Shoe update and some Spring styling.

Some of you may remember this post from a week or so ago : http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....ng-money-p

I mentioned that I thought the four strap shoes seemed tight over the big toe on my right foot. Well, I kept trying them on and walking around, and came to the conclusion that there is enough length and it was only a fraction too shallow in depth, so I am in fact keeping them after all. They seem to have already loosened a touch with wearing them round the house. They will be used as part of my date night capsule, but also as part of Spring /Summer everyday looks and dressed down with jeans.

I had also started to look for more ankle boot alternatives and knew that I wanted to try the higher shaft trend and squared toe line. Enter the suede grey booties with contrasting snake heel. The boots are by Dune and are part of there premium range called Dune Black. It's the most I've ever given for a pair of shoes at £145 gbp. They are fab though even though they aren't a need

So, I had a little play at styling today. Just random looks. Some probably work better than others, but I know for sure that I can make loads of other looks up too from my wardrobe. The boyfriend jeans in one of the photos are actually duplicated and I'm considering chopping the length of the other pair for proper crops. The hems of the light grey jeans are just folded under and I may crop those too.

Sorry this turned out such a long post...thanks for reading if you got this far.

Comments and suggestions welcome, thanks for looking!

Water colour print top : made by me

Cream jeans : made by me

Cream trench : made by me

Utility jacket : made by me

Tee : Mango

BF jeans : Next

Culottes : made by me

Skirt : made by me

Grey jeans : made by me

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8 years ago

Anonymous

I'm glad they are going to work out. Both pairs are very striking and go with your featured outfits so well!

kellygirl

Veteran

Your sewing skills are amazing. I LOVE everything and the shoes are terrific. Your style is so crisp, polished and modern! I die over those culottes. Super fresh!

Transcona Shannon

Your sewing skills make me drool Diane - your items fit so perfectly. I like everything about these outfits but that #9 is positively DIVINE. There's something about the proportions and the soft grey tonal look of the outfit that really appeals to me.

And now I'm super interested in the four strap shoes. What brand are those? Would you say they are TTS? I can see these being worn with so many things...

Well now I want those shoes!
They're completely fab and I love how you've styled them with the white and blue jeans.

Love the white jeans look, as well as the trench looks, and the grey jacket looks.

I kind of am not sure about the pink skirt look. I feel like it needs a dressier top. I love the skirt though.

Tanya

Wow Diane, I don't know where to look first! So much beauty in this post.
Both pairs of shoes are gorgeous, and I am really drooling over those fantastic grey booties. Love all the outfits, especially how the soft colors play together. I am in awe of you sewing skills. Finally, I really want to steal water color print top, what a stunner. Like Angie would say, I think I need a crash helmet.

Gosh thanks for the lovely comments ladies and I'm glad you approve of my purchases

Shannon, the brand is a Euro brand called KMB and is available through Zalando https://www.zalando.co.uk/kmb-.....8-c11.html I do think they're pretty true to size and you have the flexibility of adjusting the straps. My feet are low-ish volume and apart from the minor right toe problem I had (one foot a bit longer than the other) I would say that the depth of the shoe is fairly standard.

Smittie...yes, I think the skirt outfit is the one I'm least sure of, so that's a good point about the top.

BrieN

so glad to hear the snake skin shoes are going to work out. They look so lovely with your cream trench.

Jenn

(website)

Ooh, Diane! I like both pairs of shoes! That light grey color works incredibly well with your wardrobe and really lightens up the booties look for springtime. Make sure you waterproof that suede!

My favorite outfit of the bunch is photo #2. The contrast of those feminine, strappy shoes with the cuffed jeans is great! Have you tried breaking in the one shoe that's a little too tight with a thick sock (just around the house, of course)? That's worked for me in the past.

Mochi

Yes, you are a phenomenal seamstress and more importantly, the looks you throw together have a beautiful minimalist chic to them.

I love those snakeskin shoes. Seriously tempted.

Maneera

I love both the shoes but the snake print sandals are truly va va vroom!!! A perfect addition to your date night capsule! <3 Love the grey bootie too... They work so beautifully with your wardrobe, pretty lady!

Thanks Brie!

Jenn, I have been wearing some thick tights with the shoes and it's definitely helped. Great minds think alike

Thanks Mochi!

Thank you Manny!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT ALL.

LOVE both pairs of new shoes. They are amazingly Killer. Love the shorter hair too.

LOVE ALL THE OUTFITS. (Sorry to shout, but I'm very excited!) . All Killer.

WOW.

Can you hear my LOVE, Diane?

I wore this outfit out last night with nude hose, so we are on the same wavelength.

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rachylou

Whoa! Two of the best shoes ever!

kkards

WOW....the shoes are awesome....the outfits, perfection....love love love the culottes!

always trying

all great outfits. Love those shoes. so happy they are comfy and keepers, as I am considering some like them.

Wow, Angie! Yes, I hear the love! Thank you!...And you noticed my hair! I had it cut and coloured yesterday You cant tell so much from the photos, but the copper tones are much brighter this time. Love the outfit you wore yesterday!

Thank you Rachy, kkards and always trying!

I noticed the richer copper colour! Killer too. Gorgeous with the palette of your wardrobe.

Wowzer to both Angie and DianeG!

columbine(erin)

Oh my word! I love the shoes for you and am in awe of your skills.

skylurker

Oh wow, terrific !
You wear classic clothes so well, they look ladylike and graceful on you, never stuffy or boring.
Favourites are 2-3 and 4. I just can't look at bare skin without shivering yet so the skirt/culottes don't look so attractive I'm afraid

I might have known you'd notice Angie

Thanks Linder, Columbine and Skylurker!

catgirl

The SHOES! Totally amazing way to elevate already fab outfits. Love that first top so much on you. This is kind of a new color palette, isn't it? Or am I wrong?

Aida

YES! Both pairs of shoes are super and a great instant update. Fun styling options too. #1-3 and #6-7 are really standouts to me.

jenanded

They are ALL gorgeous... love the colours, the styles, the funky new shoes, the hair... divine! Dianne I am pulling out my sewing machine now!!!!

Caro in Oz

They are all fantastic outfits #1 is just perfect - love the top

Thank you for all the lovely comments ladies!
Una, i do wear more grey and blue colours in the Spring , but I do also still wear some of my Autumnal tones. It just happened that I put a lot of grey based outfits together for this post.

Oops double post!

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