I like to throw in the odd picture of shoes here and there in a post.
The Paris METRO is always a good place to steal shoe shots.
Or just window shopping late at night...
I spotted a decorative Indian pillow case and decided it would make a good espadrille.When the orders piled in, the problem was where to find more of the same mirrored Indian pillowcases.
and designed a "Fred Astair" group.
The shoe company had offices in Florence (a palazzo on the Arno) and Alicante, Spain, so it was a constant diet of pasta, paella and shoes. Tough choices.
I'm still keeping my eyes open for new shoe trends and details. I spotted this sign in a Marais shoe shop last trip for "BRONX" shoes.
Six months later I met someone at the tennis club who asked me if I'd like to design shoes in Europe. Soon I was attending shoe shows in London, Paris, Bologna, always keeping my eyes open for new trends and details. I found a vintage man's oxford in London I used as inspiration. Part of the job description was keeping your eyes open at all times for new trends and details. A friend heard of a design job on the Bowery, so I ran to Pratt, to took a one-week pattern making course. This shoe put me on the front of Footwear News. I found an Indian embroidered pillowcase with mirrors
Wow Carol! You've posted some amazing things that you have done, shoes too? Your dream-like resume goes on and on... I love the Fred Astaire inspired shoes! Cheers! Heidi
ReplyDeleteCarol...Is there anything you haven't done? :) You have been mighty busy!
ReplyDeleteYour life is so fascinating! I love these stories.
ReplyDeleteBut I know you have MORE TO TELL, so quit being cagey!! Maybe we should all start clamoring for the Full Story about a Certain Event. ??
that Gypsy shoe is beautiful. You're very talented
ReplyDeleteLove your Gypsy shoes.too. What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteYou are so versatile! In the midst of my art education I decided that I wanted to design fashion so I applied to FIT in NY and got in- three weeks there and I dropped out! I was too much of a fine. artist ;)
Love your life's stories and the fact you have been involved in so many things- makes for a fascinating person!
All great, but Being a Princess is So today is my fav!
ReplyDeleteYou are a "step ahead!" Always marching in a good direction. Full of imagination and creativity.
ReplyDeleteShoe design, how clever you are! WHat a wonderful life, rich texture, color, taste and adventure! Do tell more!
(ps....you know how to knock are socks off with such stories!)
I want your life!
CHocolate, CHampagne, CHefs, now SHoes...
ReplyDeleteI love your chatchkas.
What else in your chapeau, magician?
I have a lot more stories to pull out of my chapeau and up my sleeve.
ReplyDeleteSoon...soon :)
Shoes are for me like Barbara Stanwick in Double Indemnity ;D
ReplyDeleteAn addiction!
And I´m sure that the one who´s wearing the "Spanish writing" shoes is the same person who walked dressed in white sous le ciel de Paris...
Loving the feet in the Luxembourg gardens. Great shot. I enjoyed seeing the drawings of the shoes, and I do remember you saying you'd done shoe design in the past. Who doesn't love shoes, I say!? I also saw that tiny little photo of Mama Leone in one of those shots--I remember eating at Mama Leone's--is that still there in NY? Too funny...brought back memories. Fun post.
ReplyDeleteyou use to
ReplyDeleteDESIGN SHOES?
get out!
did you make them out of chocolate?
out of broken china cups?
while seated at a small cafe?
get out!
:-)
AMAZING!! What ever will take your Fancy next !?..One can only wonder. You do keep amazing us.
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I agree with Blame It On Paris--spill it, Carol! I love reading these little snapshots of what is clearly a charmed life! La vie en rose, for sure.
ReplyDeleteA shoe in for putting your best foot forward as always.
ReplyDeleteLove Jeanne
I always enjoy your posts because it brings me to Paris, but you also have a knack for the artful excursion that just seems to link into the french thing too...
ReplyDeleteso enjoyable to be a part of.
I agree with all the other comments... you designed SHOES TOO!! Keep sharing, because those of us 9 to 5'ers love to live vicariously!
A shoe designer too??!! I love the Gypsy shoes! What next? Butcher, baker, candlestick maker? ; ) You are quite the Renaissance Woman!
ReplyDeleteHow did you manage to land all these sweet gigs?
ReplyDeleteI so love shoes so this post suits me just fine! hugs NG
ReplyDeleteI love that Fred Astaire group. I love a fashionable brogue. Very English.
ReplyDeleteShoes...incredible. We've got to get together...I've photos from shoe museums here and there...and a few that I've made myself...I had no idea...
ReplyDeleteComing west anytime soon??
Meilleurs voeux!!
Full Story About A Certain Event???
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