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#21,346
CapriTrotteur said:
Hi Genie
We mainly walked rather than shopped in Lisbon, the main shops are along a wide avenue with a park strip in the middle if I remember correctly.
I am pretty sure that the Chanel is also not a store, but a tiny bit of a store which is at the top and round the corner of the main avenue, quite a way up from the others.
It is in a small department-like store and doesn't sell C clothes, and only a couple, literally, of bags.
When we went I was just getting into Chanel, and wanted a 2.55 re-issue.
The sales lady showed me a brown one and assured me it was the classic version, etc but I wasn't convinced so walked away.
Now knowing what I do, it must have been some form of seasonal and a non-classic leather, she certainly didn't have any of the normal classics with the C clasp or the distressed leather re-issues in store.
My best luck was with LV there.
I managed to pick up a Limited Edition Leopard stole at the time which was sold out everywhere.
I also spotted a few rarer pieces that were on display that again, hadn't been seen for ages in England such as the Sofia Coppola canvas and a Neo I think it was called.
The other brands that are nice in Lisbon are Caroline Herrera and Purificacion Garcia.
I particularly like PG and use their bags as my work bags.
They are not expensive bags, typically around €200.
They are very under the radar and quality is pretty good, although as with all brands the newer ones are not as good as what we were buying say 5 or more years ago.
Lisbon is a lovely city, I am sure you will have a great time.
Weirdly there is a time difference in Lisbon compared to the rest of Europe, it is an hour out.
I can't remember whether it is the same as English time, which is one hour behind Europe, or it is another hour on from European.
Looking forward to some photo's if you can post your adventures.
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Thanks for the tips, my dear CT! I will adjust my hopes of filling my wish list. Oh well, I guess I can save up some more for a future trip etc.
I will check out Purificacion Garcia - some of the items are pretty cute!
 
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For those following the boot conversation, I received my M. Gemi Corsa boots today. I quite like them. I sized up a 1/2 size. I haven't tried putting my Superfeet-arch-support-for-heels in it yet. The leather is butter soft. I'm wearing them with the ASOS Ridley jean. The jeans are rolled up a little. I'm happy to report that there's little ankle gappage. Time to protect these boots with some leather milk.

Some measurements:
Boot shaft measured from the back: 5.75"
Ankle circumference: 10"

I can't wait for fall! Too bad it's like 90-degrees here in the DC-area today.

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#21,352
Cygne18 said:
For those following the boot conversation, I received my M. Gemi Corsa boots today. I quite like them. I sized up a 1/2 size. I haven't tried putting my Superfeet-arch-support-for-heels in it yet. The leather is butter soft. I'm wearing them with the ASOS Ridley jean. The jeans are rolled up a little. I'm happy to report that there's little ankle gappage. Time to protect these boots with some leather milk.

Some measurements:
Boot shaft measured from the back: 5.75"
Ankle circumference: 10"

I can't wait for fall! Too bad it's like 90-degrees here in the DC-area today.

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I love these on you! They do look buttery soft. Perfect with your jeans.
 
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I have some boot decisions to announce myself.

After declaring myself absolutely positively not an otk boot fan, I find that these are the easiest decision. They are very comfortable for walking, look modern and will encourage me to reach for skirts for casual wear more often. Here is one example of how I plan to wear them.

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Second, I really loved the lace up booties. I have been attracted to laceup booties for several years. These fit so close to the leg and are so feminine that I like them with skirts. And yet the heels is low enough for me to walk comfortably. Chanel had something kind of similar last year and I didn't buy them because the heel was too high. Here is an example of an outfit.

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Third, I debated do I really need the St Laurent if I keep the lace up ones. What makes the lace up booties perfect with skirts makes them a bit awkward with my ankle pants. They are too narrow at the top. The st Laurent boots have the perfect proportions for my go to ankle pants, which I have in seven colors. So I'm keeping them too.IMG_1495230967.664151.jpgIMG_1495230979.615834.jpg
 
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Pocketbook Pup said:
I have some boot decisions to announce myself.

After declaring myself absolutely positively not an otk boot fan, I find that these are the easiest decision. They are very comfortable for walking, look modern and will encourage me to reach for skirts for casual wear more often. Here is one example of how I plan to wear them.

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Second, I really loved the lace up booties. I have been attracted to laceup booties for several years. These fit so close to the leg and are so feminine that I like them with skirts. And yet the heels is low enough for me to walk comfortably. Chanel had something kind of similar last year and I didn't buy them because the heel was too high. Here is an example of an outfit.

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Third, I debated do I really need the St Laurent if I keep the lace up ones. What makes the lace up booties perfect with skirts makes them a bit awkward with my ankle pants. They are too narrow at the top. The st Laurent boots have the perfect proportions for my go to ankle pants, which I have in seven colors. So I'm keeping them too.View attachment 3703872View attachment 3703873
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Thanks, @PdP!

I think you're ready for fall! You look great!
 
#21,355
So I'm sending back the Manolo shoe booties. While I can see that they show the curve of the leg well, they still seem clunky to me and the heel is too high. The other boots are more fun and youthful to me. If a want a heeled elegant look I don't think I can beat my louboutin knee high heeled boots.

Regarding sizing, I wear a 38 in jimmy choo and Manolo shoes, 38.5 in louboutin. For boots I always go up half a size. So for jimmy choo 38.5 and 39 for louboutin. I took at 38 in the SW otk boots. Both the shoe size and the leg circumference were too large on the 38.5. It makes a big difference. For the st Laurent and the Giovanni Rossi the sizes run similar to louboutin. I took a 39.

If anyone is looking for boots I'm sending four or five pairs back to various retailers tomorrow. [emoji23] THe SW were a bargain on amazon.
 
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Pocketbook Pup said:
I have some boot decisions to announce myself.

After declaring myself absolutely positively not an otk boot fan, I find that these are the easiest decision. They are very comfortable for walking, look modern and will encourage me to reach for skirts for casual wear more often. Here is one example of how I plan to wear them.

View attachment 3703848

Second, I really loved the lace up booties. I have been attracted to laceup booties for several years. These fit so close to the leg and are so feminine that I like them with skirts. And yet the heels is low enough for me to walk comfortably. Chanel had something kind of similar last year and I didn't buy them because the heel was too high. Here is an example of an outfit.

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Third, I debated do I really need the St Laurent if I keep the lace up ones. What makes the lace up booties perfect with skirts makes them a bit awkward with my ankle pants. They are too narrow at the top. The st Laurent boots have the perfect proportions for my go to ankle pants, which I have in seven colors. So I'm keeping them too.View attachment 3703872View attachment 3703873
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My faves are the first and the last in the pictures. Over the knee and the ones with the Saltzburg jacket. I have to admit that I just can't get used to the look of the ankle boot with a bare leg and a skirt/dress. It reminds me of ladies way back when I was growing up in NY who wore galoshes in bad weather. Sorry, but I guess my brain just can't adjust.
 
#21,359
Pocketbook Pup said:
I have some boot decisions to announce myself.

After declaring myself absolutely positively not an otk boot fan, I find that these are the easiest decision. They are very comfortable for walking, look modern and will encourage me to reach for skirts for casual wear more often. Here is one example of how I plan to wear them.

View attachment 3703848

Second, I really loved the lace up booties. I have been attracted to laceup booties for several years. These fit so close to the leg and are so feminine that I like them with skirts. And yet the heels is low enough for me to walk comfortably. Chanel had something kind of similar last year and I didn't buy them because the heel was too high. Here is an example of an outfit.

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Third, I debated do I really need the St Laurent if I keep the lace up ones. What makes the lace up booties perfect with skirts makes them a bit awkward with my ankle pants. They are too narrow at the top. The st Laurent boots have the perfect proportions for my go to ankle pants, which I have in seven colors. So I'm keeping them too.View attachment 3703872View attachment 3703873
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I love love your outfit!!! Absolutely elegant!![emoji173]️[emoji173]️

The white Chanel top outfit is the best of the best, and the brown coat, the necklace all work well with your boots.
 
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Cygne18 said:
For those following the boot conversation, I received my M. Gemi Corsa boots today. I quite like them. I sized up a 1/2 size. I haven't tried putting my Superfeet-arch-support-for-heels in it yet. The leather is butter soft. I'm wearing them with the ASOS Ridley jean. The jeans are rolled up a little. I'm happy to report that there's little ankle gappage. Time to protect these boots with some leather milk.

Some measurements:
Boot shaft measured from the back: 5.75"
Ankle circumference: 10"

I can't wait for fall! Too bad it's like 90-degrees here in the DC-area today.

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These boots look great and comfy too!
 
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