Black and white and red all over…

Managed to get some new red boots with black and white trim! I have quite a lot of red winter clothing accents. I chose these in the Styletread Easter sale which was 30% off the already sale prices. As a customer since 2016 I think that’s the best discount I have ever seen, it’s usually 20%. I wonder if it means they’re a bit desperate for sales though?
I broke my desire to buy no more than 5 new items this year but sadly the other 2 pairs of shoes hurt my feet and have gone back to Melbourne, which always makes me feel bad. The pointy black Mary Janes hurt at the back of the heel, and the sandals, which would have been so good with my bronze/black swirl pants, hurt my little toes
Pics 1/2 outfit for Mother’s Day lunch at Neil’s 88 year old mother’s house.
Pic 3 the boot colour fits my swatches! Or is even brighter!
Pics 4/5 returned shoes

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6 months ago

Angie

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Queen Long over Lean! You wear the look well, Jenni!

Those boots had your name on them. The black and white trim is awesome! Super duper match with the top and pants! How high are the shafts of the boots?

I like the wave in your hair!

And never feel bad about returning or passing on shoes that hurt. The shoes should feel bad for hurting your feet

Rock

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The whole look is cohesive and I especially love the boots. For being a statement shoe, they look like they will be versatile.

Jenni NZ

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Thank you Angie! The boots are my favourite ankle length. I only have one pair of high shaft boots and one pair tall boots. I don’t have any cropped winter pants any more. Thus I am not really wearing the high shaft boots. I bought them my first year on YLF, 2017, and had probably not learned enough of the lessons I have since at that stage. They have a very stable block heel but it is still probably too high. Still I only have a tiny number of too-high heels now so am holding on as I may wear them very occasionally.
I feel bad about the shoes because of the carbon credits used to fly them to
and from NZ/Australia. I don’t otherwise feel bad about returning them. I’m a standard European size 36 but that doesn’t make every pair of that size suit my foot, sadly. I was very surprised about the sandals though as my olive pair is the same size, same brand, and so comfortable.

Jaime

Fun shoes and outfit! Agree with Angie about returning uncomfortable shoes - there really is no way to tell in advance although I hear you about the environmental impact.

Star (Lise)

I love your new red shoes. Very spunky. The others are cute too but good call sending back shoes that hurt even at try on. Imagine later! Yes, your feet first and then the environment :).

The boots are spectacular! It’s a shame the other shoes hurt your feet.

Dee

Great outfit Jenni, love your red statement booties, so unique. Enjoyed the back story on the sale price too. Who doesn’t love a great deal.
Footwear is always a challenge to buy, we try to do our best, but its tough to get it right all of the time.

Janet

You have an eye for fun footwear! Those patent ones are really cute — too bad they didn’t work, but shoes are so tricky. They can be the proper size and fit, but still not be comfortable!

But the red is super happy and the perforations are cool.

I found these loafers yesterday at a consignment shop I hadn’t visited in years. I decided to give it a whirl and found some interesting clothing pieces (including some designer items — Dries Van Noten, Prada), but not in my size. I’ll have to make it a point to stop by there from time to time though.

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Lynette

LOOOOVE the new red booties! They are so unique and fun! I usually like to have at least one pair of red shoes in my wardrobe but I don't right now. I think you have inspired me to do some shoe shopping!

Sal

Perfect boots for you. Nice choice. I love a bright shoe.

Shoes are a tricky one and it is not worth persevering with a poor fit.

Val MN

Such an interesting design! And not at all like a newspaper, really

MsMaven

Fabulous footwear!

kkards

Love the red boot! They’ll add punch and cheer to your winter outfits,

Lisa

The black and white trim on the red boots is lovely. What an excellent addition!

Bummer about the other shoes, but if it's not comfy then back they go. There's nothing worse then wearing uncomfortable footwear. You are wise to send them back instead of trying to make them work. Whenever I've tried to do that in the past, it was always a mistake.

Thank you Rock, Jaime, Star, Cookie and Dee.
Thank you Janet and I like your loafers!
Thanks Lynette, I now have red boots and red sandals, I do like having a pair of red shoes for each season.
Thank you Sal, Val MN, Ms Maven and kkards.
Thanks Lisa. I think I only know to send them back having learned the hard way in the past keeping shoes that were too high or too tight. I am much better at avoiding “sales goggles” now too- although these were all on extra sale when I got them they had been on my wish list for a while. As a self-professed “shoe girl” my wish list is always bigger than what I would actually get, and these days that seems to be helpful in fact in honing my eye. Possibly, ha ha?

Ket

Oh Jenni!! I faint at the sight of your new boots! SUPERB!! I love the color and style for you. And your outfit is very pretty! It has this ethnic feel to it, to my eye.

Bummer on the shoes. I always hate when a pair of shoes doesn't work out. And yet... your feet will be happier without them. I know you'll find the right pairs that both feel good AND tickle your sense of style

Suz

Fun boots, Jenni, and right up your sassy shoemaker elf persona's alley! Love them for you. I'm so sorry about the other shoes, though. What a shame. Footwear can be SO tricky!!

Firecracker (Sharan)

Jenni, those boots had your name on them. They are dynamite with that outfit, and I know they'll go with lots of other outfits. Too bad about the other shoes; you are wise to return them.

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