Convertable Shoes

Talk about a two-in-one product..these shoes can be converted from mid heel pumps to flats. Perfect for the "less is more" lady.

 Ze O Ze Modular Shoes via Design Milk

Snow, snow go away...

Another 8-10 inches of the white stuff today, and I can't wait for it to stop because I want to wear my new shoes!

Rainy Day Ballet Flats, J.Crew.

G is for Girly

I have said this many times before but although I have an obsession with pink bordering on certifiable, I am not a exactly a girly gal. I don't wear dresses or skirts, almost never wear heels and daily grooming routine pretty much amounts to brushing my hair and tying it up in a bun. BUT...I always wear make-up (just a touch, mascara and blush), I have my toenails painted all of the time, I have a killer bag collection and I love to accessorize. Statement pieces of jewellery, are my thing. Anyway, I guess I have always had this underlying desire to be more of a typical girl, and despite my less than girly age (I fear I am approaching middle age too fast!) I am drawn to the feminine and cute in things.

Here are my latest objects of girly desire...

Blythe Dolls

...and the awesome obsession that Danielle Thompson of Kitschy Digitals and Tiny Bazaar has for these strangely cute little ladies. The sheer fact that their eye colour can be changed had me hooked.

Anthropologie anything...
Dresses
Blouses
Bags

Breaking news: Anthro is opening a store in Edinburgh pretty much next door to my old restaurant and although I am green with envy, I have to be thankful that I am not in a position to blow my "fortune" on after work shopping anymore!

Ballet flats with embellishments...

Frenchie Flat

Abbie Flat

Clara's Slippers

Rising Starlet Flats

Sequin Bow Flats

Over the top costume jewellery...

Fringe Cuff

Carrington Crystal Bow necklace

Crystal Rose necklace

Silver and Opal Bow belt buckle

It's all about the shoes

I have never considered myself the marrying kind, but if I ever did take the plunge I know that the single most important piece of my attire would be the shoes. People have images of the dress they have dreamed of since they were a little girl, but for me this would be the perfect time to drop a serious amount of cash on the most fabulous, outrageous and show-stopping footware I could afford. One of my best male friends was recently the "Mate of Honour" at a girlfriend's wedding, where she wore a stunning pair of gold Christian Louboutin's as the main focal point to her wedding outfit (the dress was unique and gorgeous too, it has to be said). She's my kind of Gal!

So I thought I would play dress up today and choose a few gems that would have me running down the aisle (well, not exactly running in those heels!).

Charm by Kate Spade

Chrisette by Kate Spade

Heart Peep Toe by Alexander McQueen

Poseidon 120 Pumps by Christian Louboutin

Margo Python Pumps by Charlotte Olympia

And no white in sight!

You can never have too many...pairs of shoes

The Anthropologie catalogue dropped into my mailbox today, and I am smitten with their latest shoe collection. I try to ration my exposure to Anthropologie as I know I could blow my life's savings on most of their wares, but I had just been browsing their collection online, then the catalogue appeared. Help!! Well, I figured it was destined to be.

I am not strictly a heels kind of gal, but when the occasion calls they are a deal breaker.

Waving Grains Pumps

Felted Chrysanthemum Heels

Fiesta Flats

Twinkle Toes Flats

Prize Ribbon Flats

Chiseled Doily Booties

Hallowed Halls Oxfords

As for flats, I have too many to count...