One of the greatest thrills of my childhood was being cast as Dorothy in a local production of The Wizard of Oz. I can’t remember exactly how old I was but I do remember the thrill of slipping on those ruby red slippers. And while the stylist in me wouldn’t think of pairing sequin shoes with a gingham pinafore, somehow Dorothy pulled off the look just fine!
Soon, on December 16, Profiles in History will bring one of only four surviving pairs of the iconic ruby red slippers to auction.
The auction estimate?
A cool $2 to $3 million dollars!!!
Now that’s definitely out of this gal’s budget, today’s VPOD fits right in line (which is a good thing because I still harbor an obsession for fabulous red shoes!).
Plus, these vintage 1950s d’Orsay satin pumps are available for a only a few dollars less than their original $69 price tag. Adjusted for inflation, that $69 from the 1950s would almost be enough to buy a shiny new pair of Christian Louboutin’s today, so these beauties are quite a bargain!
And they’re a chic choice not only for a trip to see the Wizard but, if you click their heels together three times, I’m pretty sure they’ll take a Vintage Crusader anywhere she wants to go!
Available at VintageWise.
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