Tuesday, April 26, 2011

In My Closet: Aubergine and Butterscotch Sandals

Growing up most of my shoes as well as my costume shoes (last season's hand me downs from my gram, aunt, and mom that my sister and I got to clomp around the house in) were made in either Spain or Italy. All were leather. My favorite brands were Nickels (my favorite pair were a tan version of these red pumps), Bandolino, and Amalfi by Rangoni. My favorite costume shoes were Joyce, Pappagallo, Henry Waters, and Herbert Levine.
 
Vintage Bandolino and Pappagallo NOS Sandals
 
When we decided on the Caribbean for our honeymoon I discovered that other than a pair of Doc Martens and DKNY slides I didn't really have any warm weather shoes and neither pair was really suited for visiting museums. Since that discovery I've found three pairs of vintage sandals; all have the stacked wooden heels I adore.
 
Vintage Aubergine Bandolino NOS Sandals
 
Of the three, my favorites were both new old stock (NOS) finds: aubergine sandals from Bandolino and butterscotch sandals by Pappagallo.
 
Vintage Butterscotch Pappagallo NOS Sandals
 
What are your favorite vintage brands?
 
Ciao Bella!
Eden!
 
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Credits: All images taken by Eden Hensley Silverstein for The Road to the Good Life.