14th of February 2012

Valentines day, how romantic, how lovely, how disappointing I didnt get any cards!! :(

I spent the majority of the day working hard trying to get my mailbox emptied down (a no-win battle these days) and then went to the airport to get my nice romantic flight home. Still with no cards.

However, romance is not completely dead. I decided to go for a nice pair of red shoes- these shoes were what I wore to my Dads wedding a couple of years back (thats where the photos from actually) and they caused rather a stir in that my sister ended up taking a photo of my shoes and missing some of the vows. Whoops ;)

Love always,
Tishoo xx

13th of February 2012

Well what a lovely way to start a day in Amsterdam- its pouring down with rain and leaving the floor all 'glad' (dutch for... slippery) and to top it off I've got rather a sore head this morning after indulging in one-too-many cocktails with a very good friend of mine (Thanks CC) but after getting caught out last time in Amsterdam with the clock and hour difference etc- I set my alarm very early so I could get to my course for 8.30am.

And after arriving at 8.15 I found out the course didnt start until 10.30. GRRRRRRAAAAAAARRRRGGHGGGGGGHHHHHH. So I had to sit around trying to work from my smart phone and get a few things taken care of, the whole time wishing I'd known and taken a few more hours to sleep!

I managed to get through the day and my brief stop at the shop on the way in meant I had enough water to undo the previous nights damage. Phew.

So all in good time to ... meet my brother for dinner!!! In a bizairre twist of fate my brother had decided he and his girlfriend would have a nice romantic trip to Amsterdam for valentines day. I dont think he was counting on his big sister also being there and tagging along. But thats what he got!

Now whilst I do love todays shoes, its with great sadness that I explain that they are in fact... the last of my converse. (well, so far) and these poor babies also need a jolly good wash. I wore new jeans with them once and it rained and the dye ran- I also spent a fair amount of time going through mud, snow and ice in these too so they're a bit wrecked, but nothing the washing machine wont fix. I hope...

And to prove I was in Amsterdam, look at the lovely bike and canal.;)

And back in the hotel I took another picture. My lovely, and rather bright... all stars :)

Love always,
Tishoo xx

12th of February 2012

Yowsers what a day! I had to actually run today- I so very nearly missed my flight.
After getting 14:00 and 4pm muddled up... I ended up leaving the house very late for my flight. By the time I got onto the motorway I was only ever *just* going to make the flight- then there was an accident and I was further delayed. Then my bag was the only bag 'randomly' selected to do tests on- after having to wait behind a family with a baby who took approximately 9 years to get through the security gate. So when I finally got past security I pelted it down to the gate and just made it to get on the plane- Phew.
So thank goodness I'd decided on my 'easy-pack' flats for the airport- pack into a small space and mean I can rush about in flats.
Phew!

Love always,
Tishoo xx

11th of February 2012

So the snow melted bit by bit and I decided to while away my weekend indoors cleaning. ;)
Saturday was a very busy day and I managed to just about rush and get my stuff ready for the trip to Amsterdam tomorrow. So easy living, but still with a bit of sparkle.

Love Always,
Tishoo xx

10th of February 2012

Well the cold weather has finally subsided to something a little more mild, its still cold, but not quite set-fire-to-anything-to-stay-warm cold. So the heels can safely come back out.

I had a few important things to do, so I needed to go for some smart shoes- and cue my bought-in-new-york-dont-you-know shoe boots. These shoe boots had no chance when I'd laid eyes on them. They're a very richy velvety fabric- the picture doesnt do them justice actually. (need to get better at taking pics :( ) and bizarrely they are very comfortable too.

I saw them in Macy's. Nooooo not just any Macy's. THE BIGGEST STORE IN THE WORLD. And I saw they were also in the sale. And also in my size and also paid for with a receipt before I'd blinked. Funny how moments like those in your life just happen. Teleportation... I'm sure of it.

Love always,
Tishoo xx

9th of February 2012

Not one to let a bit of bad weather deter me, by the 9th I was ready to get back into the silly shoes category and wear shoes with holes in the side (they're supposed to be there by the way) although given the icey conditions on the pavements, a more sturdy heel than a stiletto was required today.

When I first got these shoes, they didnt look as they do today- they had black rubber looking laces in them. I didnt like the laces. So I replaced them with some pink ribbons :) I could replace them for a different colour when I feel like it too. How genius!

But I do love these shoe boots. They go with trousers or skirts. They dont really go with the socks in this picture- admittedly... but who cares. I quite like the socks in hindsight.

These shoes are getting to be worn out. I will have to have them reheeled when they finally break because I cannot bear to lose these shoes. I have a bizarre sentimental attachment to these shoes. I feel like I owned them in a previous life or something when I was a 50s siren. (I must have been) or maybe I was just destined to own them.

Anyway, they make me feel confident and happy. A good sign with a shoe.

Oh and Mr Louboutin made a v similar pair a couple of years ago (I've had these shoes much longer than that though) so I pretend he copied me. I've never seen these shoes on anyone else either. I must be unique. :)

Love always,
Tishoo xx

8th of February 2012

Ok, OK I admit it. After my rather boastful claims that I could walk 'absolutely FIIIIINE' in yesterdays shoes, I did totter across the car park and slide, quite bambi like, into my own car door. No one saw. That I know of. And my feet were a bit chilly... (no pain no gain) so I thought I should wear some more sensible shoes today.

These boots, were from the closing down sale- they came in the pink box, they allowed enough room for 2 pairs of socks too! (well, a pair of tights and a pair of socks) they didnt go with my outfit, but my feet were not cold. Phew! And in honesty these boots were bought to replace another pair that have long been buried.

Many years ago, I was a 'helper' on a 68 mile walk! Fortunately I didnt have to walk 69 miles, however, I did have a similar pair of boots to these (heel a bit higher though) and I did walk part of the walk in these too... the 10 mile stretch... the hardest stretch too. I agreed to walk it to help jolly along the other walkers. I am, to this day, lucky to be alive. When you've already walked 40 miles and some hyperactive lunatic in high heels comes to walk 10 miles with you all the way saying 'oh its not much further, I can see the signs from here cant you' you do want to commit murder. The walk was also through the woods, so they could have disposed of the body very easily. But they didnt murder me. However the muddy, bumpy terrible, clay layden path did murder the boots. So I replaced them with these similar ones.

But I dont think i'll do a 10 mile walk in these. Although never say never.

Love always,
Tishoo xx