First things first – who are you? What do you do, and where do you live?
Hi! I’m Carla – a wife, a mom to two gorgeous dogs, and a doctor (radiologist). We just moved to South Florida, but i was originally born in the Philippines, moved to NYC when I was 12, and spent last year in Northern California for my fellowship. Obviously i’m a shopaholic specializing in Louboutins (LOL!), but other things I love to do are travel and scuba dive.
You have the most freaking AMAZING shoe collection ever. When did you start collecting shoes, and what was your first pair of “special shoes”? What’s the state of your collection now?
Thank you! I’ve always been into shoes as far as I can remember (even as a little girl), but it wasn’t until 2008 that I started seriously collecting Louboutins. I had always admired them from afar, but was afraid of the heel height.
So funny because back then to me. 100 mm (4 inches) was high… now I rarely buy anything less than a 140 mm heel, and my highest heel height is now 160 mm (Daffodiles, they are surprisingly comfy!)
My first very special pair would probably be my Purple Lizard Very Prive… and now I have 57 pairs of Louboutins. I’m not counting my non-Louboutin flats and other heels, but I don’t have very many of those. As you can see from the family shot… what can i say about my collection? It is definitely not basic!
Can you share a little more about how you buy and choose your shoes?
1. I buy what I love.
2. I have a thing for exotics.
3. I have a thing for colors.
4. I have very few “classic” basic shoes.
5. It’s about the quality, not the quantity… I may not have the most shoes, but I think each pair is pretty damn special (and rare!)
What are your favorite pairs of shoes?
This is tough because it’s like asking if you have a favorite child! Haha… I do have some very special pairs that I will mention:
1. Purple Lizard Very Prive. First exotic ever purchased… and I ADORE purple. I still remember the anxiety and stress over getting this pair because there was a long waitlist and I wasn’t sure if they would call me, as I didn’t have a regular sales associate (SA) at the time. But I got very lucky and was the first person to own them in the US. And the price – that was a new limit for me, and it made me nauseous spending that much money on one item! (this threshold has since been broken, and raised, many times)
2. Samira Strass Aurora Borealis. My wedding shoes, which my husband (then fiance) bought for me in secret, in conspiracy with my St. Honore SA at the time… AND he got her to bring the shoes to Msr. Louboutin to have them signed. He then proposed to me with the engagement ring inside the shoes. What dreams are made of!
3. Fire Opal strass Lady Claude. A Christmas gift from my dear husband (fiance at the time)… this one took me completely by surprise and I just love these shoes… they are my red ruby slippers.
4. Royal Blue Alligator Alta Dama. My first alligator skin, in one of my favorite colors. This shoe was a long-time dream for me.
5. Meridian Blue Strass Daffodil. I just love everything about these shoes.
6. Very Mix Potpourri Fire Opal. I am smitten.
What about your most worn pairs?
My most worn pairs are different from the above with the exception of my purple lizard VPs (VP is my go-to style for comfort and elegance). Some of my most frequently worn pairs, below:
1. Catenita Trashes (I have two). These are such fun fun shoes, and with the PVC covering and specchio heel/platform, quite weather resistant. I wear these in the rain, no problem.
2. Bronze Cosmo Ostrich Very Prive. The color is neutral and goes with almost everything, but the material/treatment is so unique and i love it.
3. Jaws. Just classic.
4. Nude patent Very Prive with burgundy tip.
5. Very Croise in beige/gold/red.
There are many words to describe Carla’s collection but the two I’d use are: shoe porn. I am always the girl who buys the simple black pump but looking at Carla’s photographs, I realize that I really should be going for the out of the world, unique shoes first – cause the boring black ones will always be there. A big thank you to Carla for sharing her beautiful items with us. Check back tomorrow for part two, and check out Carla’s blog here.
Katherine, thanks so much for this posting on Carla. I just checked out her blog, what a treat! All that Hermes and Louboutins (drool, drool). Love these Wednsday posts
Ummm….WOW. What a gorgeous collection. Where are the tips for getting my husband to buy these as presents?!? Haha.
OK, I literally didn't blink for about two mintues. Haha. Thanks for the eye candy.
This is shoe heaven.
I'm literally drooling onto my keyboard. This is the stuff of dreams. Shoes, cute dogs, very well trained fiancee/husband. She's certainly the best-dressed/fashion-savy doctor I've ever seen!
I have such shoe envy right now it's untrue!
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Cool to read what she says about each pair
I really like the purple ones that match the hermes wallet. But personally I'd probably still go for a pair of nice black ones
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Cool to read what she says about each pair
I really like the purple ones that match the hermes wallet. But personally I'd probably still go for a pair of nice black ones
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Her collection is beyond amazing! I would switch shoes like every hour if I had hers!
Shoe porn is just about as perfect a description as one can get. And that proposal story with those shoes? Um, wow. Her wedding dress is beautiful too- that lace is stunning!!
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omg, loubs are my absolute favorite! i can`t wait to read the rest of the interview. i`m literally drooooling at my desk!
Dear lord – I was holding onto my breath as each photo of the shoes came into view. They are all so beautiful. Carla is gorgeous by the way. I am uber jealous of all those CL. Some of them I must admit are a little out there – but there were a few classics that I would love to own one day. Thank you for the interview K!
Wonderful interview as always. I've never seen so many pairs of gorgeous Louboutins. Amazing!
Amazing collection & a signed pair too – loved the story behind xoxo
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WOW! What? Just awesome!
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HOLY @#$@#%@#$ I DIE!!!!!!!
That is a HUGE collection, very impressive. She sure is a very stylish and sassy doctor. Adore her wedding photo.
Whoa whoa!!! This is such an amazing CL collection, I have no words!!
amazing! i want to live in her closet. if she ever wants to get rid of a few she can certainly send them my way!
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Excuse me while I wipe the drool off my chin! What an AMAZING collection.
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I'm reading this as I'm on a phone conference, please don't tell my boss!
Wow, what an awesome collection. Even if I had the money, I cannot buy Loubies due to my "field worker's feet" hahaha – something I sadly learned on the show, 'Fashion Hunters'
amazing!!
Great intreview and the shoe collection is amazing!!!!
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totally amazing! thanks for sharing, it's like a dream!
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Oh my God, I just died and went to heaven! Seriously, what a collection! The crystal shoes are my favorite.
Her collection is amazing!! But Carla is the sweetest! She helped me find my Louboutins for my wedding =)
Oh my god… amazing. Insanely jealous – what a collection!!
woow, shoes! Love them!
All those shoes, is a heaven on earth!!!! She is so beautiful!!!
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I'm just in awe of, not just her shoe collection but the height of her Louboutins. She's certainly a gorgeous doctor!
I'm just in awe of, not just her shoe collection but the height of her Louboutins. She's certainly a gorgeous doctor!
Wow! That IS shoe porn!! And the height is crazy! I might fall down in the hospital with those! Love seeing all the colors and exotics! Thanks!!
That collection is crazy. I LOVE her wedding shoes.
oh god! Never have i ever seen such an amazing collection of shoes!
Simply amazing. I (almost) have no words. Ha!
Another fabulous interview! I love the way she has her collection displayed at an angle. Too cool!
Also, she's making me want a tattoo…
OH that's some serious killer shoes right there!! And the DH story of bringing the shoes for CL to sign, man that's so sweet and hard to resist!
Holy smokes, this post was shoe porn! I love how bright and colorful Carla's collection is, and what a beautiful wedding!
What a lovely collection – jealous!
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OMFG! Girl! I LOVE your! Your interviews are THE best and i think i just found Shoe Porn Heaven thanks to you!
Wow, that's quite the collection! I've also only have the basic black ones, haha!
This collection is very impressive! I'd like to be friends with Carla. What's her shoe size? LOL
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Oh and I read first her second interview.She looks like a filipina and she really are! What a gorgeous collections she has and love the colors of all. Again thanks for this lovely interview.
Her collection is simply Ah-mazing!!! What a beautiful and smart woman. LOVE the story behind her wedding proposal. Her hubby is truly awesome and share's in her love for these beautiful shoes. Love the red ones too!!! She's doing what she LOVES. Thanks for this wonderful interview. About to read part 2.
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Oh the cuddly creatures I'd kill to have perfect Louboutin size 36 feet that could withstand walking around in CLs without feeling like torture.
What a great proposal story too!!
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So enjoyed this interview with Carla. My first read of your blog. I will be back!!
OMG this is NOT real!!! I am so jealous!!!
hello everyone! thank you so much for the kind and wonderful comments. i am so glad to see everyone enjoying my collection as much as me! and you are all correct, DH is amazing, i'm so lucky to have found him. (by the way i am a size 35.5-36 for those asking)
i'd like to share one of my favorite quotes:
~ if you want your life to be a magnificent story, then begin by realizing that you are the author & everyday you have the opportunity to write a new page ♥
xoxoxo – carla
Her story about how her husband proposed is just a dream. It's so romantic! I wish a knew a guy that would buy me a pair!
WOW. I'm speechless. I thought that I had a pretty good shoe collection until I saw these pictures… amazing!
Awesome! Amazing!I only wish I had Carla's feet and could walk in those shoes.
Wow. That is a crazy (awesome) collection!
I too tend to revert to the "classic" or more "basic" when making big purchases, but also am reevaluating after seeing that gorgeous and unique collection!
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