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the Lelja | custom designer listing
the Lelja | custom designer listing
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this custom bridal order will focus on sourcing elegant pair of vintage designer heels that feel timeless, elegant, and distinctly bridal.
lejla’s inspiration leans toward a classic neutral palette of soft beige, ivory, cream, and white, with a particular emphasis on the clean, feminine silhouettes associated with vintage manolo blahnik heels. the overall direction should feel polished and luxurious while remaining simple enough to complement the bridal look rather than compete with it.
heel preferences
- size: us 7, regular width
- designer preference: luxury designers, with a strong preference toward manolo blahnik and chanel
- heel height: kitten heel (1–2.5") or high heel (3.5"+)
- color palette: beige, ivory, cream, white, and other soft bridal neutrals
- overall style: classic, refined, minimal, feminine, and timeless
- embellishment: yes — subtle embellishment may be incorporated where it complements the simplicity of the heel
sourcing notes
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your first 2–3 heel options will be presented within 1 business day of purchasing your custom listing.
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up to 8 total heel options are included in your custom sourcing process, allowing us to refine the search based on your feedback as we go.
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the typical sourcing timeline is approximately 2–6 weeks, depending on availability within the vintage designer market. in some cases, this timeline may extend based on rarity. your timeline is always honored.
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if the available vintage market has been fully exhausted and none of the presented options are approved, a store credit equal to the full purchase value will be issued. this may be applied toward another custom order, autumn and winter outerwear or fur, or any current available piece from from ari.
pricing notes
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your $495 flat fee includes personalized vintage designer sourcing, the selected pair of heels, minor repairs or fit modifications when applicable, custom embellishment or detailing when applicable, and gift packaging.
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no additional fees.
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this budget is well suited for an elegant pair of Manolo Blahnik heels. Chanel options may be presented if available, but cannot be guaranteed within the $495 budget.
PLEASE NOTE
The vintage designer market is finite and unpredictable, particularly when sourcing a rare combination of size, color, heel height, silhouette, material, and condition. Flexibility and trust throughout the sourcing process are greatly appreciated.
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from 36 reviewsThe Manolos I bought literally could not be more perfect. They fit like they were made for me and the color is even more gorgeous in person. Thank you again for making my wedding shoe dreams come true! Also for the wonderful and super friendly customer service. Ari you’re a gem 💙
The attention from Ari was great! She’s so caring and the package was so cutely wrapped. The shoes are AMAZING, so far my fav pair in my collection 🥹💕
Ari was so great to work with and took a lot of time and care to make sure we found the right pair of shoes for my wedding. I can’t wait to wear them! Definitely would recommend!
She was so helpful and intentional in the process of designing my custom wedding heels! I am so excited to wear them for my wedding! They turned out perfect!
I love with the heels! Communicative seller and the packaging was so cute!
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I’m absolutely in awe of the pieces she’s sourced and curated; they’re truly special. My items were handled with such love and care, and the packaging was incredibly thoughtful. Shipping was impressively fast, and everything arrived in perfect condition, exactly as described. I’ll definitely be back to shop again when new collections are released!
I’ve bought two pairs of shoes from here because she is so thoughtful and her products are so one of a kind!! I got custom heels and the whole process was so smooth and quick! I will be back a million times for my new vintage shoe addiction!! Thank you again !!
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