My silver shoes

Last Saturday I made it my mission to try to find a pair of shoes to Linda's specification. I started simple, and went to Harbourtown to see if I could grab a bargain. I found this pair in the first shop I walked into - Williams - and snapped them up. I did the rounds and came to the conclusion that I had the best of the bunch and moved on.

They are a bit higher than I am used to, so we shall have to see how I go! Today I spent an hour tottering around on them. It seemed quite strange to be hanging out the washing in a pair of heels. It probably does not help that yesterday and today I have been running up and down hills and stairs at King's Park and my calves are already tight! Still, all in the name of looking gorgeous.

C and I went to see the dressmaker Niky last week, and tried on our samples. It was all good fun! He didn't bring his trousers or shirt with him so we were guessing where the top of his trousers would be. It would not look the best if there is too much gap between his waistcoat and trousers.

I am definitely getting excited about it all. We just have to organise a few details and then the day will be upon us! I am looking forward to the party.

Shoes shoes shoes!

This evening after work I headed into the CBD, and tried to take in as many shoe shops (and shops selling shoes) as I could in my quest for bridal harmony. Zomp, Alannah Hill, Florsheim, Novo, Mimco, Nine West, Witchery, Zu, David Jones, Myer and more. I exhausted my knowledge and still failed to find inspiration.

I was somewhat more upbeat than last Saturday, as I have a secret weapon - a pair of much loved shoes that have been loitering in the bottom of the spare room wardrobe. They have been waiting for me to get around to taking them to a cobbler. This I did today and fingers crossed he can make them better than new. That will ease my shoe angst!

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Shoe pain

Today I dragged my understanding and long suffering sister shoe shopping. Searching for shoes is one of my least favoured tasks and we tried many different areas in our quest!

We started at Harbour Town, then moved to the Claremont and Subiaco areas and finally to Georgie's Bridal Shoes in West Leederville.

No real luck and after I dropped E at home I headed to Garden City to see if I could find some inspiration. (I was feeling too cheap to pay for parking in the city so instead I drove an extra 12km to the shopping centre. Hmmm.)

No luck there either although I did buy some undergarments. I thought that I would try a few different ones to see what would be most comfortable to wear on the day.

We came up with a few shoe ideas. Georgie's Bridal Shoes had a few styles that I could cope with, although they had the price to match! Most promising were Nina "Culver" in silver and Pink "Mist". For an extra $20 the Pink shoes can be made in a number of different colours.

I shall have to scour the city next Saturday (or tomorrow if I feel enthusiastic enough!) and hopefully I can come up with something.



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In search of shoes

Today Mum, E and I went to Harbour Town. We dropped into every shoe shop and looked for a suitable shoe for me for the wedding. It is quite disheartening to see the shoes at the moment. Lurid colours, high heels and tacky materials. Nothing that tempts me.

I looked to Etsy for some inspiration. Slim pickings and of course sizes are hit or miss but still something to think about.




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Bridesmaid shoes

Tongue in cheek this week I suggested to my bridesmaids that they wear hot pink shoes. Noone rose to the bait - I guess they all know me too well!

E and I were in Myer today and saw these shoes. They fit the hot pink bill (they were much brighter and pinker in person I promise) and apparently last time we were there I had made the suggestion that I wear them!

There are quite a few hot pink shoes to choose from on the Myer shelves. Unfortunately not as big a selection in blue, my personal preference. I shall have to start looking in earnest soon for a pair of shoes for our wedding!

Bridal shoes

One of my workmates has suggested shopping for shoes at Benelli Shoes in Osborne Park. They have many different styles of shoes, and they will make your shoes to measure. Benelli Shoes boasts a selection of over 100 colours! Shoes cost between $189 to $249 to have them made to measure, and they take three to four weeks.

Now that is not a bad idea! I always struggle to buy shoes. I prefer a mid height heel, and the fashionable styles tend to be either completely flat or too high!

There are also a few online sites that provide a made to measure service, however my preference is definitely to be able to try on a pair of shoes before I take them home.

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Cute shoes!

These cute shoes say it all!

By Louisa Bailey via Polkadot Bride

Casual wedding shoes

Designer bridal thongs, perfect for a beach wedding! These are by madeit seller SahraJ.

Coloured shoes...

Image by Borrowed Blue Photography via Emmaline Bride


Image Rothwell Photography via Emmaline Bride


Image via Polkadot Bride
The shoes in the background are for the bride to change into!



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Yellow shoes!

I really do love shoes that pop! You expect conservatively coloured shoes and then "Wham!", they hit you. These yellow shoes especially are brought out by the large yellow balloons in the background. The bride's dress too is short enough that the shoes are a statement, unlike some of the more conservatives who cover their shoes with a long dress.

via Ruffled

Still more shoes!

Image 1, 2 and 3 via The Bride's Cafe

More pretty shoes!

Photo by Studio Nouveau via Ruffled Blog


Photo by Every Day You Photography via Emmaline Bride


Photo via Polkadot Bride

Blue shoes

I am not entirely sure why, but I have an idea that I would like to wear blue shoes to my wedding. They would be a lovely pop of colour against a subdued bridal palate. Here are some lovely images of blue - and almost blue - wedding shoes.

via Martha Stewart Weddings

via Polka Dot Bride

via Ruffled

via Jessica Johnston

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I have not saved references for the last two photos. If anyone is reading this blog (hah!) and can assist that would be appreciated and I will include references.

The Subi Street Festival

Last night E and I went to Subiaco to check out the Subi Street Festival. It was great! Face painting and street performers and painting of umbrellas and heaps of stalls selling locally made and designed products. I love to go to the markets, and see all of the wonderful products that people have made. There are so many things that I would like to buy, sadly I don't have enough house to keep them all in!

Some of the lovely stalls that we visited included Mitchell and Dent, Katy Jane and Champ+Rosie.

I was well behaved at the market, and didn't spend anything. I did however part with some hard earned dollars at Ginza. It was very unlike me, I bought three pairs of shoes all at once. I usually hate shoe shopping, I find it difficult to find shoes that fit and are comfortable, and I managed to find three pairs all with a medium heel. I am reasonably tall (172cm) so do not feel the need for extra height.

E was feeling a bit light headed due to lack of food. Most of the venues we wandered past looked packed, and we found ourselves at a Japanese sushi bar Satsuki right on top of the Subiaco train station! It was a pretty good location for making sure that we didn't miss the train. The food was very yummy, and beautifully presented! I will definitely have to make the time to go back there!