Jumat, 29 Juli 2011

Bury me with my boots on.

Camper Womens 46104 Ankle Willy

Camper Womens 46104 Ankle Willy

"Women From the Ankle Down" is a biography of The Shoe that hits all the high points, beginning in 1900 and ending with the present-day obsession with those Manolos, Ferragamos, and those red-soled Louboutins. Throughout, a certain famous pair of Shoes, the Ruby Slippers pop up and click their heels together.

Bergstein knows about them all, the wedges, the stilettos, go-go boots, Doc Martens, Reebok, Nike, and Adidas, Berkenstocks. Reading this book was a fun trip through the 20th Century from the vantage point of shoes. I learned what that bizarre fashion combo from the '80s was all about- when women everywhere wore their white hi-tops with their power suits- it had a very practical beginning. I learned all about how those Ruby Slippers came to be, and about the shoemakers who were Manolo, Ferragamo, and Louboutin, as well as some other big-name shoemakers who've risen up in the last century.

Shoes are a kind of shorthand, and they carry with them a kind of power all their own. In reading this fun book, now I "get it" better. Like the shoes she writes about, Rachelle Bergstein and her book are just fabulous!

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3 komentar:

  1. I read quite a few reviews before purchasing these shoes. The most important thing I learned was regarding sizing. These camp shoes are one whole size off. I normally wear a solid Nine and have narrow feet. After reading the reviews, I ordered a Ten. Right out of the box they fit like a glove with a little extra toe room. The leather is soft which makes these booties almost feel like I'm wearing slippers. So far I've worn them under jeans. I ordered the brown leather ones which come with deep purple laces and purple soles that look great with the jeans. These booties seem very well made so I expect to be wearing them for a long long time. Well worth the money. Thanks!

    BalasHapus
  2. I have owned my Camper Women's Ankle Boot for about a month and a half and since I received them, I have hardly worn any of my other shoes. These boots are so comfortable, and they keep my feet so comfy and warm They didn't take but a couple of days to break in before they felt like a glove on my feet. I am glad that in the other reviews, it was suggested to buy a size larger than you normally would for it is very true. I wear a size 39 (American 9) and I bought a size 40 (American 10) and I'm glad I took their suggestion for a 39 would not have fit. Not only do I like them, I have gotten the nicest compliments when I wear them. I would recommend these boots for they are worth what you pay for them.

    BalasHapus