MARNI PLUM PATENT LEATHER PUMP

Marni may be known for their offbeat and quirky accessories that sometimes border on Grandma chic. However, they know to make a good heel, and I mean real good.

My 21st birthday was approaching and I was on a desperate hunt for the perfect heel. I had the dress, a skin tight black Givenchy dress from the Barney's sale (which was a miracle of a find and a whole 'nother story in itself) and I needed the perfect shoe. Though my dress was a huge steal, I had a limited budget for the shoes and so my mission began. I went to every store, tried on every shoe on sale, but nothing seemed to work. The dress was simple enough, you'd think it was easy to find a shoe that matched, but nothing was working out. I had somehow ended up on Marni's email list, and got a eblast that read the magic words "CLEARANCE SALE!" Ahh, that's more like it. I went online, immediately spotted these plum beauties, put them in my cart, and they turned out to be the perfect accessory for my birthday ensemble. The plum patent leather is so subtle and kind of unexpected. That rotund heel is so architectural and unique. And the best part of these shoes is that I didn't just wear them for my birthday, I wear them all the time!

Photographer: Jessica Currie

Outfit- Ksubi Black Skinny Jeans, T. by Alexander Wang tank, Urban Outfitters Jacket, Forever 21 Bow Headband