Remember my one sleuthing investigation in Mexico? I promised I’d show this fabulous find and HERE THEY ARE!
The original Dr. Scholl’s Exercise sandal in leather and wood, with all the feature of shape and style. And, in my favorite red!
What a happy surprise that was. You just never know where true vintage might be hiding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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From the Shoe Museum in Mexico City, these shoes were specially made in celebration of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth the Second of Great Britain, in 1953. Special decorations on the vamps . . . . . .
It’s still plenty cold outside, so over the next two weeks I’ll be showing the last of my beautiful winter coats. The photos I was able to get from the shoe museum will be interspersed with them – lovely examples of near-new footwear from about 1920 – 1970.
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Mexico is lovely and highly recommended as a trip destination! People are very gracious and refined. Never felt threatened in any way, whether in Mexico City, Acapulco or Taxco. The historical sites are very well-presented and the Museum of Anthropology is world-class.
No, overall it’s not a vintage-hunter’s paradise but I did discover one large market selling second-hand clothing from the U.S. where you might find a couple of treasures if you have several hours to do a thorough search. At the bus station, I saw a young woman who was dressed in such an artistic way, I knew I had to introduce myself. Surprise – we share our name! I knew this was a good sign. She clued me in to a place to look, where she had found a Pucci tie several weeks before. Thanks, K. Morgana! Later that week, I was able to spend 2 hours and turned up a like-new pair of Dr. Scholl’s original exercise sandals (leather and wood with polyurethane outsoles) in MY SIZE. Still the best. What color? RED!! I’ll show them when we move into summer. . . . . .
Right now, that red means, of course, St. Valentine’s Day and I’ve got a lovely line-up to show this week. . .
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BE SURE TO STAY TUNED FOR SEVERAL TRUE VINTAGE VALENTINE´S DAY FROCKS, ETC. THAT WILL BE COMING UP WITHIN THE NEXT TWO WEEKS. LOVE IS IN THE AIR . . . . . . . . . . . .
These pumps are a perfect cross between cute and stylish shoes and sensible footwear for an office or on-your-feet job. They’d go great with the slacks, skirts or dresses of that mid-century time.
By Air Step, one of the earlier makers of mid-priced shoes and purses that were sold all over the U.S. – almost like chain stores do now, but with a bit more personal feel. There was a whole basket of them then, some with a little more prestige than others.
I just love finding items that are hardly worn – it tells me such a story about the former owner, who cared for her wardrobe and used it lightly. Of course, there could be other explanations, but I’ve seen so many examples of this with older items that it seems like the most plausible explanation. The attitude toward clothing before 1970 was very different than what it is today.
This pair reminds me of the Mod British influence in the late ’60’s, with the short tie vamp and no tongue – it’s just decorative – they slip on. I also like the combination of smooth and suede leather and always love dark brown.
It’s a good work shoe, too. Comfortable to stand and walk in. Just right to wear with that pleated skirt or secretary dress . . . . . . . . ..
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