What's the word?

d'Orsay Pump

These are super flattering shoes with a low front and cut-outs on the side. They show the arch of your foot and are traditionally stilettos. (Note: the side of the shoe is actually called the "vamp" of the shoe!)

Zya d'Orsay Pumps (Anne Klein)

The origin: Count Alfred d'Orsay created these shoes in the 19th century for men. The cut-outs were meant to accommodate wider feet. Fun fact: d'Orsay was a dandy and good friend of Lord Byron!

Ava d'Orsay Pumps (3.1 Phillip Lim)

Logan Glitter d'Orsay Pump (Jimmy Choo)

How fab are these??

Bisous,

Irene

What's the Word?

Brogue

You've most likely already worn these beauties without even knowing! Brogues are oxford shoes with a wing-tip and perforated design. "Wing-tips" are located on the toe of an oxford shoe, where the detailing forms a "W" and resembles spread wings.

The origin: These shoes were first seen in Scotland and Ireland in the 1500s, where perforations aided ventilation and allowed water to drain from the shoe. The word root is Gaelic and Norse.

Olsen Mustard Shoes (H by Hudson)

Metallic Leather Brogues (Marni)

Brogue Platform Lace-Up Ankle Boots (Burberry)

I think I love them more with this name...

Bisous,

Irene