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Fashion Friday: Custom Manolo Blahnik Pumps

August 23, 2013

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Fashion Friday: Custom Manolo Blahnik Pumps

I’m totally shoe obsessed.  Since I haven’t been doing Fashion Friday that long and it’s already my second shoe-centric post, you are probably starting to figure out just how much I love shoes.  When it comes to shoes, Manolo Blahniks are definitely some of my favorites.  The first designer anything I bought was a classic pair of Manolo Blahnik pumps.  I’ve since added many Blahniks to my collection.  I wear them all the time because I love them and they’re actually very comfortable.

I’m also obsessed with custom made things.  There’s something incredible about knowing a talented, skilled artisan made something just for me.  No one else tried it on; I am the only person that will ever wear it.

So when Neiman Marcus offered its customers the opportunity to order a custom pair of Manolo Blahniks that would arrive in six weeks instead of the typical six months, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity.  For a change, Mom couldn’t pass it up either.  I love when Mom buys things!

Fashion Friday: Custom Manolo Blahnik Pumps

There were an array of colors in leather, patent leather, and suede to choose from.  This was a tough choice, as they were all so pretty, but Mom chose a blue-black metallic patent leather (I already have a pair of Blahniks that color), and I went with bright purple suede, even though it’s showing up blue in the pictures.  The color is about the same as Barney . . . you know . . . the dinosaur.

Heel height options were also available.  They ranged from the demure 50 millimeters to the outrageous 115 millimeters.  Mom went with the classic 90 millimeters, about 3 ½ inches, while I was the crazy fashionista, ordering the 115 millimeter shoes, which are about 4 ½ inches.  They’re my tallest non-platform shoes.

Fashion Friday: Custom Manolo Blahnik Pumps

When placing a special order, there’s always a risk it won’t work out.  It might not look like you expected or it doesn’t fit right.  So when Mom and I picked up our shoes earlier this week, our fingers were crossed for success.  Success was definitely achieved.  Mom’s classic pumps fit like a glove and shine from the pointy toe to the skinny heel.  And I love my shoes!  Seriously, LOVE them!  They don’t feel as tall as they look, fit perfectly, and seem pretty comfortable.  My favorite part is the awesome, unique heel.  I don’t have any shoes with that structure, so these were there perfect addition to my closet.

In case you are interested in your very own pair of custom Manolo Blahniks, Neiman Marcus is doing orders again starting this September!  Check with your local Neiman Marcus or online for details.  If they have more color choices, who knows, maybe I’ll find another pair in my closet too!

  Fashion Friday: Custom Manolo Blahnik Pumps

Filed Under: Fashion, Fun Tagged With: Fun, Manolo Blahniks, Neiman Marcus, Shoes, Shopping

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  1. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    August 23, 2013 at 7:26 pm

    I hate you.

    Not really but kinda 😛

    (*says the pouty girl who has always been so broke that payless are the most expensive shoes I can afford*)

    ((it’s ok though, I still love you and your fierce shoes))

    Reply
    • Laura says

      August 24, 2013 at 10:19 am

      One day you’ll be rocking Blahniks on the red carpet, Kayle 🙂

      Reply
  2. Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says

    August 23, 2013 at 9:11 pm

    I dislike you! These shoes are gorgeous and they were made for you!! By manolo blahniks! You know how obsessed I am with them so I can’t even say how I love this idea!!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      August 24, 2013 at 10:17 am

      I thought of you when I posted this, Zainab! Custom Blahniks will have to be next on your list – they are so you 🙂

      Reply
  3. Joanne says

    August 24, 2013 at 5:45 am

    Just drooling. Over the shoes. They are seriously beautiful.

    Reply
  4. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

    August 24, 2013 at 2:29 pm

    One person’s shoes are another person’s chocolates. They are gorgeous, though!

    Reply
  5. Asmita says

    August 24, 2013 at 9:02 pm

    Wow!
    These shoes are gorgeous! I would love to own a pair someday.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      August 25, 2013 at 10:20 am

      Thanks, Asmita, and thanks for visiting 🙂

      Reply
  6. Debbie Eccard says

    August 25, 2013 at 12:53 am

    Too bad we don’t wear the same size anymore as I would take all your hand me downs! They are gorgeous and look like you….Enjoy!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      August 25, 2013 at 10:19 am

      I would love to share 🙂

      Reply
  7. john@kitchenriffs says

    August 25, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    Glad you got something you liked at what sounds like a good deal. They do look nice.

    Reply
  8. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

    August 25, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    Beautiful shoes and what a heel! Unfortunately my feet do not agree with wearing heels anymore.

    Reply
  9. Sarah | The Sugar Hit says

    August 26, 2013 at 12:06 am

    OH MY GOSH. I would kill for some blahniks. These are gorge, and I kind of love the bluey colour, even through they’re purple.

    Reply
    • Laura says

      August 26, 2013 at 3:55 pm

      I know, he should totally make shoes the color my camera does 😉

      Reply
  10. Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says

    August 26, 2013 at 1:16 pm

    Love love love! Hi my name is Tina and I too am obsessed with shoes. 🙂

    Reply
  11. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    August 27, 2013 at 8:46 am

    How did I not know you could custom order them??! Omg this is bad that I know this! Congrats on your beauties!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      August 27, 2013 at 11:48 am

      It is a pretty new thing to order them at the regular price and with a quick turnaround time. Saks did it about a year ago, but I missed it, so when NM did, I couldn’t pass it up.

      Reply
  12. Beth @ bethcakes says

    August 27, 2013 at 10:16 pm

    I don’t know much about labels and names, but I have a giant shoe collection. Those purple ones are SUPER cute!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      August 28, 2013 at 11:43 am

      Shoes are so much fun! Thanks for visiting, Beth 🙂

      Reply

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