Within our family, these shoes are iconic.
Mum (at the ripe old age of 21) wore them as part of her ‘going away’ outfit after her and Dad were married.
I wanted to showw you a photo with Mum in the shoes and sporting a pair of killer blue flares but somewhat conveniently, Mum “can’t find” it.
I really have no idea how she walked in them, they are SO high and heavy.
Every time I have a go, I am lucky to keep my ankle bones in tact. Thank god for flats!
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They are amazing shoes!! I wish I had some like that ;) I couldn’t even dream of trying to wear my mum’s shoes (if she still had such classics) because she’s a size 7-8 and I’m a size 10-11.
What awesome shoes! I would so wear them (I need the extra height).
I’d consider keeping shoes for my girls to wear when they’re older (and the shoes are back in fashion), but they don’t make them like they used to!!
Just so freaking good! Love them.
Those are scary!
Your Mom is my new idol. Seriously.
i love them! absolutely timeless!
Yes! I was just thinking, “Ow my ankles hurt” just looking at them! Very awesome though. Did she ever fall off them? Ow my ankles are hurting again!
We have no such fabulous family heirloom. Also, my mother and sister can share shoes. My feet are much smaller and I still look like a girl playing dress-up if I try theirs on…
Gorgeous. Love them.
They’re great shoes and I bet your ma felt a million dollars in them and spent a lot of time sitting and gently swinging her bronzed legs.
OMG!!
They are a…mazing!!
What a heritage!!
Mxo
Platforms are brillient! I had an awesome pair when I met my hubby. I had them for years before the leather gave out. Love your Mum’s ones. Christian? Lacroix?
I came home to my partner the other day and announced that I absolutely Must Learn How To Wear High Heels Before I Turn 40 ( I have a few years to go)…. he couldn’t stop laughing! These shoes are a very Very good reason that I shall ignore him and do it anyway! Thanks
Wow, they are drop dead gorgeous! I don’t think I would even be able to stand in them, let alone walk! Definitely perched on a bar stool with a great drink shoes looking sexy shoes!
Yes they are adorable,but I do love flats MUCH better!!
These are amazing! And in such good nick. I know what you mean about flats. I love the look of heels, but I just cannot deal with the pain. Doesn’t keep me from buying them, though. Some of them are just too pretty!
WOW! Those are the most amazing shoes ever! Your mum has got some serious style….
Meh, who needs to walk anyway…?
I’m afraid this is one of those cases for sucking it up and wearing the glories. You can worry about the bunions/ankles tomorrow.
Wow…flashback! I remember these shoes. They were a top seller for year. I was a designer there in the seventies. The owner of Mr Christian, my boss, was a tiny blonde bombshell…and the taller the shoes, the better. Some even had drawers in the heels.
I, on the other hand, am tall. It was a battle to get little delicate heels accepted, but they were eventually. They were just as sexy. I loved some of the shoes I made and wished I had kept them.
Jooles
yeah what ever happen to mr christian shoe store?…growing up with them and now cant find shoes like mr christian, their shoes were the best shoes ever…bring mr christian back in australia brisbane….