How to Order Your Monogram Slippers from French Sole

monogrammed slippers by French Sole via Pinterest

I've always wanted a pair of embroidered slippers from French Sole. There's something fancy yet boyish about it, which by now you'd know I'm a sucker for. A few weeks ago, I finally made a go for it, and I'm pretty sure many of you have also been wanting to do this.

So, I'm sharing with you the order process, for when you also decide on it! Here goes:

STEP 1: Inquire.

Whenever I am at French Sole, I always find myself looking at this slipper, imagining my initials on it. But at Php19,000 a pair, it cannot be categorized under an impulse buy. I planned on saving the experience for a special occasion.

Knowing how long it takes to get these slippers embroidered, because they are made to order all the way in Spain, and with Mother's Day just a few weeks away, I estimated it was about time for this mother to get it.

So I finally braved asking the Sales Associate about their Monogram Slipper services. I was told it takes about 90 days from order to delivery. Of course, I was already decided, and definitely willing to wait. 

STEP 2: Decide on your size. 

After some discussion on the waiting time and an overview of how to personalize the slippers, I was asked what I size I wore. I told the SA that I wear a 6.5 in French Sole Henriettas.

I was given a pair of 6.5 and 7 to try on. The SA shares that most customers opt to go a half size up. Which is what I did. I went in the morning, when my feet hadn't expanded as much as it would in the afternoon. I figured I'd be better off with a 7, which while roomy, didn't fall of my feet. 

STEP 3: Decide on the color.

This was easy. I wanted black slippers. They also have it in red, and will soon offer these in navy, but I figured, I'd still go for a classic black pair. It's more me.

STEP 4: Decide on the initials for the monogram, color of thread, font style and layout.

This is where it gets complicated. Here are the options:

Font Color: Black, Red and Gold.

Font: Serif and Script.

Layout: Single Serif, Double Serif, Overlap Serif, Single Script, Double Script and Overlap Script.

I decided I wanted my initials "CD" on each pair. I chose the thread in gold double script, so it has a clean, elegant feel. I can imagine it already. It's gonna look fantastic.

STEP 5: Putting it all down in paper.

Just to make sure they get everything right, I filled up this form with my contact details, and ticked out the boxes that summarized the size, initials, font color, font style and layout I wanted. Then I signed off it!

STEP 6: Pay. Then the waiting begins.

This is probably the most difficult part, the waiting! Heehee. I just need to wait for the store staff to call me once the shoes arrive, for me to pick up. 

Note: It is up to you if you want to pay in full price, or pay half upon order and then pay the remaining half when you get the shoes from the store.

My pair should arrive sometime in May, hopefully in time for Mother's Day! I'll show you my shoes once I get them! Exciting!

French Sole Philippines

Bonifacio High Street, Solaire and soon in Greenbelt

Email: customercare@shoemakers.com.ph

Tel: +632 941 7877

Website: http://www.frenchsole.com.ph

LeBunny Bleu Fall/Winter 2013

Sometime last month, Zerl Chan Ortiz-Luis of LeBunny Bleu Philippines and Chloe Lopez, PR for the brand, invited me & Berry to check out the Fall/Winter 2013 Collection of LeBunny Bleu. 

It truly felt like Fall in store, where ballet flats, loafers and oxfords were rendered in rich details and textures, with animal and checked prints, embellishments and embroidery, shimmery metallics and other sumptuous textures incorporated artfully into each pair.

But it was the introduction of their kids line that really got me excited the most. I loved how the kids styles came with matching adult sizes, so moms & kids can play dress-up in similar outfits. It was just too adorbs.

But I found myself gravitating towards these gorgeous embroidered smoking slippers. Very Hugh Hefner.

Viola loafers Php3,195

Not to say that I didn't like the other pairs from the Fall Collection, because it was pretty tough to choose when you've got styles like these too:

Allen loafers Php2,895

Atheria sneakers Php3,195

Donelle flats with the signature bunny cap toe detail Php3,195

the Lanvin-esque Pot of Gold sneakers Php3,195

Of course, fall dressing would not be complete with their version of toasty warm Ugg boots that also come in both kids and adult sizes

However, it was love at first sight for these Violas. It really was just a toss up between the maroon and the deep green:

Before deciding, I distracted myself by choosing sensible black school shoes for Berry, for her to wear when she starts big school next school year.

With that settled, I decided on the dark green version. It was a neutral enough shade that would guarantee lots of wear.

I guess you can say, "I found some bunny to love."

For inquiries and updates, follow Le Bunny Bleu Philippines on Facebook and @lebunnybleuph on Twitter and Instagram.

Le Bunny Bleu

5/F Bridgeway, East Wing
Shangri-la Plaza Mall
Tel: +632 654 2599

2nd floor Glorietta 5
Tel: +632 (955-7225)