Cute Vintage-y Shoes

[swingkitten85]

If only the heel was a Louis, and if only they came in silver, gold and pastels...

A friend of mine recently did a DIY version of these shoes. So conceivably you could find a basic shoe in the color/heel style you wanted and add the bows!

http://liebemarlene.blogspot.com/2009/08/shoe-diy-ripping-off-chie-mihara.html

 

[50sGal]

Oh my Goodness!! Some really cute shoes here girls!
And Retrogirl? If you do find those gorgeous red shoes...let us know! They are lovely!!!!

 

[Inky]

Have you gals seen this website called Solemates: The Century in Shoes? Lots of fun info, but too-small pictures.

 

[Blondie]

Even with my glasses i can barely see the pics, wonder why they are so small !

 

[texasgirl]

New suede T-straps for fall

Whoever posted the 6pm site, it's really getting me in trouble

I just ordered both of these:

 

[Inky]

those are delish - nothing makes me happier than red shoes! (except maybe wearing red shoes while eating chocolate. that's pretty spectacular actually)

 

[texasgirl]

Yeah, I'm hoping they are not too high and I can actually walk in them

Here's the link- yes I'm an enabler

http://www.6pm.com/product/7429708/color/24791

 

[Miss Neecerie]

Fitzwell's are usually really comfy...I have a pair...


gah.....now I want them.....

 

[Vanessa]

Keep an eye on ebay girls - I found these (from the 6pm site):

Tag: $67.85

for $10 on ebay a month or so ago. Score!

 

[Goldfish]

A friend of mine recently did a DIY version of these shoes. So conceivably you could find a basic shoe in the color/heel style you wanted and add the bows!

http://liebemarlene.blogspot.com/2009/08/shoe-diy-ripping-off-chie-mihara.html

Oh what I would give for a detailed tutorial!!

 

[kamikat]

Yeah, I'm hoping they are not too high and I can actually walk in them

Here's the link- yes I'm an enabler

http://www.6pm.com/product/7429708/color/24791

I have a few pairs of Fitzwell shoes. They are usually pretty comfortable.

 

[Laura Chase]

I didn't want to start a new thread on this, but I need help with my Keds sneakers. They are white and got very dirty, spot washing did not remove it properly so I decided to wash them. First in regular soap, I let them dry and these yellow blotches appeared. Then I washed them once more in water, vinegar and baking soda. While they were wet the yellow blotches looked like they were gone, but once the shoes dried the blotches appeared again. So I tried to let them soak in Vanish. Yellow blotches still there. Are they ruined? What should I do? I just got them so would be sad to have to chuck them out...

Oh these are amazing! I'll have to get me some of those Faryl Robin shoes when I get to the US... They look SO nice and vintagey!

 

[zendy]

Please no more!!! I'm running out of room in my closet as it is lol

Yeah, I'm hoping they are not too high and I can actually walk in them

Here's the link- yes I'm an enabler

http://www.6pm.com/product/7429708/color/24791

 

[Inky]

I didn't want to start a new thread on this, but I need help with my Keds sneakers. They are white and got very dirty, spot washing did not remove it properly so I decided to wash them. First in regular soap, I let them dry and these yellow blotches appeared. Then I washed them once more in water, vinegar and baking soda. While they were wet the yellow blotches looked like they were gone, but once the shoes dried the blotches appeared again. So I tried to let them soak in Vanish. Yellow blotches still there. Are they ruined? What should I do? I just got them so would be sad to have to chuck them out...

And that's why I have black Keds! Okay, how about trying Oxyclean? That really has done wonders for me on yellowed vintage laces/linens in the past. You might be able to dye them if they won't come clean, but I'm not sure what product would be best - there are many fabric dyes in the craft stores that could work.

I just realized you are in Europe and may not have Oxyclean, but I googled and found some topics with some different options:

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/p/748/407216.aspx

http://kedsfan.com/archives/96

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071228114804AAzyVIz

 

[BeBopBaby]

I have a pair of the green Faryl Robin shoes. I got them on eBay awhile back for $12.99! They had been worn in a fashion show and then listed on eBay so they were just about brand new.

I've never worn them though. I don't have anything that matches them. What kind of color combos would you wear with them?

 

[SayCici]

I have a pair of the green Faryl Robin shoes. I got them on eBay awhile back for $12.99! They had been worn in a fashion show and then listed on eBay so they were just about brand new.

I've never worn them though. I don't have anything that matches them. What kind of color combos would you wear with them?

Conservatively, colors similar to those in the shoe or neutrals. I think navy would be cute!

 

[Laura Chase]

And that's why I have black Keds! Okay, how about trying Oxyclean? That really has done wonders for me on yellowed vintage laces/linens in the past. You might be able to dye them if they won't come clean, but I'm not sure what product would be best - there are many fabric dyes in the craft stores that could work.

I just realized you are in Europe and may not have Oxyclean, but I googled and found some topics with some different options:

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/p/748/407216.aspx

http://kedsfan.com/archives/96

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071228114804AAzyVIz

I think Oxyclean is a lot like Vanish, which I already tried. But there are some good tips on those sites. I think these shoes are ruined, but next time I will have to spray them before use and try washing them the way they recommend. But really, white linen shoes are a pain...

 

[Blondie]

I think Oxyclean is a lot like Vanish, which I already tried. But there are some good tips on those sites. I think these shoes are ruined, but next time I will have to spray them before use and try washing them the way they recommend. But really, white linen shoes are a pain...

You could try dying them, i had a pair of canvas summerettes from the 50's that were cream, they were stained from age, i used rit liquid dye, and now they are a cherry red and look fabulous !

 

[LizzieMaine]

Throw some bluing in the rinse water the next time you wash them -- that will counteract the yellow. If it doesn't, you could daub the canvas with Sani-White or some other white liquid shoe polish.

 

[LadyDevereaux]

I have seen some awesome shoes. Sadly I have large feet, but I have found some vintage look shoes @ marylandsquare.com !