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Issue 10 · 2018

LOOKBOOK 2018

DREAM SHOES ...AND MORE

High Heels · Plateaus · Glitter Shoes & The most beautiful wedding pumps

COLOPHON Elsa! is published by: Elsa Coloured Shoes PO Box 280 7040 AG ‘s-Heerenberg The Netherlands www.elsacolouredshoes.com info@elsacolouredshoes.com

DEAR

BRIDAL COUPLE! < Are you hot for shoes as well? >

Graphic design: Studio 100% With the cooperation of: Bruidmedia BV While the publisher and editorial team have selected the information contained in this publication with due care and attention, they can accept no responsibility for any unintended inaccuracies.

Anyone who deals professionally with wedding accessories, like my team and I, knows what questions are most frequently asked by couples who are getting married: “How do we find the perfect shoes?”

Whether it’s platform high-heeled sandals, wedges, pumps or ballerina shoes, the 2018 wedding season will be full on! And that goes for our bridegroom designs, too. >

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VEILS!

Something blue for the groom

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Issue 10 · 2018

LOOKBOOK 2018

DREAM SHOES ...AND MORE

Have fun, and love to all!

High Heels · Plateaus · Glitter shoes & the most beautiful wedding pumps

On the cover: shoes Trixie and veil Cremona from the Rainbow Club collection.

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inspired us more than brides and grooms – and their quest to ensure that every detail is perfect for the big day! This edition of Elsa! – to answer the first question – will help you with that.

I’m sure that you’ll be as excited about our new shoes, bags and veils as we are.

And: “Do you never run out of ideas for new styles?” In a word: no! Because in more than 27 years nothing has

BEN SASSEN Managing director and designer of Elsa Coloured Shoes

CONTENT 30 COLOUR

4 NUMBERS

16 SPARKLE!

Why our shoes

Glimmer,

SERVICE

glitter and a

Elsa’s satin shoes can be transformed into sensational colours

are so special

6 NEWS

lot of sparkle

Everything

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worth knowing

VEILS

at a glance

8 SHOE-PEDIA 10 CLASSY STYLE! Shoe novelties with style

20 DREAM SHOES These models make hearts beat faster

26 TREND

12 SHOE DUOS

Socks for

for bride &

28 TWO

flower girl

14 SKY HIGH

bridal shoes

TIMELESS FAVOURITES

34 WHITE? THERE IS MORE!

38 THE

GLAMOROUS ONES for wedding guests

40 SOMETHING BLUE

for the groom

42 BRIDAL

SHOES ARE ALL-ROUNDERS! ELSA!

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Countless reasons to always choose Elsa accessories! Our photo shows Lillie, one of the shoe styles from Rainbow Club.

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ELSA

IN NUMBERS

Have you always wondered what makes our shoes so special? We’ll let you into a few secrets – the rest will remain a mystery!

40BRIDAL

HANDBAGS

- THAT IS HOW MANY THERE ARE IN THE ELSA COLLECTIONS. 15 SATIN HANDBAGS CAN BE HAND-DYED IN ANY COLOUR BY THE ELSA COLOUR STUDIO – BEFORE OR AFTER THE WEDDING.

1 BLUE CRYSTAL ADORNS EVERY SHOE FROM THE RAINBOW CLUB COLLECTION. HAVE YOU DISCOVERED IT YET?

100 SATIN

STYLES

from the Rainbow Club collection can be coloured.

So there are many shoes that can be used for other occasions after the wedding.

EACH SHOE UNDERGOES A HUNDRED DIFFERENT STEPS BEFORE IT IS READY TO BE SENT TO SELECT BRIDAL BOUTIQUES. THAT IS PROOF OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY.

Altogether, Elsa, the shoes and accessories specialists, offers 200 different styles of shoes in 4 collections: Rainbow Club, Fiarucci Bridal, Miss Fiarucci and Mr. Fiarucci.

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ELSA’S

NEWS

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The new wedding season has started – and there is a lot to talk about! Here is everything worth knowing at a glance.

DREAM couple It can be hard to find the right belt to go with your shoes.

All the more reason for grooms to be happy with the Mr. Fiarucci collection. Here you’ll find perfectly matching accessories. Blue shoe model Carlos by Mr. Fiarucci is perfectly complemented by belt Danny.

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Trista in...

THE APP FOR BRIDES

Blush,

Nude and

...Perle

DO YOU SPEAK WHITE? When a person talks about a “white dress”, they don‘t always mean white. Because more and more bridal gowns are a few shades darker! The Fiarucci collection also follows along in this trend – with Trista, it offers the perfect bag to go with each shade.

A comfortable special feature

Many Elsa shoes are equipped with a special foam lining, the so-called “soft bliss” – a detail that guarantees wearing comfort! After all, a bridal shoe should also survive nights of dancing.

The first step to the perfect wedding shoe? It is *drum roll* the updated Elsa app! This favourite gadget of brides-to-be shows you all the shoes in great detail, allows you to search the collections for certain styles and lists all stockists in your area. Available in the App Store and Google Play Store.

In 2018, everything is possible! Bridal fashion was never so free and versatile as it is now. I wanted to express this, too, with my new designs for satin shoes. Skyscraper-high or completely flat, decorated or pure – I promise that every bride will find the shoe of her dreams.

- Joanne Stoker, Head Designer of Rainbow Club ELSA!

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Shoe-pedia

From A as in Ankle Strap to W as in Wedge.

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO BRUSH UP ON YOUR SHOE KNOWLEDGE? READ ON AND DISCOVER THE DIFFERENT STYLES AND WHAT MAKES EACH OF THEM SO SPECIAL.

Mary Janes Ankle-strap pump Dana from the Rainbow Club collection is closed at the front and back. A strap at the ankle provides support.

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Ingrid by Fiarucci epitomises this shoe type with a single strap across the instep.

Peeptoe Natala from Rainbow Club allows you to show off your toes. Especially attractive with shorter wedding dresses.

EVERYTHING you always wanted to know about BRIDAL SHOES >

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Platform The plateau sole gives you extra height AND extra stability, making Scarlett super comfortable for dancing.

Pump Silvana by Fiarucci is hard to beat in terms of timelessness.

The classic pump fits every outfit.

Wedge High-heeled sandal

Patrice (Rainbow Club) has a wedge heel which is perfect for brides looking to combine style with great comfort.

Annabel from the Rainbow Club line has the look of a classic dance shoe.

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Timeless & ELEGANT

Classy

STYLE

Understated, timeless, elegant: if you are a fan of the classic wedding styles, these new shoes will appeal to you.

With its nine centimetre heel, Dana (Rainbow Club) deserves to be categorised as a ‘high heel’.

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The special thing about Brooke (Rainbow Club): The structure of the satin!

The 6.5-cm-high pumps are simply elegant.

Clutch Carmella (Rainbow Club) matched Brooke. The so-called ‘Cosmic Lace’ finish of the satin is unique.

If you are looking for cool cut-out shoes with an ankle strap, then ivory coloured Brianna (Rainbow Club) is your dream shoe.

With a sturdy heel, Paula (Rainbow Club) is the ideal choice for brides who rarely, if ever, wear heels.

Olaila (Rainbow Club) not only looks fabulous with its crossed straps, but is also very comfortable thanks to the platform and the lining.

Kitten heels are barely felt, but elegant: Hollie (Rainbow Club) is a pump made of ivory-coloured satin.

Simple, simpler, Dafnee: Nothing distracts attention from this ivory coloured satin clutch (Rainbow Club).

Stevie (Rainbow Club), wonderful satin ballerina with subtle glitter trim.

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FOR

MRS & MINI-ME! These are the ideal shoe sets for brides who wish to match with their flower girls.

> Would you like something playful? Then Birdy from Rainbow Club was made for you! Handbag: Roxi (Rainbow Club).

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For the flowers girls there is a matching shoe: Minnie from Rainbow Club.

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Model Minnie has heart decoration and ankle straps.

With a wide heel, glitter finish and heart detail, Birdy is reminiscent of the sixties.

Dotty from the Rainbow Club line glimmers silver at the heel and edging.

Ballerina Kady from Rainbow Club is decorated with butterflies.

No less glamorous: Bobbie, satin pumps with kitten heels.

In the same look: sandals Zarah from the same collection.

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SKY

HIGH ARE YOU A BRIDE WHO DOES NOT ACCEPT HALF MEASURES? THEN YOU’LL LOVE THESE HIGH HEELS! THE PERFECT CHOICE FOR GLAMOUR LOVERS.

Make a GRAND ENTRANCE in these HIGH HEELS. > <

Nine centimetres high, made

> of ivory-coloured satin and

with a bow: may we present: Lillie from Rainbow Club.

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1. Lace is more coveted than ever. Which makes shoe Agnes (from Rainbow Club) completely on trend. 2. We love this option: high and elegant. That is Cindy from the Rainbow Club line. 3. When textile dreams come true: Fern from Rainbow Club is decorated with innumerable small flowers.

4. The ultimate stiletto: Joanne from Rainbow Club is timelessly elegant.

5. High, higher, Denise: this shoe from the Rainbow Club collection adds a cool eleven centimetres to your height. 6. With its sexy platform and glimmer heels, Kelis from Rainbow Club is a true eyecatcher. 7. Simply spectacular: Sue from Rainbow Club is nine centimetres high.

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These SHOES add GLITZ and GLAMOUR to your day! >

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The best of two worlds: Roux, from Rainbow Club, combines elegant satin and sparkly glitter.

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SPARKLE! If ever there is an occasion to glimmer, glitter and sparkle, it is of course on your wedding day!

Traditional elegance and silver glitter: this is Brooke from Rainbow Club.

on envelope bag Roxi from Rainbow Club.

> Glittering edging complements the ivory shade of Billie (Rainbow Club) perfectly.

Flat but sensational: Stevie from Rainbow Club has a subtle glitter trim.

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> Ivory-coloured glitter and silvery hearts meet on pure satin in Trixie from Rainbow Club.

> A subtle glitter trim

More glitter? Impossible!

Kennedy from Rainbow Club is wrapped in gold.

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WE

VEILS

THERE ARE MANY FABULOUS BRIDAL ACCESSORIES, BUT THERE IS ONLY ONE ULTIMATE ACCESSORY: THE VEIL. IF YOU AGREE, YOU WILL LOVE THE NEW COLLECTION BY ELSA. < The finishing BRIDAL touch: the VEIL! >

> The traditional lace edging on CISTERINO

makes it the perfect match for traditional bridal gowns. It beautifully combines rumcoloured Italian tulle with ivory-coloured lace.

It really doesn’t get more bridal than this.

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1. Floor-length and ivory-coloured tulle, OTRANTO is edged with embroidered lace.

2. Floor-length, cream-coloured and decorated with pearls and feathers, FERRARA caps off the boho-look.

3. The highlight of the floorlength model TELLARO? The gemcovered comb.

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4. Cremonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most distinguishing feature is visible only upon second glance. It is the spectacular glittering edge.

This veil is available in ivory as well as in rum, which looks great with the fashionable wedding dresses in blush and champagne!

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Dream shoes?

FOUND! From classically clean lines to romantic playfulness – the new Elsa bridal shoe collection from Fiarucci suits every style. And it makes the hearts of brides beat faster!

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Couture effect Dyonne from the Fiarucci range proves that dresses and shoes match perfectly.

The pearl coloured leather high-heeled sandal has transparent details.

Sexy

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The Dominique platform sandal from the Fiarucci collection is made of nude coloured leather. A cleverly positioned bow makes it perfect for any wedding.

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Party on!

These are shoes for brides who want to both dazzle their guests and dance the night away.

With its high but sturdy heel, Scarlett (Fiarucci) oozes elegance and comfort.

The shoes from the Fiarucci collection match the new wedding dress colours perfectly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they also shimmer in gentle pink, ivory or champagne!

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Clean and simple Classically elegant - thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no better description of Silvana from the Fiarucci collection. With a 7 centimetre heel and clean lines, these shoes are always a good choice.

Height of elegance These square toed pumps with ankle straps (Rowan from Fiarucci) are timelessly beautiful and will enchant brides for generations to come. Advantage: the pearl coloured leather goes with every outfit.

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The new collection from Fiarucci offers different shades of white. We love the perle, blush and nude!

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Classy!

A shoe that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t blindly follow the trends: Fannie (Fiarucci) has a delicate ankle-strap, which provides support and is timeless.

Extremely exquisite > A touch of the seventies, a dash of 2018: the Mirjam platform pumps from the Fiarucci collection inspire with retro glamour and plenty of comfort.

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NEW TREND: socks!

KIARA Fishnet socks are a stunning match with this shoe with semi-transparant details (from Fiarucci).

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WELL DRESSED! <

Trend alert: socks in bridal shoes >

We have seen them featured on the fashion catwalks and now they are making an appearance on your wedding day: socks in shoes! It is a great trend – when combined with the right shoes!

YASMIN The socks-in-shoes trend fits perfectly with the Mary Janes (from the Rainbow Club line).

NENA No shoe would be more suitable for white stockings than these sneakers by Fiarucci!

FELINE A bridal shoe with a lower heel (from Rainbow Club) is ideal to wear with socks and by brides who want comfort.

BARBI A classy shoe like this (from Fiarucci) could easily be combined with bright coloured socks.

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Timeless favourites Fancy but uncomplicated?

Does that sound like your kind of shoe? Then meet these two favourites from the Miss Fiarucci collection.

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Crystal Sky, Miss Fiarucci

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WITH CUT-OUTS Crystal Sky from the Miss Fiarucci line provides several reasons to fall head-over-heels in love: the ivory-coloured D‘Orsay pumps in a leather look are elegant and surprisingly comfortable, thanks to the ankle strap.

WITHOUT CUT-OUTS These pumps go with everything! With their ivory-coloured leather look, pumps Lovely Moon can be worn under almost any wedding dress. And with their seven centimetre heel you can comfortably dance the night away.

Lovely Moon, Miss Fiarucci

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THE MISS FIARUCCI COLLECTION IS ALSO THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR PRICE-CONSCIOUS BRIDES! ELSA!

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PREVIOUSLY WHITE, NOW COLOURFUL

AND BRIGHT!

Time to say goodbye to your wedding shoes? Not necessarily! Thanks to Elsa’s unique colouring service, light coloured satin pumps, ballerinas and high heeled sandals can be hand coloured into almost any shade imaginable.

The result: shoes you can wear time and time again. Here is how this colour update works…

Billie is just one of 100 styles that can be coloured.

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STEP

1

Your bridal boutique accepts the shoes and the colour request. Important: provide a small sample of your chosen material!

That’s the only way that the Elsa Colour Studio can determine your desired shade.

STEP

2

Using the sample, experts in the Elsa Colour Studio premix the appropriate colouring fluids – a technique requiring experience and flair.

STEP

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To ensure that the colour matches the one that you ordered, first a sample of the same material as the shoes is hand-coloured. > ELSA!

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STEP

4

Only when both samples are exactly the same colour can the process continue.

Do they match?

They match!

STEP

5

Time to get serious: the colour expert carefully handcolours the shoes.

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STEP

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Wow! The new-look shoes are sent back (including care instructions) to your bridal boutique. Now it’s time to wear them!

STRAWBERRY ICE-CREAM PINK OR COFFEE-COLOURED?

NO PROBLEM!

A FEW COLOURING FAQS How many colours are there to choose from?

Any colour you like!

How long does the colouring take?

Around 14 days. For a small premium, there’s also a three-day service.

PHOTO IRIS PLANTING

My shoes are stained. Is that a problem?

No, as long as you choose a darker shade.

Can I have the colour topped up in a few years’ time?

No problem at all. You can also have them completely recoloured. From light to dark is always possible.

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White?

There is more!

The four most beautiful shades of our favourite colour – and the matching accessories.

CHARMINGLY DECORATED Zarah sandals from Rainbow Club with butterflies and glitter details.

GLAMOROUS Satin clutch Viki with its glitter trim from the Rainbow Club line.

NOBEL With lace and sequins embroidered fit-and-flare-dress Rubor by Pronovias.

IN THE WEDDING MOOD Ice Impérial champagne from Moët & Chandon.

SHIMMERING Bracelet made of pearls and crystals by Weise.

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FRAGRANT Daisy by Marc Jacobs in a limited edition.

FLOWING High-necked dress Real with a top made of tassles by Pronovias.

ILLUSTRATIONS SARAH WEINFORTH

SHINING Clutch Silke in gold-coloured leather by Fiarucci.

TOP CLASS Annabel sandals with golden glitter finish from Rainbow Club.

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HIGH ON HEELS Dominique leather sandals with satin bow by Fiarucci.

ON HAND Charming Daisy Oyster Clutch-Bag from Miss Fiarucci.

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FOTO MADEMOISELLE CUPCAKE, www.feinetörtchen.de

IVORY TOWER Three-storey cake with lace decorations from Mademoiselle Cupcake.

SPECTACULAR Rimor cut-out dress with lace insert and flowy skirt by Pronovias.

DELICATELY SHIMMERING Blush nail polish

by O.P.I.

CLEAN Ribelia dress with waterfall neckline and deep back

by Pronovias.

TO PIN ON: Xenia shoe clip with sparkling crystals.

DARE TO BE TRANSPARENT Kiara leather pump by Fiarucci with satin bow and gauze inlay.

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GLAMOROUS FOR GUESTS Elsa’s new party pumps shimmer brightly and – pssst – also inspire many a bride!

Everything falls into place with Dominique (from the Fiarucci collection)! As a bonus, these strappy sandals are available in nude leather as well as in the colour Rose Snake. Matching: clutch Cossa.

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Darker dresses, skirts or pants need a darker shoe: Octavia by Fiarucci in a bronze taupe.

A shoe with a wow-effect!

The stylish Noralie peeptoe sandal (Fiarucci Bridal) is enchanting with its two narrow heel straps and glitter finish.

Clean silhouette, a touch of glitter: Jamila (Fiarucci) complements both bridal dresses as party dresses.

There is no overlooking this clutch: Zelda (Fiarucci) glimmers in gold and fits everything you may need on your big day.

There are two versions of Mirjam (Fiarucci line): one for brides, one for their guests. In the shade Rose Snake, the pumps change from nude to rosĂŠ.

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SOMETHING

BLUE <

for the groom

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Gone are the days when the groom’s outfit was mostly black and white.

Colour is hot in 2018! Especially on your feet.

Whoever says yes in a blue suit needs Oscar by Mr Fiarucci! The inner lining of the cognac-coloured lace-up is blue. Its perfect match: belt Danny.

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Men’s >

SHOES

How well do blue and burgundy complement each other? That is exactly what Oscar by Mr. Fiarucci shows well! Great with dark suits.

> A blue star from the

Mr. Fiarucci collection: the shoe model Teodoro by Mr. Fiarucci.

In addition, there is a matching belt.

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IT HAS GOT TO BE BLUE IN 2018!!

In dark blue leather/linen, the model Seth from Mr. Fiarucci goes well with suits in a darker shade.

> The blue lining and laces

make the brandy-coloured derby Carlos by Mr. Fiarucci a real eyecatcher.

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HIP & VERSATILE

Saving the BEST for last AFTER THE WEDDING, THE BRIDAL SHOES DON’T HAVE TO GATHER DUST IN THEIR BOX. ELSA’S STYLES CAN BE WORN IN EVERYDAY LIFE!

After searching high and low for the perfect pair of shoes, nobody really wants to wear them just once in their lifetime. The good news: wedding shoes are suitable for other events and occasions – as long as they’re well combined! Shiny silver or gold pumps or high-heeled sandals are associated

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with parties, of course, but they’re also suitable as business accessories. They add lustre to simple, dark trousers, and give pencil skirts an even more feminine touch.

You’ve decided on white? No problem.

With Elsa’s colouring service (see page 30), even light-coloured satin shoes can be transformed perfectly for day-to-day use.

ANYONE CHOOSING A DESIGN WITH A METALLIC SHINE, SUCH AS BROOKE, WILL HAVE SOMETHING TO WEAR AFTER THE BIG DAY.

Style Brooke Gold (Rainbow Club) matches your wedding dress AND your feminine business look.

< Today’s BRIDAL SHOES are genuine ALL-ROUNDERS! >

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