Feline Fantasy

I knew a guy called Marco once. He was a cobbler, one of those old school types. He had a shop in the random-est part of south London and I used to pop in to get my shoes re-heeled, as you do. We got chatting one day and it transpired that he made shoes to order. Yes, as in couture. I was sold, instantly. I placed an order for not one but 4 pairs. All I then had to do was take in a pair of well fitting shoes of mine (+ save up a serious amount of wedge/dough/readies) for him to make a last of, which he then used to construct my shoes.

One of the pairs he made me was the leopard skin beauty that you see below. I have had this for years but have actually never got round to wearing them. Yes, I have put them on my feet and paraded around my house on numerous occasions. I have shown them off to friends and family alike but still I have never stepped foot outside in them. Until now that is. They deserve to be worn, not just admired and I intend to do something about it!

Top: TSR
Shorts: Uniqlo
Shoes: Marco (made to measure)

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I am WOman, hear me roar

I seriously love that tag-line. Thank you Helen Reddy for tapping into a million consciousnesses when you coined this. I love what it embodies; the power and strength it contains, the possibilities it encompasses. It has me thinking of primal beings and territorial warriors protecting their own. There is a fierceness about it but also a vulnerability. The strongest of us are those that are not afraid to bare our hearts and roar out loud. I am woman and I am not afraid. Let your voice be heard, let your spirit be felt and revel in your freedom. You will not be silenced, you will not be broken. You are a liberated being.

We are WOman, let them hear us roar.

Slip: FancyPantsAndMore
Jacket: Monsoon
Shoes: Marc Jacobs
Headband: Untamed Petals

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Luvvie in Training

Most people get to a certain age and decide to take up BASE jumping, have a second child or go for that promotion at work. I decided what I needed was to play.

So, I enrolled at a CDS Drama school (10 years later than planned). Play comes in the form of 40+ hours a week attending classes in Acting for Stage, Clowning, Stage Combat, Singing, RP, Voice, Pure Movement, Accents & Dialects, Sight Reading, Acting for Radio, Voice-Over, Poetry Recitation, Improvisation, Dramaturgy, Mime, Contact Improvisation, Story-Telling, Animal Studies, Mask, Oration & Political Speech, Yoga, Acting for Television, Feldenkrais and others I can't think of right now. And yes, I have personified the elements and nature on many occasions.

I might reference these arsenal of skills I am acquiring every now and then whilst using wanky terminology such as 'arsenal of skills' but do not be put off; My feet are firmly placed on the ground, encased in my newest pair of 5" heels!

(image source: weheartit)

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Consume me....

Feening: to yearn, to want, to crave

Can you believe it is that time already?! Yep, it is time for the 'Consume me' spot. I have for you this month four new delectable offerings. As ever, I would like to believe that I seriously need these in my life! Are you as taken as I am? Let me know in the comments section whether you love or loathe!

Sam Edelman 'Zachary Studded Boots'  (Images borrowed from Nasty Gal)

Jeffrey Campbell 'LITA' in Black & Brown (Images borrowed from Sole Trader)

Katie Eary's Skeletal Hand

Style Stalker's entire 'WIPEOUT' collection (seriously!!) - Images borrowed from Style Stalker

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Flat Out

The title was inspired by my choice of footwear but over the course of the day it has taken on more of a literal meaning. I am seriously (that word again!) rushed off my feet trying to get everything ready for Thursday. What is happening on Thursday I hear you ask? Oops, did I forget to mention that I am off on holiday. C'mon I must have mentioned the epic holiday at least once? No? Okay, okay, well now you know.
Why the sad face? Oh, you think I am going to leave you wanting in my absence. Well, fear not. I have you in mind and shall be lining up some posts due to miraculously appear, as if by magic, even when I am as far away from a computer as possible. Like on a beach in Mexico or cooing at turtles on the Galapagos Islands.
Expect a post to drop every Wednesday without fail until my return. It should almost be like I haven't gone anywhere. Almost....
Miss me! I promise to come back with lots of goodies from foreign shores x

Top: Floric
Skirt:
Sandals: Phase Eight
Necklace: Accesories

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High Jinks

Something for the weekend you may be thinking and you would be right there. I am in no fit state to be updating this but try I will. Had a gathering at ours yesterday and epic does not quite cover it. Needless to say I am still suffering for/from it. The only wonder is that we have managed to restore order in our house so easily and when I say 'we' rest assured that my lazy self is referring to my hubby's sole effort all the way.

Note to self: must get better at tidying up....

Top: bought in a Bangkok market
Trousers: Storets
Shoes: Kurt Geiger 'Hanoi'

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