My Alain Quilici boots/shoes arrived yesterday and I gotta say these puppies have beauty and function sewn up perfectly. The heel height/platform ratio makes for complete comfort as does the fact the heel is pleasingly thick and chunky.
Of course I couldn't wait to wear them today, especially after I discovered my precious camera has a developed a mysterious crack on the inside lense and so I needed something nice to look at to stop myself from screaming. So far only photo's taken in direct sunlight are affected but still, a broken camera is absolutely the last thing I need.
And thank you to my Prince for taking my photo this morning.
The top buckle is actually removable meaning you could switch things up, should you so desire, and replace it with some ribbon or even a thin silk scarf, or move the buckle so it sits at the front.
These shoes also feel really sturdy and well made with lovely pebbled leather. Overall, a very nice shoe.
Queen Michelle
these are amazing, where did you buy them?
Posted by: Ari | Tuesday, 14 July 2009 at 08:37
Oh my! The shoes are amazing, but I can't take my eyes off of your sequinned jacket!!! Is that the River Island jacket you mentioned some time ago? It's STUNNING!
xx
Posted by: Brigadeiro | Tuesday, 14 July 2009 at 10:26
very lovely love the buckles
Posted by: Taru | Tuesday, 14 July 2009 at 10:57
Those shoes are amazing! love the chunkiness of them
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Posted by: Phoebe Rose | Tuesday, 14 July 2009 at 11:06
lovely jubbly shoes! And that jacket is the best thing in the world x
Posted by: Louise | Tuesday, 14 July 2009 at 11:09
Those shoes looked a bit too functional for my tastes sat on the box, but as soon as they are on your royal feet *WHAM* they are suddenly stunning!
Posted by: Carl Starling | Tuesday, 14 July 2009 at 11:40
Ari, they came from Luisaviaroma.
Brigadeiro, it is indeed the RI jacket.
Carl, that is the magic of these shoes! Yup, they look quite dull in photo's but when they are on they look so different.
Posted by: Queen Michelle | Tuesday, 14 July 2009 at 11:45
Very cool shoes, and that blazer is so fabulous!
xx
Posted by: eleanor | Tuesday, 14 July 2009 at 11:56
They look spectacular! I love your outfit too :)
Posted by: Tara | Tuesday, 14 July 2009 at 12:01
wooooow this boots are amazing! awesome look too!
Posted by: Punkie | Tuesday, 14 July 2009 at 12:37
I like the look of these, with freedom for the toes...can't wait to get my feet into the Juun J sneaker/sandals for s/s 10!!! Should check out some of Chau Har Lee's conceptual shoes, look so cool!
Posted by: moi | Tuesday, 14 July 2009 at 13:20
http://www.chauharlee.com/finalcollection.html hawt
Posted by: moi | Tuesday, 14 July 2009 at 13:23
gorgeous. i think they look wonderful off the foot but they are magical on. they actually do seem kind of practical is that crazy? what is the magenta dress/skirt you've got on? i love this outfit.
Posted by: JW | Tuesday, 14 July 2009 at 14:17
Great shoes!
Posted by: Kat | Tuesday, 14 July 2009 at 15:06
JW it's a vintage high waisted skirt which I shortened a bit.
Posted by: Queen Michelle | Tuesday, 14 July 2009 at 15:56
Omg, they are amazing!
Posted by: Barbro | Tuesday, 14 July 2009 at 16:05
Nice!
This sort of a leather lasts ages, I have a 3 year old pair of covered platform boots in worse quality, and still they look like new
(which is not always good)!
Very good choice.
Posted by: dust | Tuesday, 14 July 2009 at 16:08
That's my kinda shoe.
Posted by: WendyB | Tuesday, 14 July 2009 at 17:02
The shoes are great but the jacket is EPIC.
Posted by: Isabel | Tuesday, 14 July 2009 at 17:17
that is one amazing pair of shoes!
xo
Posted by: maggie/noirohio vintage | Tuesday, 14 July 2009 at 17:17
Man, they're fantastic. As is that sequin blazer! Where does that beauty hail from, QM?
Posted by: Sal | Tuesday, 14 July 2009 at 17:27
Sal it's from River Island x
Posted by: Queen Michelle | Tuesday, 14 July 2009 at 20:35
OMG, I ordered those the other day! I was worried about the height. Now I am not so worried. thanks for the review and they look great on you!
Posted by: andrea | Tuesday, 14 July 2009 at 22:26
I got them today and you are so right! They are incredibly comfortable. A feat of shoe engineering. Long live Luisaviaroma!
Posted by: andrea | Friday, 17 July 2009 at 05:06