Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Outfit: Shoeper Challenge #73 and the Evolution of a Shoe

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Hoss Shoes


Some of you may remember this pair of shoes from a while back. They were a gift to me by Shudoo. There wasn’t a lot of choice in my size at the time I was offered a pair of shoes from them but I was drawn to the colour of this pair, if not the decorations on them. This is how they started out:

Hoss Intropia Turquoise


I removed the balls and added some leopard print bow shoe clips that I bought from Etsy.

Hoss modified


They still weren’t appealing to me though, and they languished unworn in my wardrobe for many months. I finally decided that jewels were the way to go, so I removed the pad that had held the balls and stuck on some jewelled stones with fabric glue. Et volià! A pair of shoes I want to wear.

This scarf is another item that has been worn at least once a week since I got it, and it is likely to continue that way for some time to come. It’s a great way to jazz up an ordinary jeans and sweater outfit though.

Black sweater – Long Tall Sally
Jeans – South Tall (Very.co.uk) (gifted)
Turquoise suede flats (customised) – Hoss Intropia (Shudoo) (gifted)
Silver bling ring – River Island
Turquoise scarf – H&M
Silver hoops – gifted
Turquoise bangle – Dorothy Perkins

Total Est. Cost £51

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  2. That scarf is glorious - the colours are so rich. Can't believe it's H&M. xx
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  3. Thanks ladies.
    Sarah - they have this scarf in black and cream too.

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  4. Lovely photos as ever. If you are wearing glasses is that an indication that you are going swimming or are there just days when you prefer not to wear contacts ?

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  5. That scarf is great! I have not worn a scarf for ages - they do not work with tiny little grabby hands!

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  6. Thank you.

    And - yes, it's a swimming day when I'm in my glasses. Unless it's a weekend or I'm going out in the evening and will be showering before I go. The logistics of monthly contact lenses!

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  7. Can you not shower in contacts ? Having two looks - with and without glasses is great and you look good either way.

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  8. No, you can't get them wet with water - it's bad for your eyes or something.

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