Style. Self-Care. Success

Carel

I thought it would be fitting that my first post highlight my first trip to the fashion capital of the world: Paris! Believe me when I tell you that it is 100% worth the trip if you love fashion especially luxury!

While in Paris, I discovered brands I have never heard of and brands that are not mainstream in the US. I was intentional about my purchases, something I try to be aware of. If you don’t love it don’t get it. If you can’t stop thinking about it and will regret walking away from it, it’s worth the investment. My shopping list for this trip: unique pieces that would be uncommon where I live.

Shoes

I believe in comfort when it comes to shoes. But I don’t believe you need to sacrifice style for comfort. I likely own over 100 pairs of shoes. I have tried so many brands but it has been difficult to find shoes that are both comfortable and stylish. I tried various brands of shoes when I was in Paris. Originally I had my eyes on a pair of Ferragamo pumps but they didn’t have my size in the color and style I liked. It wasn’t meant to be. Then as I walked through Le Bon Marche (a must see for shopping lovers) I stumbled upon the cutest Mary Jane’s from a brand I have never heard of called Carel Paris. 

Let me tell you that I felt like Cinderella putting on these shoes. They just fit. The style was so Parisian and these were the shoes I didn’t know I needed in my life. I ended up buying 3 pairs but was determined to have them vary in style. (pictured below). 

Sizing: varied by style but mostly true to size. I am usually a 6 in US or 36 in European sizing. 

Ariana (color black, size 36): These suede flats fit perfectly in the 36. Normally I have difficulty finding flats comfortable due to the natural arch of my feet but these have amazing sole support. I felt like I was walking on clouds. 

Kina (color camel, size 36): These heels are probably the most comfortable pair of pumps I own. Comfortable right out of the box with literally zero break on period needed. The heel is 44 mm tall and I could walk comfortably in these shoes for 8+ hours.

Julia (color gray and beige cap toe, size 36): This shoe is an in between style between the last two I mentioned. It has a smaller heel than the Kina and the cap toe gives it something a little extra to make it stand out.

I found that the sling-backs and patent kina pumps run slightly big. Unfortunately they didn’t have a 5.5 in the styles I liked but again to me this was a sign it wasn’t meant to be.

Ultimately I believe these shoes were completely worth it. I’ve worn them on rotation in the last few weeks since I returned home. I am on my feet at work the majority of my 8 hour day and have had no pain and no blisters with no break in period needed. These shoes are so good I want them in every color. A girl can dream can’t she?

I hope this post help you learn of a new brand of shoes. I can’t wait to continue to share more items I purchased in Paris in my “What I bought in Paris” series. Until Next time!

This post was not sponsored and I did not receive free promotional products.