shoes!

I guess it's that time of year, when you're supposed to reflect on the last twelve months, in order to better appreciate the new year to come.  Blerg.  I'd rather continue to hide away on the couch, thank-you, and confront the truths and meaningful realizations only when forced (hmmm...can you tell I went back to work yesterday?).  I am also super sick, so no outfit shot today- though there was one, and it wasn't bad!

Anyway, I'm old and unchanging in my ways.  I'll never learn to be tidy- for every sock and shoe I remember to put away, I am blind to the piles of sweaters and dresses-to-be-tailored that dot the landscape.  sigh- much to my long-suffering neatnik man's chagrin.  I don't pick up a lot of new habits. So I will say that my 'real' 'accomplishment' last year was to embrace wearing heels like a real 'grown-up' 'lady' (another would be actually keeping a blog regular-ish for a year!).  I've just never been able to find the right shoes that didn't hurt or fall off.  Or I just felt too self-conscious clickety-clacking down the hall.

A couple of years into dressing primarily in remixed 50's and 60's dresses however, and I was ready for some glamour.  or at least those super cute old-lady booties from the 30's.  which is pretty much my shoe collection...!

Last christmas, Santa gave me a gorgeous pair of Camper low-heeled ankle boots (she wears a lot of Camper too. Thanks ma!) They actually say 'heels for beginners' on the sole...


Then I discovered that Camper ships to Canada for a mere $10, which is awesome, since Camper stores in Canada generally mark the price up about 30%.  So I ordered another pair in January during the sales...

This spring I really needed to find a similar workhorse to get me through the non-tights-wearing seasons. I keep meaning to find some fun coloured laces to replace the grey...

By then, I had also been doing this bloggy thing for a few months, and had discovered so many amazing style blogs, among them some folks with  excellent taste in shoes,  (as well as clothing) who introduced me to a lil' lady named Chie Mihara. These came to live with me via Ebay...


Plus a few other friends from around...
Fornarina Bow heels

Ash booties, courtesy of Wardrobe Resale

My summer shoes from Clarks were awesome, and migrated well into some early fall tights-wearing
Clarks Artisan Erda sandal

until 'Santa' gave me an early gift in October while out shoe shopping together.  These booties are amazing and go with everything in a funky kind of way, and I feel great in them
Indigo for Clarks Water Row boots


I've been keeping an eye out for the Water Row boots in black, since I figured they were likelier to go on sale.  Sure enough Softmoc had 'em for $62 with an online coupon code to help cover shipping costs.  That was good enough for me! (keep in mind that all the lovely options in the states like Endless, and Amazon.com etc won't ship their wares to Canadians...really should look into one of those mail-box forwarder things)

Ahem, and then today, well, I didn't mean to, but I was walking by Brown's and they had their big 70% off sale, and I knew I'd seen some cute Chie's there several weeks ago...and next thing you know these lovely babies are mine.  I think your footwear should always bring a smile to your face.  These certainly do!  What was I saying about old lady shoes?

edit: I just realized how misleading my babbling is- heh, I just bought the one pair, featured below!  The catalog shots are for comparison/inspiration! 
steel grey leather Luar but with round heel, 'exclusive' to Browns shoes in Canada
Chie Mihara Quentin Fall 2010
Chie Mihara Luar Fall 2010

Comments

  1. One word for all these shoes - LOVE!!!! I am drooling over the Chie Mihara Luar. I too have only recently embraced wearing heels (about 2 years ago) since I am the biggest klutz in the cosmic universe. But hey, it's okay to be a late bloomer :-) And your feet look like pretty Christmas gifts in those heels! Happy early New Year!!!

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  2. So many gorgeous pairs here! I love the Campers and the Chies (of course) and those Ash booties. And the Water Row boots which were a super great deal. You have ignited a whole new list of wants over here. Happy New Year! Also, thank you for the blog shoutout!

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  3. That last pair of Chies has done me in! So envious! And what a lovely wood floor btw! How is the arch support on the Campers? I rarely wear heels due to my super high instep and that they usually tilt your hips/back forward ;)...looks like there is a little heel cup action there? Got a pair of those Clark Artisans (cute!) but I reach for my Danksos every time...comfort:1 ladylike:0

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  4. Thank you for sharing Chia Mihara, I love her shoes.

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  5. I love your last pair of shoes!The Chia Mihara Luar 2010 They are dreamy They look so rich and yummy. Love the bows/ Ties Almost a Victorian look to them.And the color is delish. BTW...I still haven't found those Chartreuse colored flats :/ For my sunwashed Dots Dress...The hunt is still on. I did manage to snare me the Moon Glow Mary Janes and the Dusty Begonias! Happy New Year!

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  6. eeeeks. our house is a complete mess. there are shoes and clothes everywhere (my hubby and i love to shop :-)
    All these shoes look amazing, but my fave would have to be the fornarina heels. The mary-jane style is super cute and the colour is gorgeous.
    The Chie Mihara Luar Fall 2010 would have to be my second fave - LOVE!

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  7. ah shoes- the way to every girl's heart...
    I don't know about arch support Saskia, but the Campers are certainly comfortable for me! And I somewhat envy you vintageglammz- my man (though a pack rat too) would be happiest living in a completely spartan Quaker home (though I could go with that- all those amazing walls of closets and drawers...yum!)

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  8. I can't even tell you how much I love this post! I might not be able to do an annual recap with shoes, but jewelry I could do! ;-)

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