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"
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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
Un-Harlotty Harlot Shoes
I think it’s safe to say that I shop a lot, which doesn’t really mean I BUY a lot of things but that I like to observe what’s going on in the shops constantly so I do my rounds practically everyday in different parts of London. So, I went into a mini state of curiosity… Continue reading Un-Harlotty Harlot Shoes