# Modern Fairytale Shoes Lauren Tennenbaum Cinderella Pumps are Kryptonite for Fashionistas By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2010-02-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lauren-tennenbaum-cinderella-pumps References: [kingdomofstyle.typepad](http://kingdomofstyle.typepad.co.uk/my_weblog/2010/02/cinderella-shoes.html) & [indecoroustaste](http://www.indecoroustaste.com/2009/09/cinderella.html) Fans of fairytales and high fashion will flock to the Lauren Tennenbaum Cinderella pumps you see above. They're a fantastic update to the [glass slippers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1) that inimitable fairytale heroine wore to the ball, and are actually DIY. Tennenbaum, who heads up the blog (In)Decorous Taste, used [u-drop crystals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystalstudded-clogs) for the shoe--the sort that are typically found on chandeliers. See more images of the Lauren Tennenbaum Cinderella pumps above. **Implications** - There has been a strong focus placed on the element of reality, which can be seen through the prominence of reality television. As a deviation from this, products that introduce consumers to [fantastical worlds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-academy) -- like these Cinderella pumps do -- are a refreshing differentiation from reality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fantastical Fashion:** Creating products that introduce consumers to fantastical worlds, like the Cinderella pumps, offers a refreshing differentiation from reality. - **DIY High Fashion:** The popularity of DIY fashion allows for creative and unique updates to traditional styles, as seen with the DIY Cinderella pumps. - **Luxury Adaptations:** Updating classic fairy tale items, such as the glass slipper, with luxurious materials like u-drop crystals offers a modern twist on traditional fashion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** The fashion industry has an opportunity to explore fantastical elements and DIY updates to traditional styles. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can create modern adaptations of classic items, incorporating luxurious materials for a unique and high-end product. - **Personal Accessories:** The personal accessories industry can capitalize on the popularity of DIY fashion by offering materials and resources for consumers to create their own unique pieces, like the DIY Cinderella pumps. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Luxurious Crystal Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-choo-crystal-slipper.md) - [Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-weitzman-x-swarovski.md) - [Couture Collector Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viktorrolf-x-disney.md) - [Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney.md) - [Sophisticated Bridal Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champagne-era.md) - [Soft-Colored Disney Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinderella-capsule.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Holiday Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/julia-tassel-pump.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md)