Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Perfect Basics - Number 2

Here's the second edition of Perfect Basics! Today I'm going with a "classic" (*see below) item that many women lust over: The Black Christian Louboutin pump! There are many different styles of these so whenever I save up all the money for these babies I'll have to go to a store and try them all on to see what looks best. But just looking online I have fallen in love with these Leather Platform Pumps, they are just PERFECT! The price on the other hand, at $795, is not so perfect. *sigh*
I'm not sure I'm quite ready to drop this much money on a pair of shoes yet, but they will last a long time and they are timeless so I can wear them until I am an old woman (except they are a bit tall so I'm not sure about that...I could get the non-platform version though). These are definitely going to have to be on a MAJOR sale before I buy them, but a girl can dream.

But on the other hand, I could settle for these gorgeous Miu Mius that are $200 less,  but in this case I think I may want to spend the extra for the Louies.  I can get something else Miu Miu ;)
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*UPDATE: I should note that when I do these perfect basics posts they are more specified towards me and what I tend to wear. Your basics may be totally different than mine, and that's what is so great about fashion! :D P.S. Check out this article on "Classics" That Emily sent me ;)

44 comments:

  1. Just Another ShopaholicJune 15, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I really want a pair of Louboutins so badly!
    I love the ones above a lot!

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  2. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysJune 15, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Haha, you know how I feel about basics... I'd rather have my green sneakers. Seriously, I would not get anything with that tall a platform and expect it to be in style forever. That's a look I very much associate with here and now...

    Actually, here's an interesting article I read about "the basics." ; )

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  3. Emily, Ruby Slipper JourneysJune 15, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Oops, I mean, here it is:

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/apr/30/denim-shirt-cartner-morley

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  4. mary louiseJune 15, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    the louboutins are so amazing, but great job finding a cheaper pair. so much more realistic for most of us!!

    http://styleaccordingtome.blogspot.com

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  5. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    {insertbig swoon here} I want them! They are so on my list, but probably will stay there forever, a girl can dream right?

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

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  6. NerisJune 15, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Love the CL ones.... I promised myself I'll splurge on those as soon as I make some extra money!

    xxx,

    Fashion Fractions

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  7. Courtney ErinJune 15, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    These shoes also haunt my dreams...but I can't bring myself to splurge on them...not yet at least.

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  8. Style With KJune 15, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    i would be the happiest girl on heart if i ever can arrive to own a pair of those shoes!


    kisses from La Mode En Rose = )

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  9. LyddieGalJune 15, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Even though they are classics, I don't think I'd want to spend that much money on a plain black pump - somehow spending the extra coin would seem more merited on something that felt really unique.
    Of course, I haven't tried them on. I have this belief that an $800 shoe would be the most comfortable shoe in the universe and no wonder they cost so much because you could practically sleep in them.

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  10. LauraJune 15, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Oh CL how you make a girl swoon!! I definitely intend to own them one day. But it would have to be a really big reward. Like maybe my first big raise at work or something?

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  11. RachelJune 15, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Those shoes are so classic and lovely...if I ever can figure out how to walk naturally in heels, I'd love a pair like those. :D

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  12. DeppaJune 15, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Definitely some basics are screaming very load here! those shoes are fantastic, but Im not sure about how are you going to wear them at you 90's (lol)

    I think (I don't know why) that my favourites are the MIuMiu, maybe because they are cheaper and my mind is screaming "you have a small budget"

    :D
    See you!

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  13. EllieJune 15, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    As much as I love Louboutin, I'm not a fan of how they fit. The sides are a bit low so it makes it hard to keep your foot in! But they are gorgeous shoes.

    Have a great day!
    -Ellie

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  14. AlexaJune 15, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Definitely want! Love black heels...so classy.
    xo
    alexa
    www.theshortandthesweetofit.com

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  15. modanista junkieJune 15, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Yes these are the perfect basics, but the price - eh not so much. :)

    xoxo,
    Mel

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  16. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    I hope one day I can bring myself to pay that much for one pair of shoes :)

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  17. marieJune 15, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    A pair of Louboutins are to-die for! xx, from Norway.

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  18. HelenaJune 15, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    they're beautiful!

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  19. AmberJune 15, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    i dont think I could ever drop that much money down on a pair of shoes but if someone wanted to buy them for me I wouldnt object :)

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  20. Marie a la ModeJune 15, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    I love CL pumps! So classic.

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  21. Ms.FashionistaJune 15, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    I sooo want those heels.

    www.alifeinthefashionlane.blogspot.com

    xo

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  22. verotronikJune 15, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    after all these colours and shapes this season...i need some basic stuff to relax a little bit!


    Veronica
    blameboogie.blogspot.com

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  23. RachJune 15, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    If you have the money for the louboutins, you should get them! No other shoe has the lines and design element of louboutins. You'll thank yourself in 5 years when you're still wearing them!

    If I had an extra $200 laying around, I'd invest in chanel earrings. Yep, that'd be my basic splurge :)

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  24. FRANKIE HEARTS FASHIONJune 15, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    they are both gorge but I would go with the Loubs too! xo

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  25. AlexandrаJune 15, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Louboutins are perfect! I hope, someday I'll buy them))

    xx
    Sasha
    http://ohsoalexandrish.blogspot.com/

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  26. A Fine BalanceJune 15, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Oh dear!

    the shoes of course are lovely but i dont think I could drop that much on a pair either!

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  27. JoandyJune 15, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    yeah, i've been eyeing those cl shoes too, but the price is....!!
    http://mystylebyjoandy.blogspot.com

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  28. AshleyJune 15, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    I used to think someday I'd buy a pair. Now I'm not so sure. It just seems like such a waste, no matter how much money I will eventually be making (which will be tons, of course!). ;) I do think I'd buy them if they were in the $500 range, though (do the classics ever go on sale?).

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  29. Sarah BethJune 15, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    What girl doesn't just dream of the day that she can prance around in those timeless shoes??? Perfect post! :)

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  30. Sarah WhitneyJune 15, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    I totally agree with you girl, nothing beats a pair of black loubs ;)

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  31. MJJune 15, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Both are beautiful- you definitely would NOT be settling if you got those Miu Mius!

    stylebymj.blogspot.com

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  32. MY REPUBLIC OF FASHIONJune 16, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    Oh, I'd love to buy a pair of those Louboutin's. Would probably break my neck in them though. haha. :)SarahD

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  33. Irene's ClosetJune 16, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    Love the first shoes :)

    x*
    www.ireneccloset.com

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  34. AnonymousJune 16, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Hey and thanks for stopping by my blog. Those sunnies are lovely.

    Those shoes you linked above was lovely, but I am not so much for simple black pumps, unless you got a really spectacular dress to wear it to. :)

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  35. cecylia.comJune 16, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    lovely selection! I know what you mean- your basics may hcange depending on where you live and what you do :)

    Come follow my blog sweetie :)

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  36. the nyanzi reportJune 16, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    beautiful!

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  37. S and OJune 16, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Those shoes in the first picture are just so cute :)
    hope your having a lovely week!
    xoxo
    Olivia

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  38. laurelJune 16, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    I just love the red sole of these shoes, even though I really have no need for them...pumps are a beautiful thing!

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  39. NoJune 16, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    After all the styles of Louboutin out there, I've only ever wanted a classic black heel with a slight platform and that's it! Weird, huh?

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  40. Maycie After FiveJune 16, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Gosh those heels are so cute! I've been looking for the perfect pumps. This is great inspiration.

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  41. JenmarieJune 16, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Finally I'm able to comment! I think we all die for a pair of Loubotin's right? They're so perfect!

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  42. this free birdJune 16, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    I have a pair of CL pumps that I got on steep sale once...they're black and I have never regretted. Both of these pairs are GORGE!

    xo,
    C

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  43. Lisa Lisa LisaJune 17, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Awww if only!!! I would wear them to sleep. :) But I can't really afford them right now(ever). I like the second pair. They are a strong basic.

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  44. AnonymousJune 19, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    love the Louboutin.....

    glamfashionistafashionista.blogspot.com

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