notes on becoming fearless

STAMP

New shoes!

So I made good on my threat to buy a pair of creepers. And the best bit is they were half price - there are still some sizes and colours available at Office. Oh and also, I thought I should add that they are the most comfortable shoes ever!

 

 

There is also a sale over at the Underground site.

these boots are made for WALKING

Nice flat shoes are something I'm always after and as I don't have the cash to fulfil my rather expensive ideal shoe wants I'm always on the lookout for nice simple affordable alternatives. It seems that decent flat shoes are pretty hard to find if you're a little particular about things but I'm definitely going to check out Marais when I go to New York next year as these look like they could fit the bill.

 
Chelsea boots

 
Mulberry Maryjane

 

And I would so get these sandals if they weren't already sold out.

And just so Lewis doesn't get jealous I've found him some nice shoes to look at too...

 

From the Florshiem by Duckie Brown SS11 collection. 

CREEP

 

The only pair of shoes on my shoe list that I could feasibly afford at the moment is a pair of Underground creepers. I'd love them in this dark green colour but they are sold out in my size. Always! I may well have to go for the black.

 

WEDGE

Must have these shoes...

 

Spotted on Park & Cube. Apparently they are by Won Hundred and will be available from Urban Oufitters. I'm sure they'll probably be far too expensive for me to even get my hands on one pair but in a dream world I'd have them in both colours. Like Shini I was also reminded of these shoes. Want want want!

approximate

I've been waiting sometime for an approximation of the SS Miu Miu platforms to make their way onto the high street and my patience seems to have been rewarded. I've just ordered these from Topshop. Hopefully they will fill the 70s platform shaped void in my life. I'm not certain they're quite right but will decide when they arrive.

 
Planning on pairing with these socks. I may well look like a ridiculous copy-cat but you know, so be it!

 

decisions

I've just been given some belated birthday cash... now what should I go for?

 
Classic brogues from Church's. They had these in store in the summer and they are still in stock on Net A Porter - am thinking they will have to go on sale after Christmas? Fingers crossed. Arghh damn! Just realised my size is sold out. Heart-broken!

 
Vivienne Westwood Roman 3 strap shoe. These are never going to go on sale. And they are too expensive. But I still want them!

 
Acne Pistol Short boots. Too expensive and possibly the least practical because of the heel.

 
Acne Gun boots. Again too expensive but they are simple and stylish.

All options require some additional cash from myself which at the moment is, well, difficult! So should I go for quality over quantity? And if so how do I choose? Is £350 too much for a pair of shoes, can I really justify it? The answer is probably not... I think.

SABOT

I love these shoes. Until they hit an uneven bit of pavement that is.

 

BUCKLE my shoe

To celebrate the fact that I now have a job from now until June I couldn't help myself but take a teensy peak at the Topshop website.  Behold my new shoes... lots of buckles!  And sensibly flat so I'll be able to wear them all summer.  They're almost all gone now but if you're a size 41 hurry hurry!

MAKE your own

Today's Observer Woman magazine features some diys from designers such as Martin Margiela and Vivienne Westwood.  Looks as though most of it is up on the website.  There is also a feature starring everyone's favourite blogger the lovely Susie Bubble. 

My new Margiela rip-off boots had their first outing today even though really it was probably slightly too cold for them.  But new shoes always need to be worn immediately don't they?  I got them from Zara.  I think they go nicely with my leather fringe necklace.  The green jacket is a kind of linen parka from H&M.  I don't appear to be doing too well on the not shopping front.

 

 

 

     

NEW LOVE

My new boots from Ann Demeulemeester.

An accidental purchase which leaves me penniless until February.  My sale shopping concession.  But they were a bargain (cough cough).  And as the lovely man at Liberty who served me said "They are an investment", and yes I know all luxury goods sales assistants are trained to say that, I used to be one of them.  And these are probably all poor excuses because even at half price they cost more than any pair of boots should cost. Opps!