Showing posts with label Kathryn Wilson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kathryn Wilson. Show all posts

Wednesday, 12 July 2017

Shoesday Tuesday - Shoedrobe, where I store my shoes. Painted antique cabinet with hand painted wallpaper lining

Hello shoe fiends!

I thought it was about time to introduce you to where I keep the family jewels, aka: my SHOES
*Winter edition - summer sandals are on the top shelf of my closet.

Bottom shelf - Left to right: beanies, purses, scarves.

This was an old walnut antique China cabinet that I painted white, added a green trim around the outside of the doors and made my own hand-painted inserts to go in behind. Still have to buy handles!

Before
Spray painted this candelabra - it was nice, now its NICER.

"The right pair of shoes can change your life" Cinderella. 

I used to own A LOT more shoes, the cabinet was messy and I just didn't wear HALF of them.
Now all of these I wear regularly, they're all reasonably comfortable and they FIT. Less is more on this journey we call fashion.

How do you guys store your shoes?

Have I inspired you to shake up your own collection?

Happy Shoesday everyone!

♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.


Tuesday, 20 June 2017

Shoesday Tuesday - some things I've learned through my shoe fiendery - quality vs quantity/comfort vs pain.





♥If they're not right - send them right back.
I purchased 2 pairs of platform heels online and they were WAAAY too high!
These red beaded heels were beyond lovely - but once again the platform made me a giant
and the under sole was so slippery you WOULD fall over - even on carpet!


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These wedges however, from Roc boots Australia were an online purchase I really agonized over that really paid off. They have the platform for comfort but they're not ridiculously high.


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These Kathryn Wilson's - I purchased in store. I'm a total sucker for zebra!
They're SUPER comfortable and I get so many compliments on them.
We even spotted them in the Auckland Museum (right pic)


♥ I like wedges with a bit of a platform - They're comfortable and the arch isnt too high, so you can wear them all day without getting sore balls... of your feet that is.
These above are from Kinki Gerlinki
I saw them in the shop and walked away, only to return later that day to snap them up!
I walked around Melbourne all day and not even one issue - super comfortable - and rose gold 😊


My parrot is also from Kinki Gerlinki - Nailed this pose


♥Cheap ballet flats will hurt you and fall apart - Very quickly! They may look cute - but the more you can invest in higher quality the more you feet will thank you.
My pop-art ballet flats in the first image don't carry any branding - I bought them from an online sale store, but they're amazingly comfy, I've had to glue them back together!

♥ I'm not a stiletto person, I just don't feel stable in them. I probably have 3 pairs now. Stilettos are super sexy and so nice on some, but they're just not me.

♥ But the ultimate thing I've learned as a seasoned shoe fiend...  your most 'boring' shoes will most likely end up your most worn. Fun shoes are all good... but you still need the comfy basics.


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Aahhh, so much shoe heaven in one collage.

What do you guys think?
Do you suffer in your Louboutins or revel in your Birkenstock's?

Happy Shoesday Everyone!

♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.


Sunday, 5 April 2015

Casual Friday: in the world of things I want - Kathryn Wilson wedge heels, named PAULA (aka MINE)

Kathryn Wilson - Paula Wedge

Not actually named after me... but I do LOVE them so maybe it's fate?

Kathryn Wilson is a pretty kick ass New Zealand Designer.
Might profile her for Shoesday Tuesday...

Happy Friyay Err'body

♥ Paula Shoe Fiend.