>> My head space got a little bit invaded and clogged up towards the end of my Moscow trip for reasons I won't reveal here and whilst I've still got a ton of Moscow-related posts to go up, I thought I'd go with a light hearted respite that centres around an unexpected pair of shoes from young footwear designer Anastasia Radevich. I've been getting a fair bit of wear out of her furry sculpted heel booties that requires quite specific weather conditions lest they get rained/snowed/sleeted upon (Moscow was NOT the place to be stepping out in them…). Now I have another reason to make sure I spell her name 100% correctly when people ask what shoes I'm wearing as Anastasia was stupendously kind enough to send me a surprise – a pair of embroidered grey suede clogs that were made as a one-off and inspired by my "character and style". The quotation marks there are important because I find it chortlingly hilarious that anyone would be arsed to create a pair of shoes inspired by me in any way…
I'm not going to chortle too much though and instead, I'll just say a big fat THANK YOU because I did take one look at them and go "Me LOOOOOOOVES!" in an inane and childish way when I opened up the box prior to reading the accompanying note from Anastasia and finding out about the source of inspiration. I've been a bit stuck on wearing them in one particular way, tried and tested in Paris first…
…and then again back at home. The shoes don't seem to want to part ways with a pair of Ayame socks from Koshka because of their similar colour schemes and likewise, a Whistles full length leather skirt in seal grey and a Louis Vuitton jacket (scored as a freebie through a friend!) have also become additional partners in crime. Suffice to say, when it all comes together and when my eyes stop at my feet to look at the socks bleeding into the embroidery of the shoes, I can't help but beam like a crazy woman. Where I'm normally huffing and puffing my way through Paris Fashion Week, I think on the day that I first wore these shoes, I skipped across the Place de la Concorde, saying something like "My my! The sun is out! Isn't it LOVELY?" garnering furrowed eyebrow looks from friends because people of my generation in the 21st century don't say "My my!" nor do they use the word "Lovely" nearly enough.
(Louis Vuitton lilac jacket, Louise Gray shirt, Whistles grey leather skirt, Ayame socks, Anastasia Radevich shoes)
This is a sketchbook page that Anastasia sent through illustrating the choice to have coloured doodles play riot on a background of grey which perhaps is a summation of the dichotomy between my love of plain grey jersey and grey pieces versus the cacophony of prints and colours in my wardrobe. I can't quite make sense of the doodles but I'm not sure I'm supposed to. RANDOM is a word I use excessively afterall…
Haha, I have the same socks – just not haven’t got actually usin them, it’s still quite wintery here…
What a gorgeous gift – and the outfits are pure feast for the eyes as usual.
Love your outfit post. I always say so, but it is the best way to see you, and all your inspiration.
have a great Sunday, dear Susie.
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I love all the colours together.
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Those stockings are so pretty.
another great post! who are your sunglasses by? thanks so much!
my my, they are indeed loverly!!
They are gorgeous! You are so lucky (and inspirational)!
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u look gorgeous!
really love ur clogs:)
kiss dear
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Oooh how fabulous, lucky you!
And your friends can get you free LV? You’ve got good friends girl!
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Looks amazing!!
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your style is very unique, you definitely prove that fashion is an art
They are amazing!! what an original shoe!! And what a beautiful story to have behind them that they were inspired by you! and definatly no need for the quotation marks I can 100% see how one would be inspired by you and that special quirky style you have! x
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I absolutely love the look your rockin’ with the shoes. What an amazing gift! somthing you can keep (and wear) forever!! xx
LOVE the cut of the LV blazer! And am eyeing that gorgeous leather skirt…
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I concur – people of the 20th/21st century do not use “My, my!” enough. People do use ‘lovely’ a lot, though – I can vouch for that. Unfortunately it is mostly uttered in a sarcastic tone… but it’s still a start!
omg…love those shoes, the intricate embroidery looks so wonderful. I wish that I could understand the design but I think that adds to the mystery
omg i love those shoes and this entire outfit!
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That lilac jacket is just really charming!
I love the combination of your shoes and socks.
The color is really nice, too!!!
Damn Susie! Those shoes are 100% you! A girl who loves a chunky heel but hates chunky cheese. This must be your lucky Irish post, a free LV jacket that looks serenely stunning and a pair of go anywhere shoes designed specifically with you in mind!
Anastasia is one of the main reasons I’m applying to Cordwainers. I hope one day to meet her and mine her brain for nuggets of info regarding heel construction and the other insane experimental things she has done to create her designs.
those tights are amazing as well as the clogs! <3
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Very nice this post
Those shoes can’t be any cuter. They’re adorable.
I just can´t believe how great that first outfit is!!! I especially like that amazing skirt. And I won´t even start with those fabulous shoes..;)
i was contemplating buying that skirt!! is it worth the spend?
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Those are some adorable clogs!!
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Love this post! great combination of socks and shoes, and of course the color of it.
gee i love your blog susie! it’s inspiring.
interesting to see your style evolve….