Christian Louboutin’s Laser Cut Pampas Shoes and Clutch
posted by: brianka in Boots, Christian Louboutin Shoes, General, High heels, Platforms, Pumps, Shoe Accessories, Spring 2011 Shoes on May 14th, 2011
Unlike many of today’s shoe lovers, I tend to run either hot or cold in regard to shoes from Christian Louboutin. A handful of them ‘wow’ me, but a lot of the others are just okay – classic and elegant, but not really breaking new ground.
However, there are those times when Louboutin creates a shoe that makes me squeal with desire. The Arabesque spirals and swirls of these Pampas patterned shoes are just such an occasion.
Behold:
Christian Louboutin Pampas pump 150 $1149 at MyTheresa.com
Not everybody is a laser-cut leather fan. And, let’s be honest, not all laser-cut shoes are equal; many are poorly done and outright unattractive. You simply can’t say that about these incredible darlings. These show a perfect balance of elegance, whimsy and restraint (which is, I believe what that other Manolo – not the designer, as per his site disclaimer – was hoping for when he first saw a certain Cavalli shoe back when laser-cut shoes were just popping onto the fashion scene).
As a side note, for all that Kate Middleton’s unseen lace McQueen’s are being coveted by scheming brides on several continents, wouldn’t these leather-over-mesh Louboutin’s look fabulous on a spring bride?
Oh, but there’s more. Louboutin has made this in a variety of colors and silhouettes, any of which would be welcome in my wardrobe (A girl can dream, right?).
Christian Louboutin Pampas Ron 85 $1195 at ShopSavannahs.com
Christian Louboutin Pampas pump $1395
These, unfortunately are out of stock at Nieman Marcus.com, but the ‘pomice’ color is delicious and might be available in-stores.
Christian Louboutin Pampas 150 cognac leather-cut ankle boots $1595 at Saks.com
And finally, for those of you who are as into bags as shoes, there’s a clutch, as well.
Christian Louboutin Evita Pampas clutch $1295 at NiemanMarcus.com
I have an avowed weakness for floral motifs and Victorian-inspired designs in my own fashion. This hits all of those notes, so I was probably doomed to fall for the whole Pampas collection. So pretty …. any one of these this would be like carrying a *restrained* homage to William Morris – but one that wouldn’t actually clash with a modern wardrobe.
Love the scrollwork. Love the use of contrasting neutrals. Love it all.
How about you?
Would you welcome a busy-yet-neutral piece like these into your closet?
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May 02, 2012 at 11:33 am, samaan said:
i like
May 29, 2011 at 9:54 pm, Pampas laser-cut di Louboutin said:
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May 17, 2011 at 4:26 pm, Sarah said:
Wow, love the pumps! Especially the white ones.
May 17, 2011 at 3:34 pm, Deb Van said:
I just love the laser cut leather………….how feminine. Both the pump and ankle boots are gorgeous!
May 16, 2011 at 4:17 pm, JAC said:
like those…
May 16, 2011 at 6:51 am, skylight said:
I love both of the pump and the ankle boots !!!
May 15, 2011 at 4:34 pm, Akasha said:
I am in love with the cognac boots. Those would look so fantastic on my feet!
May 15, 2011 at 9:38 am, failedprincess said:
I love the simple pump, I think it works much better with the delicacy of the pattern. I know everyone seems to be all over the exaggerated platform right now, but I think it takes away from it's prettiness.