I have too many shoes

I admit it, sometimes I have to consider my feet.  I love my heels, but they don't really love my feet.  Especially during holidays and city breaks, unless I am traveling door-to-door, heels just don't cut it, not if you want to go sight-seeing or mooching around food markets.  So, during a city trip to Manchester, I invested in these high tops from Dorothy Perkins during a pop-up 30 per cent sale in store.  Not quite as flash as Nike Blazers, these trainers give a fashionable hit to a casual wardrobe.  Plus the comfort level is very high, so my feet are very grateful for a break from the norm.

I've been on a heel hiatus for a few months now.  Taking comfort in my existing shoe collection, I've been resisting the call to 'spend, spend, spend' on some much-needed retail therapy.  Its been hard to resist a cheeky shoe purchase, believe me walking into Harvey Nichols little Louboutin shop almost sent me into a shoe frenzy.  So, I finally succumbed to the lure of a bargain pair of heels in the Dorothy Perkins sale due to the over-encouragement from my husband.  His reasoning was quite logical . . . I liked them and they cost £22 in the sale.  I know it makes sense but I really was trying hard not to buy more shoes but I haven't got a pair of black heels with block colour so these fill a gap somewhere (who am I trying to convince!). So here they are, the latest edition to the 'I have too many shoes' shoe closet.  I'm thinking these are the perfect basis for the my Christmas Do 2013 outfit.

I am so predictable!  With forty pounds worth of vouchers to spend,  my thoughts turned to shoes.  These sparkly peeptoes from Dorothy Perkins caught my eye.  I must have been a magpie in a previous life as despite numerous shoe choices available, I kept being drawn back to these shoes.  I even got carried away and bought the matching clutch too! They are available online at a bargain £20, so there is time to end your weekend on a sparkly note!

Wedges, T-Bar, Mary Janes, high heels, sandals, ballet pumps . . . whatever your favourite style is, there are plenty of shoes to choose from that will suit a high street or designer budget. If your favourite style shoes are T-Bar, then this week's shoe from Ravel, available online at Dorothy Perkins, might be just what you are looking for. 

My friend Sharon is looking for a pair of red shoes, so naturally this was the perfect excuse for me to find some shoes on the high street for her to consider. There are these peeptoes from Faith at Debenhams . . .  Click here for more info Or perhaps a wedge heel? More info here and I love these courts! Available to buy here What about a classic court shoe from Office? More info here Now, you can't argue with a chunky heel  . . . Available at Dorothy Perkins There's bargains to be had at Barretts . . . Just click here to buy, you know you want to What about a bit of sparkle ? How about some Vintage style or take a bow with these lovelies from Schuh You know you want to buy these And finally from Blink at Very, the perfect party shoe which reminds me of the Land of Oz . . . Are you ready to click your heels ? I've not made an exhaustive search on the web for red shoes, but there is plenty of choic...

This week's shoe had to be going for gold to join in the Olympic celebrations.  These shoes would have no difficulty in raising to first place in the fashion stakes.  The picture doesn't do them justice, they are so pretty and literally shine instore.

I've heard that green is going to be big this year, so naturally I've been on the hunt for a pair of shoes to meet the new season trends.  I found this pair online at Dorothy Perkins - what do you think?

I'm become a bit boring with my work wardrobe and need some fresh items to revitalise my looks. This shoe available at Dorothy Perkins fits the bill. So what if they might be a tad unpractical; they are just perfect so I can look smart but have a fashion edge.  They might be the perfect remedy to kick start some new outfits.

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.

I'm at home, its the weekend and I've developed a cold and sore throat.  Luckily the latest Glamour magazine sailed its way onto my doormat so I'm spending time indoors planning my spring and summer wardrobe.  Now I understand this year that the 'future's orange' this year so I've had a browse round to spot any shoes that might fit the bill.  Now I spotted these peep toe pumps by Chrissie Morris on the Matches website. These would definitely be on my shopping list if I had a limitless budget. Isadore python peep toe pumps available on Matches  However these cork heels from Dorothy Perkins meet my high street budget. Plenty of choice on the high street   But before I spent any pennies updating my wardrobe, I checked my shoe collection to see if I have anything already suitable and I do! I bought this coral suede shoes from Dorothy Perkins last year, so I'm sorted for a key trend this year, now I need to address stripes and florals! ...

I know with this current weather, that I should be nominating a sensible shoe or a sturdy boot. But in these times of snow, cancelled trains and difficulty in accessing the shops, I thought that I must brighten up our day with a shoe that will support you during the party season, with a online discount so you can purchase from the comfort of your sofa by a toasty fire! This shoe available at Dorothy Perkins has been designed by Alexandra Burke and each purchase provides a donation to Breast Cancer Care.  So you can be glamorous and support a good cause. They are currently priced at £40.50 and Dorothy Perkins currently have a exclusive 30% off everything online offer for a limited period so you might find a few more bargains.

So the search continues for the missing shoe, there have still been no sightings.  If Crimewatch could add a new 'missing shoe' section then I'd definitely be reporting this 'crime'.  It put me in a wardrobe dilemma, I needed to buy a pair of flat shoes to go with some wide palazzo pants I've got for work, not that I need an excuse to buy shoes!.  Rather than stick to classic black, these printed Sacha London pumps at my local Dorothy Perkins can't my eye.  Reduced to £17, they were also a great option for my purse strings! They were accompanied by a little dust bag (why can't all shoes have these!) in a great silver shoe box and were wrapped in tissue paper. They would have made a perfect gift to someone, well I would have been happy to receive them. They've got a lovely print and chain detail at the front.  They also feel more sturdy then some of the cheaper options on the high street.  I wore them for work today and can't definitely gi...

Dorothy Perkins 20% off everything sale ends today.  For those who get carried away, those kind people at Dorothy Perkins are giving free delivery for orders over £75!

When in doubt, wear red. ~ Bill Blass So this bank holiday I suffered the age-old problem that women face - a night out with the girls, a wardrobe of clothes but nothing to wear! All the girls had their outfits planned (various versions of the LBD) and had bought something new to wear for the night.  I had my heart set on finding a dress but with limited choices available in Blackpool my search failed.  I am, what you would call a plus-size girl, not through choice, so finding a style that fits and is flattering can be a struggle.  Having endometriosis has had an impact on my body shape; a resulting large stomach operation has meant that I have little muscle tone in my midriff section. So finding a good, tailored outfit to flatter my figure is a priority but is this what the shops offer?  Sadly no,  its really limited, you might find the perfect dress available in sizes 6 - 22 but as the sizes increase, so the style of the dress is altered beyond the initi...

As a curvy girl (not quite a pear shape and not quite an apple shape) I struggle to find the perfect outfit for a night out. I rely a lot on finding a perfect Little Black Dress (LBD) that I can use as a blank canvas. Then, with just a change of accessories - statement jewellery, a hot pair of heels or a gorgeous clutch - a fabulous outfit can be created, time and time again. One of the latest acquisitions to my shoe collection is a pair of hot pink suede heels from the Luxe Collection by Dorothy Perkins (another Christmas present from my husband - aren't I a lucky girl). The LBD is a perfect compliment to these shoes; they really finish a classic outfit.

Check out the Dorothy Perkins website, they've got a 70% sale on this week. Plenty of bargains to be had! From Pewter Mary Janes to gold folded pumps that you can slip into your handbag, ready for tired feet at the end of a long night of mojitos and cheesy dance tunes www.dorothyperkins.com