last thursday i told jordan that when we FINALLY get around to joing netflix, i want to rent the red shoes. i first saw this 1948 movie based on the story of shoes that won't stop dancing during a lincoln center film festival in new york a few years ago. i loved the performance of the red shoes ballet in the movie and was excited to see it again. a few minutes after my request, jordan discovered that the movie was playing as part of a free film series put on by the local bookstore, the tattered cover.
obviously, we had to go see the movie. it was as good as i remembered. the dance performance is still my favorite part, followed by moira shearer's bright red hair. if you like color, technicolor in particular, this is a film for you.
the next night i broke in my new irregular choice shoes i bought in new york. they aren't red, but they do have red soles, so i was sure to be careful when i wore them.
green...with...shoe...envy. you've unleashed the monster. make hulk want smash! xo
Posted by: jillypickle | January 07, 2008 at 10:54 PM
OMG the soles!!!!!Never saw anything like it!!Lucky girl you!I know they will look so amazing on you!(you sure have tiny feet!)xoxo
Posted by: Dees | January 07, 2008 at 11:25 PM
I love that film too. My daughter dances and this year is entering a choreography competition with her dance being based on that film. Love those IC shoes! Have you seen the ones they do with a tape measure rosette on the side?! Gorgeous.
Posted by: Ruthanne | January 08, 2008 at 12:28 AM
I like your new shoes! It seems such a shame to walk on those gorgeous soles!
The Tattered Cover is the most amazing bookstore! I loved it - think of my 5 hours in Denver this autumn I spent about 1.5 hours in the Tattered Cover!
Posted by: Di | January 08, 2008 at 01:27 AM
I love irregular choice shoes, Ooh, the sole of yours is so nice -how can you bear to walk in them?
Posted by: cruststation | January 08, 2008 at 06:54 AM
Your shoes! Do you just go 'round kicking your feet up whenever you wear them?? Put some sort of protectant on them so they don't get all scuffed up...possible?
For netflix, we just saw a few good ones;
Once, The Parrots of Telegraph Hill and The Best of Youth...always looking for good tips.
Posted by: stephanie | January 08, 2008 at 02:28 PM
happy happy new year dear friend....
i LOVE those shoes. wow.
Posted by: lisa s | January 08, 2008 at 08:33 PM
10 people have told me i need to see this due to my dancing girls!! isn't this funny?? I guess I must.. ps: Will e-ail you in seconds!! xoxoxo
Posted by: A Fanciful Twist | January 08, 2008 at 08:54 PM
I love that movie and I love red shoes. I have a few pairs of irregular choice and I always feel guilty walking on them because the soles are always so pretty. Why do they do that!!!
Posted by: Bobbypin Bandit | January 09, 2008 at 08:57 AM
How I loved that film when I was growing up (and still have a soft spot for it). I have always wanted red hair ever since.
take care, g xo
Posted by: gracia | January 10, 2008 at 02:33 AM
I loved it too. I haven't seen it in such a long time. I'll have to make an effort to track it down.
Posted by: louise | January 10, 2008 at 02:41 AM
those shoes are amazing! i have to see that movie.
Posted by: Veronica TM | January 14, 2008 at 02:29 PM
what beautiful soles on those shoes... it would be hard to wear them outside the house!
and i heart technicolor :)
xox
Posted by: amisha | February 03, 2008 at 08:43 AM
Very classy looking shoes
Posted by: Lucy | July 19, 2008 at 01:47 PM