MY FAVOURITE SHOES ARE BACK IN STOCK!

OK, they’re not my ALL-TIME favourite shoes: that honour would have to go to Christian Louboutin’s ‘Pigalle’ pumps, which are maybe a little less “fun”, but which I would wear with absolutely everything if I possibly could.

These little polka dot peep toes, however, were definitely one of my favourite purchases of 2015, and any time I feature them on my blog or Instagram I get questions about where to buy them, so I figured some of my fellow ShoeperWomen might be pleased to know that ASOS have now re-released them! Just like last year, the shoes are available in both the polka dot print shown above, and a gold satin which I think would make wonderful wedding shoes for the bride on a budget (these are just £45), or, indeed, for anyone else – because we all know how versatile gold peep toes can be, don’t we?

Unfortunately for me, although I’ve had these shoes for over a year now, the weather last summer was so bad that I had very opportunities to wear them. The good news, however, is that thanks to all that rain, they’re still almost as good as new, so I’m crossing my fingers and toes for a warm spring, so I can take them out for a spin or three. If that dry weather actually arrives, it would also give me an excuse to buythese guys:

I’m a big fan of mint green, which I always associate with summer, but which I also hardly ever get to wear during it, because pale shoes and Scottish summer aren’t a particularly good mix. These, however, are just £34, so you wouldn’t have to be too precious with them, and the colour would be perfect with a pair of white trousers or a dress. I own both of those, so now I just need the weather: fingers crossed…

THREE PAIRS OF SHOES FIT FOR SHOEPERWOMEN

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OK, does someone want to come over and block my access to the ASOS website? Like, you could set up some kind of password I’d never guess? (So, not ILOVEASOSSHOES, for instance, because I’d get that one in a hot second…) Because, the thing is, I’ve described these shoes as being fit for “shoeperwomen”, but what I really mean is that they’re fit for ShoeperWoman – er, that’s me, in case it wasn’t obvious.

And yes, they’re from ASOS. Again. I’m not even going to bother trying to apologise for my ASOS obsession at this point, because let’s face it: what Shoeperhero wouldn’t be just a little bit obsessed with a brand that consistently presents you with affordable footwear, in styles that make you feel like they just reached into your head, worked out exactly what you were looking for, and then put it into shoe form? So, the shoes…

The first pair I love because they’re gingham, and they’re baby blue: and even although I already own a pair of baby blue gimgham shoes, I STILL want these wants, because that’s the kind of power shoes have, isn’t it? The power to make you want them, even although you kinda sorta already have them. The thing is, though, my shoes are pumps, and these are slingbacks; mine have a bow, and these don’t. So they’re TOTALLY different, right? Regardless, these just scream “summer” to me, and would look awesome with a pair of white jeans or a cute sundress: SOLD.

The second pair, meanwhile, I love, because DOTS. And bows. I’m not so keen on the ankle strap, and I’d like them a whole lot better if they were pumps, rather than d’orsay cut, but I still wouldn’t kick them out of the shoe closet, knowwhatimean?

As for the third pair, meanwhile, well, when they appeared on my screen, I thought, “Oh, Ted Baker! So cute – but so totally out of my price range right now.” Then I looked again, and nope, they’re ASOS, and they’re £50. Which all of a sudden makes them a lot more dangerous…

MINI CAPSULE | CAPSULE WARDROBE CLASSICS FROM TOPSHOP

As I mentioned back at the start of the month, I’m aiming to create a new capsule wardrobe for every month. (“Aiming to” being the operative words here…)

Every so often, though, a retailer will release what I think of as a “mini capsule” – i.e. a small collection of clothes that all work so perfectly together that I just can’t resist throwing them all together and calling it a capsule wardrobe: or a “mini capsule”, really. I’ll be honest – most of these will probably be like this one: collections of classic items that never go out of style. I know that’s not to everyone’s taste, but it’s the style I’m most drawn to right now, and I also think it’s the style that best encapsulates the capsule wardrobe philosophy which, for many people, represents a shift in their shopping habits, and a move towards investing in timeless classics that never go out of style.

Anyway, this week Topshop was the retailer that somehow managed to peek inside my mind and create a small selection of clothing that I think would make for a perfect mini capsule wardrobe. And here it is:

INSIDE THE CAPSULE WARDROBE:

blue jeans; black jeans; trench; biker jacket; scarf

red skirt; black skirt; turtleneck; Breton

ankle boots; flats

These “mini capsules”, of course, aren’t comprehensive or varied enough to provide you with a huge amount of options, as you’d get from a “regular” capsule wardrobe. They are, however, handy for travel, or any other time when your closet space is very limited, and they can also be a useful starting point for people who’d like to create a capsule wardrobe of their own. I, for instance, will never switch to a TRUE capsule wardrobe, but I do like to create one from my clothes every season or so, and I then keep that “capsule” separate from everything else, so I know I always have “the basics” available, and I always have something to wear. That way I still get to wear and enjoy all of my other clothes, while still reaping the benefits that a capsule wardrobe can bring: works for me!

VALENTINE'S DAY: HOW TO DO IT RIGHT

 

Flowers die. Chocolate somehow disappears. Shoes are forever.

Celebrating Valentine's Day? The gift of shoes is a special one. A gift certificate for designing your own shoes will have the ladies swooning (and their men in the good books!). And if time is of the essence then don't worry. A few clicks of the mouse and our eGift Certificates will be sitting pretty in your Valentine's inbox. SHOP GIFT CERTIFICATES

Or forgo the fuss and treat yourself instead!

5 FASHION WEEK FAVOURITES: THINK PINK

BABY PINK IS ALL GROWN UP AND SHE'S READY FOR THE BIG CITY

What have we spied this season, but pretty pink walking down the runway! It’s the trend that has released the inner romantic in all of us. But it doesn’t have to be girly. It doesn’t have to be tacky. Baby pink is all grown up and she's ready for the big city.

There’s something so chic about pink - and there’s a way to make it work in your wardrobe.

PINK PEEPTOE PUMPS

A pink peeptoe pump in the park. How poetic. But more importantly, how gorgeous!? This is an entry-level hue for those babes who can't quite come at baby pink. And just a little secret between you and me... this material is actually a faded red leather! It's a delightful mix of earthy and feminine. Comfy and chic. Customise yours below.

 

 

WHEN PINK IS PRACTICAL

Soft and buttery and perfect for an office-and-errands kind of day, these 2½ inch round toe heels will take you from the front door to midweek family dinner. And that peek of pastel pink is just enough for you to know you're right up there with the runway, but not too girly for the office. This shoe will show itself to be a wardrobe is staple. Customise yours below.

 

 

BABY PINK BALLET FLATS

Jeans. A cute t-shirt. A takeaway cup of coffee from the cafe down the street. Your favourite mag tucked under your arm. Delicious snacks from the markets strategically hidden in your tote bag. Hello, weekend. And a special hello to you too, sweet pink ballet flats (made that bit more edgy with a bronze trim). Perfect for moseying through Saturday. Customise yours below.

 

 

STRAPPY + CHIC IN PINK

Perch yourself on your front steps and strap yourself in to these sexy sandals. The pink leather is so buttery-soft, so there's no need to compromise comfort for fashion. All ready for a Friday night, pair with a sweet dress, or your favourite denim. Customise yours below.

 

 

WE'RE HIRING : MARKETING & PRODUCT MANAGEMENT INTERN

Marketing & Product Management Intern (French Speaking)

Shoes of Prey is a global online retail brand that allows women (including Carly Rae Jepsen!) to design their own shoes which we hand-make and deliver to them. We’re changing the way women shop for shoes and we’re on track to become a significant international retailer within the next 5 years. As our business continues to grow we're looking for a passionate Marketing and Product Management Intern to assist Todd, our Senior Product Manager improving our website conversion rate whilst also managing and propelling forward the Shoes of Prey presence in the French market.

Shoes of Prey has created one of the best shoe design experiences on the internet. With such a bright group of engineers, creatives and marketing specialists behind this website, there is much you can learn from an internship with us!

Shoes of Prey internships are full-time and based in Sydney, Australia. Internships typically last between 4 and 6 months. The internship is unpaid however, we do provide lunch daily and partial reimbursement for housing and/or travel expenses, depending on your relevant experience:

Your Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage French market presence, including website content updates, email marketing, social media management, blogger outreach, and public relations efforts. Seeking out prospects for effective business partners within the French market.


2. Assisting the product management team in the coordination of website development and technology initiatives. Including managing design life cycle by conduct brainstorms, prototyping, design reviews, user testing, etc. Writing functional specifications and mock website enhancements. Also, administering our JIRA project management platform.


3. Review marketing and website analytics, manage internal company dashboard reporting.


4. Attend weekly production meetings with Engineering, Creative, and Marketing teams.

What we're looking for:

• Applicants for this position should be fluent in both English and French. Working knowledge of Spanish or German are also appreciated. Candidates should have achieved or be pursuing a degree in business and/or engineering.


• Strong organisational and analytical skills with a persistent attention to detail.


• A great attitude and team player mentality.


• Time-management skills: multi-tasking, prioritising, organising and planning


• Technical aptitude:- you don't need to know how to code (although that would be an asset) but you must be able to convey complex, technical product requirements to engineers, and then translate these complicated details to non-technical colleagues


• Creativity and an enthusiasm for technology or e-commerce in the fashion sector


• An interest in marketing and social media

To apply for this role please email a cover letter and resume tojoinourteam@shoesofprey.com with the subject line "YOUR NAME - MARKETING AND PRODUCT MANAGEMENT INTERN". This is essential to ensure applications are reviewed by the correct department.

Brands To Watch: Kabaccha Shoes — aka The Kickstarter King

Men’s shoes have a reputation of being boring and making every guy look exactly the same. A footwear savior has come and thy name is — Kabaccha Shoes. With a collection ranging for bold color loafers to classic wingtips, the attention to detail, coloration and wear-ability (check out the super light & colorful soles), Kabaccha Shoes is a name you will hear for a while. After pouring his heart and soul into designing this footwear brand, Kabeer Arora, decided to put the power in the hands of the people by creating a crowd funding campaign via Kickstarter.

Fueled by the notion of making fairly priced, eye-catching shoes for today’s man, Kabaccha Shoes is poised to change the footwear market. Initially set out to raise $25k via their Kickstarter campaign, Kabaccha has raised over $250k. With a few days left in their campaign, you can contribute and get a pair of shoes as an early adopter. Becoming an early adopter will put you on the VIP list, which grants your 35% off retail for life. With prices ranging from $150-$180 for Italian-made shoes with some punch is well worth it. Check out the Kabaccha Shoes Kickstarter Campaign Here. Act fast, the campaign end March 14th. The first round of shoes will be shipped out in April for anyone that pledged to the campaign. 

Check out this video to learn more about Kabaccha Shoes