Alexandre Birman Alana sling backs 100mm in black suede and silver

Another lovely creation by Alexandre Birman. The structure is solid and very steady, the leather straps extremely soft and supple. Love the shape of the heels which adds to the stability as well.

 

 

 

Chanel sneakers in green

Would not have picked green usually but since it was off season and there were only burgundy and green left. Surprisingly green goes really well with everything. It’s a vibe! They are very soft and comfortable, especially when compared to the beige pair I have. And the darker color makes it less stressful for scuffs etc. I bought half size up as per usual for trainers fitting.

Chanel sneakers in beige

More comfortable shoes. It must be age. Like the simplistic design and clean lines. Small to size, buy one size up.

Balmain sneakers in white and gold

Thought I would give these a try as they were on mega sale. They are plain in Balmain’s standard, but still a little flashy tbh. I figured my jeans should cover most of the shoes anyway so why not. They seem comfortable, buy one size up however as they run small to size.

 

Chanel espadrilles in black, gold, and green

 Love the colour combinations and texture, and ether fabric seems a lot softer than the black tweed (hence a lot more comfortable). True to size.

Chanel espadrilles in black and pink

Another Barbiecore shoes. Comfy fit and true to size.

 

 

Chanel Mary Janes in black and pink

Barbiecore Mary Janes. Wanted the high heels version but they didn’t stock them here. Buy half size up.

 

Gianvito Rossi Brittany ankle straps sandals 100mm in purple sparkles

I feel like I have come a full circle with these strappy heels. They reminded me a couple of my also very strappy Gucci heels I had many moons ago. Never bought Gucci shoes again as they had zero arch support and caused me a lot of pain, but that’s another story. These ones have the usual lovely G Rossi fit, which makes 100mm a walk in the park. Love the pearly finish and iridescent sparkly bits. Tie at back for cleaner lines. True to size.

Alaia sandals 110mm in beige

A little higher than my usual 100mm, I hope these would be comfortable. The fit and support seem promising when I try them on around the house. Love the little details such as the non-slipped soles and the beautiful box. True to size.

Chanel pumps 85mm in black and white leather

 Classic Chanel design, simple and effective. Goes with many things. Buy half size up.

Amina Muaddi Giorgia Crystal ankle straps 95mm in black suede and diamonds

One of the most beautiful shoes I have seen. My first pair of Amina Muaddi. The bling is out of this world. The footbeds are slightly too wide for me though. Buy half size down.

Chanel ankle strap 85mm in black and beige leather with charms

The most beautiful shoes by Chanel so far. Love the noises the charms make while I walk. Reminds me of Christmas somehow. :) Comfortable height a bonus.

Victoria Beckham ankle straps 100mm in black leather and gold chain

 My first pair of V Beckham shoes. Loving the design with gold chains. Sadly the fit is not ideal. Arch support is not great and they are not very steady. A big difference compared to Gianvito Rossi. 

Chanel combat boots in blue, white, black tweed

Decided I would join the combat boot brigade (see what I did here lol) but wanted something a bit more feminine. These fit the bill perfectly. They even have velvet laces! I get more use of these than my other stupid ankle boots with heels. Buy half size up.

Gianvito Rossi Stella ankle straps 100mm in plexi hologram

Love love love the colour and iridescent effect. The fit is perfect as well. It makes walking in 100mm possible. Have to say Gianvito Rossi has become one of my favourite shoe designers. 

Chanel espadrilles in black and gold tweed

Another pair of espadrilles for winter colors. Works when we have warm winters in Hong Kong. Buy half size up with tweed.

Chanel espadrilles in black and beige lambskin

My first pair of espadrille flats. Neutral colours which go with almost everything. I am still feeling quite meh when it comes to flats. True to size.

 

Valentino sneakers in white and gold

I like my first pair of Valentino sneakers so much I am getting a second pair in different colour.

Adidas Kermit the Frog Stan Smith sneakers in white and green

Of course I need these. Yay Kermie!

Rupert Sanderson Myril ankle straps 100mm in black python

I considered these for a while as I was unsure about exotics. I caved finally and am annoyed to find that they are not even comfortable. There’s not a lot of support and my feet keep sliding forward as a result. Surprising as my other Rupert Sanderson shoes fit like gloves. True to size.

Christian Louboutin Jurassic sandals 100mm in black suede

Could not walk away from them so here we are. Love how tapered they make my feet look. The straps make a lot of difference in terms of support compared to pumps. True to size.

Valentino Rockstud ankle strap flats in pink leather

 More from the Rockstud collection. Was a bit unsure about the many straps (gladiator sandals not really my thing) but I think the lighter colour make the straps stand out less, or so I hope. True to size.

Valentino Rockstud flats in black leather

 Something easy for the summer to go with covid casual. Buy half size down for snug fit.

Dubarry chelsea riding boots in brown leather

I bought these to wear around the country side, and perhaps the odd drop off to the riding stables. My daughter actually ended up borrowing them to do some actual riding. Got my moneys worth. :) True to size.

Rag & Bone ankle boots 90mm in black suede

Note to self: stop buying ankle boots! These must have sat in the cabinet brand new for over 2 years. I think part of me always want to glam up the dreadful winter wardrobe but ankle boots clearly are not the answer. Besides, I feel like we are permanently stuck in covid athleisure now. Sad. Buy one size up.

Valentino pumps 100mm in black suede

They are my winter favourites these days. Nice shape, great support and they go with everything from jeans to dresses. I even bought another pair in grey to try on but ended up returning them. Somehow the heels look too clunky in lighter shade. Shame. True to size.

Christian Louboutin espadrilles in blue fabric

 Are these espadrilles? Or ballet flats? Either way they are pretty cute with the ankle ties. Buy half size up.

Emporio Armani ankle strap flats in blue satin

Revisiting Armani in general. I remember feeling quite sophisticated wearing my first Armani jacket fresh out of uni. :) Then somehow I steered away from the brand until recently. Maybe I’m finally old enough to wear the stuff. Anyway. Saw these shoes while buying jackets. They were on sale so it was a no brainier. Love the velcro arrangement. True to size.

Loewe Gate wedge sandals 80mm in brown leather

 Channeling the Gate bag design, these are comfortable and versatile. Can’t fault them. True to size.

Victoria Beckham sandals 85mm in brown leather

 My second pair of Beckham shoes. At 85mm the lack of arch support isn’t too noticeable. Buy half size up.

Aquazzura Casablanca sandals 105mm in black suede

Strappy black sandals are back! I have been eyeing scrappy ankle wrap sandals for a while.  Could not bring myself to settle for Stuart Weitzman as they don't seem to fit me too well. And now I finally came across these with mega ankle straps.  It's worth the wait.  They look nice with short and longer length hemlines.  True to size.

Christian Louboutin Pigalle Bazin pumps 100mm in multicolor patent

Another pair of Pigalle. The multi-color orange print is actually more difficult to pair than I thought.  Jeans or black i think. :-) Official color is pompadour. Buy half or one size up.

Christian Louboutin Iriza d'orsay pumps 100mm in blue patent

My second pair of Iriza, this time in a cool silvery metallic blue.  Official color is Everest Metal - sounds much better than my description.  The usual Iriza fit with good toe cleavage.  The color gives out a cool vibe.  One of my favourites. True to size. 

Valentino Rockstud pumps 85mm in nude leather

My attempt to have shoes at a more friendly height so I can wear them all day and night. However it's not happening with these shoes.  They have to be one of the most uncomfortable shoes I have ever had, even at 85mm.  They compare to my Zara-shoe nightmares.  I have tried them on 3 times now and each time my feet would become ever so painful. Will avoid Valentino heels from now on.

Valentino sneakers in white and baby pink

My first pair of designer sneakers....they don't feel any more comfortable than Adidas, but they feel quite luxurious. And they look a lot less scruffy then my usual sneakers.  I prefer white "hidden" studs as suppose to metal ones.  Less is more!  True to size (surprisingly)!

Aquazzura Forever Marilyn pumps 85mm in black suede

A classic Aquazzura design, with new color, height, and material each and every season.  Im not a big tassels person but these seem cute.  Love the cut-out heels too. Even thought at 85mm the silhouette seems a lot taller.  The usual comfortable Aquazzura last and support.  True to size.

Aquazzura Hayworth ankle straps sandals 115mm in fuchsia suede

Another purchase in the sale.  I probably do not need another pair of fuchsia shoes but I was captivated by the retro lines and design.  They make my feet look so elegant I couldn't leave them behind.  The 115mm height seems manageable with the thin platforms.  I wore them to go on the subway and a wine buffet (lots of walking back and forth!) and I was ok. Now I need a retro flowy skirt to complete the look.  True to size.

Salvatore Ferragamo Arezzo block-heel pumps 80cm in purple suede

It's been a while since the last time I bought Ferragamo shoes.  I had a couple pairs of ballerinas during my pregnancies and got so sick of them after.  I happened to be in the shop to look at ties and spotted them.  They come in many different colors from the regular black to vibrant pink, orange, blue and even mirror silver and gold.  At the end it was down to coral/orange or purple, and I went with the brighter purple.  They look and fit nicely and they add a casual vibe to dresses. And you can spot them from 3 blocks away!  I wish the heels are not as chunky but I guess they are the key to keep the look casual.  Buy half size up.

Aquazzura Linda sandals 100mm in orange patent

So bright and so orange but so cheap! It's interesting what people (or just me) would buy in a sale.  They were almost 80% off so I thought why not have something fun and colourful, just in case.  Have worn them once since and liked the fit.  Also love the straps and they way they tie, which is similar to the wedges Karlie. Will try to pair them with jeans actually to get more use of them.  Friends please ask me out to drinks and dinner more!  True to size.

Nine by Savannah Miller ankle boots 80mm in grey suede

Bought these in the middle of the summer in a sale in Debenhams for £15!  Had never heard of Savannah Miller but a little googling said that Savannah is the sister of Sienna Miller and the collection is designed exclusively for Debenhams.  Having a quick look at the department store's website now and there are some pretty trendy ankle boots at affordable prices - on sale as well for less than £18! Whoa!  No wonder the store is not making profits.  

The shoes go up by full sizes and I had to buy a size up.  I had a feeling that sizing was not very consistent - I tried on multiple pairs in same size to pick the one that fit the best.  Still there isn't a lot of arch support and as a result my feet push forward when I walk.  To get leather and wooden heels I can't really ask for much more at this price.  Buy next size up.

Jipi Japa block-heel pumps 50mm in blue suede

Bought these while shoe-shopping with friends.  Never tried Jipi Japa before but was told they are generally comfortable.  Can't say the same about these.  The sizing was quite off with big difference between half a size.  Ended up buying half size up in case they hurt my heels. Using insoles to help the fit.  Now that the shoes are worn in they are quite comfortable.  Perhaps insoles are the way forward!  Buy half size up.

Rupert Sanderson Tress knee-high boots 80mm in grey suede

Bought these back in 2015 but kept forgetting to post them. I like the look and the comfort level, even though they are a size too big for me.  I somehow decided to go a size bigger in case they are too snug.  I was wrong but its not a big problem with insoles. They still have pretty good arch support.  However perhaps it is the very reason that the calves are quite big also?  They meant to be slouchy but the right foot would slide all the way down when I walk.  I have put extra paddings inside but to no avail.  It is quite a nuisance.  True to size.

Alexandre Birman Lolita ankle strap sandals 100mm in silver metallic leather

I had been look at Alexander Birman shoes for a while and the pair I wanted was Clarita.  They seem to be sold out forever and so when these came along a mega sale I thought I would give them a try.  I have to say the quality and fit for these shoes exceeded all my expectations!  The leather is the softest and finest I have ever seen.  The fit is also incredible and very supportive.  I am going to try to hunt down a pair of Clarita now.  True to size.

Christian Louboutin Pigalle pumps 85mm in black patent

I am compromising - must be getting old! I do enjoy the 85mm comfort for day time wear.  They don't look as nice but my feet are grateful.  Pigalle could easily be the best-looking 85mm available so I shouldn't complain. Buy one size up.