When it comes to fashion, I want to be two things: trendy and comfortable. Oftentimes, these two things don’t go well together. As a young working professional, I’m determined to find staple pieces that I can transition from a busy day at the office to a girls night out. My outfits are mostly about comfort and style, but I’ll always justify buying something special if the quality is top notch. But how often do you come across a pair of well made, reasonably priced, fashion-forward heels? Not very often. I should know, because I’ve been on the hunt for quite some time.
I recently mentioned my shoe conundrum to a colleague, explaining that I “just wanted an amazing heel” that works for both business meetings and date nights. I wanted a strong, durable, and long lasting product. She, without hesitation, mentioned Tamara Mellon — a shoe brand that’s redefining the face of luxury style. The company was started by Tamara, who co-founded Jimmy Choo in 1996, because she felt the industry was missing something. That something was a shoe created by women, for women looking to “break the rules” in fashion. This direct-to-consumer company has a huge goal in mind: be on par with Jimmy Choo and other luxury names in terms of quality, but cut out the crazy markups that retailers impose.
I, as someone who does my research beforehand, immediately had lots of questions about the shoes. How could it be that Tamara Mellon could offer the same quality, style and comfortability as other names without the insane price? The heels are handcrafted in Italy with only the finest materials, which could very well be the reason celebrities like Meghan Markle are rocking them.
There are so many colors, patterns, and styles — leopard, bright, dark, high heel, low heel. There’s really something for everyone, no matter the occasion. Her pumps range anywhere from $400 to $695. I chose the Paramour Suede, priced at $495. It wasn’t until I tried the heels on that I was really convinced. Wearing them as often as I was, I was expecting to be left with frayed edges, worn in coloring, and broken heels. Instead, the pumps are in great condition months later. I was really impressed that they offer a Cobbler Concierge service, too. The company has a system in place which guarantees to repair your shoes for up to two years. That’s a major bonus in my book, considering its so sad when you have to part with a favorite pair of shoes.
All in all, my experience with Tamara Mellon has been eye opening for my personal style. I fell in love with the pumps I bought, and I’m constantly styling them with different outfits. Who knew such a stylish heel could be so versatile and comfortable?! Quality is the most important thing for me and I can’t see myself strutting around in anything but Tamara Mellon from here on out.
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