Shoes of the Week 26/06/13 - River Island Silver glitter block heel jelly sandals

Hi guys

This week has been quite cultural so far as I have taken the opportunity to explore more of London. This has meant a trip to the National Gallery, The Natural History Museum and then later today I am off to the Tate Modern.

As I only have a few more weeks left here until I break up for summer I am trying to do as much as possible.  Further items on the list include visiting the Royal Observatory and attempting to get tickets for the Bowie exhibit at the V&A.

Yesterday I had a wonderful day in Brighton. I had never been before and I really loved exploring a new place, taking a walk along the beach and going on the arcade on the pier. Whilst there I also picked up a few new bits from the Cath Kidson Sale so keep your eyes peeled for a post.

This weeks shoes are from River Island and were spotted yesterday in the Brighton Store window.

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My shoes of the week are Silver glitter block heel jelly sandals

The 90's are certainly back with these shoes

 



Jelly sandals are no longer for little kids on the beach. Given a makeover for the 21st century and all the fashionistas / festival goers out there, they are quickly becoming the "it" shoe of Summer 2013.

In a clear and silver glitter jelly these sandals are guaranteed to go with almost everything. Featuring a strong blocked heel, a cage style closed toe and a sling back buckle fastening, they offer both comfort and retro style.

If bare feet aren't your style then you can also rock two trends in one by pairing these with a bold print or neon coloured sock.

At just £22.00 these sandals are worth the investment if you fancy swapping your wellies and mud for sun and sand this summer. They are available in a wide range of sizes so go and check them out in your local River Island Store.


Speak Soon

GoodyTwoShoes x

Shoes , Shoes and More Shoes...

Hi guys

I know I said I would post at least once a week but Uni exams had to take priority. However, I am back with not just one pair but 3 (!) pairs of shoes to show you that I have bought in the past week to celebrate end of term and the arrival of summer.

At the moment I am on a little holiday at home to distress and chill out before returning for another month in the big city. The sun is shining, the cider is cold and the shorts are on. This is exactly what was needed after 6 intense weeks of revision, revision , revision.

I would also like to point out that after not buying any shoes in 8 weeks , within 3 days of being at home I was coerced into buying 3 pairs. I blame the mother.

The first pair are from New Look.

Mint/Aqua Green Platform sandals

RRP £24.99

Bought in Sale for £5.00

 

After not wearing heels for over 6 months, these were certainly a big step up. They feature a cork platform heel front and stacked heel of over 5 inches , cross over straps and buckle fastening. The stacked platform balances these heels out perfectly so you feel comfortable and secure when walking around in them and the cross over buckled up strap around the ankle only adds to this. These were found in the New Look sale section for just £5. Bargain !

 

The next pair are also from New look.

 

 

Black Cross Over Medium Wedges

RRP £19.99

Click to see on website

 

 



These summer sandals give you an added few inches without the pain of high heels. A black suede material coats the entire shoe and the cross over straps creates an interesting but not over the top finish , perfect for both daytime and evening. These were purchased for a few nights out I have coming up so that I can continue to dance all night long and still be able to walk the morning after. The wedge is just right for walking as it pivots nicely, creating a slight rocking motion as you stride. I got these in a size 7 as my usual size 8 felt a little big and the straps are quite adjustable- great if you have wide feet.  

The last pair I picked up are also my current favourites.

 

Converse Gladiator Sandals from Schuh.

RRP £42.00

Click to see on Website

 

 

After a few dismal attempts to try and give a summer sandal I think Converse have finally hit the nail on the head. Based off the classic white slim fit all stars , these gladiator style sandals feature several cut outs along the sides and open toes. The key components that make Converse unique are still included such as the Chuck Taylor branding on the ankle and the lace up tabs as well as the rubber soles. They also have zips along the back of the shoes to make them easy to get on and off.

 

I have been wearing these all day and they are probably the comfiest and coolest pair of sandals I have ever owned. The rubber soles give the protection of a trainer whilst the cut outs give your feet plenty of air. They really are the perfect hybrid and if white isn't your colour they are also available in black.

 

 

So as you can see, plenty of shoes to keep me going for the next few weeks. I hope you are all enjoying the sun as much as I am and I will be back this week with another gorgeous pair of shoes.

 

 

GoodyTwoShoes x



 

 

Shoes of the Week - 21/04/13 - Clarks & Liberty Collection Propose Dress Sandal

Hi Guys

This week has certainly been an adventurous one for me. I've been to netball games , eaten in pubs , gone for drinks and even had a little day trip to Birmingham to meet up with some friends from Uni. I then followed this up with a double shift at work to earn some extra cash to splash for my first week back in London.

I can't believe how much I miss my life in the big city ! Everything is so different and there is certainly a North/South divide in terms of pricing. 1 more week left at home is both a sad and happy thought but these exams won't pass themselves.

This weeks shoes are taken from a really cool collaboration between Clarks and Liberty's of London Fabrics. Check them out ...

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This weeks shoe are the Clarks and Liberty Propose Dress Sandal.

 

Magenta leather uppers, a wedge heel and rubber grips on the soles makes these sandals both fashionable and purposeful. The buckles are fully adjustable and Clarks offer a variety of sizes and widths to cater for everyone.

 

 

The fabric on the heel is taken from the Liberty Arts Fabric archive and each pair of shoes will be slightly different due to the pattern cut. The magenta suede picks out the purple in the pattern perfectly and is designed to be eye catching but not overpowering.

 

 

Certainly the ideal shoe to be wearing this spring/summer and at £49.99 they are not an expensive purchase for true comfort and effortless style.

 

 

Overall I give 8 / 10.

 

 

I'll be back soon.

 

 

GoodyTwoShoes x 

Shoes of the Week 12/03/13 - River Island White Cut Out High Tops

Hi guys

Sorry for the lack of updates this week. I just can't seem to keep on top of my work at the minute and my social life has gone crazy as we reach the end of term. This has meant my little blog has suffered and I apologise.

However, I have at least 2 planned posts for this week as I continue to try out what London has to offer. Tomorrow we are off to the Harry Potter Studio Tour ! I am super excited for this as I am a mega HP nerd and my whole family adores the books/films/franchise. Then this weekend we will (hopefully) be heading to London Zoo to go and see all the cute baby animals.

This weeks shoes were picked thanks to the (albeit, very brief) spring weather we encountered at the end of last week. Though, looking at the weather at the minute, some snow shoes might be more appropriate.

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This weeks shoes are River Island White cut out peep toe high tops

Forget uncomfortable summer sandals that ruin your feel with blisters and give you a funny patterned tan on your feet and meet this summers saviour.

High top trainers meets summer fun in this combi shoe.

Designed to offer all the comfort of a trainer with flat rubber soles and lace up fronts they also offer the style of a holiday sandal with a peep toe front and no annoying tab to get in the way.

The cut out detailing and open front lets your feet breathe with ease. The lace ups means you actually get sandals that fit to your feet and the rubber soles means no more trips and slips as you manoeuvre along the beach or tread from festival to festival.

Emanating a clear 90s modern styling these shoes will look great with bleached hot pants and a crop top or leggings and a bikini on the beach.

At £50 they are a little pricey for a one summer wear shoe but as long as your on holiday you will want to look good.

If I was off abroad these gorgeous shoes would definitely be getting packed in my suitcase and for that reason I give them an 8/10.

I'll be back later on this week with my view of the Warner Brothers Studio Tour.

GoodyTwoShoes x

Shoes of the Week - 04/10/12 Kurt Geiger Sale "Pickle"

Evening all,

I'm sorry this post is a couple of days late but between moving to London , freshers week and no Internet access for the last 3 days due to problems in the halls I've not really had much time to think.

However I do have this post and another lined up for the next couple of days so I can hopefully get back on track and get back into my routine.

One thing I have found out about living in London - it's not the cost that makes it expensive, it's the amount of temptation around. A good example of this are the shoes selected for this post.

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My shoes of the week are the Kurt Geiger "Pickle" studded sandals

Luckily for me the LSE is about 5 minutes walk from Covent Garden. After a few bits to do this morning I had the afternoon free so thought I would take a walk over. The weather down here is dry but getting colder and tourist season is letting up before Christmas making the overall walk quite pleasant.

Unintentionally, my first stop ended up being Kurt Geiger. They had a sale sign in the window and the latest collection at the front of the store making it impossible for me not to have a look.  I have always loved the KG brand but due to pricing being way out of my league I constantly check whats on sale in every store I pass.

The Covent Garden shop had a wide range of designs in the sale but most pairs were in limited sizes. I spotted the above pair because of the stud detail and because they looked quite big (therefore might fit).

I was in luck ! the last pair were a EU 41 or a UK 8.

Needless to say they were quickly tried on and walked around the shop.

They feel rather comfortable to walk in both with and without socks on (I doubt I will ever wear these with socks) and the design doesn't rub against my toes or ankle. The low to mid heel (7cm) also gives great comfort making them feel easy to wear without having to worry about falling off or out of them. They also have real leather uppers which will mold to your feet after a couple of wears.

The design of the shoe itself isn't one I would normally go for because I feel my feet look strange in sandals and I associate them with older ladies but these actually looked really stylish on.

The best part was the price. On the website these are listed at a RRP of £95 reduced to £29 but in store they were knocked down a further £4 making them just £25.

They are now quite happy as part of my ever growing shoe collection and I look forward to wearing them out and about London.

Overall - an 8/10. Not the most desirable shoes but practical, durable and easy to mix and match with my wardrobe.

For those who have yet to visit Covent Garden I do recommend going as it's full of great brand name and specialist shops/stalls.

Speak soon

GoodyTwoShoes x