Saturday, October 27, 2012

Shoe Porn



My friend in all things style, Karen, gave me this gorgeous book, Blahnik by Boman: Shoes, Photographs and Conversations.  It's a fun take on the shoe, an object that is so fetishsized anyway, then being a Manolo shoe it's a double whammy of sexy suggestiveness. Boman creatively poses the shoes in rich, elegant scenes, each reflective of the shoe's individual style; a leaf and berry-covered strappy sandal finds itself hanging in a fruit tree, a silver-grommeted number cozies up to an adorable fluffy dog wearing a matching collar. Not really pornography, but the photographs are beautiful and playful and remind me of old school "girly pictures." Here's a sampling of a few of the photos below.

























My own interpretation of an Eric Boman and Manolo photograph. This is my second pair of Manolo's that Matt gave me about twelve years ago. This feathered beauty is perched on one of Matt's sculptures titled "Lover's Leap". Apropos, no?
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7 comments:

  1. tipsybakerOctober 27, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    So are Manolos more comfortable than, say, Jessica Simpson heels of similar altitude? I've always wondered. I love high heeled shoes but have almost given them up unless there's a platform involved because I can't walk in them! But I've never even tried on a pair of Manolos or Jimmy Choos or their ilk.
    Beautiful shoes, Lesa. Your photo fit right in.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 28, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Lovely, but oh those rasberry decorated strappy heels. To die for!

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  3. Bien VestidoOctober 28, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Hi Tipsy, I've never tried on Jessica Simpson heels, so I can't compare fit. But I imagine there is a big quality difference. Manolo's are handmade in Italy and JS shoes are made in China. My feathered heels are what I call taxi shoes, you get delivered to the front door of your destination with minimal walking. But that's because of the style; they slip on with no ankle support. I have a pair of suede Jimmy Choo boots with 2 1/2 inch heels and they are very comfortable. I'm glad you liked the photo!

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  4. lorimarshaOctober 29, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    Your photo fits right in! I don't own a pair of Manolo's but hope to some day. Based on this post, I think you would enjoy the book "The Well Dressed Home" by Nanette Tatum, in that it brings together fashion and interior design in a way that is very artistic and inspirational.

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    1. Bien VestidoOctober 30, 2012 at 8:54 AM

      Thank you for the book recommendation! "The Well Dressed Home" looks beautiful. I'll have to add it to my collection.

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  5. DebraNovember 3, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    I'm curious about comfort, too. It does seem that my 'investment' shoes are more comfortable...and last longer since I often resole. Fun post, Lesa. And great photo and sculpture by Matt!

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  6. Bien VestidoNovember 4, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    You do get what you pay for with excellent quality shoes. I have a couple pair of Italian Gravati boots that I've worn comfortably for years. If I buy a pair of shoes with leather soles and I know I'll wear them a lot, I have a Topy sole added. My favorite shoe repair is Galletti in San Francisco at 22 Battery near Market. They perfectly replaced a broken heel on a pair of Lambertson Truex boots that three other shoe repairers refused to work on.

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