7th of February 2012

Is it Winter? Really? I hadn't noticed (Holds up *SARCASM* board for Sheldon Cooper)
So its only appropriate I stick to my guns and wear totally inappropriate shoes for work.

Yes, there is still snow on the ground, yes, it is minus something outside, yes, there is a very good chance of slipping over and landing on my face. No, none of those things will stop me wearing silly shoes.

Whilst writing this blog, I've become almost painfully aware of how many pairs of shoes have appeared before my eyes when I'm either a) skint, or b) waiting for payday. This says 2 things to me. 1. I need to stop being skint. and 2. I need to stop living for payday.

I am going to do approximately nothing about the above 2 realisations. Well, unless buying a lotto ticket and crossing my fingers counts?! Or swearing I'll never have children so I dont literally become the old woman who lived in a shoe. (although I could design a house shaped as a shoe if the first plan comes to light... just a thought)

Anyway, these shoes (as if the above doesnt help give it away) appeared about a week before payday. In fact I had popped out on my lunch break to go to boots to buy a meal deal...(tight budget and all) and ended up going into Outfit (a large retail store) just to 'have a quick look'. Quick looks always end in disaster dont they!

So milling about and I see a woman bringing out some NEW SHOES for her display... I had to have a look at the new season stuff didnt I!!! And it was too late to back away I'd already seem them. I'd already fallen in love and I wasnt leaving without them. I asked her if I could try them on... now I wasnt intending to buy them. They werent in the sale and I didnt have any money left (thats a lie, I did, but I would have to go without food for a week if I spent said remaining cash) but the woman kindly pointed out they did student discount... I wasnt a student... however!!! I had a student card from the evening law course I'd been doing!!! AMAZING! So I'd get 15% off. Which was good because I contemplated distracting the security guard and pretending I'd walked in, in them. (I didnt, I am joking to get across the point of how badly I wanted them)

So I bought them. And when I got home I got told off because I shouldnt be buying shoes when I didnt have any money. (well I didnt pay with magic beans so I must have had some :-P ) but as if I care. I got to wear them out a few weeks later and I got lots of compliments in the club :)

I also now have a dress and a clutch bag that match the colours exactly so they were a good investment really...

Today I wore them with black trousers, a shirt the same colour as the pinkey/orange part and a black jumper and leg warmers- its still minus something outside!!

Love always,
Tishoo xx

6th of February 2012

Let it snow...
Hmmm, might have been better if it didnt snow actually. I was supposed to be in Amsterdam today but due to the conditions on the road and the conditions at the airport, I didnt get my flight so I'm still in blighty, freezing my extremities off! So, into the office I go...

Arriving at the office it was clear that no one had been in to grit the car park... slidey! So I pulled into what roughly looked like a space (as it melted I realised I was bang smack in the middle of two spaces) and plodded into the office.

These boots... are probably the most expensive pair I own. In terms of inital layout cost at least. A very clever friend of mine helped me devise something sensible though- my CPW value. (Cost per wear) which means these boots are probably the best value for money I own.

I saw these boots in New York. I wanted them, instantly. I was in the Ugg Australia store on 5th Avenue (along with about 40 thousand other people) and I wanted these boots soooo badly. Unfortunately as I'd been in New York for a week by then, I'd spent up (in fact I'd spent over and brought out Mr Visa by then too) I couldnt justify them.... So I spent approximately 2 and half years after that day looking at the price of these babies to see if the price would go down. It didnt.

So in December when we got paid early for Christmas and I thought 'Oooh I've got loads of money' (which I didnt actually have- it was just early) I went and bought them. FINALLY, I shut up about the Kensington uggs!

I went to buy these boots when my Dutch and Australian friends were over to visit. My Australian friend was outraged by how much I had spent on them and that I'd just walked into the shop to get them without thinking about it. Little did he know I'd spent the last 2 and half years thinking about buying them!!

I did try them on though, I didnt just grab them off the shelf and go and pay. But my goodness if I'd had any doubts about spending so much they all vanished when I put one on my cold little socked foot. They are like putting your food into a pillow, or an angels hair. Soooo soft, sooo comfortable... so warm... The finest, softest leather on the outside, filled to bursting with the finest sheep wool (Merino) I was not leaving the store without them.

And as if I could anyway- they have buckles on them (buckles, bows, embellishments, I'm nothing if not consistent). And the love was born, the boots were bought, the bank account was emptied and then we went for lunch at Yo Sushi and I clung onto my bag for dear life. I was so happy that day. :D

In honesty I'm happy every time I have these on my feet. I sometimes apologise to the cow that died to make them, but I also thank that cow too, for giving me warm and most importantly DRY feet when I wear them. The problem with other ugg boots is they're not waterproof. Now whilst I wouldnt wade into the ocean in these, a rain storm does not have me diving into the nearest shop to shelter whilst it passes (unlike my other uggs).

I am fanatical about these boots. I keep them in their box and put the paper and mould back in them when they're stored. I've only had them a few months but I want them to last me forever.

If you're in doubt because of the price tag, buy them. They are simply...AMAZING.

And also I ran across the snow and didnt slip so HAPPY DAYS!

Love you ugg boots, really I do!

Love always, (and a lot of it today... ahhhh)
Tishoo xx

5th February 2012

Whats this? whats this? its covered everywhere, whats this? theres white things in the air, whats this? I cant believe my eyes I must be dreaming wake up jack this isnt fair!!! (Nightmare before Christmas)

Well Jack, this appears to be a lot of snow. A LOT of snow! Its very thick and covered everywhere!

Yippee she says (although her flight to Amsterdam was indeed cancelled due to the white stuff- charming)

The perfect day to stay in and paint your nails...

Well, I didnt exactly paint these. I stuck nail-ease stickers on which are brilliant, they work really well and dont peel up unlike some of the other brands. I did however use a Andrea Fullerton Flick and dot nail pen to outline some of the lips for a more funky look.

And of course I did not stay indoors when it was snowing!!!!! I dont think theres anyone in the UK that doesnt have a mini pang of excitement when it snows on a weekend. (maybe not the plough drivers?!)

I got my rubber duck moon/snow boots on and got my backside out to play in the snow like the rest of the nation. And my feet were toasy warm and dry. Perfect. :) (NB I tucked my trousers back into the boots after the photo was taken. I'm not *completely* mad.

Love always,
Tishoo xx

4th of February 2012

The severe weather warnings are here! Its what we've all been waiting for... ITS GOING TO SNOOOOOOOOOW! And you can flipping well tell because its freezing outside and costing me a small fortune in heating too. So what better way to save myself money for shoes than WITH shoes??

When I visited New York, I really wanted some Ugg boots- boots with sheep fur (doh, wool) lining and sheep skin outers. I know they're not ethically the nicest boots you can buy but my god are they warm and comfortable! I dont know why I didnt buy any in New York but I had a mini obsession with getting myself some uggs and in the end, I ordered some online.

These are one of 3 pairs of Ugg boots I own- these are by the brand Emu and are filled with Merino wool. These are what I like to call the 'over the jeans' look and I wear these... over jeans. They're not waterproof (alas only splash proof) so not for jumping about in snow. However, since its completely dry and minus 5 (celcius) today, they're about perfect for this weather. My feet can stay warm and dry at 30 degrees.

So lets wait for the snow... :D

Love always,
Tishoo xx

3rd of February 2012

Yesterday was a very VERY exciting day in the office. 6 large pink parcels arrived for me. 6 VERY pink parcels... Which when I unboxed some of them turned into 9 boxes... 6 of them containing something exciting.

Can you guess what it is yet??

HAHAHA of course it is, its shooooooooes! (and boots)

A company that I wont name online had to close down their UK branch, :( very sad, so they were selling off all their stock at LOW LOW prices. Not sad at all!!! So whilst I still had the chance I bought 6 pairs :D

The strange thing about shoes is everyones different tastes. A number of people got to see the contents of the boxes and all of them liked some pairs but disliked others- but not the same pairs. How odd. I suppose there will be some on the blog people dont like and other people will like them. (8th of January spring to mind as some that not many people WILL like)

Anyway, a popular pair were today's pair- and they're very popular with me too I have to say! They're very comfortable and a little bit naughty. They're also ribbed (tee hee) at the back to look a little Chanel-esque. They also (it has been pointed out- thanks RL) look like they're from a sci-fi film.

and of course due to the terrible weather- tights were required! Its been freeeezing again. Very cold, and due to snow!! Exciting :) (I have some more snow boots to wear) These are a little risque- I apologise if you're eating.

these are a copy of the Henry Holland/ Pretty Polly mock suspender tights, however I prefer these due to the bow :D

So I actually now look like an avatar in a warcraft game. Happy days (yes I did put clothes on as well)

Love always,
Tishoo xx

2nd of February 2012

oh what terrible weather dares to wake me from my peaceful slumber today? Its frosty the flipping snowman and he hasnt brought any snow with him thats who!

In a major effort to not feel the cold (after the last few days of fer-Reezing) I opted for tights, leg warmers, thick socks and trousers. A classy combination some might say.

Others might say 'you're mad' and clean your muddy boots. Well they did actually.

and they'd be right because these boots really need cleaning now.
As you can see from the photo these are 'much loved' shoe boots- very comfy, easy to walk in and look great with trousers for work so the heel is starting to wear away a bit and they will need re-soleing soon :( poor things!

Love always,
Tishoo xx

1st of February 2012

Oooh what a busy day the 1st of February was in the world of Tishoo. After rushing around like a mad woman to get some IMPORTANT things done, I got into the car to drive up to Daddios house to visit!

In a decision that may change my life forever, I opted to wear my Chav fancy dress outfit (ok, ok I dressed as a chav) hoody, adidas jogging bottoms (normally reserved for the gym ONLY) and these Ed Hardy rip offs. I dont think the decision changed my life. But they are mega comfy.

I bought these because of the woman down the side, no other reason! I thought they would look good with shorts in the summer. But I havent worn them in the summer yet!

Busy day was also a long day and I needed the comfort of these babies :)

Love always,
Tishoo xx