biviel: sweet (shoe) simplicity


i’m loving these biviel sandals so so much right now. something about them screams “smart spring”…their earnest, pared down, almost classic simplicity suits my taste and general aesthetic direction so much more than anything over-adorned or aggressive (which, as i gather, is the look du jour?). the wooden heel literally adds a nice organic, down-to-earth touch. plus, the heel heights (especially on that first pair) are much kinder to my feet and suit my “walk-everywhere-because-i-have-to,” “living-in-the-big-city”, “momma-of-an-infant” life more than any scary skyscraper stiletto style could or would or perhaps even should, for sure. the fact that they (again, that first pair) sort of remind me of something my (now dearly departed) grandma jo would wear? even more sold, sister.
April 20 2009 | Posted in fashion musing
April 20 2009 at 9:08 pm
leila wylieThese are very understated, a great balance between ladylike and modern. Love em!
April 21 2009 at 5:53 am
SalI don’t think I’ve ever heard a pair of shoes described as “earnest,” but I see exactly what you mean!
April 21 2009 at 7:58 am
S.I love that second pair – the wedge! Great find! S.
April 21 2009 at 9:07 am
alexiawelcome back to nyc!
April 21 2009 at 9:35 am
danielleyeah – that wedge is great and the color is perfect.
April 21 2009 at 9:39 am
ambikaAgreed. I was in love but resisted a pair of their sandals last summer. Maybe I’ll indulge this year.