Stellas

Over the years Tom has proved himself master of presents, particularly of the shoe variety. Of particular note were the Irregular Choice hula wedges, and the beautiful pink Prada kitten heels. But this year he's outdone himself:



Mmm mmm *mmm* these are possibly the loveliest shoes I've ever seen. Stella McCartney satin platform pumps in fuchsia with a 4" heel and graduated platform.

Of course since they are all-over satin I will never be able to wear them outside, but frankly if you're wearing Stella McCartney shoes you shouldn't be walking anywhere anyway. Last night we went to the Dorchester for cocktails (changed shoes in the cab) and then on to Scott's in Mayfair, a mere 10 minute walk away but a matter of moments in another cab. And then another cab back to Hackney.

On an ongoing basis these may well prove to be the most expensive shoes of all time...

A scandal of shoes

What's the collective noun for black shoes? A 'scandal' perhaps. Certainly that's what my long-suffering husband might call it after I returned home yesterday with yet another pair to add to my collection.



I should add this is just the court shoes, obviously I have black boots, flats and sandals too.

What was clearly lacking from my collection however was this pair of snakeskin courts, £40 from Urban Outfitters. oooh sparkly :)



The cone heels and sparkly snakeskin effect make these completely different from the shoes I already own, a distinction which was perhaps too subtle for Tom. However I shall be tripping like a sparkly gothic princess to any Christmas dos that come my way this year, hoorah.