I hate zippers as decoration — even when they’re used for function, I prefer them hidden.

But I’m a sucker for these Givenchy zipper sandals‘ almost Cuban heel.

It exaggerates an ambitious arch so perfectly — check out the Givenchy shoes I’m wearing, riding my nav — and their geometry looks good against the “O”-shaped zipper pull…

Wanting

A golden penny tucked into a crocodile platform pump is rather ironic.

Or it was, two years ago. Now, I’d consider it savings…

Wearing

I love looking down at the tops of these Givenchy platform sandals: the crisscross cut-outs are perfectly symmetrical. Everything in life should be so intentionally beautiful.

Which reminds me, I’m late for some needles in 90210…

Hating

Dudes speeding in Lambos in suburbia, kissing a chick and swearing you like it, and furred peep-toe Givenchy booties that make you uncomfortable to look at are all of the same soul–

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