9 In My Diary Archive

Spotted…

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Following my last post on the photographers I decided to share with you this photo of me taken during the Milan fashion (yes because camera in the hand = photographer 😉 The photo was actually taken by the girls of Luisa Via Roma, which was actually quite ironic in a way as I was at the same time taking pictures for their blog
If you are wondering how did I do to survive the whole day on those heels… Well I didn’t! After my first day and first disillusion, I decided to join the crew of the “High heels bluffers” and carry a pairs of flats in my bag for emergency feet relief sessions.

 

I know what you are thinking… But who are those “High heels bluffers”, and where can one sees them? Well, they can been perceived during the fashion weeks, but not only, often hiding in little streets close their place of rendez-vous indulging in one of the most unspeakable rituals: The shoe switch!
Because the truth is that, of all the people you see wearing sky scraping high heels during the FWs, few of them really wear those things the whole day… Most of them (including me) perform “the switch”, in their car, taxi, or even in the street. What do you think… Fashion is all about illusion. And in this case, all about pretending that those heels are super comfortable! (yes… like walking on fire!) When in reality you just wish you could take them off and run barefoot in the grass like Laura from the Little House on The Prairie…

 

So why do women keep doing that to themselves one might ask… And so I say, why do men wear ties? Or better, who killed Marilyn? We will never know, and so be it…Anyway, don’t worry about me, these shoes were super comfortable 😉 [spacer]

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I got spotted by other bloggers including Nathalia who managed to take another picture (above) of me in the middle of the action. And by Pedro Zozaya for Vogue Spain (below).

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Shirt: DKNY – Skirt: H&M – Necklace: Bought in Ivory Coast – Shoes: Schuh – Bag: No name
Bracelet: Mango – Ring: H&M – Sunnies: RayBan

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Thanks everybody for the lovely pictures!

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  • Jennifer
    24 October 2011 at 20 h 06 min

    They are gorgeous pictures. I love our shirt, the colour is perfect against your skin. I don't cope well in high heels. Anything over 3 inches is a no-no. The relief when taking them off is enormous and I feel like I'm sinking into a hole! But I have to concede that they do make your legs look shapelier and, at my age I need a small heel to avoid looking frumpy ;o)

  • Not Just A Pretty Dress
    24 October 2011 at 21 h 07 min

    One of my (fashion) resoluion for 2011 was to war high heels more often. But everytime I wear them it's a real pain because I'm so not used in walking with more tham 5 cm…BTW, your photos are so beautiful, not to mention the fact that I would love your cuff…

  • Ambyr
    26 October 2011 at 15 h 07 min

    Your outfit is beautiful and effortless. I love all the colors. I was thinking- wow those shoes are so pretty but my feet would be yelling mean things at me all day, especially since I thought you were riding that moped too. I found the best flats that I can slip into almost any clutch, as long as the clutch is long enough. Amazing.

    xoxo
    http://www.thewrittenrunway.com

  • Dream Whispering
    26 October 2011 at 20 h 14 min

    Wo0o0o0W! great outfit! so nice color's combination with your dark skin looks perfect!

    congratulations for your wonderful blog!

    i really like it!

    kiss from Barcelona*

    http://www.dream-whispering.com

  • nicole
    28 October 2011 at 13 h 59 min

    Valentine,
    you have a beautiful blog. I love the layout!
    Will be back from now on…

    Nicole
    http://www.TheIonFashion.com

  • Mertxe Hernandez
    28 October 2011 at 16 h 00 min

    Beautiful colors and your bracelet is amazing.
    http://mertxehernandez.blogspot.com/

  • The Queen of Hearts
    9 November 2011 at 3 h 29 min

    I am so happy to have come across your blog. I feel as though the black presence is lacking in the fashion photography scene, so I feel very proud to know of you and now, to follow your work!

    The Queen of Hearts

  • Huda
    20 November 2011 at 3 h 51 min

    love the color blocking of your look.

  • Valentine
    11 December 2011 at 12 h 55 min

    Thanks all for your lovely comments! I am glad you enjoy the blog! xxx