How I Chose My First Pair of Louboutins: The New Simple Pump

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Anna

Remember how last week I wished for my first pair of Christian Louboutins to celebrate my upcoming 25th birthday?  On Friday I took a trip to Saks to try on a few pairs to get a feel for the fit, and I left with a huge smile on my face.  My red solemates are on their way!

I had been eyeing three styles in particular – the Lady Peep in nude, Bibi in nude or black, and Simple in black.  Knowing whatever pair I chose was going to be my first pair (and only pair for a while), I was set on finding a style I would actually wear, and for years to come.

After about an hour looking in the mirror and debating over styles and colors, I ended up ordering a pair of the New Simple Pump 120mm in black patent leather.

I chose the New Simple pump for a few main reasons…

  1. It felt really comfortable compared with the Bibi, and knowing Louboutins are notorious for being painful, how could I pass up such a great pair?
  2. Knowing after this splurge it’ll be some time before I buy another pair, I chose a classic pump to wear anywhere, from the office to a night out.
  3. The platform gives me the height I want without putting me on my tippy-toes.
  4. I originally wanted black nappa leather but I’m actually happier I chose glossy black patent.  When I wear my red bottoms I want people to notice them!

I’m not going to lie – my heart did race when the salesman pulled out the discoball Bibi platform heels.  But I still chose the more “practical” New Simple pumps.  Do you think I made a good choice going with a classic, or should I have gone all-out festive with a louder Louboutin?

This entry was posted in Christian Louboutin and tagged , , , , , , , , , . Bookmark the permalink.
  • http://www.facebook.com/people/Panka-Topanka/100001398262633 Panka Topanka

    Very good decision. Versatile, simple, the “basics”.

  • Nancy aka Mom

    wise woman, you are!

  • http://www.SamiAri.Net/ SamiAri

    for a first pair, I think you did great! :-)

  • Anonymous

    Did you get them there..or mail order? How much?

  • http://www.fashionablyfitfemme.com Nicole@FashionablyFitFemme

    i’m so torn over loubi’s…part of me thinks i’d go with black not only for practicality but also because the red sole would pop that much more :) but then again i’ve come across a few patterned ones, like lady peep batik, that are to die for!

  • http://www.cookinginstilettos.org Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos

    Great decision for your first Louboutin :) Wishing you many more !

  • Shoe-Radar.com Blog

    Great choice I actually purchase some simple black loubs as well as my first pair similar to your reasons the number 1 reason was they are classics ;) xx

  • Meredee

    Excellent choice! I got my first CLs last summer as a b-day present from my husband. I do love them, but i sort of wish I had gone with the more comfortable and probably more versatile nude patent JC Private instead of the nude patent Fernandos (though I got the CLs on sale, so they were $300 cheaper than the JCs). Live and learn, right?

  • http://twitter.com/ShoeSmitten Anna Bassham

    I ordered them at the Saks store, and they were $775