My "Altered" Ego

I had been so totally absent.  I confess that I was not inspired or rather, nothing inspired me. 

I had not been given thought on anything.  I did not update my blog.  I stopped participating in flea market, bazaar, junkyard sale or whatever they call it, for months. I am far from being an aggressive vendor.

     

It's towards the end of March now.  I can hear the birds chirping. Perhaps it's just my imagination or hallucination.  I know there is no Spring in this tropical country, but I can use my imagination to visualize the arrival of Spring. Nothing and no one should ever stop me from doing so.  Not the traffic lights, not our ministers, not mom, and not even that dog who can't seem to stop barking.

So, as I imagine to usher in Spring, I start to hear birds chirping. I can smell the scents of flowers. Then I gather my mind, awaken my soul, and place my two hands back to work. In few hours time, you will be able to see a thing or two on this page.  I named them the "Altered" Ego because I don't create them, I just alter............

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After countless hours, I am back in this square room.  Empty handed. Nothing to be featured. Not sure about you, but I am upset.  I have my "Altered Ego" right in front of me, I tried to capture some pictures, but I couldn't seem to get the mood right.  

I am sorry.  Patience required.            

      

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Now, please meet Gladice, the lady in red.  

Round-toed with 2.5-inch heels 

Trimmed with lace

Match with 50s looking outfit.  Oh, don't forget that red headhand

RM45 (EUR Size 37)

Coming up next is Priscilla.  She's probably born in the 70s as I was told.  She is fully made of genuine leather even on the outsole.  I could have leave her alone, but I decided to give her a facelift.  The results?? The 70s Priscilla now looks like she's born in the 40s.  So err...ok, probably facelift is not the right term to use.  Anyway, please welcome Priscilla.

Very demure-looking Priscilla with 2-inch heels

RM85 (EUR Size 36)

Shoes...in Loving Memory

The shoes and bags shown on this blog are my personal collections. The shoes are genuine vintage, but Brand New (never been worn). Most of these shoes' upper and sole are dried out. Some of these shoes' cuttings are also too narrow to be worn. Therefore, I would only recommend you to use them as display items in your vintage shop, as collectibles, or as decorative items to suit your vintage decor.

I would keep updating this blog as and when so do check back often. All prices shown exclude shipping and handling cost. Prices are non-negotiable because the shoes are genuine Vintage but not replica or reproduction (unless otherwise specified).

Please feel free to drop me a note at shoeloft@hotmail.com if you need further descriptions of the items or if you would like to loan them for styling purposes.

Old Black Joe Unisex Loafers

Brand: Carnation

Estimated Year of Production: Late 50s to 70s

Printed Size: 6 (more or less equivalent to European size 35 or 36 of present day)

Condition: New deadstock

Wearable: Yes, but not guaranteed. Suggest wearers to change the outsole before wearing

Color: Cream

Price: RM50

Candy Girl Sandals

Brand: Carnation

Estimated Year of Production: 50s to 60s

Printed Size: 39 (more or less equivalent to European size 34 or 35 of present day)

Condition: New deadstock

Wearable: Yes

Color: Chili Red

Price: RM60

My Fair Lady Pumps

Brand: Sunshine

Estimated Year of Production: 40s.

Printed Size: 3

Condition: New deadstock

Wearable: No. The upper and outsole are dried out. The joint on one side of the shoes throat is broken. Recommended to be used as a display item or for collection purposes only.

Color: Cream (with stain on the upper and heels)

Price: RM25

Veronica Pumps (SOLD)

Brand: King

Estimated Year of Production: 80s

Printed Size: 6 (more or less equivalent to European size 35 of present day)

Condition: New deadstock. Some glue stains around the shoes' ribbons and heels area.

Wearable: Yes.

Color: White

Price: RM40

Little Johnny Loafers (SOLD)

Brand: Monte Rocca

Estimated Year of Production: 60s to 70s

Printed Size: 34

Condition: Never been worn.

Wearable: Yes.

Color: Casablanca

Price: RM60

Belle Pumps

Brand: Unknown

Estimated Year of Production: 60s

Printed Size: Unknown (should be equivalent to European size 35 of present day)

Condition: Pre-loved. Minor scratches.

Wearable: Yes. Flexibility of changing the ribbons.

Color: Black patent.

Price: RM60

Jade Bowling Bag (SOLD)

Brand: Poly Pac

Estimated Year of Production: Mid 80s

Estimated Size: 40cm (L) x 28cm (H) x 15cm (W)

Condition: Never been used. Excellent condition.

Usable: Yes

Color: Jade

Price: RM85 (SOLD)

Ruth Ballerina Flats

Brand: Castea

Estimated Year of Production: 60s

Printed Size: 3 (more or less equivalent to European size 33 of 34 of present day)

Condition: New deadstock

Wearable: Yes.

Color: Mocha

Price: RM50

Cleopatra Triangular Wristlet (Genuine Leather)

Brand: Unknown

Estimated Year of Production: 90s

Condition: Pre-loved. Minor scratches.

Usable: Yes.

Color: Black

Price: RM70

Henry Loafers

Brand: Carnation

Estimated Year of Production: Late 60s to 70s

Printed Size: 5

Condition: New deadstock. Minor glue stain on the edge of left shoe.

Wearable: Yes.

Color: Beige

Price: RM60

Lucas Loafers

Brand: Carnation

Estimated Year of Production: Late 60s to 70s

Printed Size: 7

Condition: New deadstock. Scratches on trims.

Wearable: Yes.

Color: Bourbon

Price: RM60

Pete Loafers

Brand: Carnation

Estimated Year of Production: Late 60s to 70s

Printed Size: 7

Condition: New deadstock. Minor scratches on left shoe's trim.

Wearable: Yes.

Color: Beige

Price: RM60

Phyllis Sandals (Genuine Leather)

Brand: Hong Kong Footwear

Estimated Year of Production: 70s to 80s

Printed Size: Nil (should be equivalent to European size 35 of present day)

Condition: New deadstock

Wearable: Yes.

Color: Turquoise

Price: RM80

Beatrice Mary Jane (SOLD)

Brand: Carnation

Estimated Year of Production: 50s to 60s

Printed Size: 35

Condition: Never been worn

Wearable: Yes.

Color: Monarch

Price: RM60