My friend Uli once told me a story about her teenage son. She had asked him if she looked too old to be wearing something. He answered that she looked fine, but the thing he thought was really embarrassing was ‘old people’ (so, I’m guessing, anyone over 30) wearing Converse shoes. I must admit, it did […]
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Mellow Yellow
posted by lifeaswewearit
As much as I loved my white shoe moment earlier in the day, it’s always good getting my feet horizontal. I am no Sarah Jessica Parker/Carrie in the heel department. I am loving my half price on sale, faux-Celine, genuine-Zara skater style shoes. I’m wondering if even a little more than my Givenchy version. Which […]
Inside, Outside
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Got dressed in heated room. Went outside. Brrr. Came back inside + scarf + gloves. At least it’s not raining so I can wear new shoes and not trash them. I’m off to the hairdresser to tune up my ‘woman of a certain age blonde’ locks. Thanks Bassike for a favourite sleeveless grey sweater, […]
Vans for Nans?
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Phoebe Philo’s minimalist and simple structural handiwork is all over this big shoe trend. (Not that we ever get much chance to get our hands on her work in Australia.) Whoever did it first, plenty have followed and the northern summer looks like Skater Girls have gone all designer and are working a whole bunch […]
Skater Shoes
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Teeming rain welcomed me back to everyday Sydney life. Well, that and the cutest poster from my youngest child on the front door. So happy to see my favourite net-a-porter box bearing these Givenchy Van style skater shoes, which I’d bought as soon as the sale hit. Here’s a better look. I wore […]
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