The perfect pin-up girl worthy Christmas party shoe

✯ Day 311 of Vintage 365 ✯

 

Though I can see some of your your eyebrows shooting up a tad over the title of this post, and I know many of us are still cleaning up the aftermath of Halloween, there's little sense in ignoring the fact that Christmas is just 48 days away.

Seriously, only 48 days. I double checked. While that number might not sound too miniscule, it really just leaves us with seven weeks in which to accomplish all of the things that come part and parcel with this festive, merry, endlessly busy of the year.

For many of us this laundry list includes going to holiday parties, be they with colleges, friends, family or evenings spent attending all of three (hopefully not on the same night though!).

As such you're probably already starting to think about your holiday wardrobe. Chances are you have some lovely pieces on hand, such as classic cocktail dresses, sparkly jewelry, and classic pencil skirts that can be dressed up or down to create a myriad of looks.

While some of us might need several new pieces, others may only be planning to pick up one or two new items to see us through the coming party season. No matter where you fall on the scale, the gorgeous pair of red satin peep toe heels below are some of the most Christmas worthy shoes I've come across in a good while.

Sporting alluring 4 inch heels, these ravishing crimson peep-toe pumps (from Retro Cuties) with their darling bows (instantly calling to mind Christmas present wrapping, in the most lux and elegant of ways) are not only beautiful and completely versatile, they're also a total steal at just $31.99.

Available in ladies full sizes spanning 6 to 12, these eye-catching vintage inspired satin shoes strike me as having the ability to either steal the wardrobe shoe or meld subtly into the background of a fancy outfit, depending on what else you pair them with. And that, in my books, is one of the most important hallmarks of a good holiday season piece.

You want an item (or pair of items, in this case) to feel exciting and hold the promise of sartorial possibility each time you put it on, which I get the distinct feeling these chic pin-up girl approved heels would certainly do.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with these gorgeous vintage inspired peep-toe pumps

✯ Day 74 of Vintage 365 ✯

 

Just because St. Patty's Day is one of those holidays - much like Valentine's Day and Halloween - that we don't get off from work (seriously, why not? We're so starved for statutory holidays over here in North America!), doesn't mean it isn't every bit as worthy of celebrating as say those we do.

Whether you're veins course with Irish blood or you merely embrace the Irish spirit for a day on March 17th, St. Pat's is one of those good times, have a blast, cheer with the best of them holidays that is definitely further enhanced by the wearing of verdant hues that instantly call to mind the pastoral landscape of Ireland (trust me, I lived in Ireland for two years, they really are that green!), meadows blossoming with clover (shamrocks), and the emerald band that appears in the Irish flag.

If however, you're not too keen on kitschy shamrock shaped glasses, comically oversized stovepipe hats, and novelty t-shirts soliciting smooches because you're Irish, fear not, it's still entirely possible to go green on St. Patrick's Day in a way that would make any Irishman's heart swell with pride.

Personally, I stick with my usual vintage style, however I make sure to reach for pieces in hues of green and gold. The thought hit me the other day however, that I don't currently own any green vintage shoes!

Given that we’re just two days away at this point, it may be too late to remedy that issue for this St. Patty's Day. However, I found a pair online that would look ravishing on absolutely any March 17th!

Cut in a sleek, sophisticated style that instantly calls to mind similar shoes from the 1940s and 50s, these classy Nina Culver peep-toe pumps - in a shade called Apple Green - are so gorgeous you'll want to sport them on St. Pat’s Day and all 364 other days of the year, too!

Made of satin, featuring a lovely crossed band section over the toe area, and a 2.25 inch heel, these feminine green pumps cost $79.95 and are available from Zappos in ladies full and half sizes in 5-11.

They would look ravishing paired with shades of brown, ivory, cream, white, rust, teal, navy, denim, black, and peach (to name but a few), and would definitely show your of Irish spirit if you wore them on St. Patrick's Day (and if you ask, me they're worthy of a kiss from a fine Irish gent far more than any t-shirt! ).