Flirty Caovilla crushes at YOOX
posted by: brianka in General, High heels, Hot Shoe Deals and Steals, Platforms, Rene Caovilla Shoes, Sandals, Spot the Shoe on Sale, Spring 2009 Shoes, spring 2010 shoes on June 24th, 2010
I don’t buy shoes because they are in fashion or stylish, per se. I simply like them – and if I think I will still like them seasons and years from now, I may be willing to spend higher prices for that – as I perceive it – value. But, if I can find that same shoe a little bit later at a discount, that is like a double-win.
As a result, I love YOOX. You can find fabulous after-season shoes at some great discounts. As I slowly shape up my budget, I will definitely be visiting YOOX with more regularity. As it is, my YOOX dreambox(wishlist) is almost always full.
So, here are a handful of Renee Caovilla sandals that I have been eying over at YOOX but have not yet decided whether to add to my YOOX dreambox.
Rene Caovilla Women’s beaded ankle-wrap sandals $590 $355
I like these almost as much as the floral versions shown here. But, the price on these beaded sandals is accessible, if not exactly cheap; giving them more than a slight edge over the $835 floral version…and doesn’t that base price rising from $590 to $835 show us just how much prices have changed over just a couple of years?
Renee Caovilla pailette platform slides $550 $385
These are cute, but I’m a little leary of slides. I’m occasionally clutsy on my feet, so I generally like to have a slingback or ankle-strap to protect me from my occasionally betraying ankles. Plus, my pants inevitably get caught between my heel & the top of the slide. Annoying. But, if you want a different way to indulge current trends while clog styles are still extra-hot on the fashion scene, these are refreshingly different. And, once the current fad for clogs die down, they’ll still be an adorable pop of color.
Rene Caovilla platform demi-wedge sandals $570 $342.
Okay, here’s one of those YOOX downsides. I love how different these sandas are while still being crazy-cute and sweetly-sexy. But there are currently no pairs in my size. These are a possible dreambox entry anyway, just to remind me to keep an after-market eye-out for these.
Rene Caovilla crystal sandals $590 $395
Ah, bling – always a great place to start on shoes. Yet again, my size is not available. If you are a size 10 or 12, though, these are just waiting for a loving new home.
Rene Caovilla strappy mandala sandal $590 $395
What do you think? I’m definitely loving the first pair the most out of all of these, but all of them have at least a little bit of my attention.
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June 21, 2012 at 8:35 am, isabel marant said:
Slik een weg door de wolken als een non-stop te voet passeren haastig te haastig te gaan. http://www.sneakers-isabelmarant.nl
June 21, 2012 at 8:34 am, IsabelMarantSneaker said:
Slik een weg door de wolken als een non-stop te voet passeren haastig te haastig te gaan. http://www.sneakers-isabelmarant.nl
June 29, 2010 at 1:07 am, women's pumps said:
so if your size is still in your dreambox maybe you can hold out until then.
June 28, 2010 at 12:56 pm, Functional Wordpress said:
I think it's comfy, and now affordable. I want to have some.
June 25, 2010 at 8:00 am, galligator said:
A lot of my wardrobe is pretty sedate. So, yes,I can definitely see that I am attracted to whimsically-styled shoes as a contrast.
June 25, 2010 at 6:03 am, Valentina said:
They ARE interesting to look at, but not my taste. Too…I don't know…whimsical?
June 25, 2010 at 3:22 am, galligator said:
The 3rd pair is on sale for $315 today at the spring/summer YOOX sale that just started, don't know about the rest yet.
June 25, 2010 at 2:54 am, galligator said:
mm – Ooh, I'll have to check periodically. I was able to get my Victor & Rolf for about $130 (and some sizes on that went down to about $100). Yep, when YOOX actually puts things on super-clearance there are some great deals to be had.
AEJ – I understand. I have exactly 3 pairs of shoes that I paid more than $320 for, and while I don't regret the purchases, I really had to decide if they were worth it to me at that price. Unfortunately, store-brands now range from $20-250 for mass-produced, often man-made materials, and mid-range labels have moved to the $250-500 category. Non-essential fashion goods (and extra shoes fall into indulgence rather than necessity purchases) have increased prices significantly in the last 3 years. It's definitely harder to afford being a shoe-lover with these increases happening.
June 24, 2010 at 9:40 pm, AEJ said:
I like the slides, but not enough to pay $385 for 'em.
June 24, 2010 at 8:32 pm, mm said:
1st and last pair are my favs. Great choices. I love Yoox also. I think the 90% sale for summer collection will occur closer to oct. so if your size is still in your dreambox maybe you can hold out until then.