September 2010
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SHINY NEW WEBSITE!
You might not know but Thirty Days has come quite a way since its initial month here as Thirty Days of Flats. We’re on edition four and we’ve even got a shiny new website:
http://thirty-days.co.uk
June 2010
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ANOTHER 30 DAYS?
So, I promised you that a new 30 Days would be starting today.
Unfortunately, owing to technical difficulties (read: getting thrown off the internet constantly by our really rubbish Virgin Media modem) I’m going to have to postpone until tomorrow morning when I can actually use a steady connection that doesn’t resemble a bucking bronco.
But hopefully the wait will be worth it!
May 2010
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I PROMISED YOU MORE
And I’d hate to not follow through. Starting today, head over to 30 Days of Sun for another 30 days of accessories.
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THE GRAND FINALE
…or is it?
During the last 30 days, I’ve had lots of people ask me if I’d carry on past the one-month mark, whether I’d do another item or just chuck it in altogether. Well, I’m not ready to jack it in quite yet.
From next week, I’ll be back with another 30 days but with something other than shoes. Truth is, I’d quite like to wear a few of my favourite...
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DAY THIRTY
DAY THIRTY: Gold leather braided sandals, Hermes
Drumroll please! Today is the final day of the fun little experiment that has been 30 days of flats so I thought it only right to go out with somewhat of a bang with these gorgeous gold Hermes sandals. These are another find from the second-hand shop in Chelsea and were again pretty much brand spanking new when I purchased them a few weeks ago....
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DAY TWENTY NINE
DAY TWENTY NINE: Pink patent leather ballet pumps, Marc by Marc Jacobs
We’re almost at the end of this fun little experiment and admittedly, these are pretty new to the stable. I am a total Marc Jacobs junkie, so imagine my delight when I came across these pretty pumps in a second hand shop in Chelsea for £50. It would’ve been rude NOT to buy them, especially as they’re brand...
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DAY TWENTY EIGHT
DAY TWENTY EIGHT: Blue chambray pumps, Lands’ End
My espadrille obsession continues, although in a slightly different form today. This pair from Lands’ End are what I can only describe as the ultimate hybrid - ballet pump meets rope-based espadrille. I got these not too long ago and in the purposes of research, just discovered that they’re currently on offer on the...
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DAY TWENTY SEVEN
DAY TWENTY SEVEN: Black grosgrain and silver stud ballet pumps, Topshop (2009)
I bought these last winter and due to their non-leather body, I decided that they were too fragile to wear sloshing through puddles. Now that the weather has finall improved (albeit marginally) I can finally wear them and tonight was due to be their first outing to a gig but at the last minute exhaustion from this...
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DAY TWENTY SIX
DAY TWENTY SIX: Grey, white and green paint-splatter espadrilles, Topshop
Firstly, I once again apologise for posting late. I didn’t get home until about 2:30am last night after flying back from my work trip. By that time, all I could do was kick off my shoes and fall into bed after a 22 hour day. Ouch. Anyway, on with the shoes. Oh look, another pair of espadrilles, I told you I was...
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DAY TWENTY FIVE
DAY TWENTY FIVE: Gold leather woven sandals, Topshop (2010)
So, I know I’m meant to be wearing existing shoes from my collection but a few weeks ago I was surfing around during my lunch break and came across these little beauties. At only 25 quid, I could hardly say no, could I? I find that sometimes with Topshop shoes (particularly their sandals) it’s advisable to go down a size,...
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DAY TWENTY FOUR (AGAIN)
DAY TWENTY FOUR: Pink leather ruffled sandals, Topshop (2008)
My sincerest apologies for the delay in posting but I couldn’t get onto my computer until almost 11pm last night and by that time I was so exhausted that the idea of staring at a computer and doing complicated things like thinking were most definitely out of the question. We spent most of yesterday shooting on a boat which...
DAY TWENTY FOUR
It’s been a long working day, today will have to wait until tomorrow. Apologies for the slackness but you’ll get a double post tomorrow. Oooh!
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DAY TWENTY THREE
DAY TWENTY THREE: Pewter leather slides, Primark (2008)
Today’s been a busy day full of recee-ing and shooting, so comfort was a big issue - especially in heat. I bought these Birkenstock-esque slides from Primark two years ago and again, they were another multiple purchase as I found myself buying a second pair about a week later as they well and truly won me over. They started off very...
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DAY TWENTY TWO
DAY TWENTY TWO: Blue and bronze leather espadrilles, Penelope Chilvers (2010)
Today’s a day of travelling as I’m off to Turkey for work until Friday so I need to wear shoes that are comfortable, have a little give and still look nice - these leather espadrilles from Penelope Chilvers are just the ticket. I got them as a press gift a few weeks ago and I love them so much that...
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DAY TWENTY ONE
DAY TWENTY ONE: Nude pleather ballet pumps, Topshop
Before you say it, yes I am wearing trackpants today. It’s Sunday, I’m relatively hungover and I’ve got to pack for a five day work trip that I’m going on tomorrow so if you think there’s any chance that I might squeeze myself into something less comfortable, you’re grieviously mistaken. These little ballet...
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DAY TWENTY (...CONTINUED)
DAY TWENTY: Leopard print ballet pumps, Office
My sincerest apologies for not posting yesterday. Although I left myself plenty of time to get ready, I had several wardrobe crises which meant that in the end, I actually ran out of time to post as our cab also turned up early just to add to the mix. Anyway, on with the shoes. I love a little bit of leopard print, particularly when it comes to...
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DAY TWENTY
I’m having to spend most of today barefoot and house-bound owing to my shoe related injuries from yesterday but I’m off to a fancy pants event this evening, so check back later this afternoon for my red carpet take on flat shoes.
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DAY NINETEEN
DAY NINETEEN: Grey cotton plimsolls, New Look (2009)
Remember how the other day I was raving about New Look shoes and how incredibly comfortable they are? Well, that doesn’t apply to this pair. These are the devil in shoe form. When I put them on this morning, they were fine. By the time I’d finished my appointments they’d completely shredded my feet and I was half a pack of...
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DAY EIGHTEEN
DAY EIGHTEEN: Black leather ballet pumps, French Sole
Today is the first day in the history of 30 days of flats where I couldn’t remember if I’d worn a pair of shoes previously or not and I mentally had to do a quick check before I realized that actually, I’ve never worn these before, ever. This lovely virginal pair of pumps is from famed ballet shoe emporium French Sole, where flat shoe lovers...
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DAY SEVENTEEN
DAY SEVENTEEN: Black canvas Chuck Taylor All-Stars, Converse
It’s another chilly day in London and with the clouds looking distinctly like they might open and pour, I figured that practicality would have to take priority today so out comes yet another pair of trusty Converse. I bought these recently to replace my original pair that saw me through university and beyond as they were covered in...
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DAY SIXTEEN
DAY SIXTEEN: Cream and navy leather ballet pumps, Office (2009)
Yes, it’s the final pair of those Office pumps that I seem to own in every single colour-way going. Despite the blisteringly cold wind, I decided that I would channel spring with a muted take on the nautical look today and with their navy toe caps, these are the perfect compliment to another one of my wardrobe staples, a...
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DAY FIFTEEN
DAY FIFTEEN: Yellow leather ballet pumps, New Look
I’m feeling a little tired after yesterday’s celebrations so I decided to cheer myself up with my bright yellow pumps from New Look. I own these in about five different colours as they’re really comfortable, although the soles are a little on the thin side so they’re not ideal if there’s lots of walking to be...
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DAY FOURTEEN
DAY FOURTEEN: Navy cropped wellies, Joules (AW2010)
Today, we’d been planning to have a barbeque for my boyfriend’s 27th birthday but the weather conspired against us and it has pissed it down - on and off - all day in London so we’ve been forced inside for most of the day.
As such, when I went to do the food shop this morning, I decided that wellies were the order of the day...
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DAY THIRTEEN
DAY THIRTEEN: Camouflage canvas ballet pumps, Primark (2007)
Sorry for the delay in posting again, it’s my boyfriend’s birthday on Monday so I had to make my way to Westfield today to finish my present buying. Going to Westfield on Saturdays is a bit like going to war, so in honour of the battle wounds that I would (and did) collect, today I decided on my camouflage ballet pumps...
April 2010
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DAY TWELVE
DAY TWELVE: White canvas slip-ons, Converse (2001 Limited Edition)
Apologies for the delay in posting today, it’s been a crazy day which started with my handbag breaking just as I got too far from my house to go back and change it.
Anyway, HURRAH it’s Friday so I’m going casual and busting out the Converse again. I bought these while I was still at school and they come out...
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DAY ELEVEN
DAY ELEVEN: Beige leather moccassins, Catarina Martins (2009)
When my mother brought me back a pair of these from her trip to Florence last year, at first I was a little bit dubious. There was something that invariably shouted GRANNY SHOE at me every time I looked at them but gradually, I came round. It may be something to do with the fact that they’re really, really comfortable and their...
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DAY TEN
DAY TEN: White canvas plimsolls, Primark (2008)
As I’m going to be spending this afternoon running around press days followed by an event this evening, I need some comfy shoes to pound those pavements. My toes are feeling the burn from yesterday’s pair of pumps so softness was a key factor in choosing these plimsolls as today’s pair. Of course, running around town means that by the end of the day...
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DAY NINE
DAY NINE: Blue metallic ballet pumps, Primark (2007)
Apart from Office and Topshop, a large portion of my shoe collection used to come from Primark. I know that it’s cheap, slave labour made, killing rainforests and blah blah blah but when I was interning, it was the only place where I could afford to go shopping. I think these were about £4 and the summer that they came out, I literally...
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DAY EIGHT
DAY EIGHT: Grey suede and black patent toe cap ballet pumps, Office (2010)
Yes, I know, it’s another pair of the Office toe cap ballet pumps – I can’t help it, I love them too much not to wear them. These are actually my most recent acquisition and they have a geometric pattern stitched into the suede instead of quilting like the rest of my collection and they’re more shallow cut meaning that...
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DAY SEVEN
DAY SEVEN: Grey canvas Chuck Taylor All-Stars, Converse
Everyone loves a good pair of Converse, including me. I think I own about 15 pairs in various colours and designs, so you’ll probably see quite a few pairs on here, especially on weekend posts. Today, I did a mad dash around Westfield and then the supermarket in preparation of barbequeing again, so I pulled out one of my trusty grey...
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DAY SIX
DAY SIX: Silver leather sandals, Topshop (2009)
I have a feeling that weekends, particularly Saturdays, may throw up something of a conundrum in the flat shoe stakes. Today, I’m heading to a barbeque during the day and then a party in the evening, so I need a pair of shoes that will carry me through both events without ripping open my feet. These sandals from Topshop should do the trick -...
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DAY FIVE
DAY FIVE: Black quilted leather with patent toe caps, Office (2009)
Remember how I said on Day Two that I had bought three pairs of the same Office shoes? Well, here’s pair number two. I get a lot of comments on these as they’re so similar to the Chanel ones (minus those beautiful interlocking CCs) and to boot, they’re super soft and comfortable, which is good as...
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DAY FOUR
DAY FOUR: Nude leather ballet pumps, Topshop (2009)
This is actually my second pair of this particular pump after the first pair were chewed up by an over-enthusiastic (and teething) dachshund puppy that we were dog-sitting last spring. It took a lot of stalking around various branches and an almost obsessive bashing of the Topshop website until I finally found another pair, such is my love for...
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DAY THREE
DAY THREE: Red coated canvas Mary-Janes, Topshop (2009)
I’m busting out of monochrome and embracing a little colour on this sunny, sunny day. These shoes were an impulse purchase by my mother, who then lost the receipt when she was going to return them so I took them off her hands. This is actually the first time that I’ve worn them as the backs were a little stiff and they felt a...
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DAY TWO
DAY TWO: Cream quilted leather gold toe caps ballet pumps, Office (2009)
I bought these last summer and loved them so much, I bought two more pairs in different colour ways (no doubt, coming soon). At £50 a pair, they’re a lot cheaper than their Chanel counterparts but the quality is definitely there. In all honesty, I’m surprised I haven’t worn through these yet as...
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Day one
DAY ONE: Pewter woven leather ballet pumps, Topshop (2009)
I bought these late last summer and have only worn them about four times since, even though they’re lovely and soft. Saying that, I wore them last week with bare feet and they sliced open my toe - hence the tights today. Well, that and the slightly cooler weather.
Worn with: Grey tee, H&M; Striped skirt, New Look;...
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