Friday, May 27, 2011

A shoe affair to remember

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“Cinderella is proof that a new pair of shoes can change a girl's life.”

I'm sure you must have seen this urban saying around the internet, and while I'm sure it was true for Cinderella, I'm not so certain that it can be applied successfully for the rest of us. However, a new pair of shoes do have the magical ability of completely uplifting your spirits. Remember how I once said that I adore the smell of paper in the morning? Well, I must say that the smell of a brand new pair of shoes is almost just as good. And not just any pair, but a perfect, soft and creamy pair of Foxy sandals by Jeffrey Campbell!

I still recall when I first heard about Jeffrey Campbell and his Litas, sometime last year, and how amazing I thought they looked while still doubting their functionality. They just can't be this tall, and gorgeous, and as comfortable as everybody's saying, can they?! Yes they can!

I resisted ordering them for a long time. I even resisted trying them on when I had the chance. I guess I was just trying to conserve the myth that a beautiful, and especially very tall pair of shoes can also be kind to my feet and practical. Yet last night I could resist no longer thanks to Diana and Roxana, the perfectly lovely owners of a charming boutique on the fashionable Avenue Victoria, in Bucharest, called Chantal.

Last night was a kind of a busy night with events popping up everywhere. And realising that it isn't, yet, physically possible to be in more that one place at the same time, while some decided to attend the opening of the new headquarters of the Romanian art gallery, Artmark, Medine and I opted for the launch of Jeffrey Cambell in Bucharest. Call us frivolous, but, I tell you, shoes are the new art. So we put our newest shoes on, Medine in Manoush suede flat booties, and me in the Diane von Furstenberg wedges, and we accepted the invitation of Cristina Pana, opening our hearts to the possibility of even newer shoes.

Charming company, fresh lemonade, cold martinis, macarons, colourful dresses, and a wall full of Jeffrey Campbell shoes. Now that's what I call a perfect evening :)


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shoes make for pretty window decor
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the pink Foxys where my first crush, but unfortunately they where also all sold out in my size.
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"THE" gold glitter Foxy
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which where tried on and on . .
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and on . . until one of us finally bought them :) Do check out Medine's post on her First Pair of Foxys.
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the booties where also present, both brown and beige
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also black
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and let's not forget the clothes
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silk dresses are something I just can't say no to!
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I really should get this one, no?
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All in all, a wonderful event and a must go to store, thank you Chantal!
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how could I have resisted these nude Foxy sandals? :)
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and how could have DeeDee resisted a new box that makes such alluring rustling sounds?

Which would you have bought? 
And should I get that dress? :)

  ioana_liliana_fashezine

39 comments:

The Fancy Teacup said...

Those nude colored Foxy platforms that you got are beautiful! And DeeDee is adorable.

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much love.

Aura said...

The nudes are wonderful. You made a reat choice!

Aura

www.littlebitsoffashion.com

Anonymous said...

OMG this shoes definatelly would change my life 4ever.. Love JC!

Rebeccak said...

those shoes are incredible! Nice choice. I am eyeing off those booties... but probably mostely just because my feet are cold! :)

San said...

Well, glad you love your new shoes. I would've probably got a dress, but I don't like platform shoes. In any case, I also do love the smell of a new pair of shoes.

Enjoy your weekend!

A said...

the nude ones you got and the pink ones are adorable! lovelovelove

Unknown said...

Anything Jeffrey Campbell designs turns is an love for me! I love the nude ones! So pretty! :)

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mispapelicos said...

Wonderful looking shoes, but I am worry about walking on them, or become an uniform for bloggers, like the Litas, together with macaroons.
Your photos are beyond fabulous, Ioana.
Miss you!
Besos.
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Nikki | The Ginger Diaries said...

Luv those Foxys! they are much prettier than the lita's in my opinion... no doubt these shoes are made for you! x

Vertiginoso said...

And beyond this "Glossy Therapy" matter I (especially) vote FOR the uber glitter Ones, their (so appealing) "Fetish Fancyness" vibrancy Dear Ioana . . .

à Bientôt, Antoine

Alicia said...

They are PERFECT! <3

xoxo

kiran sawhney said...

With every post of yours, I fall more in love with your blog. Such nice pics and what your write- incredible

fashion doctor said...

gorgeous , must have shoes for all fashionistas! stiu de magazinul asta , dar nu am ajuns inca , vreau si eu asa shoes!!!!!!!!pup

Ramona said...

Oh, my cat Tigra has the same weakness for boxes and paper bags. Haha!
So trendy and pretty purchase.

xoxo Ra

Stilistele said...

oh, I wish I was there...an online version of the store would really help...I loooove the pink foxies, maybe they still have it in my size..not so easy to sell 40/41 :*...I hope at least

Ela said...

Love the booties!So trendy!

Tanyabell said...

GORGEOUS!!!

Baby Budget Blog said...

I would have bought exactly the pair you bought although I am despretly looking for the Foxy in a light grey that seems not to want to come back in stock in my size! I too and wanting the Lita's (the grey pair of course) and I just may get them. I just tried them on a few weeks ago and was AMAZED at how comfy they are. Oh, and get the dress!!

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Laura said...

Great post! Love your shoes!

rouli said...

omg love all those j.c. shoes!

amazinnnnnnnnnn

great blog dear

rouli

Unknown said...

am obsessed with the pink foxys

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Marianna Papagiannopoulou said...

I love Litas!!!
I need to buy a pair!!!
Nice post!!!



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Sam said...

The shoes are amazing! My favorites were the pink and the nude ones. Great purchase!

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Anaivilo said...

I would have really loved to be there too :( Oh I am sure you had a great time. And I also love the pink Foxy's , they are so romantic and chic:D Great ones you bought, they are very lovely indeed

Anna said...

those shoes are amazing! an you really should get that dress! it suits you! can`t wait to see this shoes matching an outfit!

hugs
ANNA

Polliani said...

love the shoes.. and what brand are those dresses? looks amazing
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Cristina Feather said...

:) What an honor to see my name here:):*
I'm so glad you came! Next time we meet we must go dancing or smth like that with the comfortable AND sexy Foxy:)
kissesssssss

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Lowri said...

jeffrey campbell is my absolute favourite.. so I am totally jealous right now :)

beautiful shoes!

http://lowri-youcantputyourarmsaroundamemory.blogspot.com/

x

Anonymous said...

I love the sandals you bought! The pink Foxys are adorable and I totally need some Jeffrey Campbell booties!

mispapelicos said...

Thank you for your support, my dear friend.
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Mirela Petre said...

hahaha, my cat does that too, with every new box or wrapping paper :)) amazing creatures :) <3

love ur new foxys. I would have said hi the other day, i was there too, but there was to much of a frenzy around you and I was about to go home. next time :)

xx

Veronica Sticlaru said...

I must go there and see those foxy`s! Now you must show us how are you gonna to wear these beauties :D
About that tutu, that you liked on my blog, you can always contact me :)I will be very glad if you`re gonna wear it!!!

Kisses

Veronica
www.vboutique.ro

Anupriya DG said...

Jeffrey Campbells - does anything else really matter??? Sigh! Drooling over ALL of those shoes.......I so envy you!

SoooFashionable said...

Snt superbi pantofiii...dar nu stiu daca m-as descurca pe ei:))Love it

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meelusha said...

hahahaha, am avut exact acceasi dilema legata de caracterul "user friendly" al acestor minunatii :) ma bucur sa aud ca sunt nu doar purtabili, ci si comfortabili! in curand sper sa ma mandresc si eu cu o pereche!

xoxo,
meelusha

a m o u r e t t e said...

great photos!

Anonymous said...

i would've capture the pink ones, definitely!
and you should buy each dress you feel it would make yourself feel beautiful.

also DeeDee makes me cry a bit when i see the picture, but i'm glad she's beside you in all pretty matters.

Aquí said...

you absolutely made the right decision! The nude pair are gorgeous and so classic! You'll wear them with EVERYTHING! Loving your blog! Following you :)

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