Summery Shoes

It’s June and – after months of pretending it’s high-summer – I’ve finally reached breaking point. I’m out of here. Thursday morning will bring outrageously early wake-ups, rush-hour Tube journeys, queueing and extortionate coffee but Thursday afternoon will see me lying on a deserted beach somewhere in the better part of Europe.
I’m leaving The Wardrobe Update in the capable hands of Zena & Poppy for the next two weeks so expect some fresh fashion blood, but I couldn’t abandon you without a brief goodbye.. so.. let me introduce some well-advised shoe picks for all-weather environments.

Hudson ‘Olsen’ Brogues (£150), Ego and Greed ‘Svan’ Platform Wedges (£75.65 @ Nastygal), Zara Swarovski Studded Sandals (£79.99)

If you’re not too sure about embracing the ‘man shoe’ trend then check out Topshop’s sale for their gorgeous colour-sole suede brogues; unfortunately they’re sold out in my local, but I’ve got a friend with a pair in my size..
Speaking of man shoes:

Hello Homme Boat Shoes (£80 @ ASOS), All Saints ‘Debut’ Shoe (£101.50 from £145) Creative Recreation ‘Cesario’ Shoe (£35 from £50 @ TOPMAN),

I feel like the criteria for a true ‘shoe classic’ is it’s ability to look incredible on both man & woman, and it’s hard to go wrong in these trusty friends:

 Classic Chuck Taylors by Converse, Limited Edition DM’s and TOMS

I know I picked a girly colour but the current Limited Edition DM’s are available in monochrome Black, White & Grey and their ever-popular Liberty Print collection can be found at Coggles and is available for both men & women. And of course you have the originals..
TOMS will be forever-loved on this blog because they give you the added fuzzy inner-warmth of providing orphans with a pair of shoes at the same time, however if you’re really cruel then I’ve spotted cheaper versions (without the charitable donation) in T.K. Maxx.

Who doesn’t own a pair of Converse?

I'll leave you with these YSL beauties - Chanel did a similar 'stars and stripes' pattern a few years ago - as I run away to pack... see you in the Algarve!