Reptiles on Your Feet

A couple of days ago I picked up the August issue of Harper's Bazaar and immediately fell in love with what I later learned was a green Gucci python jacket. I'm not sure how you feel about snakeskin fashion, but I.love.it. Although I do think this get-up is a bit overkill (I mean, I love green, but that's a lot of green):

 Gucci python skirt, $4200

I like snakeskin as more of a statement piece than an "I want to look like a lizard all over" kind of a thing. Also, I liked it better when I thought it was just a print. Wearing an actual snake skin gives me a small case of the heebie-jeebies.

Burberry Exotics Collection, Spring/Summer 2011

That being said, I still love the jacket. I have searched high and low for a price (not that I would EVER be able to afford it), and only found it a few minutes ago.

Gucci python jacket, $9500

So why the sudden interest in having creepy reptiles wrapped around me? Well, I have always liked snakes, but once I saw how stylishly a friend could pull off animal-print pumps with a sophisticated outfit, I thought . . . why not snakeskin?? So my search for the perfect heels commenced.

I never did find exactly what I was looking for (a classic, high-heeled pump in a light gray print), but I found a very dramatic pair on Piperlime.com instead-- half bootie, half classic heel:

 Tinley Road "Cybelle" in black snakeskin print

Yes, it's true they're a five inch heel, so chances are if you like slightly edgier footwear, you're gonna like wearing five inch heels anyway. I love the fact that you can wear them with jeans AND with dresses/skirts. I've actually already worn them both ways. In the images below, they don't even look very tall.

Disclaimer: I am a photographer, NOT a model.

Having worked in retail environments with more of a "dressy/professional" dress code, I used to wear heels quite a bit, so sometimes I can't actually even feel some of my toes. Weird, I know, but worth it, in my warped opinion. After taking a several year break from heels (other jobs where they were not at alllll practical means they were relegated to my days off, if that), I'm reminded how much I love them. 

That being said, it is a known fact that, at some point, all heels are going to cause you some discomfort. For me, I prefer that to be, well, four or five hours after I've been on my feet. Unfortunately, these heels don't pass the test. I made the stupid mistake of wearing them to the mall while I was shopping and it only took about an hour before I was finding a dressing room just to sit down and take them off. Sad to say, I don't really care and I will definitely be wearing them bunches anyway. =p

So what's your take on The Great Snakeskin Trend of 2011? Any plans on covering yourself in reptile print, or already own some pieces? Tell me in the comments.