Gorgeous New Tax Return Shoes :)

So this is what I got with this years tax return. Very, very, very happy indeed. They give me height and just make me feel as wonderful as any pair of new shoes will do. I wore them this evening and despite the 4.5 inch heel are ridiculously comfortable and I walked about a kilometer in them. I don't know about you, but i'm always having trouble finding a shoe that ticks all of my boxes.

They are from Fat at the GPO in Melbourne.

Clogs....................................

You either love them or loathe them and I fit into the former camp.

They're Swedish, by Funkis and I shall find ways to incorporate them into many an outfit.

Have a nice day :)

Monday, Monday..............

This is what I wore today as it's freezing ass cold in Melbourne. The dress was a gift from my darling yesterday, the belt came from an op-shop ages ago - it's French and the shoes are "Naughty Monkey" brand and I'm not used to wearing high heels, they hurt! But I love wearing them, so I will persevere :)

Hand Made Shoes...............

I was very lucky to find these lovely handmade leather shoes in my local op-shop this morning. They fit perfectly, have never been worn and seem to work with my yellow headband, egg yolk yellow bakelite hoop earrings and the skirt - which was a dress in a former life.

I can see that an outfit post will be in order soon.

Gladiator............ NO!

I refuse to cave in to the trend of the gladiator. I think these sandals kick ass, especially the zip detailing. They're not overdone and in my eyes are perfect. Plus they work well with skinny jeans which is kind of my wardrobe staple/uniform. Go sandals!!

Zip Sandals - Rubi Shoes

Wet Look Leggings............... I don't know.....

They are not red as your monitor may show, but a rusty, russet colour.
I really don't know!!! I kinda feel like Robin Hood in tights. It's funny though because I've lived through 3 waves of leggings - the 80's - I have a great picture of me posing and wearing black wetlook leggings, the early 90's - I remember wearing two very colourful Esprit pairs that belonged to my sister one with a sunflower print and some blue/green ones which I would wear with black or dark red clogs - what a comfortable outfit!! (I've got to find some pictorial evidence) and now - but i'm not finding the transition as easy. As you can see i'm wearing two different shoes - the sandal i'm happy with, but the boot - very unsure. I purchased the boots months ago and still haven't worn them because I'm not really into the white part around the sole - I could colour it with a marker. Anyway, you can't really see the boots, so i'll save that rant for another post :)


Leggings - op shop
Dress - Valley Girl

Boredom and Shoes.......

I was going to throw these out but I thought decorating them might be better. Not sure if i'll venture outside with them but they will definitely become my new 'house' shoes.

Yearning...........

I love, love, love. It's rare that a shoe will grab my attention like these but I will have to look around for a similar pair as $399 cannot be justified. They are made by German label Trippen.

The shoes on their site feature cool detailing without over embellishing and have a very German architectural feel - to me anyway. But I'm currently lusting away over either a pair of Fluevogs or Melissas and they're probably more in my price range than the Trippens. Oh well............ I can dream and be inspired in the meantime :)

Op-Shop Score.......

Cute shoes and a floral bow tie for $3. I cannot complain :)

A Spring In My Step.......

What a beautiful day!!!

Now it finally feels like spring I thought an outfit post necessary.

I bought these little blue leather shoes last week for under $5 from an op-shop. I remember when these were out in the 80's. The brand is "bon-bons" and I wouldn't have been caught dead wearing them back in the day because they were not from a store named "Succhi". I adored that place and wish it was still in existence or better yet, I had kept even one pair of shoes from there. Maybe one day a pair will pop up at a market, ebay or op-shop. One can only hope!@#

The belt comes from an op-shop a few years back - It's made in Western Germany, the belt buckle is made using a process called decoupage - where you find a groovy picture then proceed to cover it with layers of laquer. I've never tried it myself - requires some patience waiting for the layers to dry.

The skirt was originally an A-Line wrap around, I stitched the ends together then added elastic around the waist.

The tie-dyed 'Freda' top, you've seen in previous posts and quite possibly will see again.

Black Wrap Around Top - from my friend Carolina who purchased it from 'Marks and Spencer'

Blue Shoes - 'Bon Bons' Op - Shop

Necklace -A beautiful silver Owl necklace from my man for my birthday last week. You cannot see but I will try and capture a clear image for a future post with the rest of my birthday swag.