Vivienne Westwood Melissa Zen Girl – Review
Vivienne Westwood’s collaboration with Melissa “Mel” Shoes of Brazil is nothing short of revolutionary. Vegans rejoice that there are fun and fabulous shoes for them to wear, and the idea of “jellies” has been taken to a new level. Stella McCartney made a name for herself by never using animal products in her shoes, and up until this time, she was almost the only one in the world of high fashion. Now Vivienne Westwood enters that arena with her coquettish designs with Melissa.
I have two friends with the Vivienne Westwood “Lady Dragon Cherries Heel” who love them. I have another friend who just ordered the “Blue Glitter Wrap Three Strap Heel” because of its dreamy colour. Myself, I have admired all the styles for some time, but when I set eyes on the Vivienne Westwood ZEN GIRL FLAT in Gold, I knew in my bones that I had to have it. As a chestnut haired person with the palest skin tone, the rich gold colour and mixed metal studs were what would make my Nicola Roberts colouring look gorgeous.
Now that I have the Zen girl shoes, all these musings have come true. I get at least one compliment if not a whole conversation around how cool my shoes are every time I leave the house. They make me feel like a rock star no matter what. Maybe it is because they are Vivienne Westwood and a everyone wants a little piece of the grand dame of punk style? But there is really nothing quite like this shoe, with its giant studded heart and the almond shaped toe. Whether your style is elegant, rockabilly, or anything in between, the Zen Girl flat exhibits both charm and edginess.
These beauties also come in blackest black and metallic silver, both of which have the studded heart detail.
Made with “Mel-flex”, Melissa Shoes’ special secret PVC material which is durable and flexible. Melflex is also hypo-allergenic, cruelty-free, void of animal products, and recyclable.
SPECIAL NOTE: Do not buy these shoes for an occasion in the same week.
When I first got my Zen Girl flats and slipped them on, they felt tight. I am exactly a size 5 and so I thought maybe I should have done something different? But no, they fit…just snug.
The first time I wore them for any amount of time, I was chafed on my outer right foot. The next time I wore them it was fine, but then my left. There is a process as the shoes stretch and “learn” your feet. But! It is worth it. The fit is perfect now.
They say that she shoes have the scent of bubble gum. It is a lie. They smell like jasmine.
CONCLUSION: Vivienne Westwood Melissa shoes are not cheap but they are worth it, in my humble opinion.
-Miss H



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