My Shoe Obsession...

I think it's safe to say that a lot of women idolize Marilyn Monroe. I never wanted to BE her... That dumb blonde image she cultivated was stylish, but not very inspiring. Her fashion, on the other hand, was inspiring. Her style is unequivocally feminine and classic. She had a great shape and I loved her hair and all her fabulous dresses. In particular, I really loved her platform lace-up lucite shoes. I have been on a search for over two years trying to find something that resembles these unique platforms.







So after searching and searching, I've settled for these... My plan is to make some slits in the plastic so I can weave some ribbons through.



It won't be the same, but it'll have to do until the shoe industry gets it together. Seriously, with all the ugly stripper shoes out there, and nobody could come up with a way to make something similar to Marilyn's?

So, part of my obsession with these shoes, and all things retro, is that I am busy preparing for my first trip to "Viva Las Vegas - The Rockabilly Weekender". I've been working hard to find just the right outfits for my 4 day trip back in time. It will be a blast I'm sure... Lots of great bands, a vintage car show, a tiki pool party, and a burlesque show! I am so excited!

That's all for now...

~erin