Shoe Clip Roundup

In these bleak economic times a girl has to reevaluate just how dire a shopping trip can possibly be. Believe me, I don't think of clothes in terms of money. I think of clothes in terms of meals. With my average meal cost around $6.50 I have a hard time justifying the purchase of those Grey Ant jeans I've had my eye on if it means I have to skip two weeks worth of dinners. That's okay--it's just time to get a little scrappy and creative.

One way to get more bang for your buck is to do what the Victorians did: ccessorize your shoes. One shoe clip sets you back way less than a new pair, and suddenly those boring black pumps seem like something completely new. And believe me, your closet is more than the sum of its parts. Here's some lovely favorites:






1. Erica Weiner's Rosettes

Brooklyn staple Erica Weiner is ever present at Artists and Fleas, a Williamsburg market on N6th Street, but it wasn't until I didn't a little vintage shopping that I discovered these lovely shoe clips. These pretty little rosettes also come in black. $25.

www.ericaweiner.com





2. Jackie Clips

Absolutely Audrey makes these lovely Art Deco styled clips. I like the radial symmetry of the bow. $30.

www.absolutelyaudrey.com




3. Leather Stone Clips

There's something so lovely about the counter-intuitive. Aliza Karik makes these great clips by covering gems with creamy white leather. Very Mod. $32

Aliza Darik






4. Vintage Round

These simple round clips are so versatile. and Cheap. $7.50

www.goantiques.com














5. COC Design

Here are two takes on the COC design. What about it is so classy?

Top: $30 www.jewelsandfinery.co.uk
Bottom: $7.50 www.goantiques.com












6. Victorian Steel Cut

I love the scalloping on the sides. This clip has brown leather backing.

Ebay





7. Red Leather Bow

Don't these remind you of the Ruby Red Slippers? Probably more adaptable to daywear than Dorothy's stand-by. Very simple and very Lolita.

Ebay