I have too many shoes

 Me on a pre-Christmas day trip to Manchester, wrapped up because it was blooming cold up North in 2010!  I've recently been given a Versatile Blogger Award by Crystal from the Twenty eight and a half   blog. Now, there are some rules to receiving this award: 1. Thank and link back to the blogger that awarded you the badge. 2. Share 7 things about you. 3. Award 5 – 15 other bloggers. 4. Contact these bloggers to let them know about the award .  So first of all, thank you Crystal for nominating me! Now, seven interesting facts about me . . . shouldn't be too hard, should it?  Well, at first I panicked and thought, have I really got anything interesting to say about myself.  So I've dug deep and hopefully produced a couple of facts that might help you find out a little more about me. So let's get started! My obsession with shoes - this stems from when I was around two or three up to the age of eleven. Due to some development issues with my feet ...

Like the rest of the nation, I was glued to the TV this morning to watch the Royal Wedding.  While I had planned to do something else instead, I just could not resist temptation to watch the proceedings! I can bet any money that a number of ladies were watching the bride and guests for some outfit ideas for their weddings or Summer events.  Obviously there was a lot of speculation and discussion over Mrs Beckham's outfit for the big event. But my, those specially customised Christian Louboutin, while glorious, must still be an endurance test for a mum-to-be to wear all-day! Now, to celebrate the Royal occasion, Redfoot  have released the  limited edition   Princess shoe . As with all Redfoot shoes, the Princess is made with a patented split-sole. It is hardwearing and durable, yet folds completely in half, making it the perfect accessory for any bride who doesn’t want aching feet to ruin her big day - or anyone simply wanting to celebrate the weddin...

Like the majority of the UK, I spent the weekend catching up with family at a couple of outdoor parties, making the most of the sun while it's here!) Everyone seems to be embracing maxi dresses and sandals ( Note to self: I really do need to try on a maxi dress.) My fabulous Aunty Debbie is an Avon lady who really believes in her products and is a great spokeswoman for the Brand.  At an Easter Sunday party, she was wearing these cute Ammi sandals from Avon and they were only £8! Teamed up with a pretty black and white maxi dress, she definitely has got the perfect summer outfit. The shoes are provided with two ribbons to use; either floral or black, so you are getting two for price of one and we all know how we like our bargains!

Someone really does have the technology! Spotted this article online . Shoe Designer Raphael Young has created a high heel that will help you maintain your fashion status without the 'killer' heels. His R-Flex range  has been created using his own patented technology as explained in a presentation on his website . . . ' dramatically improving the comfort and flexibility of the shoe while keeping an external look similar to any other « standard » shoe, it brings maximum softness and sets a new standard of comfort for high-heeled shoes.' Comfortable fashion 24/7 As I've got older, I've noticed that my feet are less tolerant of spending hours in high heels, so any shoes developed to ease our 'suffering' has definitely got my vote! To purchase these 'feet-savers' will set you back a few hundred pounds and one Daily Mail reader has suggested saving yourself the money by putting a pair of your existing shoes in the microwave to soften them! ...

Fit for a Fashion Queen It seem apt to find a UK designer for this week's shoe and perfect that in a week leading up to a Royal Wedding, that this shoe is by Alexander McQueen. While the price could only be afforded by Leaders of small countries, the design and beauty of the shoe means that it could easily fit into a regal parlour as a work of art alongside portraits of former Kings and Queens.  The Gold painted resin make the Iris platform shoe, 'the crown jewels' of any shoe collection!

Now the sunny weather is finally here, everyone is ditching the sensible shoes and tights and re-discovering their toes and embracing sandals. I spotted Kerry in these cute wedges bought from New Look last year.  I usually see Kerry in pretty flat pumps and despite the high heel, the shoes surprisingly comfortable and look brand new.  Teamed up with a cute floral dress, the shoes were perfect for working in the office and would be just as perfect for popping to a bar after work for a nice glass of  Rose. Now these shoes aren't available now but New Look does have a wide range of wedges to suit different styles, so definitely worth a look. So there are these . . . And  these . . . And finally these (my personal favourites)

Let's go retro! I'm loving the seventies vibe I'm getting from these heels at Aldo.  Do you know what else I love? . . .  That they're reduced in price! Perfect for the seventies trends we all need to embrace this summer, so did out those flares and vintage maxi dresses. Found in Aldo's endless summer range, here's hoping we get a 'endless summer' too.

 come rain or shine Redfoot have created the perfect accessory for your summer outdoor events; whether its a festival or a camping trip. They've just launched their  Folding Rain Boot – so you need never be caught out in the rain again! Created using Redfoot’s patented folding technology [foldology - what a great word!] and state of the art material, they are tough and durable, yet fold down into a tiny, compact package that is perfect for popping into a handbag or glovebox.  So they'll easily fit in your rucksack and ensuring that there is a bit of extra room in your bag to take another pair of shoes and who can argue with that! Do you know what I really like about the boots? It's the fact that if the sun stays out and you're not fighting a mudslide to see your favourite band, then you can fold up your wellies, put them in your bag and dig out those gladiators sandals you packed away, ensuring your festival capsule wardrobe is ready for any opportunity. ...

With the build up to Wills and Kate's (I just can't call her Katherine) wedding next week, I just can't help thinking about past Royal Weddings. While all of the Queen's children have now married (or re-married), Charles and Diana's has always stood out as one of the most important Royal Weddings of our time. Obviously there has been comparisons today with Charles and Diana's wedding in 1981 but I don't quite think that the 2011 wedding will quite have the 1980's excesses that really defined the era from Diana's dress with the 25 foot train and the glass carriage that took her to her royal destiny.  The whole country stopped still to watch them kiss on the balcony.  So I wondered, where were you in 1981? I was 9 1/2 in 1981 and that summer me and my family were at Butlins in Skegness with a coachload of family and friends.  On the day of the wedding, every function room, bar and lounge had television screens showing the wedding.  It was a beauti...

So, we are just over two weeks away from the Royal Wedding, Kate and Wills have performed their last public engagement before they say 'I do' in front of a world-wide audience of millions, and I'm assuming that people are making plans to celebrate the wedding and the public holiday. These shoes are the closest I could get  to red, white and blue shoes for the royal occasion. Currently featured on the M&S Spring advert and modelled by Lisa Snowden, this are the perfect shoes for the celebrations, whether you're attending the church or a street party, you'll definitely be in style!

I'm still being a bad bad blogger, haven't had much time to write or read posts! However, I am making plans to revamp my blog in the next couple of weeks when I finally have a week off! I am so disorganised that I haven't sorted any leave arrangements so I am putting this at the top of my list of Things To Do. I'm also planning to revamp myself with a new haircut next week and I'm going short! Will post later xx

I needed some new shoes for work, my shoe collection is split into two camps - the premiership which are my shoes that I save 'for best' and the reserve side which are my work shoes. My work shoes are either bought specifically for work or are shoes relegated from the premiership due to poor performance or my love for them has waned but I still need to get my value for money.  Its not that I don't wish to wear some of my 'premiership' shoes for work but either driving in them or walking the 40 minute trek to work (with my dog in tow for half the journey) would be impractical. I needed some new shoes for work and rather than stick to the usual black court shoes, I've decided to dip into nude for Spring. I bought this about a month ago from Additions Direct (unfortunately I can't find a link to them on the site). I quite like the retro look about them and its still got a heel but I'll not cripple myself  while marching to work on the beat of my ipod....

These shoes available at Dorothy Perkins are perfect for Spring and the lady-like chic trend.  They're available in black, mint, coral, cream and grey.  It's an ideal shoe to complement any nod to Mad Men you might be planning this spring.  I can just imagine Betty Draper wearing these with some capri pants, a crisp shirt and obligatory scarf and sunnies.

So much to do, so little time! I'm really busy at the moment: working, spring cleaning, etc. I haven't had much time to blog or catch up on all those lovely blogs I follow. I've got some posts I need to do about recent purchases, birthday plans, I just need to get organised. I'm also finding that 'all work and no play' is making me boring so I cannot wait until Easter is a couple of weeks to have a couple of drinks and a relaxing time. I'm dreaming of a nice cold beer Its now 236 days until my 40th birthday so I'm starting to make plans for celebrating my birthday. I've just realised that I am 'nearly' only ten years younger than SuBo, I honestly thought she was older than that! Not sure if I feel traumatised by the fact that there is only a decade between us. I'm also dreaming of a pair of Louboutin Bibi shoes which are top of my birthday present wish list too. I am off to get organised and get back to my blogging duties. I have 'B...