there's always money for shoes

Call me frivolous in a time of recession, but I feel that if we can't have our little indulgences now and again, we might as well be living in a grim mining town in the sixties slogging away for peanuts. And if one were to not take advantage of the Boxing Day sales...one would be a darn fool!

So, with the money gratefully received from my ever generous grandmother (and from the comfort of my own room as I can't be dealing with hordes of shoppers) today I embarked on scouting out some bargains. I am a firm believer in quality, not quantity, and now I'm in my twenties and beginning to get a sense of style (although tell that to my disgusted 30 year old self!) I'm starting to build a small wardrobe of good quality, subtle-hued, classic items. I end up wearing the same favourite pieces all the time anyway, so why not wear investment pieces?

My big splash out today was on a pair of L.K. Bennett 'Lauren' patent leather courts in Winter Rose (my namesake, how could I resist?). Far from an impulse buyer, I always think of how a new addition to my wardrobe will be worn with things I already own. These have such a neutral tone and classic style, I can wear them with everything!

I am excitedly awaiting the arrival of these beauties! In the meantime, tomorrow to Paris...