Hill House
One of the most vivid (and honestly, vivid) memories I have of elementary school is when my dad tried to send me to school in basketball shorts, a t-shirt and what can only be described as the ugliest tennis shoes sold to Sports Authority…for picture day. The irony here is that I was the ultimate girly girl; I loved pink, sparkles and feathers – even two decades later, that affinity is alive and well.
In fact, until two and a half years ago, I almost exclusively wore long dresses and high heels. But when the pandemic hit, I found myself replacing my beloved heels with more practical shoes. While that may have made sense for my life at home and frequenting dog parks at the time, more recently I’ve been longing for a bit more excitement below my ankles – that’s where the new shoes Hill House frivolous come into play.
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Buy now: $225 to $375; hillhousehome.com
When the brand, whose viral nap dresses are among the most worn items in my closet, announced it would be launching a shoe line last month, I knew I had to try them. Both styles – one flat City Slide, the other a soaring party platform – immediately captured my heart with their bright colors, beautiful prints and ruffles. There was no denying how wonderfully whimsical and fun they were, but their comfort was still in question.
I had a sneaky suspicion that they wouldn’t exactly kill my feet. After all, Hill House has mastered the art of bringing elegance and practicality together, not just in clothing, but in swimwear and even jewelry. But, the five and a half inch heel on the platforms made me feel slightly dubious, so I decided to try my luck on the City Slides instead.
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Buy now: $250; hillhousehome.com
I opted for the blue feather style, which is crafted with textured linen and literally adorned with feathers and a shimmery brooch. I put the shoes on as soon as they arrived, and while I had really high hopes for them, I was completely unprepared for the magical experience that followed. I’ve trotted in the cushy City Slides in two meetings, while taking my dog out several times, and even on a long, winding walk – and not once did I need to adjust the shoe. In fact, the only reason I remembered wearing Hill House sandals and not padded flip flops was because the gorgeous brooch in their center kept shimmering in the light and caught my eye.
I’m also not the only one happy with the brand’s latest shoes. In the few weeks since their launch, the two styles have both generated all kinds of love on the internet, not only for the lively, feminine attitude that founder Nell Diamond was so determined to capture in them, but also for their continued portability. and comfort. Now, I can only hope Hill House dips its toes in kids’ shoes, so no kid ever has to endure a photo day in silly sneakers again.
You can try on Hill House sandals and heels for yourself here, but act fast because they’re sure to sell out soon.
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Buy now: $250; hillhousehome.com
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Buy now: $250; hillhousehome.com
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Buy now: $250; hillhousehome.com
