Wishlist vs. Wardorbe: Winter Shoe Edition

Shamefully, I fit almost every female stereotype when it comes to shoes. Here's what I want for winter vs. what I'm working with.

1. Jeffrey Campbell - O-Quinn

2. H&M - Platform Boots

3. Deena & Ozzy - Lottie Suede Lace Ups

4. Dr Martens - 4161

5. Kenzo X Vans

6. Ellie Clay - Trigger

7. Topshop - Argo

I have an endless amount of black boots so picking my favourites for winter was hard, but here are my winter shoe staples - just until I get around to buying all of the above.

1. Clothesminded - Two Tone Canvas Lace Ups

2. River Island - Patent Cut Out Boots

3. Primark - Cut Out Flat Boots

4. Office - 3 Eyelet Shoe

5. Shop in Shoreditch - Converse 113326

6. AliExpress.com - Silver Cut Out Shoes

7. Dr Martens - Original 8 Eyelet Boots

8. Schuh - Vans Era III Two Tone Trainers

As you can see there's a bit of a running theme. When it comes to shoes, I know what I like and I don't stray far from it: bold, black, and chunky enough to turn walking into a chore. At least they'll keep me firmly on the floor in the winter winds.

I threw in a couple of 'sensible' options for good measure.

Day Eight

Obviously I'm putting my new boots into action today! This is my second day of wearing something that's been sat in my wardrobe waiting to be loved. I bought this velvet leopard print top a few months back in a charity shop but I've been feeling so uninspired I've not got around to wearing it.

Similarly, yesterday's cricket jumper was a bargain for £1 at a car boot sale last summer and was actually in one of my eBay bags until I saw a few people wearing similar pieces and decided to give mine a go. I'm going to put it down to this blog inspiring me to make a use out of the numerous unworn items I own.

Leopard print top - charity shop; Cut off Levi's - eBay; Belt - charity shop; Necklace - H&M; Boots - eBay

Day Seven: Return to Reality

Real life has officially started again, and it's come as quite a shock to my system. After two weeks of waking up whenever I wanted (never before 10am), my 8.30 alarm felt like the worst thing ever.

When I finally crawled out of bed, I popped to the Post Office to pick up these babies that had arrived during the holidays. I'd been looking for a pair of casual boots for so long since my Dr Martens destroy my feet. I can't wait to wear them, so expect to see them in loads of upcoming posts!

Didn't have much time to pick an outfit this morning, and since I've just been rushing from one place to another all day, comfort was the main factor yet again. I hate having to dress comfortably, it feels so unattractive, but I was far too sleepy to care today!

Cricket jumper - car boot sale; Wet look leggings - eBay; Brogues - Very.com (via eBay)

I did actually take some pictures in this outfit but I look half asleep (because I was) and now I've been to the gym so that's not happening!

Hope you've all had a nice Monday.

Day Four

Another PJ day, leading to an evening out. Having a casual evening in Bristol before I head back to London this weekend so it's nothing too exciting.

Being poor, my recent evening outfits have all consisted of high waisted trousers and a plain top, but somehow I feel that makes them more reusable. Statement looks are more one-offs for me, and I avoid wearing them multiple times. Looks like this I can wear for months and months without getting bored of the outfit or any of the pieces in it.

Shoes - Jeffrey Campbell (via Sarenza); Fur collar - H&M; Gold necklace - eBay; Cross earrings - Primark; Turtleneck crop top - eBay; Denim jacket - car boot sale; Disco pants - American Apparel; Clutch - Primark

Since I've bothered to put makeup on today, you can even have a pic of the outfit in action!