Christian Louboutin’s Laser Cut Pampas Shoes and Clutch

Unlike many of todays shoe lovers, I tend to run either hot or cold in regard to shoes from Christian Louboutin. A handful of them wow me, but a lot of the others are just okay classic and elegant, but not really breaking new ground.

However, there are those times when Louboutin creates a shoe that makes me squeal with desire.  The Arabesque spirals and swirls of these Pampas patterned shoes are just such an occasion.

Behold:

 

Not everybody is a laser-cut leather fan. And, lets be honest, not all laser-cut shoes are equal; many are poorly done and outright unattractive. You simply cant say that about these incredible darlings.  These show a perfect balance of elegance, whimsy and restraint (which is, I believe what that other Manolo not the designer, as per his site disclaimer was hoping for when he first saw a certain Cavalli shoe back when laser-cut shoes were just popping onto the fashion scene).

As a side note, for all that Kate Middletons unseen lace McQueens are being coveted by scheming brides on several continents, wouldnt these leather-over-mesh Louboutins look fabulous on a spring bride?

Oh, but theres more. Louboutin has made this in a variety of colors and silhouettes, any of which would be welcome in my wardrobe (A girl can dream, right?).

 

Christian Louboutin Pampas pump $1395

These, unfortunately are out of stock at Nieman Marcus.com, but the pomice color is delicious and might be available in-stores.

 

 

And finally, for those of you who are as into bags as shoes, theres a clutch, as well.

Christian Louboutin Evita Pampas clutch $1295 at NiemanMarcus.com

 

I have an avowed weakness for floral motifs and Victorian-inspired designs in my own fashion. This hits all of those notes, so I was probably doomed to fall for the whole Pampas collection.  So pretty . any one of these  this would be like carrying a *restrained*  homage to William Morris but one that wouldnt actually clash with a modern wardrobe.

Love the scrollwork. Love the use of contrasting neutrals. Love it all.

How about you?

Would you welcome a busy-yet-neutral piece like these into your closet?

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