
Loeffler Randall’s Wendy Knit Cuff Booties provide all of the same magic that I adore about J.M. Barrie’s mother-like figure Wendy Darling, in the form of a shoe. While crafted entirely of leather, the wondrous Wendy turns cozy about the shaft where her leather exterior mysteriously morphs itself into a comfortable cuffed knit which can be worn as a low bootie with a six-inch shaft when cuffed, or a taller boot with a sixteen-inch shaft when uncuffed. Of course, it’s not just the cuffed knit ornamentation that serves as a surprise to the eye of the beholder; no, there is the added element of a hidden three-quarter inch platform which subtly slides into a covered heel that is just slightly over four-inches high – a truly marvelous way to elongate the legs, especially when worn with black tights or skinny jeans.
No doubt there’s a catch. Whenever I find myself smitten with an item – be it fashion, food, or entertainment – it is well out of my price range, and Wendy is no exception. After all, she was created by Loeffler Randall – be still my heart. Truth be told, the wonderment of Wendy comes with a $650.00 expense; an amount well out of my budget given the fact that I would have simply admired her beauty from the

BCBGirls Lina Platform Bootie, at $76.42, is a fabulous and fashionable way to get your knit-trimmed kick without squandering away every last cent you may have to your name. Like Wendy, Lina is constructed of black leather; only hers has a shiny, patent finish whereas Wendy has more of a muted, pebbled look. Patent, pebbled, I truly could care less which finish my booties are decorated with; as long as they bear the trademark knit trim, quite frankly, I’m in cozy heaven!
Tell me, lovelies...is it your day to be a big spender and spring for Wendy, or are you determined to be thrifty and go for Lina?
Fashionably yours!
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Loeffler breaks my heart with those prices-but I cannot help but love them! xx
Fabulous !
I like the expensive ones! They are gorgeous, but I can't justify the price. Love this post!
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OH these boots took my breath away! I adore them. They are fab. Thank you for the shoe candy!
Count me in the Knit Wit Club!
I love Wendy's style but I would still settle for Lina.
These are great. I'm so glad I'm not a girl. I would have so much trouble with shopping. It's bad enough now as it is. lol
love those booties! I must confess I love the Loeffler Randall’s... too bad they are too $$. xo
Nice find, darling.... but I can't pass up the LR's - they are soooooo comfy!
xoxox,
CC
Love both pairs, but I always seemed to be drawn to the patent leather...
First, can I say how much I enjoy your posts. You write so well. I love how you coin these phrases. I'm gonna call them cutecakes, too.
Re: the boots, if I didn't read your post first, I'd actually think the Lina boot was the more expensive one!
Here's something obscure for you, Erika: years ago, the 80s I think, there was a French phrase called BCBG. I've posted on it:
http://streetstylelondon.blogspot.com/2009/08/bon-chic-bon-genre-with-twist.html
In french, it is 'bon chic, bon genre', or 'good style, good class'
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_chics#Parisian_chic
I'm guessing the BCBGirls Lina Platform Bootie is a reference to that acronym. And deservedly so!
I once had a pair in waterproof plastic, very similar. God only knows what I've done with them.
Thanks for your Osman comment: I agree ; )
xoxo
Okay, I've got goose bumps: I was literally trying to edit down my long comment to you, when your new one came onto my post!
Cute bootie- I like the LR one better but that price is a negative over here... haha
BCBGirls Lina Platform Bootie is a good deal, but my heart aches for the Loeffler Randall booties. A heart wants what a heart wants. =)
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Hey :) Thanks so much for you comment on my blog, as usual i really appreciate it! I Love these shoes - they are awesomee. Warm, and stylish!....
Panda xx
thanks for the shoe candy! i love the expensive ones, too bad i dont have that kind of $$ right now!
I love the first one!!! lovely boots for winter
love love first one! :) they are so cool!
I should wear these with my world's tackiest dress, which after you viewing it, I'm surprised you're still speaking to me. :)
B/c Lord, is it TACKY!
Love these boots! The Loeffler Randall pair are definitely my favorite though. Now if only they weren't so expensive...
Great picks! It always helps to look at the girls lines huh? I recenly got a pair of madden girl pumps for dirt cheap!!
Loeffler slays me in the best way! I think I would splurge on this one, I tend to go for the pricey shoes, especially boots. I adore these!
I really appreciated your comment, by the way. Truly.xo
The knitted booties are so cute. My ankles would love that warmth around them. I'm a tightwad for sure this week though!
I love the Wendy ones because they aren't shiny:)
Love love love these. I just got a similar pair, in black as well. Most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. Yay for fall!
I couldn´t agree more! :) I´m following yours now! To get that air o New York...lol... :D
love 'em. I'd definitely go for the thrifty pair..you can barely tell the difference!
Or you could fold down some leg warmers over a pair of regular ankle boots or booties. : )
You know... I am not a knitting wit. :( I have tried and my grandma showed to me a couple of times but I can not make a proper something. Lucky you! i would go for the cheaper and prettier. ;)
xoxo
B* a la Moda
I love 'em both, such gorgeous boots... but above all I love that you present such an awesome alternative for those on a budget! Genius... :)
I say you should just DIY one. Knit the sock top and attach it to booties. :D
-meream
How cute, but warm do these boots look. :) Fabulous post, doll. :)
these are so cute!!
I'd definitely be thrifty. Hmm I don't know, I'm not totally sold on these shoes just yet... But give it time, because it took some time for me to warm to a lot of stuff!
i've seen this sort of shoes for quite a while . there are many facebook onlineshops who sell these.. and the prices can be as low as $30 !
they are very cute, and give the appearance of leg warmers..
i love anything knitted. scarves, mittens, socks, u name it! this is a great place to find knits and so cute too!! :)
Ahh, they both look so cozy! I'm a little more partial to the first pair, so looks like a pair of leg warmers. Wish the weather was cooler here so I could get 'em!
These are really cute! The 2nd one is my fav of the two. I need a good winter boot...but maybe something with less heel.
ah, the top pair reminds me of a pair I almost bought at the V-store in Copenhagen. tres cute!
i love the first shoes. is the knit cloth actually attached to the shoes? or what?
Love the Wendies... and I was facing a similar predicament myself last winter. I solved the problem by having a guy buy me the expensive boots - maybe not a strategy I would recommend, but it was well worth it. Got to love those knitted cuffs! :D
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