Glittery/Sparkling Shoes

[~landgirl~]

Can anyone tell me whether vintage ladies would have worn glittery/sparkling shoes.. if so, in which era? I thought it was more a 70s thing!

I only ask because I have purchased these babies for Christmas wear, vintage inspired or otherwise - I personally love 'em!

http://www.office.co.uk/perl/go.pl/hers_style.html?webcode=37&style_uid=2910&color_uid=6872

 

[Naama]

Well, I'm not thaaat sure, but I would think that for special occasions it would be something people could have worn in the 40's. Somehow I feel like I've seen some sparkling shoes in some golden era movies..... Or do I remember that wrong?

Naama

 

[~landgirl~]

Inside the shoe it says 'Vintage' in swirly writing, so I am guessing they are suppose to be based on a style of shoe - well I will wear them with a vintage inspired dress anyhows!

 

[GOK]

The important thing is whether you like them or not, Jen. If they are not 100% period perfect, does it matter, so long as you are happy with them and they go with what you are wearing?

 

[~landgirl~]

Oh no, of course! I love them no matter what. But just curious if glittery shoes were common place!

 

[GOK]

Oh no, of course! I love them no matter what. But just curious if glittery shoes were common place!

Well, that's alright then! lol

 

[~landgirl~]

lol

I'll be with my dad christmas day anyway - he was a child of the 60s, what would he know anyway!

 

[Fleur De Guerre]

I can think of other period correct sparkly shoes!

 

[Sunny]

I know that silver- and gold-colored evening shoes were pretty popular, especially in the 1920s and into the 1930s. I can't remember seeing any shoes that were actually glittery, but I can see that as possible. Especially as a costume piece - maybe a nightclub dancer!

I can think of other period correct sparkly shoes!

Aww, ain't they sweet!

 

[~landgirl~]

They are very cute

I want to watch the film now.....

 

[GOK]

Altogether now....

"We're off to see the wizard
The wonderful wizard of Oz..."

lol

 

[Miss Dottie]

I think they are darling and just the thing to wear to ring in the new year.

And I could see Ginger Rogers floating across the dance floor in those silver ones.

 

[Rosie]

Please correct me if I'm wrong but I seem to remember Ms. Rita Hayworth wearing a sparkly shoe, maybe in Gilda [huh] or another movie where she was dancing and singing. [huh] Maybe I'm wrong.


Regardless, Landgirl, those shoes are supercute! I've always had a thing for sparkly shoes but never mustered up enough courage to buy any.

 

[~landgirl~]

Thanks Rosie! I am hoping they will be delivered today

 

[ladyk]

I have a pair of silver 40's platforms that once upon a time were sparkly. Now they're exhausted but sparkle doesn't travel well does it?! But yes, definately. Hmmm... I might have to but a pair for myself. Those red ones are lovely!

 

[~landgirl~]

I have a pair of silver 40's platforms that once upon a time were sparkly. Now they're exhausted but sparkle doesn't travel well does it?! But yes, definately. Hmmm... I might have to but a pair for myself. Those red ones are lovely!

and so cheap!

 

[~landgirl~]

Wow - the shoes just arrived by UPS and they are gorgeous! But a 4 inch heel!
I am already 5'8 - that makes me a 6fter. I don't usually wear heels that big, I hope I can walk in them!

 

[Tourbillion]

On the bay, Ive seen gold lam?© and silver lam?© shoes, as well as gold and silver kid. Also shoes with rhinestone heels and straps.

Glitter away!

 

[Elle]

I've always had a thing for sparkly shoes but never mustered up enough courage to buy any.

me too. maybe that'll change with some extra christmas money.
i'd buy some even if I just wore them to bed.

 

[fleur]

Just a tip for keeping the sparklies on the shoes is to give them a spray with a good strong hold hairspray before you wear them. Less shedding of sparkle that way.