Museum Shoes … In your closet.
posted by: brianka in Betsey Johnson, Donald J. Pliner Shoes, General, High heels, Just for Kicks, Mary Janes, Prada & MiuMiu Shoes, Pumps, Sandals, Slingbacks, Wedges on September 16th, 2009
I was over at Amazon the other day and encountered the phrase “Museum Shoes” in one of their new fashion forums:
Definition:
Museum Shoes: Too beautiful to wear, but perfect to look at!
- Many thanks to princess-of-shoes for this very appropriate definition.
While I doubt that all women have a pair of Museum Shoes in their closet, I must admit that I own my own fair share of these. They are a particular failing of mine. These are shoes that are fabulous to look at but are impractical for regular wear. Some of them are simple fun while others literally take my breath away with their beauty. They all have a place in my closet because even though it is a challenge to find occasions and outfits to wear them, they are too precious for me to give up.
Here are my Museum Shoes…in a wide range of prices from bargain-bin up to Ouch!
The wedges and embroidered pumps find more actual wear-time than the enamel-heeled Maryjane or crystal pumps – although I only occasionally wear wedges since they can look clunky (all the more potential canvas!). There are just not that many occasions for a soccer-mom living in a small town to get all dressed up – more’s the pity.
So, is it any surprise that part of the wall-to-wall bookcase plans that we are drafting for our home also tentatively include a corner curio for displaying some of my favorite Museum Shoes?
It’s certainly better than leaving them to gather dust.
Well, do you have your own Museum Shoe…or two?
I showed you mine. Show me your Museum Shoes here.
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October 14, 2009 at 4:03 pm, Sculptress64 said:
I absolutely love your collection of "museum shoes". I'm terribly envious of that hot pink and black pair for starters. I end up wearing mine. I have a pair of expensive jeweled, beaded and satin Weitzman's stilettos that I wear even though it has scuffed the heels. Same story with others I have with intricate bead work or embellishments, I end up wearing them and then mourning their scuffed heels for a short period of time. I am an artist by profession, though, and when I look at your collection I wouldn't hesitate to put them in a display case and admire
September 21, 2009 at 9:04 pm, NY Fashion Week: Mulberry SS 2010 | Prada Gucci Dolce Gabbana said:
[...] *If I could be certain that they wouldn’t just wind up in my personal shoe museum. [...]
September 21, 2009 at 3:20 pm, galligator said:
SB – I wear my Betseys, among others, shopping & such (the ones I'm more hesitant to wear sans special occasion are the Pradas – I'd cry like a lost child if I busted a heel walking thru gravel). I just have to cut back when I know I will be around gravel or fields. You only live once. I' don't mind being 'that lady who likes to dress up'. Making the effort, if only for yourself, is worth doing. It's a quick slide to track suits and flip flops if your'e not careful. Which reminds me – If it's not too hot tomorrow, I should wear my frivolous and fabulous top hat when I drop my boy off at preschool.
September 21, 2009 at 12:43 pm, SB said:
The whole "soccer-mom in a small town" struck a chord with me – I can totally relate, but dangit, I will NOT be forced into cropped pants and Keds! I will be donning my 4.5" Betseys to go grocery shopping tomorrow with the toddler. Life is too short not to wear pretty shoes.
September 20, 2009 at 9:28 pm, NY Fashion Week: Mulberry SS 2010 | ShoeBlog said:
[...] *If I could be certain that they wouldn’t just wind up in my personal shoe museum. [...]
September 17, 2009 at 11:45 am, galligator said:
I think there is a real business opportunity for whoever figures out how to make a clear sole-replacement (like clear Vibram). Until then, Betsey Johnson's fit me so well, I wince & bear it. The top left are my BJ Jamisons.
September 17, 2009 at 8:58 am, Fairy Shoe Princess said:
I bought the Betsey Johnson Layla anniversary shoe and have only worn them once because I don't want to scuff the pretty sole!
September 17, 2009 at 3:53 am, Julie said:
"Thankfully, the sensible part of my brain still wins the “should i buy?” argument. " <– I wish I had that part of my brain functioning!
September 16, 2009 at 8:28 am, galligator said:
Can't say that 'sensible' is the first thing folks think of when it comes to me……
September 16, 2009 at 4:31 am, All Women Stalker said:
I've always wanted to buy shoes that are pretty but I know I would never wear. Thankfully, the sensible part of my brain still wins the "should i buy?" argument.
-meream