Shoes Part 2!

Up until a few weeks ago, I only owned a couple of pairs of heels, and lived almost exclusively in flats. But no matter how cute a pair of pumps might be, they can never give you the thrill a pair of killer heels can, I don't think. With Christmas approaching, a few weeks ago I decided it was the right time to purchase a pair of shoes purely based on aesthetics, with no practical issues being considered. At 5'2", it's not that I don't need the height (though being petite is something I actually quite like), but I've just always considered myself to be a girl that can't do heels. With Christmas being a time of year that gives rise to occasions that provide an opportunity to bust out some heels without being required to do much walking in them, though, I bought a pair of bright orange platforms (and see this post), which I love. And I got reasonably well used to walking in them, too. But neither aesthetically nor practically are they a shoe I will wear out many places other than restaurants, people's houses, etc... Nowhere that requires me to walk much, basically. They've only fuelled my love for heels, though, and now I have these:

Hideously chipped, week-old nail varnish - Chanel

Not only are they a shoe that has the looks to go with daytime pieces, they are supremely easy and comfy to walk in! I guess it's because of the chunky, square-toed platform; whatever, they don't feel as high as they look. So, okay, I haven't worn them out yet, just around the house, but I can actually totally forget I'm wearing heels. Or almost, anyway. It does take me by surprise when I glance down and catch sight of the towering heel.

My other new shoe purchase is totally different but just as pleasing:

Knowing my tendency to wear shoes in completely inappropriate weathers, these will get totally trashed before too long, but I am really loving them. The bright colour, the cute fabric and the comfort factor. You know, I always used to consider myself a bag girl, despite apparently being fascinated with shoes even when in my pushchair, but right now it's most definitely shoes, of all types, that I can't get enough of.

Above shoes both from Topshop (yeah, I know it's sick how obsessed I am).