Now that I’m feeling perky about classic pumps again, Manolo Blahnik is edging onto my radar at a higher frequency. And he will become a permanent fixture in my daily search for snob-worthy shoes if he keeps up this level of dreamy glamour!
Like a slipper out of Swan Lake or an offbeat fairy tale – as a matter of fact, these are the very shoes to be worn by Bella Swan in “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1” for her vampire wedding – these glittering appliqués look like crystalline snowflakes. Originally designed for the film in collaboration with Carolina Herrera, it’s no surprise these fellow arbiters of classic, refined polish came up with a pump that exudes timeless, ladylike sparkle.
In white satin, the Swan shoe looks fit for a snow-princess bride; in black
, I’m seeing an elegant New Year’s Eve affair; in rosy pink
(of course, my personal favorite), they exude the kind of frivolously elegant party-time fun I’m craving this time of year. At Neiman Marcus
for $1,295.
Pair with: The little duckling really has become the beautiful swan in this ostrich bolero by Givenchy. With beaded floral embellishments, this burst of winter white is as decadent as it gets. At Bergdorf Goodman for $3,950.
