colour decision

by Karen Blanchard
20 May 2010
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Cell photos (taken inside Topshop)

Black: Great year round. Works well dressed up at night. Goes with anything. Nice contrasts on my skin.
Brown: Perfect for summer. Vintage feel. Blends into my skin.
So which monster wood platform did I go with then?
ps. Armor neck piece giveaway ends tomorrow 8pm EST.
pps. FINALLY added more stuff in my SHOP. Will keep adding for a few days.

Category: platform, platform sandals

89 comments

  2. Angélica says:

    I love the brown ones
    <3
    😛

  4. Sarah Dee says:

    Brown, hands down… or both…

    Sarah
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

  5. garakami says:

    BROWN ! GO WITH BROWN. Brown works with damn near everything too.

  7. Anonymous says:

    Ooooh my money is on the brown pair 🙂

  8. iamlisaaa says:

    i would’ve gone with….
    BOTH!
    i usually end up buying brown and black and sometimes white of the same thing: shirts, shoes, bags. they go with EVERYTHING so why not do both? 😉

  9. Nikki Ashley says:

    Both colors would be amazing but my first instinct was to choose the brown!

    gook luck choosing!

    xo Nikki Ashley

  11. Anonymous says:

    I say black! It would be more versataille! 🙂

  12. 十十f十 says:

    black since you’ve put up the black woven wedges for sale?

  13. Anonymous says:

    the brown ones…

    thefeliblog

  14. Ivy says:

    I vote for black.

  15. Robyn says:

    I vote black, but that may be because of the “black-Cynthia-Vincent-for-Target-wedges”-shaped hole in my shoe closet… le sigh! Still these are awesome.

  16. Anna G says:

    I’m a big fan of both. I really love the brown. I’ve been wanting shoes like those.

  17. Taylor B. says:

    “Knowing” you, you went with both and you’ll get lots of wear out of them so it’s a good deal.

  18. ari says:

    Oh my GOD! that’s a tough-y!!
    I love them both, these type of situations always get ME!!!
    I would say black! (I might be a little biased, because I am looking for a fab pair of huge wedges in black for myself)

    beautiful shoe!!

    aRi

  19. SheWearSheShares says:

    Hope you got brown. I am seeing you in it with all your great white pieces—lace, crochet, sheer tops etc…

  20. Catherine says:

    With those wooden platforms? Brown!

  21. Camilla says:

    BROWN.
    definatly.

    INTOTHEFOLDFASHION.BLOGSPOT.COM

  22. Anonymous says:

    Go for the brown ones. You already have an amazing collection of black shoes and the tan leather would just look divine on you. Would also look cute with cream coloured pelarine socks underneath for Spring/Summer.

  23. Milla says:

    LOVE the brown ones!!

  24. afterDRK says:

    I’d go with the brown, love those!

  25. michalooshla says:

    to high for me but i love them! have you bought them?

  26. Mila says:

    BLACK!!!!You cant go wrong!

  27. moded'amour says:

    those shoes are perfect!

    mode-damour.blogspot.com

  28. pkjb says:

    I think i’d say brown – i think brown leather always looks better than black leather for some reason. . . ck:) x

  29. Clara says:

    I’ve got the black!!

  30. Silvia says:

    I love the brown one, but on your skin the black one have more contrast! Like that moor! Ps: booked London trip for end of may, any suggestions of shop??? 🙂 lots of hugs

    silvia

  31. Malena says:

    Brown ones!

  32. MademoiselleSky says:

    Both colors are great ! I really love the black ones !

  34. Shamini says:

    I’d say brown if it were for me…
    But thinking of the pictures of your shoe collection, you have a loooot of black shoes.
    So i’d say you chose a black one!
    In any case, both would suit you perfectly!!!
    Cheers
    xoxo

  35. Sarah says:

    Brown, no hesitations 😉

  36. Alma says:

    The brown ones… It works so well with jeans, or a summery white dress… Love, love, love them!

  39. Li says:

    I think you should go with the black, because you can wear it year round. (:

  40. Anonymous says:

    none of them 🙂 you already have too many shoes that look alike. anyway, i like you so much!

  42. Anonymous says:

    Black, but brown is nice too.

  43. Sarah says:

    i thought black first off but gosh the brown are nice and sort of rustic and reminds me more of the clogs look thats in atm..but yeh go for the colour you have least of 🙂

    http://itsaboutsarah.webs.com

  44. Glamour Bbey. says:

    Lovely heels!

    PS: You can join my giveaway!

  45. Ariana says:

    sorry,Brown…I will always be at the side of black;)

    thehollygolightly.blogspot.com

  46. Celine says:

    Brown!

  47. 1x1000 says:

    B.l.a.c.k.

  48. Anonymous says:

    Brown!!

  49. redheadfashionista says:

    The brown works better with the design. But do you wear more brown or black? And black will last longer (season-wise).

  51. enna_x_x says:

    …I vote brown!!

  52. Dree says:

    Definitely the brown pair!!!
    dree xx
    style-on-sea.blogspot.com

  53. Anika says:

    I’d have to go with black (its a sick, sick addition). I have a very similar pair by Gianfranco Ferre that have had to unfortunately go up on ebay are they were a too small gift.

    Sob!

    Can’t wait to see what you got

  54. carmen says:

    the brown ones, and I’m sure you can make them go with anything 🙂

  55. bluejeanclouds says:

    Go with the brown because I know you probably could use the color in your closet. But I could use the black, because I have been searching high and low for a black wedge that speaks life. Day or night. SO get the brown and send me the black 🙂 Please

  56. The Petite Blogger says:

    go for the brown one!!!! they look great with jeans!!!

  57. Mcmaris says:

    Whenever i stray from black and get another color i always either regret not getting black or go back and purchase black. So hard to give good advice on this topic. Either way its Topshop and they are rad

  58. Orchid says:

    yeah shoes to die for…absolutely love your blog and your style.cheers!!!

  62. Blandina says:

    Love the BROWN pair. They would be nice for this summer with a floral print jumpsuit/dress or african print dress. I always like some colour…..

  63. Jean Hee says:

    I’d get both! 🙂 hehe but if you MUST choose one, i’d get the brown because i like that vintagey feel and i feel like you’d wear it more with your style of clothing!

    As for the armor giveaway,
    I’d wear that beatiful piece two ways. One with a ruffled strapless dress (more feminine) and second, with a leather short strapless romper and crazy high heels.

  66. skeleta says:

    wow… I was making the same decision yesterday when I saw them on topshop.com. Eventually I picked the black because it’s really timeless. Although I feel the brown can go with everything… damnit, see!

    Ok go with brown..? lol argh

  67. palma says:

    I think the black is better because it literally goes with everything.

  68. Jennie says:

    LOVE those shoes! Great find. I wish had better luck tracking down wood platforms. *sigh*

  69. Ang says:

    tough choice, i have to say id prob end up with both 😉 love them!!
    xx Ang

    iheartapparel.blogspot.com

  70. ediot says:

    theyre both really nice. i guess you went for the brown pair! theyre gorgeous!

    xx ediot
    http://www.ediot.org

  71. Anonymous says:

    Brown, without a doubt!! The vintage feel to them makes them beat the black ones.

  72. Ebbie says:

    All these shoes are amazing. I want them all!!!

    check out my blog ebbiemag.blogspot.com

  73. Kb says:

    Trying to make the same decision too on some Steve Maddens, though I’m slightly darker than you. Think it could work though, would love to see pics of the ones you chose.

    Kb from I Want You To Know
    xx

  74. Miss Emma Kitty says:

    I would pick the brown ones ! They would look great with summer dresses.

  75. Karen says:

    Ivy – the platform sole is 2 inches. the heel part is a good 4? I know the platform is 2 since I measured it. Got a thing about high platforms.

    Skeleta – LOLOL!!! you basically summed up what’s been in my head!

    Silvia – go down Regent Street and turn off into Carnaby Street, great stuff down there shops wise. Go to Topshop on Oxford Circus, much better than most locations, including the NY one.

    Thx everyone for the help. God not easy!!

    I’ll post what I kept.

  76. Anonymous says:

    I love them, where can I get them? I want them!!!!

  77. Anonymous says:

    hope u got the black ones 🙂

  78. AlejandrA says:

    beautiful shoes!!!
    very nice!
    🙂
    xx

  79. Anonymous says:

    What do you do for a living? Love the outfit! 🙂

  80. Isobel says:

    Hi Karen,
    is this in the topshop store in NYC??

  81. Isobel says:

    hi karen,
    what store was this?
    are you in the uk?
    what is the brown color called?
    i found them om topshops website
    but the brown looks a bi different there
    the shoe is called wiley
    and the color on the web is called blush
    but i think on your photo te are called tan

    please let me know what store this is
    i want a pair too

    Kind regards

  82. Michelle Elaine says:

    I need Topshop shoes in my life or I’ll cry like the huge brat that I am.

    KeepItFvncy,
    M.E.

  83. IN3GUE says:

    Girl, it’s me Inx! I bought these in tan in February here in London and guess what?? Today I saw them in new color, first stock didn’t have this one! BLUSH pink :-)))) mmm had to have them, I started my blog and these shoes r my first post, tell me what you think of that color? cheers

    http://intriguemenow.blogspot.com/2010/05/lkjl.html

  84. Oh...dear me says:

    brown! is that Top Shop? can’t wait to go toNY Broadway Top Shop!
    Have a great weekend Karen!

  85. IN3GUE says:

    omg thanks for response, girl 🙂 I was actually wondering how come you did not get them loooong ago, but then again.. you have like a billion similar style huge/wooden/massive platform sandals/shoes! gonna b watchin how u gonna style THESE!

  86. Karen says:

    Isobel – yes it is.

    Oh dear me – this is from the NY Topshop. They are also now on their website in a gorge blush/dusty pink.

    In3gue – you are gorgeous and they look sick on you!

  87. Anonymous says:

    I am in love with these shoes! From the very first time I saw them on the topshop website when they just came out!! TAN ALL THE WAY! I am fond of the black ones too but that tan colour is just to die for! And the wooden platform is just too beautiful. Those shoes would probobly sum up my summer shoe choice. I need. Lucky you!

  88. KCAB says:

    I just purchased the black pair, and am in love. I practically live in them!x

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