New Shoes

A new pair of shoes arrived yesterday.  I am wearing the today.  How is that for perfect timing?

 

Back in August Sal over at Already Pretty reviewed a pair of pumps by Heavy Machine and offered a coupon for purchase.  I was intrigued by several styles, but this pair caught my eye and I ordered them.

 

I was thrilled that they fit perfectly and felt very comfortable on.  Even though  they are a summer shoe, I thought they would work perfectly during the transition into cooler weather.  Besides they fill a niche in my wardrobe, one I didn't know needed filling until I saw them, but now that they are here I see many possibilities.

 

I really love the tapered chunky heel with the little cut out at the top.  At the moment I think I will be wearing them more with pants, mostly jeans, than with skirts as they seem a little clunky to me.  I know that is the style, and with the right outfit I might change my mind.  Never say never.

 

Today is warmer, in the low 80's, and I am having a "please don't put anything snug near my tummy" day so I wanted something loose and airy.  The blue shoes reminded me of a loose blue organza tunic and the white on the shoes made me think of my white jeans, which I recently replaced with a new pair.  I may be one of the few women in this part of the country who seems to buy new white jeans every August instead of at the beginning of summer.  I haven't worn them yet this September as I was in a softer more muted phase.  That will change however probably as the weather turns colder;  winter always makes me think of the contrast of black and white, or the combination of white with soft light grays and pinks.

 

Anyway, here are the new shoes with the newish white jeans as worn today.   Its kind of a silly pose, but G felt like playing with the camera today and I therefore felt silly and was having fun posing without the pressure of running and jumping in front of the camera before the self-timer goes off.  I'm really going to have to get a camera with a remote.  Eventually.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments

[Tany]

Those shoes are exquisite!!! You have excellent taste for shoes, Mardel!

[Mardel]

Thank you Metscan. You make me smile.

[Mardel]

OH Mater, I am having so much fun with these and they are making me look at things in my closet in new ways, like bringing a vibrant new guest into the party. Transitional seasons are a lot of fun. I'm still feeling my way around the white jeans though, as much as I wear them, I still find myself bound by remnants of old rules and restrictions.

[Mardel]

Duchesse, I blush. Thank you.

[Mardel]

Thank you Sewing Librarian. I am tickled that they go as well as I hoped. It always seems like such a gamble.

[Mardel]

Oh good luck Gigi, with shoe shopping and job hunting.

[Mardel]

Aren't they wonderful Nancy? I think you are right and once we get into cooler weather, where I can pull out heavier things, they might even more use. Sweaters and tights perhaps are called for here.

[metscan]

This picture of you shows strong character! Your new shoes fit well along : )

[materfamilias]

What fun those shoes are, and what fun you're already having with them! I, too, like to maximize the transition season rather than jumping into a strictly fall wardrobe, and I like the way you bring your white jeans into the mix.

[Duchesse]

Made to be worn by a woman with the audacity and taste to appreciate them.

[SewingLibrarian]

Shoes with an attitude! They look good with your jeans.

[Gigi]

Oooh, I love the new shoes! They look really comfortable too. As soon as I get a job (fingers crossed) I am going shoe shopping.

[NancyDaQ]

Wow, those are amazing shoes!! I suspect you'll find a way to wear them with skirts once your eye adjusts to them.

I'm looking forward to pulling out my fall/winter shoes soon. The weather is still pretty warm but I'm longing for heavier clothes. Perhaps another couple of weeks and I can start working some items into rotation.