Diamonds are forever! But not for GOLD DOT for their new collection entitled AUTOMATION. Later this week Gold Dot released their promotional ad campaign photo of their fall/winter 2011 collection. Gold Dot really achieved the world-class design inspired by heavy metal and plastic. I admit that these shoes are to have for this season!!
I’m sure you want to see more from them, Check their website!
“Badass” according to Miss Lissa Kahayon when she was referring to her newly acquired Drei Wedges. Actually, statement shoes like these will save you from overthinking too much with whatever clothes you’re planning to wear. Just like Lissa , she was feeling lazy to dress up so she grabbed an oversized fringe dress and skirt however the shoes must be star of the outfit. Good Job, Lissa!
check her blog : lissakahayon.com
The long wait is finally over! I just picked up Gold Dot Drei wedges in white today, and I’m so so in love with it. The moment I stuffed my feet in, I didn’t want to remove it! By the way, this is my first time to purchase shoes from Gold Dot! So this is my first GD baby! <3 And oh, second time to meet Mr. Karl Leuterio of inkarlcerating.com. I love him!!! He’s so nice! And they have a cute dog named Selino? (not sure about the spelling, haha!)
So let me tell you more about my new, gorgeous bad boys…
Gold Dot is a proudly-Filipino brand which offers statement shoes (think of 5.5- inch wedges, angular holes scooped out from a wooden wedge, mixes of leather, pony hair and suede, towering platforms, etc.), bags, accessories and stuff. Gold Dot is owned by Ms. Ally Duazo. They have a branch in Shangri-La mall and The Ramp Crossings Trinoma, but not all styles are available there. I still remember the feeling when I first laid my eyes on Gold Dot shoes for the first time (in person). They also have Gold Dot Couture, where you can have a pair of shoes made to order and own something that only you can have! You can also learn more about Gold Dot, shoe prices and GDC in their Facebook fan page, Twitter account and their Online website!! Here’s the link! www.golddot.com.ph
Just last Feb 4-5, 2012, they had an, OMG!, a GD Flash Sale where selected items were up for 50-80% off! Shoes that were originally priced at 2,000.00 were sold for 500.00, and some shoes priced at 4,000.00 were sold for half the price! I was surprised that the Don Protasio X Karl Leuterio X Gold Dot and Drei from the Automaton Holiday 2011 Collection (which were just recently released) were up for the sale too! I got this bad boys for 50% OFF its original price and it’s definitely a good buy! If I have gotten my pair at their branch at Trinoma, I wouldn’t avail it at 50% off because the sale was only for online purchases <3 Seriously, I loved Drei from the moment they released it, would definitely get them even if they were not on sale (Oh, I`ve been eyeing them since then!), but then imagine my excitement when it was put on sale! Ohdivah!
Drei platform wedge has an actual heel height of 5.5 inches, platform height of 2.5 inches, zipper closure, with faux patent embellishments that you can snap on and off, deending on your mood and how you want to style it. Materials used are: faux suede, faux pebbled leather, faux patent. Despite its towering height, I guarantee you girls (and guys like me!) that it’s the comfiest shoes in the world! Again, thanks to the platforms that takes away some 2.5-inch height from the actual heel height for comfort! They also have Drei in black (which was actually my first choice, but they don’t have my size anymore… but of course, I love this!)
Overall quality? SUPERB! The best quality! Some shoes look like they’re gonna rip once you stuff your big feet in, but with this one, I didn’t feel that way! The materials are durable! I love the faux leather, the sheen of the faux foil patent embellishments, the height, the comfort, i just love it!
GUYS. I guarantee you that these are the comfiest shoes ever. I tried walking in them and it is damn amazing! How on Earth would a 5-inch shoe feel so comfy. I can`t explain it, but it`s just so comfy! You guys gotta see and feel it yourself! It`s so lightweight too!
Thanks a lot to Gold Dot, to the people who replied to my messages and tweets, and to Mr. Karl Leuterio of inkarlcerating.com, I hope I’ll meet Ms. Ally and Mr. Karl again <3
#golddot #gdflashsale
Hello lovelies!
So I’ve been getting quite a lot of emails and tumblr asks about the DIY “Lita Conversion” and I decided to make a FAQ/reference post in order to help those who are thinking of adding eyelets to their Lita knock offs. Click on the photos above to make them larger or view them in high resolution on my Flickr account here.
I’ll start off with some FAQ’s:
• What shoes are those? Where did you get them?
These shoes are made by Glaze/GoJane and the style is “Victoria 1”. They are similar to the JC Lita. I bought the 2 pairs from gojane.com for $80 including shipping, but there are several online stores that carry the shoe, like makemechic.com. Try googling “Glaze Victoria” and you should be able to find some results.
• What are “Litas” and what is a “Lita Conversion”?
The Lita is a fabulous shoe made my the amazing Jeffrey Campbell (JC). A pair of Litas usually costs $160, and honestly they are worth every penny because of the quality of the shoe. Unfortunately, we all don’t have $160 just laying around. When I saw the Lita knock offs on GoJane, I bought them on a whim because I had never seen a higher quality Lita knock off before. Since the shoes are not the real thing, there are some differences between the real Litas and the knock offs, and the biggest noticeable difference is that the knock offs don’t have shoelace eyelets like the real Litas. So I decided to try my luck and add those eyelets to the shoelace holes myself, and convert the knockoffs into “Litas”.
• What size eyelets did you use?
I used Drtiz Eyelets - 3.97mm or 5/32”, bought from Joann’s (crafts store). I used brass colored ones for the taupe pair and silver colored ones for the black leatherette pair. Note that the eyelets I used do not have a back piece to secure the eyelet, so I highly suggest that you try to find eyelets that do have a back piece if you are going wear the shoes frequently! Each shoe has 8 pairs of holes (16 holes in total on 1 shoe), so make sure you have enough eyelets for each hole. Here’s a stock photo of the eyelets I used:
• How did you apply the eyelets onto the shoe?
I bought 2 packs of eyelets and one of the packs included a “tool” that you would use with a hammer. I’m also aware that there are certain pliers that can be used for applying eyelets, but I haven’t used them. The tool I used looks like this:
I basically had to make the shoelace holes bigger using a sharp pair of scissors so the eyelets could fit. Also, if you’re using the same eyelets I used, you have to make the shoelace holes bigger, or else the eyelets will not stay on! After making the holes bigger, I put in the eyelet, and I used the hammer and the tool to bend the ends of the eyelet into the fabric/material (the eyelet/tool packaging should show you how to put the eyelet in and it should show you how to use the tool). So the only thing that’s keeping the eyelets on is the small metal pieces hammered into the material (view photos 3 and 6).
• Was is difficult applying the eyelets?
I had to hammer in the eyelets, so it was a bit difficult, but not so much, especially if you have used a hammer before. If you haven’t used a hammer before, I suggest that you practice applying an eyelet on a piece of scrap fabric before working on your shoes. It took me about 2 hours per pair, so an average of 1 hour per shoe. It took me so long because I painted and sanded down the eyelets to match the stud on the toe of each pair.
• Are the eyelets durable - will they fall out?
The eyelets are durable, but the ones I bought do not have a backing piece, so I expect that I will have to hammer them on tighter every now and then after wearing. Once again, if you’re planning to wear the shoes frequently, I suggest getting eyelets with a back piece that will secure the eyelet and keep it from falling off!
• Are the shoes good quality? How are they holding up?
I would say the shoes are pretty good quality and that they’re worth the money I paid. The material they use for the suede style of the shoe is nice and soft, almost like velvet. Unfortunately the material tends to crease easily, and the creases are more visible on lighter colors (taupe, light pink). The leatherette pair on the other hand is very sturdy and doesn’t crease so easily, so if you want a shoe that is weatherproof/sturdy, the black leatherette style will last much longer than the suede style. Also, the heel is not wooden - it’s just painted dark brown but the paint doesn’t scratch off easily.
• Are the shoes as pictured on GoJane? How tall is the heel/platform?
Yes, the shoes are pretty much true to the stock photos. The heel is 5 inches tall with a platform of 2 inches. I’m only 5 ft tall, so I’m 5 ft 5 in with the shoes on. The shoes are pretty comfy to walk in, but you might need practice if you’re not used to platforms/heels.
• How do the shoes fit? True to size?
I bought US size 5.5 in both pairs since I’m usually between a 5 and 5.5. The insole of size 5.5 measures 9 inches (22.8 cm). My foot is 8.75 inches long (22.2 cm) so the shoe fits true to size for me. But to be honest, if the shoe was made in a 5, I would have gotten 5 instead of a 5.5 because I like my platforms snug. If you have a wide/flat foot, go up half a size and if you have a skinny foot (like me) add padded insoles or wear thick socks.* If I missed any questions, let me know here or email me: katflavoredtrash@yahoo.com *
Now for references! I have several previous posts in regards to the Lita knock offs and the Lita Conversion:
- My very first post on receiving the shoes
- Beginning of the Lita Conversion
- First photos of converting the black leatherette pair
- First photos of converting the taupe pair (on foot, comparison with the black leatherette pair)
- A public album on Photobucket with photos of my Lita knock offs (before conversion)
I’m also thinking of making a public photo album on Photobucket that will be full of photos of the Lita knock offs - for using as a reference, or for just showing off any DIYing that you guys did, comparisions, etc. Let me know if this is a good idea or not!
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to leave a message in my ask box, reply to this post, or email me here: katflavoredtrash@yahoo.com <3
(via xokatattack)
my gojane litas! surprisingly comfortable and just as badass as expected. I never want to take them off.
Two days after its launch, the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) new slogan is still creating a buzz online and dividing netizens into lovers and haters. We’ve been receiving a handful of submissions about the hot topic: external links, memes, opinion pieces, and even lyrics to a “jingle.” Instead of flooding your dashboards with all of them, we picked out a few:
BuzzFeed: 25 Things That Are More Fun In The Philippines (external)
ABS-CBN: Some Think #It’sMoreFuntoBash. I DISAGREE (external)
Iwriteasiwrite: It’s More Contrary in the Philippines
Dawndie: #ItsfuninthePhilippines campaign memes
Marocharim: A jingle set to Rebecca Black’s Friday
If you would like to share memes, we’ve opened photo reply. Also, we’d like to get your two cents on the new DOT slogan. Do you like or hate it?
Awwww! You’re a cutie too, Yuiko! :)))) Thanks for fllowing back too! :)))))))) Take Care! <3
