everyone makes mistakes

What can I say? I know, I know. What was I thinking. Me in flats?! Pfft!!!

Don't worry, I took them back and swapped them for some Katie Holmes inspired 'aged' ankle boots. Comfy and practical. With jeans, not, a la Ms Holmes with everything (whether they go or not, in her case 99% of the time not).

My excuse, for a temporary lapse in judgement? Well, I have a similar pair of heeled (blush bow peeptoe) shoes which are lovely. So I thought, for winter, when heels aren't the thing, a flat version may be okay. 

But when I got home? No, no, no, no, no! Awful. Granny shoes! Made my legs feel weird, and look like a hoofed Rumpelstiltskin!

 

Tony Bianco patent blush bowed flats $40 (were $119)



Tony Biano 'aged suede' ankle Boots $60 (were $149)

you'd never guess!

What a super find! Of all the spring wedges, this pair from Kmart are hard to beat! Not too high, light and comfy, and only $29! They come in a fab orange colour too! I'm telling you, I've tried on $150+ wedges that are identical to these!

got to go nude...

Get your mind out of the gutter! This post is not about nudie bits. 

I'm talking about nude heels! Every girl should have at least one pair! Why? Do you really need to ask? They are so flippin wearable. With everything! Jeans, trousers, dresses, shorts. Long, short or mid length. Colour blocks, patterns, florals, pastels or black. Nude always works. I adore nude heels, and am still pinning for the nude suede peeptoes I missed out on at Tony Bianco (didn't have my size) last week. I only have patent nudes and I wear them constantly. I love them. Can't you tell!

So if you don't own a pair. Do your wardrobe a big favour. Buy some.

 

Kate in Alexander does nude L.K.Bennett

 Here are some lovely, lovely designer ones... but you get equally gorgeous high street versions too - so no excuses!  

To die for Christian Louboutin Nude



Jimmy Choo Shaw Patent Slingbacks

Miu Miu Leather Heels 

lovely new shoes!

Happy, happy me! I am the bargain queen.

Yesterday I set myself a challenge.  Go shopping with a limit of $40.  Why? I hear you ask.  Well, just because.  I love a bargain and set off wondering what I'd find (if anything).

Well - believe it or not, I had quite a choice and I found it incredibly difficult not to snap up two pairs of heels (from Lipstick and Tony Bianco) and a Cue dress ($59 down from $259!), but I stuck to my guns - $40 and no more... 

My choice... Tony Bianco 'Ardent' stilettos in seaweed snakeskin. Gorgeous! RRP $169.95 but mine for just $40!!! Oh joy of joys.

My lovely new Tony Bianco heels

today I am wearing...

I love simple cotton shift dresses. They are so easy and comfortable to wear. They look good with heels or thongs, and you can dress them up or down. Today my colour choice is blue. This dress is the same colour as the old Vicks Vapour Rub pot, which I've always liked.

Glass Bead necklace. Blue Shift with small sequin panel, from Mix (Coles!) only $8 

on the clearance rail. Diane Ferrari Signature nude heels $195

why katie holmes annoys me...

Sorry Katie.  You seem nice enough, but you do annoy me.  Why?  It's the mumsy, butter-wouldn't-melt, 'I'm such a mature lady' vibe you give off.  Before Tom, you were young and vibrant and fresh.  Now you have morphed into a young fogey with a patronising, know it all, fake smiley gaze.  I want to see you act your age again.  Like Nicole Richie, Jessica Alba or Ashley Simpson - young trendy mums who look normal (albeit rich normal).  


The other thing that irks me is the way you dress.  Half the time you look flippin awful.  I detest your shoe collection. Those tan ankle boots you wear with everything?!  Horrid.  If you must wear them, please hide them under trousers or jeans... And don't cut your hair short again.  Long suits you best.  


As for your clothing line, Holmes & Yang.  Nah, it's not for me. Keep mixing with Vic.  Maybe some of her style will eventually rub off...

Those vile bloody boots!

I don't have words for this outfit...

Yes!  This is much better.

A typical example of Katie not looking her best.

This is more like it!

today I am wearing...

A pretty flower print tea dress that I've had for ages, but haven't worn in a long while.

Tony Bianco dusky pink/nude, bowed heels, which I love. Wish I'd bought a size smaller though... My right heel keeps slipping out when I walk - so annoying!