Charlotte Olympia Shoes

At this point, it’s fare to say that Charlotte Olympia’s signature wit and playfulness have taken the footwear world by storm. Every season, the designer’s collection gets a little bigger and a little more accessible, and I always find myself waiting impatiently to see what kind of exuberant, brightly colored feet treats Charlotte Delal will bring to use next. Moda Operandi‘s pre-sale of Charlotte Olympia Pre-Fall 2012 is the perfect opportunity to take a peek at what we can expect to see on store shelves in the future, and if you don’t have an account, don’t worry. We’ve got all the pictures from the sale after the jump, just like always. If you do have an account, go ahead and get to ordering until 2/3 via Moda Operandi.

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It’s very difficult to find Look for Less options for Charlotte Olympia’s stellar lineup of platforms and smoking flats; almost all of designer Charlotte Delal’s pieces are embellished with enough signature quirk that it takes most mid-range comparisons off the table. That’s why I was so excited to see the Marc by Marc Jacobs Cherry Embellished Suede Sandals; they’re not a total dead ringer, but the look is very similar to that of the Charlotte Olympia Arlena Cameo Sandals.

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Images via Style.com

We all have our preferences, and for me, Charlotte Olympia is definitely one of them. Charlotte Delal, the model-turned-designer behind the brand, has hit a very sweet spot with a cult group of shoe lovers that can’t get enough of her signature luxurious quirk. Her shoes always look fresh and fun, and Delal never takes herself too seriously.

From evening shoes with scrolled metal cage heels to stiletto sandals made of suede leaves, this collection runs the entire gamut of shoe needs. Or shoe wants, as it were. I’ll take them all, but I especially love the lime green pair up top. See the rest after the jump!

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Charlotte Olympia Portia Pumps, $920 via Neiman Marcus

Never underestimate the importance of setting the tone. Start things off slowly, and they’ll likely remain that way, but if you start something (your week, let’s say) with a bang, then you’ve let the universe know that you won’t settle for anything less than greatness. Naturally, that’s why I’m devoting this week’s first post to the Charlotte Olympia Portia Pumps.

Charlotte Olympia’s particular brand of British whimsy has always appealed to me, and as the label grows, the shoes have only been getting better. Even though platform stilettos aren’t the freshest thing in town, woman-behind-the-brand Charlotte Delal still manages to make her signature soles look current.

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Images via Vogue.com

The problem with runway shoes is that they have to function perfectly. They’re photographed in motion, with the weight of a human being (albeit a light one) on top of them, so their flaws are laid bare for all to see in a way that stock photos don’t allow for. You can see that problem well in these photos of Charlotte Olympia x Matthew Williamson Spring 2012; the pumps look great, but the thin-strapped sandals have feet sliding through them left and right.

I wouldn’t entirely blame Charlotte Olympia designer Charlotte Delal; if Williamson wanted this shape and this fabrication, there’s little that could have been done to make the feet more secure, not to mention that this isn’t a shoe that shows up in her eponymous line. So try and focus on the pumps, which are truly beautiful, and on the fun color and pattern combinations in the sandals. Whatever you do, avert your eyes from the toes.

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Charlotte Olympia Kitty Flats, $660 via Net-a-Porter

Apologies for the somewhat uncreative headline, but I feel like we’re already a bit ahead of the game down here. We already played Fill in the Blank with the Charlotte Olympia Carmen Wedges, which have the same cat embroidery on the toe as the Charlotte Olympia Kitty Flats, but the latter have been on fashion sites all over the Internet in the past week like no one’s ever seen them before. If only people had asked us!

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This week, our Fill in the Blank fun concerns the vertiginous velvet of the feline Charlotte Olympia Carmen Cat Wedges. Designer Charlotte Delal has won herself a lot of fans with her bold and whimsical footwear, but her more playful designs tend to be polarizing to our readers. Let us know how you’d finish our sentence in the comments, or you can buy the wedges via Neiman Marcus for $895.

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Charlotte Olympia Miranda Leopard Wedge Sandals, $895 via Bergdorf Goodman.

I’ve never been one to encourage anyone to wear high heels with a bikini (you look like you’re trying too hard, my dears), but when cultivating a look of beachside fabulousness, it is important to have a pair of killer shoes ready for the after party. Now that I’ve seen the Charlotte Olympia Miranda Leopard Linen Wedge Sandals, absolutely nothing less will do. By mixing linen and leopard, they strike the perfect balance between seasonal and glamorous.

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Charlotte Olympia Bananas Is My Business Fruit Pumps, $1696 via Luisa Via Roma

We thought a fun shoe would be a good way to close out the week, and as far as luxury footwear goes, you don’t really get much more fun than the Charlotte Olympia Bananas Is My Business Fruit Pumps. Would you wear these shoes, and if so, to where? Let us know in the comments and have a great weekend!

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Yesterday we discussed the Prada Elastic Stripe Wedges, which everyone seemed to like quite a bit, in a silly, over-the-top sort of way. By comparison, the Charlotte Olympia Colorblock Satin Pumps are a relatively sane take on the same trend.

I’ve always admired Charlotte Olympia designer Charlotte Dellal’s ability to combine a number of colors on a single shoe and consistently make it work, and this is a perfect example of her talent in that arena. These shoes stand out (they’re red, yellow and blue satin – of course they stand out), but they do it in a way that’s still refined and ladylike while still retaining their sexiness.

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