Nicey nicey shoe shoe

Shoes, man??  Such a lovely, shiny word that conjures up fuzzy, fluffy, warm, happy feelings inside us all☺

I think the thing about it (besides there being hundreds of styles to suit every possible need and desire), is that no matter how much weight one may pick up, your shoe size will remain more or less the same. Unlike with clothing, you won't have to face the dreaded fitting-room (kill me please) with the unforgiving mirrors and fluorescent lighting that no dimple can escape- silently mocking you for having to take one or two sizes up this time. Because McDonalds.

Shoes are everything though❤ And although we love them, men and women alike, shoe shopping is definitely more of a woman's thing. Most guys I know would order their desired pair online for the rest of their lives if possible and many even prefer their partners to do the shopping for them ( Ohey Marc ☺).

Women can spend hours at a mall just fitting and flitting along from store to store, not even necessarily buying anything. This may sound like madness to some but this is life, yo.
My mom and I spent an average of 5-6 hours a day at the mall every Saturday, in the months leading up to my wedding looking for that perfect 'mother of the bride' pair. Equal parts madness and superhuman ability, I reckon.





Anyway, here's a pic of some lush shoes, just because.
(How perfect are they??)

If you've read my previous 'Hair' post, you'll know that I had an epiphany sort of moment when turning 30, where I no longer saw the point in spending so much time and effort on my hair. The same kinda applies to clothing and shoe shopping. I've become more interested in a simplistic approach to buying stuff, but still want comfort and to look good- mostly comfort though. I can't even with hours of shopping anymore. I also can no longer have my footsies suffer for the sake of looking hot. You have to be a super-special pair of heels in order for me to bear with all that pain. (This is all very dramatic.)

I'm reeeeaally happy that fashionable trainers have become a thing over the past 2-3 years, because they really are the best thing since sliced bread. And one doesn't actually have to pay a fortune for a pair that provides you with maximum comfort. I've had the (grey) pair below for about 6 or so months and wear them every opportunity I get. You can wear them with almost any outfit. Yassss!
They're from MRP Sport and about R 349 per pair. There are assorted colours and styles (e.g. the lime green pair also below) So pretty!

I also recently got a pair of slippers (or sandals), as I again was looking for something comfy yet cool. Found below pair which is kinda a knock-off version of an after-training slipper and a birkenstock xD It has a thickish sole..and a shiny patent leather top! So camp, but I love it so hard.

Anyhow, the search for the perfect heels (i.e. comfortable yet disgustingly pretty) continues however, as I have my cousin's wedding coming up in March, and Dress has been bought.

But that, is a story for another day ☺

Till then, Peace! ✌