Scuba-diving in glacial waters. That’s what these peep-toe booties bring to my mind. Donna Karan has blended her long-time famous sense of classic, pared down city-chic and added a sporty-meets-mystical surprise.
The bootie itself, while the silhouette is quite fluid and sleek, has an athletic feel. Tightly tailored, high-sheen elastic fabric: nothing too special about that, right? As your eye moves towards the back of the shoe, the suspense mounts. A flash of metallic silver leather swooping up and around the heel, implying the look of speed, comes into view. It’s fast and futuristic; it’s a little “Blade Runner.” It culminates in a solid lucid wedge that’s filled with what looks like dripping icicles, frozen forever in time. These metallic shards are mysterious, spellbinding, and curious – like nothing I’ve ever seen inside a wedge! (And I’ve seen it all, from Taylor Momsen’s dollar bill-filled stripper shoes to Chanel’s gorgeously violent pistol heels.) Ethereal and jewel-like, these are fit for a true Ice Queen who likes to have some sport in her step. At Donna Karan for $1,195.
Pair with: Take it from deep sea-diving goddess to all out city slicker with Joseph’s new stretch-leather leggings. Indigo blue is an inky and unexpected choice for such a slinky, glossed pant. On Net-a-Porter for $1,250.
