"Like most of those who study history, Napoleon III learned from the mistakes of the past how to make new ones." - A. J. P. Taylor

Considering my past history with shoes from Topshop...love them...buy them...never actually wear them...I've decided to admire these nude, laser cut leather, Alaia-ish numbers from afar. I don't want to jinx myself on this but could it be that (gasp) I'm finally learning from my mistakes?