Every Pair of Shoes Tell A Story…

Like most other typical working women in their late twenties, I love dressing up for both work and play. I can vividly recall the excitement of receiving my first few pay checks from a real full-time profession. They represent my key to real freedom and independence. As shallow as I may sound, much of the thrill came from the ability to realise the wardrobe of abundance!

But of course, as I grew from a fresh college graduate to a seasoned working adult, my style and shopping habits changed. From a fashion junkie, I gradually became a selective shopper. Over the years, I learnt to appreciate my wardrobe pieces, as if they were pieces of art- if I may them, wearable art!

Since I am still in reminiscence of 2011 (you can’t blame me, as it was a really good year for me), I am sharing some of my favourite shoes acquired from last year, and a couple from the years prior.

Leading the show are my trusty Annapelle black ballerina flats. They are worn heavily for work and travelling. These flats have all the boxes checked for chic, comfort and versatility. I commute to work on the train, and the office is a good 10-15 minutes walk from the station. So, they are perfect accompaniment for my walks to and fro work, during the winter months. Along the way, I get to check out new displays at the boutiques, sniff out new cafes, and people-watch, making this part of my journey very enjoyable!

Annapelle black ballerina flats

Next on the list, are my Nine West black satin heels with golden trims. These dressy heels have always impressed both my female and male friends. I have recently worn them to a 70s disco themed party, and they were perfect with my outfit!

Nine West black satin heels

70s disco themed party

These Bally heels are another hit on my list, not only because of its versatility, but also because of the quality in its build. I scored them at the sale, on my first ever homage to King Street. It is a scaled-down equivalent of Paris’ Champ Elysse, or London’s Oxford street, or Melbourne’s elegant Collins Street, in Perth!

Bally heels

Mid Heels

Two other designer shoes that I wear pretty often are mid-heels from Salvatore Ferragamo and Burberry.

While some may feel that Ferragamo shoes to be pretty boring to look at, I always find myself looking forward to the the new colours released every season. I adore the cute signature bows and the solid colours make it easy to incorporate into my outfits.

Burberry High Heels

It was difficult to resist a pair of Burberry shoes endowed in the house’s signature checked prints. Especially when they were the last pair left, coincidentally in my size! Like the Annapelle flats, these shoes found favour in my travelling wardrobe very quickly with its neutral colours.

As you can see, I am very much into understatement and practicality. Although I adore simplicity most of the time, I would like to  experiment with bold and fashion-forward style. Most importantly, I am not brand-conscious, but rather, quality/ style conscious. Instead of keeping 50 pairs of shoes in my cabinet (and probably with a couple others forgotten or neglected with time), I have chosen to keep just a few pairs of trusty staples that are easy to work with my outfits. This ensures that I get more mileage from each pair of shoes, stretching my spending beyond what appears to be frivolous at first glance!

So, I’m certain that all of us have got our favourite shoes. How would you display your shoes, to give them a well-deserved spot in your home? In my next post, I will be sharing some interesting ideas that I have come across. Stay tuned!