Test Drive

Melissa Ginga + Karl Lagerfeld

The model Ginga signed by Karl Lagerfeld is powerful! It’s a midsole shoe, with high heels and a very sharp curve to mark the feet. It’s slightly heavier than the others and requires posture when you walk. It’s a very imponent shoe, one you can make a great impression for sure.

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It’s not as confortable as low heels, but i would still aprove it because it’s a very different shoe, full of attitude and, if well matched with your wardrobe, an outrageous choice.

I’ve decided to wear my Ginga with a blue dress and a necklace. In case of a cold weather, i opted for a white jacket to break the monochrome effect. The blue Ginga pleased me because it’s the most different shoe in Karl Lagerfeld’s collection for Melissa, and I also liked the tribute to Brazil in form of the stripes colors.

Pants, dresses, suits and many other combinations can be made, but giving the thought that it’s still a formal model, I think it’s ideal for corporate events, partys and celebrations. And here is the look:

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About the size, I got a higher number. My shoe size is 6 1/2, but it pressed my fingers a little, so I chose the size 7 instead. It was a little large, but i just putted a shoe sticker on it and fixed the problem.

So here’s my opinion about the model. You can find it in this and the other colors on Melissa’s Gallery and stores.

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Galeria Melissa São Paulo

If you really like jelly shoes, you must visit the Galeria Melissa São Paulo when you are in Brazil.

The flagship is located at Oscar Freire street, the most luxurious and fashion street of the city, near fancy clothing stores, good restaurants, hotels and cafés. The street is also close to Paulista avenue, one of the most important avenues in São Paulo.

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The facade of the gallery changes from times to times, and now is made with lots of flowers, in a reference of the new Spring/Summer collection, We Are Flowers.

The store has models from the current collection, and some of the previous one. During cleareance times, shoeholics go craze: the discounts hits 60% off!

Inside, the walls are decorated with this new collection’s wallpaper, and you can have your own Plastic Dreams magazine. Ask for one of the lovely vendors your “Be Melissa” guide, to explore cool places in São Paulo. It’s free and available in Portuguese and English.

As it’s close (7 blocks) from a subway station (Consolação, green line) and in a street full of stores, it worths the visit. Spend one day just exploring the neighbohood – and the stores that you will love for sure!

Want to visit? Please note:

Galeria Melissa São Paulo
Address:
Rua Oscar Freire, 872
Operation: Mon-Fri 10am to 7:30pm. Sat 10am to 5:00pm.
Phone:+ 55 11.3083.3612