I've been having major retail therapy withdrawals of late, I've been trying to do some Christmas shopping and not buy anything for me, but resisting has been hard. The other day I discovered these cute but affordable Lulu red stripe ballet flats. Marked down from $99 to $39 and the red stripes on the yellow cord pattern surprisingly appealing, but what gives the shoe its endearing detail is the red velvet straps that can be wrapped around the ankle. Not a bad buy, plus if I can pick out a pair of shoes for my sister, then I'm still doing Christmas shopping... ;)
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Camilla over at Bridalwave gave me a heads up on this great deal for those of you looking for bridal footwear on a budget. Rachel Simpson's shoes are beautiful and luxurious, with lots of fabulous detailing including pearls, beads and bows. You can get 25% off up until October 31, and that offer also applies to the Spring/Summer non-bridal collection, if you want to stock up in advance, or pick up something pretty to wear on your honeymoon.
Visit the site here to take a look the styles on offer.
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Lace is one of the hottest trends this fall and here's a novel lacey item - lace over-the-knee-boots by Colin Stuart.
Who needs tights to keep the legs warm this winter? These nylon polyester spandex blend boots are made to hug a woman's legs just like a pair of sexy lace tights and you must admit they're sort of convenient. If you ever find yourself running late in the morning and you've poked a hole in your lace stockings in your rush to get dressed, just slip on these boots. They're set to make anyone look twice and perhaps even wonder if you're wearing a pair of Christian Louboutin boots thanks to the red sole. Oh and did I mention they've been marked down from $119 to $49.99? Kind of understandable don't you think? The idea was good in theory, but seeing these boots on the streets would in an interesting experience.
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It's at times like this I really envy all you Londoners out there. Why? Because you'll all be able to visit the Gina sample sale next Saturday, and I won't. Gah. The sale runs from 10am - 5pm at Chelsea Town Hall on the King's Road, and as well as Gina, you'll also find offerings from brands like Juicy Couture, Coco Ribbon, Babette Wasserman, Blossom Mother & Child, Twenty8Twelve, Rich & Skinny and more.
So now you see where my sudden London-envy comes from. Entrance costs £2, with proceeds going to Edirisa UK. Enjoy!
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So we all know that ankle boots are the shizzle right now, right? It's old news. So what is so special about this pair from ASOS?
Well, for starters they're currently on sale. You're interested already aren't you? But besides that, I really like the colour, a patent leather in a dark grey called 'atom'. I also like the split in the front, and the muted stud detailing, which would look fab with a pair of rocker-style jeans.
Pick them up today for £24, reduced from £35.
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Can you believe it's mid-season sale time already? Not they we're complaining, of course, but wow, doesn't time fly! Faith are one of the first off the mark, with a sale offering up to 70% off some styles. The bright yellow 'Carbie' pumps on the left of the picture above, for instance, are now down to £40, while the 'Cayan' lace-ups on the right are now £40. Lots more to see at the wesbite itself, including boots and accessories, so click here to take a look...
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The first I thought when I saw these Pedro Garcia 'Kirsten' heels, apart from 'oh goody they're on sale', was - 'aren't they just the spitting image of Miu Miu's pearlized paillette pumps?' Of course, the Miu Miu pumps are made from sequins and not silver metallic python, but you get where I'm coming from, right?
Anyway, the best bit about these heels is that they are currently half price at My-wardrobe.com. I'm a bit of a sucker for that snakeskin look, and this silver pair could easily see through me many glitzy occasions. Reduced from £360 to £180, they are food for thought in these credit-crunching times.
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