There is more to life than shoes

This is what my mum said to me the other day when the shoes I wanted had sold out and I was a little upset. Now I do know that there possibly is more to life than shoes but I also know that shoes make or break an outfit. I see shoe crime everyday and beautiful well styled outfits killed by a pair of shoes. I know when you are on your feet all day you need to be comfortable I wear 4" heels everyday with ease and I know this is rare but there are some beautiful lower heeled shoes out there. So this got me thinking can shoes be practical and comfortable and still look stylish so I went straight on to Spartoo's website and this what I found.

Silver Brouge Kesslord, High Ankle Strap Melissa, Black Patent Jazz Shoe

Happy Face Peep Toe Lollipops, Moccasin Geox, Pump Buffalo

I found a great selection on the Spartoo website and I really am into those Melissa ankle strap ones these will make any outfit funky and indivdual. The lace up jazz shoe has to be my favorite flat style as these look great with skirts and trousers and I would imagine these would be ultra comfortable. How cute are the Lollipop cheeky face peep toes I thought these were a great summer happy flirty little shoe and would put a smile on your face everytime you wore them.

So my conclusion is that there are some great flatties out there and shoe crime should not really be happening and no mum there is not more to life than a pair of shoes if you are a hardcore fahionista.

Style of a Fashionista to Aisle 2

Dress Topshop, Cardigan Topshop, Shoes Spartoo, Necklace Ebay

I ordered two pairs of shoes from Spartoo on Friday and they arrived yesterday so I thought I would test drive a pair today. I went with these ones by Buffalo check them out here. I think Spartoo is a great shoe website as they stock a wide range of makes and styles I found them a while ago and this is the first time I have used them the delivery was free they it said it would take up to six days but they arrived a lot quicker than that. I have swapped tights for OTK socks they seem to be a good alternative.

I want to thank you guys for all your lovely comments and emails your support was such a comfort for me. I never wanted to post anything negative but it seemed appropriate as I talk about outfits and fashion.

BIG KISS TO YOUR ALL

Icons

My icons are Brigitte Bardot, Jane Bikin and Anita Pallenberg someone actually left me a comment saying that in one of my post I reminded her of Anita Pallenberg this was such an awesome comment for me. I wanted to share some of my favorite images with you.

Who are your Icons ??

Gold & Green

Cut Off's DIY, Shawl Ronit Zilkha, Cami New Look (old), Wedges Topshop

I love the combination of gold and green the two colors work so beautifully together. I saw a picture of the gorgeous Miss Moss wearing cut offs and a beautiful shawl and I remembered I had this one I brought it years ago and the detail on it is stunning this was the inspiarion for todays outfit. The weather has been gorgeous but it is still too cold to let go of my faithful black tights yet.

Tassel Overload

Jumpsuit ASOS, Jacket Miss Selfridge, Boots Primark, Pumpkin Bag Tesco

I went to my local carboot sale today. The weather was meant to be hot and sunny and I woke up to overcast and a little damp so I traded my gladiators for boots and my SPF50 for my tassel biker jacket. I was looking for jewellery, blazers, over sized knits and Levis 501 to cut into shorts I did not find anything but I did get two broken watches to wear as bracelets. I need to get better at thifting I think I need more practice I never find anything.

Meet Le Le

Boots Boo Hoo, Bracelet & Ring Chain Ebay, Necklace H&M, Snake Ring ASOS

I want to introduce you to Leon from I Under Eye I loved his outfit so much today that I had to share it with you I am totally loving the leggings under his shorts and his bow tie amazing.

I also scored myself another bracelet and ring chain from Ebay it arrived this morning I love these and they are really hard to find and my mum also took the pumpkin bag hint and got me one today I am sure you will see it soon :)

Cowgirls & Indians

With the change in seasons I find that the cowboy boot or the moccasin is a good choice of footwear. They both look great styled with floral dresses or denim cut offs and they both can be worn with black tights to help us through that oh so difficult transitional period when we want to wear some of our high summer pieces and an open toe shoe just seems a little impractical. Now I am a keen lover of both so I am neither a Cowboy or an Indian. The cowboy boot is very easy to find but the moccasin is a little more rare but I have found these super cute Rocketdog ones from Spartoo I personally think the moccasin is the way to go this season and with the tan colour and fringing these are bang on trend for S/S10. If you want something a little more dressy check these ones out by Les Tropeziennes they have a bit of a Mulberry feel about them.

Now for all you Cowgirls out there if you are really not feeling this Pocahontas trend then you will need the perfect cowboy boot these Buffalo ankle ones are perfect they have a great tradional feel about them and you cant go wrong with an ankle boot in the summer. If you are looking for someting more tradional how abou these ones by Buttero they will be great if you want to channel the denim on denim D&G western look.
Kate Moss is an Indian along with Claudia Schiffer and Sienna Miller and the Queen of cowboy boots Taylor Swift are cowgirls.

What are you ??

Who said shopping was easy ???

Dress H&M, Blazer International, Cycle Shorts H&M, Bag Chanel, Boots Ebay, Hat New Look Rings Ebay & ASOS, Necklace Ebay

Wow it is not easy taking pictures in public places I felt soooooo self conscious I do not know how other bloggers do it. My mum took the pictures we had planned a shopping trip which turned into a bit of a weird one as soon as I entered Topshop and saw the boots that I have had my eye on for months had gone into sale for £40.00 they did not have my size so we instantly left this town and headed for the one where I work I was so into getting the boots that I forgot to get a parking ticket I remembered one and a half hours later and of course I got a parking fine ouch. The things we do for a sale bargain he he. So in theory the boots cost me an extra £25.00 still cheaper than full price but I am very lucky as my cute little mummy is going to pay the fine :) thanks mum.

My new sale bargain shoes from Topshop

I was asked to show you a close up of my Ring and Chain Bracelet I got it from Ebay a couple of weeks ago :)

Pumpkin Bags

Nude ASOS, Quilted Tan Topshop, Grey Dorothy Perkins ,Blue M&S, Black Tesco, Tan River Island

I like to buy a new bag each season I have enjoyed my studded across the shoulder bag so I have decided to go with studs again this season and I am quite liking the pumpkin bag. Here is a fab selection, my favorite one is the black studded one and bonus it is only £15.00 from F&F at Tescos I put a massive hint to my mum about it and seeing that she sometimes does her food shop there she might just stumble across it I just hope they have some left. The other ones are from River Island, M&S, Topshop and ASOS ranging from £15.00 to £75.00.

Colour Co-ordinated

Maxi Dress H&M, Jacket Miss Selfridge, Necklace H&M, Wedges Nine West

This is what I wore yesterday I had the day off and the weather was perfect. This is the £7.99 maxi dress I scored from H&M I cant get over how cheap it is. I teamed it with tan accessories and when I got in my car my friend said "you colour co-ordinate with your car" so I just had to let you guys see. I have always liked black and tan together but I have never really taking in the interior of my car before. I am also wearing my new Miss Selfridge jacket I have been after one like this for ages and I snapped it up in there sale for £75.00.

The Outnet Sale

I have never had good luck. I have the odds of everything bad always have so it should not come as a surprise that I had no chance at all of getting anything for £1.00 on The Outnet Sale. I did not even receive my email with the link. It was only because I went onto Twitter at about 8.30am that I realised it had started I had been checking my inbox every 10 minuets from 6am alas my bad luck struck again. There was a lot of disappointed fashionsitas out there and a Facebook page called The Outnet Stole My Friday has already been started.

Did you guys have any success and if so what did you get ???

On the brighter side my Miss Selfridge leather fringe biker jacket arrived this morning I have been lusting over it since December but refused to pay £150.00 for it my patience paid off as it went down to £75.00 in there sale this week.

Ugly Duckling

There is a real trend for ugly duckling shoes as I call them and I am totally addicted and beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I love these big platform chunky cumbersome heeled shoes I just cant get enough of them. Throw away your skinny stilettos and embrace this shoe trend. In the story, the ugly duckling grow into a beautiful swan and this is what this type of shoe does they turn your outfit into something stunning that stands out just like the swan did. Every other blogger is working this look and teaming them with girly dresses or vintage leather shorts. Believe me these shoes turn heads and I have not found one outfit that they do not work with.

The only issue I am having here in the UK is the availability of this type of shoe but I found lots of fabulous ones at Spartoo these ones by One Step are gorgeous and they come in good old classic black here or colour popping purple here of course me being me would go for black and clash these with floral prints and sheer fabrics to give my outfit that edgy twist that I love so much.

I love these Harlot ones too also available on Spartoo and these will look hot teamed with this seasons on trend striped of floral maxi dresses. I think this time I would go for the brown.

Check these out for yourselves here and here