG I just got a little shoe-orgasm ! Could these be more perfect !

    My Blog - A Pretty Nest

    ReplyDelete
  4. these are amazing! they're like cooler versions of dorothy shoes lol x

    ReplyDelete
  5. so stylish!
    Maybe we can follow eatch other? :D
    http://amazing-beauty-case.blogspot.com/

    ReplyDelete
  6. Okay, I am officially in love!!!

    Meanwhile, can you please take some time to take a look at this new Bloggers Against Social Injustice network!

    Play your part, join us and worldwide bloggers to take a stand against social injustices!

    You can join the Bloggers Against Social Injustice network today & help us make a difference for those whose voices are not being heard!

    There are different events Bloggers Against Social Injustice hosts to help educate and fund change to help end atrocities like sex trafficking (AKA slavery!) but to really turn heads, we need your help!

    I really hope to see you there.It's just a click away and you can make this world a better place.

    * We have GFC, bloglovin, twitter and FACEBOOK too! ^_^ *

    Check the website out today @ http://bloggersagainstsocialinjustice.blogspot.com

    Cassandra
    backtofive
    Bloggers Against Social Injustice

    ReplyDelete
  7. WoW. I'm in Love. I need these in my life. Lovely post hun :)

    ReplyDelete
  8. gorgeous. I am wearing the Traget knock off today!
    http://coffeebeansandbobbypins.blogspot.com//

    ReplyDelete
  9. Oooo, I love these! So stylish and chic! Great find. You are a wonderful writer too.. very engaging. Happy to have found your blog :)

    xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  10. Oh gosh, I love these miu miu slippers. If I were to splurge on a pair of smoking slippers, it would have to be Miu Miu! Love your blog too! PS. I'd love it if you could visit my blog!


    -Stephanie
    @LaminLouboutins.blogspot.com

    ReplyDelete
  11. These are too amazing! The glitter! I've been craving leopard loafers for the longest time...

    ReplyDelete
  12. I am all kinds of obsessed with these. LOVE.
    xo Josie
    www.winksmilestyle.com

    ReplyDelete
  13. omg! i want them!

    XO

    www.aroundlucia.com
    www.aroundlucia.com

    ReplyDelete
  14. Omg those shoes are gorge!

    thanks for the comment! www.studdedkisses.com

    follow for follow?

    ReplyDelete
  15. loving those shoes! the glitter is major ;)

    xo SideSmile,
    Ashley

    SideSmile Style Blog

    ReplyDelete
  16. Those are so fun. I was starting to get over glittered shoes, but these have drawn me back in!

    ReplyDelete