Spring 2010

Pulling from the archives – Miu Miu Spring 2016

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I was flipping through the Spring 2016 issue of Barney’s The Window last night and chuckled when I saw the following feature of Miu Miu wedge sandals…

Why did I laugh?

Because I know that fabric.   It’s from one of my favorite Miu Miu collections – Spring 2010.

I loved so many pieces from this collection, but especially my cat printed mary janes that I wear all the time…

I mean, hell, it’s my site banner image!

But I recognized the prints used immediately.  Here they are in the original show from six years ago.

 Amazing.  But in a good way?  I’m not sure.

I love the threads of theme that carry through over the seasons for Miu Miu and Prada but I do find it surprising this reuse of fairly iconic patterns.  Six years isn’t that long ago.  And frankly, the new shoe design has none of the girlish whimsy that paired so well with the fabric patterns.

I loved these designs but seeing them again now, well, this seems like a rehash.

Imitation = Flattery? Miu Miu and ShoesOne

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I know, I know. It’s probably getting old with these knock-off/rip-off features. I guess, I just can’t get over the sheer audacity of some of these companies. Imagine how draining it must be for the actual designers. They toil over inspiration and to be innovative only to have another company come along a short while later and basically copy every answer off of their test.

Case in point: The Miu Miu crystal-embellished swallow mary janes.

I was crying over these. I literally called multiple stores in the US, the UK, Paris and Italy. NOTHING! They were all sold out. I don’t think they even got them here in the US, which just kills me. I mean, these were the shoes of the season for me.

In the end, I got the navy kitty mary janes, which I love and have worn a ton. But when I saw these shoes pictured in the images below, I have to admit, I was tempted for a second. I mean, they are really recreating the design and they are selling them on ebay for $55 (on Filthy Magic for $200, yikes!)

I saw them first on Flithy Magic and thought it was just a blatent rip-off. But then I found the same ones on eBay and on that page they are pairing up their product shots with actual Miu Miu runway images and ads.

I think that is crossing the line.

I know how tempting these are. I’m even struggling with it myself but at the end of the day, can I live with giving my $55 to a rip-off artist? And if I knowingly go into that transaction, what does that say about me? If I “really want them” should I just buy them? And what would I answer, everytime someone asks about them. Does any of that matter?

I’m not going to get them and I actually reported the eBay ones for infringement (mostly because of the ads used in the listing) but it’s an interesting discussion worth having.

What would you do and why? How would you answer people everytime they ask you if they are “real Miu Mius” ?

Ensemble du Jour – 5-10-2010

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I did a bit of a reverse “haul” over the weekend. I took back 4 dresses (2 of the Target/Zac Posen ruffle dresses and two JCrew chiffon dresses) because they were just not thrilling me. While they were cute, they just didn’t seem to perfectly fit me or my life, so better to take them back and have someone else give them a good home.

Okay, maybe it was more like a status-quo haul because in JCrew I was instantly smitten by these adorable “Frankie” bubble dresses. At first I thought they were rompers with bows (so cute!) but they are actually dresses. They fit great, are cheaper than the Target dresses and so comfortable! I had to wear one today and I feel so cute.

I’m wearing the lavender one today with a navy cardigan and my Miu Miu kitten mary janes.

May 10, 2010
May 10, 2010 by Princess Poochie featuring Miu Miu shoes

I love the bow! They come in a navy and a peach as well, and these really cute floral prints. I got the light grey with pink flowers.

And a cute pink cardi to match. I might have to go back for a grey cardigan as well.

These dresses are cute for work and for running around on the weekends. In fact I can’t wait to pair these up with all kind of colors and cute heels and sandals.

Spring Spring Spring

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While Fall is my favorite, I think Spring is the prettiest season. Especially here in North Carolina.

I took a few quick phone pictures but will have more taken with the good camera to share later.

Our wisteria has gone crazy this year! And our yard smells like SweeTarts.

Our windows are open and our house is filled with pollen. Luckily we don’t have any allergies!

More Sad News

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After the sad news of Mr. McQueen it was and still is unknown how the company will be moving forward. For all of his fans it means many of his beautiful creations will be unrealized. That we will not be able to bring home a piece of his vision.

From the Spring/Summer 2010 collection I was enamored with the Titanic Ballerina pumps. I had still held out hope that this collection would be made. I felt it was one of the best lines so I reached out to the McQueen corporate group to find out.

Per their response:

Thank you for your interest in Alexander McQueen.

Unfortunately these shows will not be going into production.

Kind regards,

Alexander McQueen Online Assistance
London

I don’t know if they will make a few for celebrities or not. While I understand why this would be, it is sad to know that his work will not be out there in the world.

Imagine

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Imaging this in white with a darker wood heel.

Now imagine me wearing them… because that’s what I’m doing.

Fendi Spring Summer 2010 “Cinderella”

UPDATED: I think my writing was poor up above. I’m also imagining that I’m wearing them. I don’t own them…. yet! (okay, we’ll see if I get them. I hope so!)