The Yves of Metal

Gold, silver, chrome or bronze.

The metallic palette if applied properly always adds a touch of class to a pair of shoes. An upgrade in perception I'd call it. The glint of that shiny metal is something I favor in shoes. However, it shouldn't overwhelm the design of the shoes instead just enough to imbue that flavor of glamor.

Enter the Yves Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2012 runway. 

Personally, I didn't find the YSL A/W 2012 as visually exciting as the YSL S/S 2012 - shoe wise that is. The shoes for the collection were armored in gold plated metals. Under the 'armor' were clean and classic designs, giving its golden armor a greater emphasis.  Among the more simple/tame designs, there are designs that presents themselves more like a mace but where there should be the spikes of death, there are diamonds of opulence. 

A collection suited for the modern warrior princess.
 

All photos are courtesy of vogue.com.uk

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Black & Gold Heels Prototype

WIP Black & Gold Suede Heel.

Original sketch with color.

# originally was the classic black heel but opted to give the heel a slight shine - GOLD. 

# meant to be a versatile shoe: work or play

# MUST attempt to come out with a unique design that I can actually call my own. 

# emphasis of the design was to re-sculpt the platform and sides of the heel.  

# I've reduced it to a 4.5-inches heel for practicality, it DOES NOT take away the silhouette and lines the in-trend 5-inches heel would give.  

# added sponge within insole lining for comfort comparable to the Steve Madden shoes.

# shoe has to go through modifications again, as the the platform is still incorrect *grumbles*

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