Maybe it’s the influence of a fashionable friend visiting from London or maybe it could be that I’ve always found LONDON WOMEN have a look (aka the London Look) that’s a bit more edgy or funky (for lack of a better word because groovy is what really comes to mind) over the rest of us. I admire the way they experiment with clothing and accessories and manage to pull off something more avant-garde and make it chic and fun. it’s not necessarily anything trendy or something we’re so used to seeing. Which leaves us wondering…hmmm how did she pull it off? For this post we look to the feet.
Feet found on the streets of London during Fashion Week – unfortunately not by me.
MOD WOMEN
Photos: Vogue (UK), Buro (but chosen by me from plenty more images).
Just an assortment of practical shoes that caught my eye
These shoes brought a twinkle to my eyesFeathers & Fringe are in and we’re going steady with some Studs Love these Valentino Rock StarStud heels and flatsThese would be warm comfortable walking shoes furever. They put the fun back in FENDI.I’m gettin my spark back – suddenly I feel like disco dancingI would not be running very far, only fashionably on foot wearing theseWhile you make up your mind relax, sit back and have a cocktail or two…then let your credit card do the restWhere there’s shoes, there’s bags. The Fringe Festival is on.
There’s nothing like coming across a good ‘find’ vintage or otherwise. I spotted an EmilioPucci pair of wedge wood sandals with scarf print in exactly my size at an outdoor vintage market which takes place once a month in Palm Springs. Only one pair, never worn and with a perfect pricetag.
There’s so many things you can say about them….sure, they’re comfortable, sure they’re practical, they bring out your manly side (if you’re a woman) and your womanly side (if you’re a man – kidding!), your love of all things equestrian (even though you can’t remember the last time you were on a horse), and they look good with.…..with what? I’m referring to the original Gucci horsebit although there are plenty of other equally unattractive ones out there.
When I wore mine the other day a friend commented that it looked like something Martha Stewart might wear. No offense Martha, but I would prefer to be compared to your cooking style more than your clothing style. It’s not the same as saying “it’s something Kate Moss would wear” (even though Kate has been seen wearing them on occasion – I did the research). Well guess what? They’re baaack in a big way…but slightly updated with different colours, patterns (including leopard) and a cool studded version (ohhh studs!). Does that make them cooler?
he says “I love you even with your loafers”
So, what do you think? Love them or Leave them? I’d like to know.
When you need to take a break from sky-high heels, go out for a stroll or run around town (but not literally because that’s an entirely different shoe) – check out these CHIC SNEAKS:
It may sound crazy but I’m starting to realize the value of keeping a few on hand.
Preventing shoe crush – Why deteriorate the backs of your shoes by sloppily slipping your heel in? Shoe horns are great because they protect the backs of your shoes and make it easy to get into snug slip on dress shoes.
A lot of people do not appreciate how important a shoe horn is. I was one of those people until recently when I tried to slip into my old loafers without the help of my horn (which was nowhere in sight) and the heel got all crunched up. Shoe horns have been around forever and most people have one but never use it.
this one resembles a golf club
If you don’t use a shoe horn then there are two ways of putting a shoe on. 1) You can either, stick your finger in to the back and pull it on to your foot, stretching the shoe, or you can go for the worst of all options and 2) try to put your shoes on with no hands (my loafer style), sliding your feet in and crushing the counter as you do so. Both ways are going to cause damage to the counter. This is actually very serious and no good for the health of the shoe.The counter is extremely important for the structure of the whole shoe, if it is damaged and loses its stiffness then the whole shoe will lose structure and no longer fit correctly or offer good support. A firm counter supports your heel and arch and reduces over-pronation. Pronation being the flexing of the ankle. Over-pronation stresses the tissues around your ankle and foot which will lead to various foot conditions including flat feet and heel pain. Doesn’t sound too sexy does it?
Now I believe having at least one shoe horn handy by the front entrance should be mandatory and especially if you ask people to take off their shoes before entering your home.
TIPS:
Did you like going down slides as a kid? Well with a shoe horn your feet can go down a little slide every time you put your shoes on.
Gentlemen love them.
The metal ones are the best because they will last forever and have the added advantage to open your paint tins or beer bottles.
I like these elegant long versions in a fashionable color – so you can stand while putting shoes on. You can match them to your shoe color.
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