sweet shoes
Hello everyone! I hope you all had a lovely weekend. We just kept pretty low and quiet (except for all the grocery shopping we had to do); Sailor Husband had a boatload of homework to finish, and I occupied myself with a few little projects and some knitting. I’m making quick progress on that 40s snood I’m creating, so hopefully in a few days it’ll be done!
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Remember these shoes I thrifted last month? They are so cute, but one is missing a button at the ankle strap. I finally picked up a leather needle this past weekend to repair the buttonless shoe, and raided my button collection for some suitable replacements! Here’s the three pairs that I settled on; I just can’t decide which I should go with… The flower shaped ones with the red centers are certainly calling me (they look like candy!). I would love your opinions: which buttons would you choose? Do tell!
Also, a bit of eye candy for your Monday! Did you know Lady Melbourne has a YouTube channel? She covers some enchanting and fashionable Melbourne spots in her videos, but they’re worth checking out for some inspiration and ideas. Have a lovely Monday, dear friends!
Posted on April 20th, 2009 to refashion.
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Mr. Freckles & the newly embellished top »38 lovely thoughts to “sweet shoes”
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amy says:
ooh, definitely the the ones with the red centers!
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jen says:
i like the red though i think i would pick the plain-ish ones in the upper right corner.
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Jennifer says:
I personally like the one with the red center, because it “pops” out and brings a subtle but neat little flare to the shoes.
Good luck deciding!
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Emma Wallace says:
The red ones look delicious! However, I’m with Jen and I think it would keep the versatility of the shoes better with the simpler ones. What did the other button look like?
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Eartha says:
I like the third ones best. : )
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Martha says:
I actually like the most simple ones – top right. I think they look the most appropriate with the style and time period of the shoe!
I just discovered your blog and I love it. Thanks for sharing with me.
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Sal says:
They’re ALL darling, but I like the flower/red center ones best.
And aren’t Lady Melbourne’s videos just tops? That girl’s got talent galore.
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solanah says:
I am craving those shoes, so pretty!
I love the ones with the little candy drop in the center, and the frilly cream ones. I would do the creme ones just to keep them versatile.
xoxo
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Rebecca says:
Ooh, those are all adorable buttons! You probably can’t go wrong with any of those choices.
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gloria says:
the ones!
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Corinna says:
I would also choose the ones with the red centre part, although i just rebuttoned a blazer with buttons similar to the white ones with the braided rim
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Amanda Nicole says:
The red! The red! I love it when I can actually use one of the many buttons I have horded.
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Aya says:
The one with red adds such an unexpected pop of color, and such a strong flavor of vintage vibe. The others are just as good, but blend more and don’t add anything unusual or striking
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Marmielu says:
Cute! My first choice is the red. I think that would be a nice little surprise. However, if you are inclined toward understatement, then the ones in the pic on the lower left.
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Nancy says:
hi casey!
i like the last choice
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reilly says:
I love the first pair but if you’re anything like me, and have tendencies to be a little matchy-matchy when it comes to clothes, I’d go with the third pair.
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Darling Petunia says:
The plainest pair in the top right corner look the most “right” to me.
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Frankie - Swell Vintage says:
Such an adorable idea! I love both x
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Angelique says:
I love the ones with the red center! I think they add a cute detail, and I think such a small amount of red won’t make the shoes themselves any less versatile.
They will be such lovely shoes no matter what you choose. I would love to see the end results!
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Quincy says:
All the buttons are so cute!
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Stephanie says:
Hi Casey
Earlier in the day, when I saw your flickr update of these pictures, I had immediately said #1. The red was just a nice pop of color!!
But now when I look at them all, I kind of think the second ones (the ones on the right), match the shoes the best. One of the greatest things about these (adorable!) shoes is that you’ll be able to wear them with so many things! But even with that tiny pop of red, it might clash with a perfect outfit otherwise!
Either way, they are ALL absolutely wonderful
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elise says:
Definitely the red ones!
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indigorchid says:
For you – the red, definitely! Though the mention of versatility is a good point. I’d pair the shoes up with a bunch of things you would wear it with, and see if the red is a distraction. I can picture the red making you happiest, so it’s up to you if you think they pair less well with other outfits that way.
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anja louise says:
I think you got a lot of great advice already, but I think I might also go with the plain colored one if you want the shoes to go with tons of outfits, but I know you look great in red so I bet the red buttons wouldn’t keep you from wearing them. They are really nice shoes, they look like a fancy cake.
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Kendall says:
Hey Casey,
I like the last choice, the cream with the flower in the middle. Those shoes are too cute!Can’t wait to see your snood, by the way ^_^
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MissLilliBug says:
Top Right button definitely will keep the feel of the shoe intact, vintage speaking…Why not switch them out? Maybe do the one that is calling out to you more and then when you get bored of that particular button you could always switch them out. It’s great to have choices.
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Quincy says:
Hi again! I saw that you’re not able to watch Grey Gardens because you don’t have cable. If you would like I was going to record a copy on dvd for my Mama, I can make copy for you too? Let me know!
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Tanya says:
I love the red buttons – they immediately reminded me of cherry pies for some reason!
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Meg says:
Aw!! They’re all so pretty, but I really like the way the third swirly one looks.
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Homely girl says:
I would totally go with the buttons with the red center – makes the shoe more interesting somehow (even though it is gorgeous as is). My second choice would be the 3rd button with the flower/swirl.
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whimsykid says:
I really, really love the red. Yes, it’s a less practical option, but the buttons are too adorable to pass up on.
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Loren C says:
this is great! I love your blog, it is beautiful.
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Piia says:
Top right ones deinitely.
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therenegadebean says:
I prefer the ones with the red center, too! I think the complement the shoe’s color very well and they also stand out against the beige leather. They also give the shoes a more summery feel.
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Fleur says:
I love the red centred ones!
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Lorraine says:
The ones with the red!! However, maybe you could make them interchangeable, and change them depending on your wardrobe? Just wondering if there’s a way to velcro them on … have fun deciding.
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ruth says:
red centre without a doubt±
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Blanche says:
I would pick the ones in the upper right hand corner–cute-as-a-button but understated so that they don’t take away from the natural flair of the shoes themselves. As for the red–I love the buttons, I would worry that one day I’d want to wear the shoes with something that the red just wouldn’t go with…and then what?
Simply marvelous shoes!!
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