Pumped Up Kicks

{Alexis top, Huit bra, Joe’s jeans, TJ Maxx belt, Isabel Marant Bekket sneakers, Balenciaga handbag, Ray-Ban sunnies}

So I finally caved in to the wedge sneaker trend. I know, I’m totally on Caribbean time with this one BUT procuring a pair of Isabel Marants was akin to scoring a date with Brad Pitt at Prime 112 — so you do the math. So far, here are the responses I received from their first-time wear:

“Maria, I loooooooove your shoes!” — Kailey Magder, co-owner of Blo Midtown/newbie photographer

“Sis, the ’80s called. They want their shoes back.” — Yioryos, my fresh younger brother from the same mother

“I think they’re really cool.” — Kate Ingraham, neighbor

“What are these, astronaut boots?” — My mother

“When are you landing on the moon?” — My father

So what’s your take, kids? Wedge sneakers: Drab or FAB?

14 Comments

  1. January 8, 2013 / 9:24 am

    love and love and love and love. Heard a rumor Target has knockoffs!

  2. January 8, 2013 / 9:24 am

    Maria! Love the new kicks….better now than never! 🙂

  3. January 8, 2013 / 9:27 am

    They might just be astronaut boots… you certainly look fly! ::insert shameful lame joke face here::

  4. Sebastian
    January 8, 2013 / 10:24 am

    Whack.

  5. jacquelyn
    January 8, 2013 / 10:44 am

    I did just see the knockoffs at Target yesterday. This makes me wonder if the trend has officially died. However, I do like the ones by Ash; they’re a little less “puffy” so to speak.

  6. January 8, 2013 / 11:06 am

    You know I dont love these, but I do love you. And I LURVE sebi’s comment! hahahahahaha

  7. January 8, 2013 / 2:29 pm

    Was thinking about the Steve Madden knock-offs, but I don’t have as much SWAG as you! #fab

  8. Massiel Miranda
    January 8, 2013 / 4:20 pm

    Maria anything you wear is da SHIT. Miami need sto step out of the box a little. Way to set the tone girlfriend. Slap on the hand to those who hated! GET OUT OF THE COMFORT ZONE PEOPLE- YOUR ALL STARTING TO LOOK LIKE DROIDS!!!! Whats hot are the legzos and the playful spirit. You know what your doing…. confidence wins every time! BOOYAH….

  9. Wordy Girl
    January 8, 2013 / 4:33 pm

    Massi’s comment is killing me! In a good way, obvi.

  10. January 9, 2013 / 8:08 am

    I think they are FAB and you look great!!! I love your mom’s comment!! lol

  11. January 9, 2013 / 10:01 am

    I like them strictly for the sake of comfort and walking. I like the idea of wearing a comfy sneaker while getting a bit of height. Overall, I’m not a fan of the way they look, but the comfort factor may win on this one.

    However, you can definitely pull them off really, really well. This outfit is adorable, and I love the feets in the air picture!

  12. Lizzie
    January 9, 2013 / 3:16 pm

    OMG! They actually look pretty cool! Work it girl! I doubt I can pull this look off, but I’m all for it!

  13. Cris
    January 9, 2013 / 11:15 pm

    Drab! Girl! You should of gone with some prettier glitzy jimmy choo sandals or some funky Charlotte Olympia’s!

  14. January 12, 2013 / 12:21 am

    I’ve been wearing my store’s version for the past year now and I adore them but now…I saw a knockoff at Target…I’m like well I haven’t been reaching for them in the past few months and maybe this is why lol.

    I think you’re working them and I know they’re hella comfy so whatever. Plus…they’re Isabel so HAIRFLIP.

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