Viva La "Ugly"

When I read this article called ‘The Height of Stylish Impracticability’ in the Telegraph, which basically lambast this season’s trend of chunky, heavy high heeled shoes (as seen at Marc Jacobs, Balenciaga and Chloe), I thought I should counter-argue.  Perhaps it’s my relative youth, perhaps it’s my desire for fleeting things or perhaps I am… Continue reading Viva La "Ugly"

Viva La “Ugly”

When I read this article called ‘The Height of Stylish Impracticability’ in the Telegraph, which basically lambast this season’s trend of chunky, heavy high heeled shoes (as seen at Marc Jacobs, Balenciaga and Chloe), I thought I should counter-argue.  Perhaps it’s my relative youth, perhaps it’s my desire for fleeting things or perhaps I am… Continue reading Viva La “Ugly”

Tough as Old Boots

Last winter it was all about the Victoriana lace-up boots.  This year, lace-up boots get a lot tougher and a bit rough and tumble.  I’m convinced boots are made for stomping this year, not walking.  Yet, even though they’re hard-wearing and ‘gritty’, I still want to set a contrast by pairing them with a silk… Continue reading Tough as Old Boots