Kitsch itch

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As mentioned in the title of this blog, I tend to have a bizarre and unwavering attraction to things which are kitsch, tacky, verging on ugly--I am guilty of overuse of the phrase "so wrong it's right". Often I find myself drawn to the most ridiculous of objects, from lamps that resemble giant illuminated conch shells to huge furry clutch bags embellished with mega rhinestones (I actually purchased a version of this Nicola Finetti bag sans rhinestones--I thought at least this way a giant furry clutch could be more easily incorporated into my wardrobe).

Therefore the recent release of the Melissa/Vivienne Westwood collaboration has me intrigued--although I am at a loss to say whether or not I actually like these shoes. One part fairytale, one part street-walker, the shoes are plastic recreations of a popular Anglomania heel. Check them out/purchase them here if you so wish. Personally I can't help wondering how hot and sweaty one's feet would become in shoes made entirely from rubberized plastic--however if channeling Alice in Wonderland is your thing, I don't think I have ever seen a more suitable mary-jane.