Christian Louboutin Pigalle Follies, Pigalle & So Kate Comparison!

My latest pair of Louboutins is the Pigalle Follies in patent glittart, in 100mm.  They are on sale for $486 at Saks right now!  But I found this other great website called Amuze that carries an amazing collection of Louboutins at great prices, and they are legit!  If you sign up using my link, you will get $25 off your first order too.  It's a flash sale website similar to Gilt, Ruelala, etc. etc. but they seem to have way higher end brands and free shipping.  These Louboutin shoes I got are on sale right now for only $395.  That's the lowest I've seen among these sites.  

These are SO fun!  I love the pink and silver swirl, and they have a subtle glimmer too.  It's super pretty.  The Saks site has a nice little video so you can see the glimmer better.  I'm obsessed with these.

These are size 36 and they fit very similar to the Pigalles, which is to say if you have longer toes or wider feet, you should definitely size up at least half a size.  But I stayed true to size.

I found the different Louboutin pointy toe styles to be a bit confusing to differentiate in the beginning, so I thought maybe this would help.  I have done a little comparison between the Pigalle, Pigalle Follies, and So Kate, and I'll let you know which one my favorite is.

As you can see, they are all very similar looking but here are the differences:  

• The Pigalle is the "original" Louboutin style with a chunkier heel and shorter toe box and comes in 100 and 120mm.  
• Then the So Kate came out which has a more slender heel that tapers a little, and a slightly longer toe box.  It only comes in 120mm.  
• The Pigalle Follies is like a hybrid between the Pigalle and the So Kate style.  It has the front smaller toe box of the Pigalles, and the back slender heels of the So Kate.  It comes in both 100 and 120 as well.

I think it's very hard to differentiate between the So Kate and Pigalle Follies 120.  Next to each other, I'd be able to tell the difference by looking at the toe box.  But if I were just to look at one pair alone, I'm not sure I'd be able to tell which one it is!

So, I haven't tried on the Pigalle or Pigalle Follies 120, but the So Kate 120 is not that comfortable lol.  I can't imagine that the Pigalle or Pigalle Follies 120 would be much better.  I think there's just a huge difference between 100 and 120 even though 20mm sounds like such a small amount.  

Pigalle 100 and Pigalle Follies 100 fit very similar, so it's a matter of aesthetic which one you prefer.  I like both of them, to be honest.  I feel like the Pigalles are sturdier, but I love the ultra skinny heel of the Pigalle Follies.  I'm actually happy that I have both.  But I think I'm leaning towards the Pigalle Follies more.  I think I probably wouldn't get any more So Kates, unless it is in a color/print that blows me away.  But I can definitely see myself getting more Follies.  So there you go!

                                                        

Christian Louboutin Pigalle 100

I've become quite a Louboutin shoe fan in the last year or so.  But I never tried the famed "Pigalle" style until recently.  As any heel lover would know, the Pigalle is the iconic Louboutin style that put the brand on the map.  I've recently decided that I should upgrade all my "go to" heels, because why not lol.  I have all these Loubies now, but I actually wear my "normal" black or nude patent heels most of the time.  And I realized that if I'm going to spend money on shoes, it would make more sense to spend them on shoes that I can wear everyday instead of only on special occasions or date nights.  Soooo, I got both patent nude and patent black Pigalle 100mm heels!  100mm was very important to me, because 100 is everyday wear to me, and 120 is a bit uncomfortable.

This was such a good decision, because I've already worn both of these a bunch after getting them.  I feel like the style is pretty classic and versatile.  Also, Louboutin's "nude" is such a close match to my skin color that they are a true nude on me and really have that leg lengthening effect.  I haven't found another brand that is as close a match as CL.

They are both size 36, which is definitely on the tighter fitting side.  The toe box in the Pigalle style is smaller than most pointy toed shoes.  I think half a size up probably would work for me as well, but I always struggle with my feet coming out of the back of the heels if the fit is slightly too large.  So I didn't want to take that chance.  Plus, leather shoes will stretch.  Although patent won't stretch as much, but I'm thinking they will still stretch at least a little and mold to my feet!  

Although this style is not how I started wearing Louboutin shoes, I think it's actually a pretty good gateway style!  You'd definitely be able to get a lot of use out of them.  

More Louboutins! New Very Prive and Salonu

I haven't written about any Louboutin shoes lately.  But I have bought some more!  Lol.  I will write about 2 pairs for now.  The first pair is the New Very Prive 120mm in this suuuuper cool marble print!  

So I got these shoes on ebay for a really good deal.  They were like $350 brand new with box, shipping and everything!  They are still on the Louboutin website at full price of $845.  But they were size 37 and I normally wear 36 or 36.5.  I was a bit worried that they would be too big but I just really liked them lol.  Well... it turns out they actually fit perfectly, especially with some Foot Petals shoe inserts.  

I'm really really happy with these shoes.  They truly look like marble.  The "New Very Prive" style is also an improvement from the older "Very Prive" style which has a thicker heel.  The slender heel just looks sexier!  They are also pretty comfortable as far as heels go.  They are 120mm but with the 20mm hidden platform, they are equivalent to a 4 inch heel which is pretty reasonable.

The toe tip is a pale gold color:

There are also little blue spots among the black and white:

Next is a style called Salonu, but in an older pattern.  The pattern is called Dentelle Sevillana.  It's basically white lace.  They are rather bridal looking I suppose lol.  But I love a nice white shoe and can't get enough!  I think the white and red sole contrast looks especially striking.

These are size 36, and they fit true to size.  They are 100mm heel height, with no platform.  They are also very very light and pretty comfortable to wear!

I wore them last week and walked/stood quite a bit.  By the end of the day, the edge of the lace upper did feel like they were digging into my feet a little, but I didn't get any blisters or cuts.  I think sometimes you walk around in hot weather for an extended period of time, and your feet swell up some, which makes shoes less comfortable.  But under normal circumstances, they are perfectly fine.

Love these!  But I have more shoes to post later on.  =)

Christian Louboutin Dalida Pump

As shown in the last Sunday Funday post (Friday outfit), I got some new Louboutin shoes!  They are the Dalida 120mm pump with a super unique wavy heel!  So many people have asked me if the heels are supposed to be like that lol.  I had been wanting some solid white patent pumps for a while and these were basically perfect.  

I love how the wavy look is carried all throughout the shoe, from the heels to the sides and front too.  Obviously these are not the most comfortable lol, being 120mm and no platform.  But these Foot Petal things actually do help.  At first I thought they were pretty expensive for heel pads, but they are on the thick side and they do help prevent slipping (the material is the type that would soak up any moisture aka sweat):

Also, I had to get these in size 37 but I think size 36.5 would fit better.  But I could not find the white color in that size.  However, with the size 37 and a couple Foot Petal pads, I am good to go so it's not too bad.  So I would say that this style fits true to size, since I usually wear size 36 or 36.5 Louboutin shoes.  I think for higher rise styles with no platform, half a size up is more comfortable so I would have gone with 36.5 in this one if that was available.

Anyways, can't wait to wear these all the time now that summer is here!  I just love a nice clean white pump.

New Shoes from Fendi & Louboutin =)

My latest ebay scores make me so happy because I got a pair of Fendi sandals and a pair of Louboutin pumps for super deals!  Both are amazing.

I'll start with the Fendi pair.  I don't know what they are called, but they are awesome and super cool looking!  I got them for like $100 brand new lol.  They only came with the dust bag though.  So that's why I don't know the name.  They are made of snakeskin, leather and suede.  They are super high but pretty comfortable!  Here they are:

I different colors on the bottom of the heel design is a nice touch:

They look super high, but there's actually a hidden platform as you can see below:

It's a little hard to picture what they look like on, just by looking at them.  So here's how they look on me!  They are my usual size 36 and they are seriously pretty comfortable.  One interesting thing I noticed while wearing them is that they have a very soft sole that absorbs the sound as you walk.  So you can walk very quietly in these even on hard floors.

Next, I got the Christian Louboutin So Kate 120mm Pump in Tissu Scarabe Digitale.  I think it just means this super cool material lol.  I really love the print/color/effect, whatever it is.  It's definitely not leather, and it's not fragile either.  It'd actually be a little hard to scratch this material.

I've already shown two different outfits with them on in the last Sunday Funday post!  They are like mermaid shoes!  They look either green or purple or silver, depending on where you look.  But they are actually way more subtle than you'd expect.

The "So Kate" style is very sexy, as it has a skinner stiletto heel than the famed Louboutin "Pigalle" style.  But the So Kate only comes in 120mm which is hiiiigh considering there is no platform at all.  So it's a very steep arch.  It's basically as steep as I can do, but I prefer 100mm usually.  So these shoes are for minimal walking in lol.  However, I did size up to 36.5 which I think makes a big difference.  I tried this style on in the Louboutin store in size 36, and it was like I could barely stand in them.  But I can actually walk a bit in the size 36.5.  I do use these foot petal pad things though.  They give just a tiny bit of cushion for the balls of the feet, as well as prevent the feet from slipping up.  So half a size up, plus these pads, make these shoes very doable for me.  

Louboutin Lady Peep Vulcano & Confusa Pumps!

Well it sure does feel like I'm buying a lot of Louboutin shoes nowadays lol.  I guess it's true.  These shoes are clearly addicting!  But I've also sold a couple pairs too!  Hahaha.  Sometimes I go on sites like ebay, Poshmark, Tradesy, etc. and browse what they have for sale.  And sometimes I just happen to find really really good deals!  Like if somebody wants to sell brand new Louboutin shoes in rare prints for $350, then I'm all for it.  That's like sample sale prices and I don't even have to stand in line!  Not to mention I heard Louboutin sample sales in NYC are invite-only and notoriously hard to get in.  These sites are hit or miss, of course, and take a lot of patience and some luck too.  But I'm in no hurry.  I just buy what I like when I see them for good prices!  So here are the latest 2 pairs I got.

First I got another pair of Lady Peep pumps, this time in Python Vulcano print in fushia/black.  I've actually seen these before.  They came out in 2015 so they are not that old at all.  I've always loved this print!  I didn't even hesitate buying them for $350!  Here are the newest python Lady Peeps on sale on Louboutin's website as they retail for $1595.  So $350 is quite a deal.  They are size 36 as usual.

I think this print is so cool!  You wouldn't think this paint splatter graffiti type of print would look good over python material but I really like it.  It actually reminds me of like cherry blossoms for some reason lol.  I like the fushia splash of color in the otherwise dark background too.

Also love that the shoe is outlined in black, and the peep toe is black as well:

When they are on, they actually look lighter than I imagined.  From the front view, they are actually mostly white.  They are not as "loud" as you would think.

Ok, so the second pair I'm super happy with are the Confusa Leopard T-Strap Pump.  Even though they are sold out, there are a couple good reviews on the Saks website.  The reviews say that these are some of the most comfortable Louboutin shoes and I tend to agree.  They are 100mm, and the arch is pretty low.  I do feel I could walk forever in them.  They are very very lightweight.

They are kinda crazy looking with the white and black and leopard print!  But I love them...

The part where the straps attach to the thin white leather is rather fragile.  I have to be super careful when putting them on/taking them off, because I'm afraid I might accidentally tear it out!

It's hard to see what they look like without being worn.  So here they are!

I'm pretty happy with my little Louboutin collection so far!  I definitely don't *need* anymore.  But I'm pretty sure I'll continue buying them.  My bf is super annoyed he started my Louboutin buying spree by giving me my first pair as my birthday present lol.  Well.. what can I say!  They really are addicting!