One girl, one month and thirty pairs of shoes.
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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 week’s exploits meant that I decided to stay at home. Therefore, these little stunners will have to wait a little longer to make their grand sartorial debut beyond my front door.
Worn with: Black skinny jeans, Topshop; Black and white stripe jumper with epaulette detail, Zara.
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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 can find pumps in every print, colour and style that you could possibly imagine. I was told in the shop that you need to go up one size due to the narrow nature of the shoes but these are already slipping and sliding on my tights-clad feet so maybe I should’ve gone for my regular size. I guess only time will tell.
Worn with: Black tube skirt, New Look; Cropped striped tee, New Look; Zipper trim cardigan, Topshop. Not pictured: Grey leather biker, Topshop; Black scarf, unknown; Black eel skin cross body bag, Prada.
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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 paint and riddled with holes. This pair have fallen apart far more quickly, with the rubber trim hanging off and the backs have already worn through inside. Hmm.
Worn with: Black skinny jeans, Topshop; X-ray print studded tee, Zara; Black and sequin waistcoat, Toki & Nabi; UFO scarf (just seen), Topshop Unique. Not pictured: Grey leather biker, Topshop; Grey leather bag, Jaeger
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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 yesterday’s numbers ripped up my feet slightly (can you spot the plaster?). I was gutted when I was told that they wouldn’t be carrying over the style for 2010, so imagine my delight to find some new colourways while browsing in my local branch of Office the other day. I feel a purchase coming on…
Worn with: Black ‘Baxter’ jeans, Topshop; Black and cream striped tee, BDG; Not pictured: Trophy biker jacket, Topshop; UFO scarf, Topshop Unique; Grey leather bag, Jaeger; Hangover.
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