jennainterna's Pink wedding


07/20/2008
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Hot Pink Wedding Shoes
To splurge or not to splurge
I am absolutely IN LOVE with the cover of this months Brides magazine, and I want to get a photo just like it. Me wearing hot pink bow shoes. The pair on the cover are Christian Laboutins....drool worthy for sure, but not very budget friendly. I really don't have much left at all in my budget, so I've been trying to find something similar for a lot less. I found a pair by Martinexz Valero at www.endless.com and they're $132 plus shipping. I also found a pair at payless.com for $22. I'm so torn whether or not to shell out that last little bit of cash, or if I should just save the money and go for the cheap ones. I know 132 bucks isn't nearly as expensive as the Laboutins, but it's still a lot, especially considering Ive already bought and paid for 3 wedding dresses.

Also, there are NOT the shoes I'll be wearing all day or for the ceremony, as my FH isn't super tall, he doesn't want to be the same height as me so I'll mostly be wearing flats. The pink shoes will be for maybe 5 pictures, me on my own and me with BM's.
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 |  -, -  |  07/20/2008
I think that if the shoes are only for a few pictures, I'd with the payless ones... unless you love shoes but don't buy expensive ones often... in which case, I'd splurge just because...
 |  -, -  |  07/20/2008
Buy a nice pair of white satin shoes that are reasonably priced that you love just as much, and use a dye kit to dye them hot pink. if you're only going to wear the hot pink shoes for 5 pics, its not work it to spend $132 on them. Splurge on the shoes you will be wearing most of the day and go with the cheaper shoes for the 5 or so shots you will do with your BM's.
 |  St. louis, MO, United states  |  07/20/2008
I had these same shoes posted on here not that long ago. I decided not to splurge. It just wasn't worth all the money when we have so much else to pay for. And I'm glad I didn't get them because I found a really pretty pair of champagne satin peep toe shoes on sale for $60. A much better price and I am very happy with them. Also, unless you have a shorter length dress who will see your shoes?
 |  -, United states  |  07/20/2008
I just bought the payless ones in black. They look expensive, even though they are not. I really fell in love with them. They relatively comfy and the heel isn't THAT high if you're worried about your height next to your FH. I definitely wouldn't be afraid to go with the payless ones, especially if they're only for a few pictures!
 |  -, -  |  07/20/2008
I think the Payless ones are great looking - go with them.
 |  Lakeland, FL, United states  |  07/20/2008
the payless ones are really cute. its up to you girl.....
 |  West point, GA, United states  |  07/20/2008
I love the cover of that magazine too!  It's the first one that I've bought throughout this whole process because I just couldn't pass it up!  While I'll admit that the splurge shoes are to DIE for, the other ones are absolutely beautiful as well!
 |  -, -  |  07/20/2008
Check out these shoes.... they are some what similar and you could dye them to match your pink..... just a thought

http://www.dyeableshoestore.com/dyeable-shoe-store/sandals/marilyn--4--heel.asp

http://www.dyeableshoestore.com/dyeable-shoe-store/peep-toes/82330-shine-3-1-2--heel.asp

http://www.dyeableshoestore.com/dyeable-shoe-store/sandals/high-heel--3--and-up/slick--3-3-8--heel.asp

http://www.houseofbrides.com/product.php?productid=23101&cat=1187&page=1

http://www.houseofbrides.com/product.php?productid=13363&cat=571&page=1
http://www.dyeableshoestore.com/dyeable-shoe-store/pumps/a589---3--heel.asp

but otherwise i would go with the cheap payless shoes bc they are very cute and serve the purpose
 |  -, -  |  07/20/2008
WOW Thank you all soooo much for your input!! I really appreciate it! I stopped by a payless today and they only had the black ones, but I'm happy I got to see them because they are absolutely gorgeous! They look sooo good in person, way nicer than I expected. If I can't find the pink ones in Canada, I'll just buy them from the US online store!

**ALSO, I almost DIED today when I stumbled across www.ioffer.com that has these exact Louboutin REPLICAS for sale. The cheapest I could find them was $150 including shipping which is a great price compared to the original, but still too much for me at this point in the game. I'll be more than happy with my payless shoes, and they aren't 4 inches high (lord knows how I would walk!).

Thanks again ladies!
 |  -, -  |  07/21/2008
Heres a few more cute pairs... im looking for the same kind of shoes for my own wedding...

http://www.endless.com/Guess-Womens-Jelissa-Pump/dp/B0013FB6X6/ref=sr_1_11/?cAsin=B0014EA2A4&asinTitle=Guess%20Jelissa%20Pump&&colors=&size=40&dept=242328011&node=242328011&nodes=242328011&brands=&keywords=&sort=shoesbrowserel2&onsale=0&newarrivals=0&&showDesigner=2&secondaryBrands=&sizes=&widths=&heelheights=&page=1&fromPage=search&contextTitle=&qid=1216617936119&sr=1-11&prepickColor=&asins=B000XQTDK4,B000OHG8OG,B000XYRETS,B000UTV1M2,B0015D7SII,B000TVWFTE,B000WS3MKU,B000ETVL6Y,B00176AYVG,B000VYQNP6,B0014EA2A4,B0015YKYFQ,B000UJY5JS,B0010ZAWVQ,B0016L75B4,B00176ALCS,B000UTV58W,B000XRXT3U,B000ETTGNO,B000Z8DHRU,B0012OP774,B000VYEI58,B0013HPGSU,B0014STIKK,B000XYOSGU,B0015YN2DM,B000YDGRQ4,B0015T0S70,B000VY9DM6,B000OH37ZE,B00166GU2Y,B00110KLHA,B000VSAREK,B0015TN9TE,B0013FCYZ0,B000XRGPJK,B00119SVVE,B00112EKIO,B0011YW6VK,B000VYL4DC

http://www.electriqueboutique.com/womens-shoes/Satin-Bridal-Pump/IRMA-WHT-STN.html

http://www.electriqueboutique.com/womens-shoes/Satin-Pump/BRIE-WHTSTN.html

http://www.bellissimabridalshoes.com/product/019854.shtml

http://www.makemechic.com/Items/addict11-fus?sck=43185372&caSKU=addict11-fus&caTitle=Anne%20Michelle%20Addict11%20Thai%20Silk%20Peep%20Toe%20w/%20Bow%20Mary%20Jane%20Pumps%20FUCHSIA
 |  Chicago, IL, United states  |  07/27/2008
The Martinez Valero are my favorite of all three. The Louboutins are nice but the platform is a bit much for t he wedding I think.
Shannon
 |  -, United states  |  08/22/2008
I purchased the Louboutin's for my wedding next month...like you I saw the bride magazine and fell in love. I actually found mine on ebay for really cheap. They arrived today and are the real deal, and look like they were never worn, plus believe it or not they are comfortable. Trying searching on ebay if you really want them, but the other shoes you picked are gorgeous also. Good luck!
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