New-In (Footwear) : KENZO Tiger Espadrille

This was my second designer footwear (shoes) and the start of many (LOL). Well, not many, just a couple more contemporary designer brands afterwards. I found that a nice shoes can really elevate the whole look. So when you wear your regular brand clothing items but then you add a fancy bag and THEN ADD a fancy shoes then you will look three times more put together (:p).

I only speak for myself so I'm not talking about anybody else, but on me when I wear my random brand clothing and add my fancy bag then I sometimes still look a bit dowdy, especially because I don't wear heavy makeup and too lazy to brush my hair let alone styling it. So sometimes I'm scared that other people would think that my bag is fake because my overall look is too frumpy, drab, or dull hahaha .. It's just my own thoughts and sometimes it affects my self esteem. But when I add fancier shoes into the mix I felt like my overall outfit starting to look much better and finally my bag seems like it's not in the wrong place anymore (;p). I think that's one of the secret of "How to look more expensive" : Fancy Shoes. 😁

So anyway, I bought this Kenzo Tiger Espadrille in Aqua - which is a Blue shade - from the online outlet store. The price of this was a bit pricey for my budget range at the time but I took advantage of the credit card zero installment program and that was one of the way I can afford my designer items. My rule is : for higher priced item I’ll take max 1 year of installment - and only once per year. While for the medium priced items I only go for max 6 months of installments (3 months is even better).

I wanted these Kenzo tiger espadrilles for so long because :

(a) I always wanted to own an espadrille.

(b) it has Tigers on it ! (I love Cats including all Big Cats, so I'm all for Lion, Tigers, leopards, etc).

It came in a white box with Kenzo logo on it. I really like the packaging. Inside the box the shoes rests in between white tissue paper, and I remember it was so beautiful when I first laid my eyes on it in the box. I adored the craftsmanship because it looks strong and sturdy yet the canvas material looks high quality and the Tiger logo is embroidered beautifully on the front of the shoes. 

I got it in a size 36 but unfortunately it was a half size too small for me, but I can still wear it although not as comfortable as if I upgrade it half a size. I bought it online and never tried Kenzo shoes before, so I can't try it on and just guessing my size, and when it came I realize that it was just a tad bit too small. But as I mentioned above I can still wear this but it's just not comfortable when I wore it too long, because I don't have any rooms left inside the shoes for my feet to expand after a long day. 

The top opening was also a bit too tight for the shape of my feet so that adds to the tightness of the shoes. Other than that I like the sturdy canvas and the espadrille style at the bottom of the shoes. The canvas is breathable but still thick and durable so it still remains its shape even after a long time of wearing it.

I also love the Tiger embroidery at the top of the shoes. I really like Kenzo's signature tiger logo. It's just so cool and so Kenzo ! You can never mistake a Kenzo tiger with other tiger logo :)

So far I'm liking these espadrilles for my off duty look and for weekend outings. It's comfortable for train rides or outdoor walking. And if it gets dirty I can just clean it easily with a canvas eraser / cleaner. Or with wet brush and soap and a little water if the dirt is more difficult to clean.

This also goes great with either shorts, jeans, or mini skirts. Here’s a sample of how I have worn and styled it with :

Top : Calvin Klein Performance | Denim Skirt : Atmosphere

Denim : 7 For All Mankind | Bag : Kate Spade Georgina

Chambray : Levi's | Jeans : H&M

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