NEW RETRO SHOES! Royal Vintage mini-Haul Fall 2018

[@mumblesandwool1243]

I know on other videos you get alot of comments about how people hate how you talk fast, but i honestly really like that. Your speech pattern is really normal and even though im deaf and have to read lips and use the captions, i love thay you talk at just the right speed to keeo the captions moving at a perfect pace where i dont have to wait for the whole thing to load before reading the full sentance bevause the person is talking too slow or too slow for the automatic captions to make sense of ehat the person is saying. Anyways, i love your videos and i think the speed that you talk is perfect, as well as your pronunciation of the words and the fact you talk very clearly and "properly" which makes it easier for the captions to pick up

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you so much Katherine! I am so glad to hear the automatic captions are reasonable, because I am SO BEHIND on captioning my videos and it is honestly a constant worry in my mind. I really want to take the time to get everything captioned, it's a serious goal for me this upcoming month. And thank you for reassuring me, I really do genuinely talk very fast all the time, my own mother tells me to slow down over lunch sometimes so it is a true facet of my personality ;)

[@mkmelson]

@@TheClosetHistorian I agree with Katherine, you talk at the perfect speed, please don't slow down!

[@baileyfortney]

Can I just say, I love the effort and time you take to put into these videos. I think they’re very professionally done and you’re super relatable. Love it!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you so very much Bailey, this was such a wonderful comment to see this morning! :)

[@shirleydrake1602]

These are authentic in that you have to save all year for them. During the war shoes were rationed and were limited to two pair a year. So there you go, right on target, well, almost. Lovely shoes, I adore all three pair. They look great on your cute size ten feet.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Shirley! Too true ;)

[@eileentheequeen]

Oh my gosh, such gorgeous shoes! I can't wait to see them with the outfits you have planned! 🙌

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thanks Eileen!

[@22mendonca]

I have shoe envy doll!! Love the Alice shoe in Carnelian red. Super cute. xxx

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Jo!

[@maureencullen1008]

Adorable.I can't wear heels due to a back problem and I miss them so Imuch.

[@nicolerudolph8110]

So glad that you like the new styles! I'm a sucker for Alice as well. Also, I apologize to your wallet in advance of Spring.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Right!? I need to start saving now ;)

[@Mnrusty1]

Be happy with size 10, you can walk! I’m 5’ 5” and size 10 too. Having friends with all kinds of foot problems, I am grateful I am mobile and have no pain. 🙂

[@TheClosetHistorian]

So very true!

[@coridiaz1245]

Don't feel alone I am 5'6 and have a size 10 shoe and it is frustrating. Love the new shoes!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you ;) We are not alone! I wish I knew where my extra three inches of height I was "supposed" to get went!

[@seltzermint5]

Ladies it's always somethin' haha...I am 5'8" and wear size 7, usually need 6.5 in sandals because I have short toes. People always say "wow your feet are so small" and I used to wear thick socks and 8-9 shoes in my teens because of it.

[@seltzermint5]

also when I shoe shop NO ONE in the 7 aisle is my height and I feel self-conscious!

[@ciannacoleman5125]

This year was already the year of replacing shoes & investing in quality… then I found American Duchess and actually fell in love with shoe designs lol. I’ve never been a “shoe person” but AD might have converted me. I do have a little bit wider foot so I won’t know till I get my first pair, but I will probably end up with several of their shoes (and probably multiple colors of the same shoe too) 😂

[@louise-yo7kz]

The ALICE!!!! OMG!!!! GORGEOUS! !!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thanks! I love them! :)

[@louise-yo7kz]

Your make up is wow! The 40's and 50's were superb for women's fashion!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Louise!

[@bfloy1837]

LOVE the red cutouts! I'm size 10 also! Yay!

[@brendabaum6442]

Hooray for gorgeous shoes in a size 10!! Both styles are so interesting and I’m sure they will add panache to your outfits! Thanks for sharing. The snow booties look great. Hope you can get them too.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thanks Brenda!

[@louise-yo7kz]

I know right. I am 10/10.5/11

[@BeverleyButterfly]

These are both cute styles I really miss being able to wear heels they do just finish off the look and it’s hard to find cute flats I do keep my peepers peeled. I like the red shoes you got the best very cute with a white outfit with other red accessories I think xx

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Beverley! I'm after some flat penny loafers for more casual 1940's days myself, even a heel lover like me needs flat shoes too. Bait make some cute and colorful retro inspired flats!

[@kelseyburns3876]

@@TheClosetHistorian Look at Weejuns by Bass! They make the same styles as they did when they started producing in 1936- and they are sooooo comfy!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you I'll definitely check them out!

[@RhymingMime]

I've been there my friend. I have definitely in the past made some clothing/crafty bits in a panic specifically to sell so i could buy shoes.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I always tell myself I'll list the pile of misfit vintage I have on Etsy to afford more shoes, but then I never actually make the time to do it! ;)

[@RavenClaw-js1mt]

Thank you so much for this video. I've got the Greta and Alice shoes on order and can't wait to get them. I was thinking Alice was burnt orange... Thank you for showing they're red, makes me more excited🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I thought the Alice's were going to be burnt orange too, but they are very pretty no matter what!

[@RavenClaw-js1mt]

@@TheClosetHistorian agreed.... the red is gorgeous

[@kaitlincruey]

Ugh!!! I’m painfully waiting until I’m an adult to buy my own pair of one of these shoes. So I have time to make a decision cos all of them are absolutely beautiful and I always come back here just to see them. And it’s true! The heels on modern shoes are all straight. Honestly, before finding out about vintage, I hated shopping for clothes because I never liked anything but once I realized that I found a style that suits every whim I have it’s now just a matter of time before I have enough vintage style clothes to noticeable show that’s what I’m going for.

[@SeaweedJStubbs]

I love the fall collection. I got three pairs, Alice in nutmeg, Greta in garnet and Ruth. Not being used to buttoning my shoes, I will practice, I managed to tear a button out. They are all very comfortable and stylish. I'll have to save up as well for the spring, I got two pairs last spring and hope to add to my collection the coming spring. The import tax and postage makes the shoes really expensive, but I find them worth the cost. You really showed the shoes so nicely, and your look was very stylish. I especially love the lipstick. Can you share brand and name, please?

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Helene! I plan on picking up the Alice's in nutmeg too as soon as I can ;) I don't exactly remember which lipstick I put on this day, I think it may be the shade fighter from Colourpop with a really old Revlon sheer shine lipstick over the top? I really can't remember so I'm sorry!

[@chaeburger]

I ended up getting the Ruth in brown. I, of course, wanted all of their new ones but I had to be practical in my choices since I work on my (very sensitive) feet and needed a smaller heel. Getting them in black probably would have been a better option since my wardrobe is 80% black but I'm using them as an excuse to buy more non-black things. Sadly I have not been able to wear them outside of the house however since it has rained everyday this week. I am nervous to wear them out, even with a leather protectant, since they are my first pair of quality shoes.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I'm sure they are beautiful! It doesn't rain here in Colorado very much so I don't have a lot of experience with rain proofing leather myself. I understand your hesitation, got to protect those gorgeous new shoes! :)

[@chaeburger]

I got to wear them today but they completely tore up my heels within twenty minutes of wear. That's what I get for having skin like rice paper. I guess that you don't truly own a pair of shoes until you bleed on them.

[@TheNYCndn]

You changed your brows! They look beautiful darling 💋 Also your first video on R.V. was so informative and now I own a pair. Like you said the heel is so impressively sturdy, I have a back issue and they’re the only heels I can wear without pain. Also I wear a size 10 1/2 and I’m 5’4.5”, you’re not alone doll!!! Thanks for this video 😊

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! And yes new brows! One of my better decisions and changes this past year ;) I really think the way they balance the heels makes a huge difference in their comfort.

[@seestellysew8472]

Love your picks, I’m saving as we “speak.”

[@siobhanphoenix9789]

Thank you so much for doing a video on vintage shoes! They are hard to find second hand unfortunately, at least in my area, I have thought a long while of how hard it is to find vintage styled winter boots!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Oh yeah boots are definitely on the harder side to find, luckily Royal Vintage and Bait both added a style this last year, so perhaps more will come out in the future!

[@mollymoon510]

Would you ever consider doing a shoe collection? I'd love to see all the pairs you own- maybe it the style of your "collections management" videos?? P.S. I've been subscribed to you for over a year and absolutely love all of your videos- Thanks for all the hard work you do!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Molly! The problem with shoes is...I actually have too many, like...the video would be really really long! I think I may do a full shoe collection show and tell as a livestream sometime, maybe if/when I hit 20,000 subscribers ;)

[@OlgaSPN]

Damn, another collection of gorgeous shoes from royal. Thanks so much for the close-ups, they are invaluable! One question: do the laces keep tight as you wear these? I find that this type of laces goes loose on me throughout the day and I have a narrow foot, so tat is a problem.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Hmm I'm really not sure as I haven't worn them out and about yet! I think since they are mostly decorative, as the fronts nearly meet up and don't need too much tension to hold them closed, it may be okay? Sorry I can't be more helpful! I think these would look great with other possibly more secure laces too, like grosgrain ribbon or silk ribbon perhaps.

[@BrendaC-cf7td]

Hi, again . Thanks for the shoe review. I'm size 11 at 5 foot 7 .

[@tiffanytomasino335]

I have never wanted shoes til I saw vintage remakes, maybe one day😅

[@scarletleigh7273]

I was really excited for Aspen when I saw the preview and was so ready to order, but the more information they released, the more I realised thay they are just not actually practical as winter shoes....especially for an eastern-northern European winters that I have to deal with as they are not actually that warm and the fabric wouldn't hold up to the water, the sand and the salt of the wintery pavements here. But the main deal braker was the fact that they didn't have a good snow protector on the soles - I'd brake my bones the first time I'd walk out in them :D So in the end I couldn't justify the price with the shipping and the import duties sadly...they are pretty, though

[@TheClosetHistorian]

The Aspens definitely capture the look but not the practicality of a snow boot! I don't even have proper snow boots myself, even living in Colorado where I truly should. The Aspens have the snow bunny look, but only for the nicest of winter days ;)

[@mmw55122]

Bianca, can you wear a size 11 heel? The reason I ask is I was thrifting and found a pair of new brown heels and look VERY vintage. They have round toes and the 2.5-3 inch heel flares at the bottom. If that sounds interesting to you, I will pick them up for you as a as a thank-you gift for all of your most-enjoyable vids!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Aw thank you! I am more a 9 1/2 or 10, as opposed to the larger end of 10, so I expect they would be too big. Thank you for thinking of me though!

[@tahirahroe6212]

The Fall line really is fabulous. I got the Alice in Carnelian and Nutmeg. I wish I ordered the black now. I also got Ruth in black. I really splurged this year.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Sounds amazing! I really may end up getting the nutmeg too...I have no restraint when it comes to RV shoes! ;)

[@tahirahroe6212]

@@TheClosetHistorian I don't either. They're so fabulous and the people nice, it's hard to resist.

[@christinehicks7868]

I love the red heels! Went to buy them....Unfortunately Royal Vintage doesn't carry size 5.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Yes this is a super bummer and I have heard this quite a lot, I hope they are able to offer more sizes soon as the company grows!

[@henriettahenson]

Hi Bianca ...nice to here from you ...love shoes @ those red ones are amasing ...as you say red is a good accent colour ...You look very 20s today with the bob very nice for a change though i love your curls best..xxx

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Henrietta! :)

[@bettiebluebelle3396]

Omg those black satin ones are gorgeous! X

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I'm sooo glad they released a satin heel :)

[@bettiebluebelle3396]

I had never heard of this company, but obviously went and checked them out asap! Already got about 10 pairs on my wish list and I can hear my bank account sobbing! Christmas is coming though, so looks like I will be dropping very big hints to my other half! 🤣🤣🤣

[@noreenphillips1923]

I really want to save up for a pair of these their so gorgeous!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

They really are worth it!

[@alycialish5]

Ugh... I need more 💰 cause I need all these shoes! Thanks for sharing 😃

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Agreed, I always want one of each when they release these collections ;)

[@NerdySillyGirl]

This first pair is gorgeous! And I do understand the big feet problem as I wear 9 😂 I usually don't like peep toe shoes but I think it's because the reason you justly pointed out. Never thought on it but hey, I guess you learn something every day. However... Purchasing one of these would be kind of a crazy idea. They're expensive, plus international shipping... plus French Taxes... One pair would cost me like 250$ 😅😂😭 Maybe for Christmas I will splurge a bit as gift to myself but dang...

[@Oldmusiclover2]

Just to let you know, Royal Vintage shoes are stocked by Vecona Vintage in the EU and revival retro in the UK.

[@NerdySillyGirl]

@@Oldmusiclover2 oh thank you so much! I'll check it out 😁

[@TheClosetHistorian]

That was my experience ordering a cardigan from Emmy Design Sweden, pricey to start with and then a long wait and expensive to ship to the US, but so worth it in the end! I'm glad some EU and UK shops are starting to stock Royal Vintage so that retro lovers on the other side of the ocean can enjoy them too!

[@shirleydrake1602]

Paris Hilton wears a size 10 shoe. Jackie Kennedy also wore a pretty high size. I want to say a 12 also, but I can’t remember for sure about her. It was a national secret! Her shoes were marked size nine, but that was propaganda! I kid you not. My precious little Five foot two granddaughter wears a size ten. She’s a dark little beauty, like you, except more American Indian looking. Her feet are perfect to everyone who knows her, just as yours are. I say all that to point out, our feet in America are getting bigger. Yours look great in those new shoes. I really love the red ones. They look so dainty. We have lose much in the past sixty years as women. We have gained partial equality, but we have lost mystery and a lot of style along the way.

[@LisaFreemontStreet]

Those red shoes are fabulous. Want. No, need.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I'm doing my best to try and not order them in brown too, but if they are still available in my size after Christmas...a pair may well end up in my closet ;)

[@LisaFreemontStreet]

TheClosetHistorian do it! I’ll live vicariously through you.

[@marnieo9881]

Now I know the Alice is red I will Purchase , I was afraid they’d be oranger.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I was hoping for orange myself ;) They are still gorgeous!

[@Nineathy]

Dang, those are absolute stunners.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

They make great stuff!

[@Lele15728]

These shoes are so beautiful (and in the UK the site Revival Retro also sells these too!). How do you manage to stay in heels? I feel most looks call for a heel and not a 40s style flat but they hurt! Love the video ♥️

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Lele! I have been wearing heels so long now (I used to wear them on the daily in high school oddly) that these RV heels feel extra comfortable compared to modern skyscraping stilettos, but I understand the pain can be a concern. I can say with certainly that of all of my heels (and uh, between you and me...that's a lot of shoes! opps) my Royal Vintage ones are the most comfortable of all. I wear my Marilyn's a ton for that very reason.

[@aspassiaman9081]

I like the black satin shoes for the evening, very simple cut, very chic. The Aspen boots are too difficult to style elegantly, at least in France nobody wore them in the city with dresses, they were used only with trousers after ski, on winter resorts.The manufactureur of the boots knows that, that's why he named them "Aspen" . When you'll wear them, make a video for us to see.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

The Zella heels do feel very chic! I do live in a rather snowy place, so I'm sure I could make use of the Aspens, but as you say, they would not be very versatile in my wardrobe for sure!

[@MrsYasha1984]

oh yes, this collection was sooo gorgeous! I don't have mine yet, shipping to europe and all that takes time, but I ordered those green button shoes. Green. button. shoes!!! I just had to have them. also, I ordered the late victorian boots from american duchess in black and red. They just look like my kind of "fuck me boots".

[@TheClosetHistorian]

The button shoes are such a good Victorian inspired 30's style, a fusing of the best of both, and I know that green is got to be gorgeous! The Victorian boots are really just so special, I love the AD styles too

[@MrsYasha1984]

@@TheClosetHistorian yes, I'm a sucker for victorian aesthetic as it is, but for every day wear I need something more "modern", so the button shoes screamed my name. Also, really love the curved heel. So pretty and comfy! I liked the more 40s part of the collection too, but the heel looks more "clunky", and since I wanted those damn red and black saloon boots I needed to reign myself in. With shipping import and everything, the price is really getting up there... sometimes I feel lucky my hubby has a bit of a shoe fetish, even if I don't want to throw so much money on specialty shoes, he talks me into buying them anyways. Most of the time, I talk him out of getting more colours and stuff.

[@vdubborero1999]

Love those shoes.want then too.

[@lunaazulbellydancer]

Beautiful, how is the width on the shoes as I have wide feet. Nice video, thanks~!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I would say the shoes must be quite average, Royal Vintage calls them a "B width (average)" and they recommend going a 1/2 size up for wide feet it looks like. They have a lot of sizing information on their website and excellent customer service too, so it may be worth just asking if you're not sure about a certain style. The thing about real leather shoes too of course is that they will stretch a bit and form to your foot. Sorry I can't be of more help!

[@baldwinleatherworks]

Love those shoes. They make your feet look really small and your legs look beautiful. Those shoes are Beautiful and a classic design.

[@shirleydrake1602]

Great shoes!

[@StellaMariaGiulia]

Hello, gorgeous ! And you're not so bad yourself, Bianca *tah-pum-chsss* 😅😂 American duchess/Royal vintage are a dream, as per usual. I'm a accessories girl myself, plus I grew up in my parents shoe shop, and the problem I have with most reproduction brands is that I can appreciate the effort, but not the result 😅 you can spot the poor craftsmanship from a mile away.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Stella! I can imagine you have a very trained eye for shoe quality then, and it's true so many do not reach the same high standards of RV or true vintage shoes :)

[@tigermoon44]

Love your shoes! They look great on you and your feet look small!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@gakkuhai]

They are so beautiful! Too bad they don't make my size (size 5) T_T

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Bummer! They would be so cute that small too. Hopefully one day when the brand has grown they will be able to produce more sizes!

[@gakkuhai]

I hope so! For now I will just live vicariously through you :)

[@shirleydrake1602]

Sorry to correct myself but Paris Hilton is a size 12, not a 10.

[@cathygibbs7246]

they don't carry size 5 :(...

[@billihrig6119]

Nice feet leggs!