Not Since Foot Binding

Alexander McQueen declares war on women's feet:

Watch these starved lizard women walk in McQueen's Cremaster-esque show here. (If you're looking for a tumble, you'll be sorely dismayed to discover that all remain awkwardly upright.)

Shoesday Swoon

Today's (late edition) swoon features a spectrum of rich browns designed both to inspire your toasty winter wardrobe, and to balance out the garish neons blighting my blog from the previous post. Please enjoy.

Pictured Above: Vintage Italian Leather Platform Granny Shoes via Pineapplemint

Pictured Above: Vintage Deadstock Mahogany Leather Boots via SmallEarthVintage

Pictured Above: This Is A Man's World Loafers via McGregorgirl

Pictured Above: The Librarian Shoes via captainkitsch

Pictured Above: Vintage Italian Leather Booties via RetroLane

Shoesday Swoon

In honor of the first, fresh rain of the season here in Oakland....

(ps: aren't those vegan Tom's boots I'm shilling in the sidebar totally rad?!?! I only compromise my principles for THE BEST.)

Pictured Above: Vintage Deadstock Fuzzy-Lined Rain Boots via MariesVintage

Pictured Above: Black Leather Oxford Heels via womyn

Pictured Above: Little Black Wellies via FrillyNillys

Pictured Above: Vintage Leather Justin Riding Boots via deerheartvintage

Pictured Above: Tall White Leather Stacked Heel Boots via zwzzy

Shoesday Swoon

These shoes aren't attached to a hanged mannequin, but that doesn't mean they aren't still totally DOPE. (People still say 'dope,' right? Cool people, I mean.)

Pictured Above: Vintage 1980s Black Patent Leather Oxford Jazz Brogues via jamesrowlandshop

Pictured Above: Navy Vintage Laced Slip Ons via BeckyDrolen

Pictured Above: Vintage Alice in Wonderland Shoes via Bottomfeeder

Pictured Above: Vintage 1970s Brick Red Mod Mary Janes via BetaBoutique

Pictured Above: Mod Green Patent Twiggy Kicks via redhedgingerbread

Un / Intentionally Funny Etsy Photo of the Day

Pictured Above: 'Granny Chic Heels' via alldownbutine

A wickedly amusing reminder of the importance of well-styled stems at your next hanging.

Shoesday Swoon

This wishlist was not inspired by Mad Men. Really. Check out that wooden platform.

Pictured Above: Vintage 1970s Brown Leather Wooden Platform Sandals via VonlenskaVintage

Pictured Above: Vintage 1960s Olive Green Leather Two Tone Pumps via posiesforlulu

Pictured Above: 1940s Perfect Alligator Peeptoe Platforms via thegreedyseagull

Pictured Above: Vintage Salvatore Ferragamo Mint Women's Oxford with Heel via alterna180

Pictured Above: Vintage 1940s MY FAIR LADY leather heels via NodtoModvintage