Day 1229 - Shoesday Tuesday

Shoes: Smitten Kitten | Irregular Choice 

A while back I went through about a years worth of folders on my laptop looking for shoes I hadn't yet shared here but already had pictures of. I've no idea why I didn't get to review these at the time. I bought most of this collection the day it launched as it was and remains one of my all-time favourite releases. It was the Family Reunion collection in Spring 2019, celebrating 20 years of Irregular Choice and this specific range focused on character heels, which you should all know by now, I love. It was a near perfect launch for me; bright colours, quirky materials and trims and obviously these amazing character heels, reinvented, some of which we hadn't seen since their original release. The cat heel was one of those.

Day 1210 - Shoesday Tuesday

Shoes: Delicate Diamond | Irregular Choice 

These boots were part of the updated diamond shaped heel collection for AW20.  The heel is a lot slimmer and lighter than the previous jewel shape we'd seen on the likes of Diamontina years ago.  I originally bought the green version (exclusive to IC) and had always hankered after this pink/red combo, so when they restocked them in the summer sale, I snapped them up.  I feel they are different enough to the green ones to justify both and they came in black too, which again are a totally different look. 

Day 1195 - Shoesday Tuesday

Shoes:  Paint A Cat | Irregular Choice 

Apologies for not posting last week. I've been going through a stressful time trying to get vaccinated (long story) and the worry eventually took it's toll on me physically. I did get the vaccine last week, so obviously that's impacted me, as it's the first time I've left the house in over 14 months.  So I was surprised I managed to take these photos today. I get used to a new level of pain pretty quickly to be honest (only my arm hurts from the vaccine, but I mean the pain from the outing), but I didn't want to miss another week of blogging.  Anyway, these shoes launched on Friday, whilst I was at the hospital, typical!! By luck, my sister had the day off, so I had her prepped for what to buy on the off-chance they sold out before I got home. Thank goodness I did and she did so well getting them all, because I think they'd all gone after a few minutes and I wasn't home by then.  I bought all 4 styles released and two sizes of one, so I'll be returning the pair that don't fit, so it is worth keeping checking and/or signing up for stock notifications as I'm sure there will be others that bought two to compare.

Day 1180 - Shoesday Tuesday

Shoes: Felicette | Irregular Choice 

The minute I saw these boots last season, I knew I had to have them.  Then I tried to talk myself out of them, after getting the much fancier, but similar themed Warp Speed.  I resisted them when they were heavily discounted during the Black Friday sales (only because I had no money) and once the Christmas sales came, they'd sold out everywhere.  I kept trying to console myself, saying they'd maybe be too low heeled, the colour wasn't as exciting as the stock photos showed etc etc.  However, Lottie's eventually reduced them and they were the only remaining place I could find with my size in this colour (they also come in black) and I had a voucher to spend too, so I swooped and I'm so glad I did.  They far exceeded my expectations. 

Day 1178 - Shoesday Tuesday

Shoes: Delicate Diamond | Irregular Choice 

I forgot I still hadn't shared my thoughts on these, after buying them last year. Money has been really tight, so in 2020 I was trying to not buy anything new at full price...it's hard.  I did drastically reduce launch day purchases, but I'm definitely not a fan of waiting for sales and worse, worrying about and watching them sell-out.  These were part of the new diamond shaped heel collection for AW20, much slimmer (and lighter) than the likes of Diamontina we've previously seen and this particular pair were an exclusive colour to Irregular Choice.  I didn't buy them right away, but once my size went low stock, I buckled.  I just knew I'd be really sad if I didn't get them, as they were the stand-out pair for me in this range.  I made the right decision as they've never been restocked in my size since.  I'm actually really keen on the red/pink pair too, not the colour I'd usually go for, but I think the heel looks really pretty in pale pink. 

Day 1171 - Shoesday Tuesday

Shoes: Warp Speed | Irregular Choice 

At the end of last month, the Irregular Choice 'Space Station' collection launched. A colourful range of footwear and accessories including the box/sole design from this season, a brand new concept heel and an original way of giving us lights. The boots I bought are Warp Speed (in black) and I fell in love at first sight with the design, as it reminded me of my old poodle ankle boots, a favourite of mine. These fit a little looser, with the flap not being quite as close to the leg and no option to wear them folded down, but still the overall shape is there and I'm loving it.

Day 1117 - Shoesday Tuesday

Shoes: Irregular Choice Stars At Night 

Ahh, it's so nice to be blogging again after a couple of really busy weeks. Unfortunately not doing anything fun, but tidying, eBaying and still recovering after a trip to the dentist. The dentist was painless (replacing a filling), but seems to have hit me quite hard M.E. wise and I've been more lethargic and sore than usual. Well, it's probably not all down to that, I generally have been attempting to do more lately, but it played a role. It's affected my motivation and mood most days too and when I struggle to blog, keep up with emails and social media, I feel like a terrible person, failing at life and a very bad blogger!  Then the more I get annoyed with myself, the less I do, the less I do, the more I get annoyed, vicious cycle! The tidying and eBaying hasn't even been particularly immense (nor fruitful), but it's zapped my energy and increased the aches and pains. The good(ish) things have been shoe filled parcels aplenty! Though that in turn stresses me out (not just because I'm spending money like it grows on trees), but because I have the longest list of photos to take, blog posts to write etc etc for every new pair that comes in the door and there's been a lot!

Day 1036 - Shoesday Tuesday

Shoes: Pink 'Kitty Princess' Irregular Choice 

Another outfit post for you this week, again from a wee while ago.  It was the last time I left the house, I can't remember when, beginning of July I think.  Yet another hospital appointment, this time with a specialist.  I use that term loosely!  Not sure why they insist upon such early starts for patients with chronic illnesses.  So I wasn't sure what to wear, what the weather would be like and didn't have much time, but now that I'm not wearing makeup, I can get ready pretty quickly.

Day 1014 - Shoesday Tuesday

Shoes: Markus Lupfer cat platforms 

Morning! How are you all this week?  I mentioned I had a treat for you with regards to new shoes and here they are!  You'll perhaps recall way back in September, I styled the blue version and became absolutely besotted with them.  I preferred that colour over the black, though when I came to think of it, the black would probably be more versatile with my wardrobe.  I almost bought the blue ones as I'd been keeping a very watchful eye on them in the sale (and still haven't given up on getting them).  However the black were heavily discounted and after seeing my size sell out, I decided to buy the bigger size when they reached a ridiculous 80% off in the Net-a-Porter sale (now completely sold out-I literally got that last pair).

Day 988 - Shoesday Tuesday

Shoes: Cream 'Mouse Trap' Irregular Choice 

Happy Tuesday! How are you all? I'm feeling thankful that my iron infusions are (hopefully) over and that I didn't feel icky yesterday at my final one. It seems I'm getting the hang of the cannula at the last gasp!

Day 963 - Don't Leave Me Standing All By Myself

Shoes: Cat Tapestry 'Lita' Jeffrey Campbell

Yesterday it was still a little icy in places as you can see from the photo at the bottom of this post.  So I was wary of wearing skinny heels or anything too high.  It's been nice to have had all these months without the worry of frost and ice, although I have quite a few (almost sensible) boots to see me through the 'bad' period.  I'm afraid my outfit photos are extremely poor, but there was a serious lack of daylight by the time I got dressed and either my camera refused to take the pic or they didn't turn out very well.  Add to that an extremely static dress, which I tried to fix for the photos by adding an underskirt...which was then visible in the photos, which I hadn't realised until it came to uploading them.  Oh it just wasn't my day was it?  However, it was one dicky photo or none at all!  I love the colour of this dress with my hair when it's purple, it's otherwise very difficult to wear when it clashes against my hair colours.  My makeup was popping! I'm not usually one for brown eye makeup, but it looked very sultry and I loved the glossy nude lips (although hate the taste of the Urban Decay lipstick).  

Wearing:  Swallow dress New Look, leggings and coat Primark, lace socks Miss Selfridge.  
Fit: I bought these from Office so they are EU/UK sized (38/5). Just under 5" heel and 1 3/4" platform.
Comfort: Felt very uncomfortable across my little toe on one foot, for some reason.

Day 821 - She's Probably Up Singing Some White-Trash Version Of Shania Karaoke

Shoes: 'Gypsy Girl Rose' Dan Sullivan 

I'm running a day behind, but have a migraine from hell, so am stopping all 'computing' for tonight after this and going to watch the next episode of Person Of Interest instead.  Am I the only one that watches it?  Took me a couple of weeks to get really into it, but I'm enjoying it now.  I was just thinking what a fun wardrobe I've had this week with Barbie, knitted sweets, now knitted cats and an adorable dolly print.  You know I don't need much encouragement when it comes to the H by Henry Holland range at Debenhams, I buy a lot of stock each season!  Last week when I was shopping, I was making a mental wish list of the HH things I'd like next time Deb's were running a  promotion; then when I looked online and saw this dress which I hadn't seen instore, it took all my willpower not to buy it there and then!  A few days ago, I was buying some MAC things and took a look at the clothes and they had 'up to 30% off' (20% on most of the HH stuff I looked at), so I ordered it.  I wanted loads more including two gorgeous t-shirts, but am waiting until the next promotion.  This dress, I just couldn't pass up, the print is the cheeriest, prettiest one I've seen in a while and I know it'll go with loads and I'll wear it loads.  One thing to note though is the colour isn't black-black like it looks online, it's more a deep charcoal grey (which I'm quite happy with).  You know I like something a lot when I take it out the packet and put it on straight away!

Wearing:  Cartoon girl dress H by Henry Holland, suede leggings, cardigan and coat Primark.
Fit: True to size, lace-up, 5 3/4" heel and 2" platform.
Comfort: The cat is quite heavy and is only attached at the top, so there is a lot of movement when walking. I tried to capture it on camera, but didn't.  This could annoy people-it annoyed me slightly, although at least when it belted off my ankles, I knew it was still attached!  I might have to figure out a way to stick them to the boot, so they are more 'wearable'.  Otherwise no issues.  

Day 772 - I Have Loved You For A Thousand Years

Shoes: Cat Tapestry 'Lita' Jeffrey Campbell 

It was milder today and no frost/ice by the time I ventured out, which was nice.  I forgot how pleasant it was to be able to choose a pair of shoes simply because you want to wear them, rather than thinking about if you'll fall on ice in them and are they warm enough!  Another new dress and one I've attempted to wear at least twice before but changed into something else last minute.  I can't admit to putting much thought into this outfit mind you, but it worked alright.

Wearing:  Rabbit print shirt dress H by Henry Holland, suede leggings Primark, swallow cardigan Dorothy Perkins, lace ankle socks H&M.
Fit: I bought these from Office so they are EU/UK sized, these were a 38/5. Just under 5" heel and 1 3/4" platform.
Comfort: Didn't have any issues.

Day 694 - Would You Lie With Me And Just Forget The World?

Shoes: Cat Tapestry 'Lita' Jeffrey Campbell 

Our household is a nightmare just now. We're gearing up for a lot of building work, which brings with it oodles of disruption. My sister is going to be left without a bedroom while the work is ongoing, so all her belongings have to be packed up and stored somewhere (along with her!). There isn't room to swing a cat in our house as it is (isn't that a rather yucky saying?), so because she's off this week we've been doing our best to clear-out. When I came back home to live 10 years ago, my parents built a shed to house the stuff I'd accumulated over 4 years (!) and so this has been the task this week (as the shed has to be demolished). On the whole it's been pretty terrible. I'm a hoarder and I find it very difficult to get rid of things and it's usually the most used, tatty belongings that I love and the decent, pristine stuff doesn't mean much to me! At first it was old shoes, then came childhood toys including my beloved Sindy dolls and house/furniture (sadly the dolls have gone mouldy of sorts, but I can't part with them), today was clothes of sentimental value and all the work for my Uni dissertation 10 years ago! Long story short, I haven't had time to blog all week and it may be sporadic over the next wee while. I was almost going crazy by Tuesday though, so had to get out, even if it was just for my usual 5 minute walk. It was so nice to get out of my jammies and properly dressed for once. I have another post from yesterday, but not sure when I'll get that up as I've not even looked at the pictures yet.

Wearing: Coral lace dress George at Asda, belt taken from another dress, Pearl cardigan Dorothy Perkins, pearl collar necklace Primark, cream ankle socks H&M, highbrow sunglasses ASOS.
Fit: I bought these from Office so they are EU/UK sized (38/5) and fit true to size. Just under 5" heel and 1 3/4" platform.
Comfort: Didn't have any issues with these.

Day 648 - I'm Mrs 'She's Too Big Now She's Too Thin'

Shoes: Cat Tapestry 'Lita' Jeffrey Campbell 

Time just got away from me yesterday.  I had a bit of an online shopping-spree actually!  As with any purchase, I seem to spend an age deciding and researching where and if I'm going to purchase and it just takes forever!  I'm looking forward to some parcels arriving this week though.  I'm hoping my camera arrives today, it's supposed to but I never received a dispatch email which has me a bit worried (although I purchased from a reputable shop).  The sooner it arrives, the more time I can spend figuring out how it works before I start using it for blogging.  Onto yesterdays outfit and it was a bit of an odd day; sunny one minute, lashing rain and complete darkness the next.  My summery dress but wintery shoes reflect that I suppose!  After I'd come in from my walk, I took my coat off, went to get a glass of water and noticed it was hailstones outside, I'd just missed it thankfully!  I may not get out today depending on when my camera arrives, because I'm home alone and can't miss it!

Wearing:  Orange pixel floral dress Dorothy Perkins, leopard belt, leggings (and coat, just seen) Primark, cardigan Be Beau at Matalan, sunglasses ASOS.
Fit: I bought these from Office so they are EU/UK sized, these were a 38/5. Just under 5" heel and 1 3/4" platform.
Comfort: Didn't have any issues with these.