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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It’s with excitement that I get to present my newest pair of Chanel pumps as shoe of the month! What you must know is that this is the first ever mule from Chanel, we’ve seen everything from clogs to cowboy boots and endless versions of he two-toned pumps, however according to Karl Lagerfeld, this is the fashion houses first proper mule. This mule has been on everyones lips since it was sent down the catwalk in December last year and now I understand why.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">After buying the <u><a href="http://5inchandup.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/unchained-affection.html">boots</a></u>, the <u><a href="http://5inchandup.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/the-spirit-of-adventure.html">brogues</a></u> and seeing the nerdy sister version of these - the <u><a href="https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=chanel+slingback&biw=1415&bih=772&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=0ahUKEwjr9eexj-fOAhUJBcAKHeFKAyQQ_AUIBygC">slingbacks</a></u>, my interest for classic Chanel shoes was born. I did not live through a big discovery moment with this, this habit has been sneaking up on me. Chanel’s are never teetering high, nor are they in-your-face eye catchers, but delicately beautiful and something I wish to one day pass down to my yet unconceived child. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The runway shoes differs quite a lot from the main collection. Often adorned in the brands signature hardware (chains and pearls) and are somewhat pricier. However, they are always classic with full injection of <i>fashíon</i> that guarantees to land them on the seasons <i>it-shoe</i> list. The black toed, two-tone shoe was introduced by Chanel exactly 60 years ago and have been their signature ever since. Correctly designed to elongate the leg and shorted the foot, and applauded by petite girls like me around the globe. However, it was the pearl on the heel that really tipped me over. I’ll buy any excuse to have all eyes drawn to my heels.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Let’s celebrate the fact that this is my first ever #shoeofthemonth that get’s a 5/5 in both comfort and quality. Chanel living up to its reputation!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Very comfortable and adjusts perfectly to you feet. Although these are quite delicate and not meant to be a 24h shoe, you’ll completely forget that you are wearing these.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As Chanel should be, these are perfect in every way. From the dreamy smooth leather to the CC encrusted pearl detail on the heel, these are a pair to add to the achieve.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Purchase price: £540 in Chanel in Harrods London, July 2016.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As we know, Chanel does not retail online, so the only way to get your hands on these is to visit a store. However these are pretty much sold out at the moment, so I suggest keeping your eye on stores like Vestiaire Collective and eBay.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As seen above in beige, the shoe also comes in a black and a white version - all with the black toe. Available in either leather or suede. There is also a more ‘festive’ version with a snake around the pearl.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">On day two I brought a little bit of darkness with some dramatic floor length florals, that seems to </span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://5inchandup.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/double-v.html">still be</a></span><span style="font-kerning: none;"> my favourite festival get up. As fun as a jumpsuit but way more practical, a factor that is underrated at festivals…</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But so another successful Flow festival is over. Satisfied over the gourmet food that once again outdid itself - This weekend is a foodies day dream. You can literally have a wheatgrass shot in between your every cider, just the fact of knowing this already reduces the hangover. Happy about the amazing memories I made with my loved ones, some while dancing to Sia’s beautiful performance, some while tasting my way though the drink stands - no wheatgrass shots in sight.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">See you next year sweet </span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.flowfestival.com/en/" rel="nofollow">Flow Festival</a></span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">. <u><a href="https://www.festicket.com/de/festival/flow-festival-2017/" rel="nofollow">Click here to see what you need to know for Flow17</a></u>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It’s been a while since we took a look at my current beauty favourites, so instead of the monthly beauty review, I have moved into a seasonal routine. Not only does this work better for me who likes to see myself as a minimalist in the makeup department, but it also gives me a chance to try and test the products properly before recommending them to you.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Let’s start with the base, I’ve been using The <u><a href="http://bit.ly/2aB4aOi">Diorskin Everwear primer</a></u> mainly for the inbuilt SPF 20 (something I have a high respect for nowadays) but also because it really keeps the foundation in place. It’s does not have a illuminating effect to it, which is something I love about the <u><a href="http://bit.ly/2b94UWJ">Tom Ford primer</a></u> that I’ve recommended previously. It really depends what you want from your foundation. In the summer months I am looking for longevity and skin that does not need much correction or top up during the day. So, I find the <u><a href="http://bit.ly/2aZHx63">Dior Forever foundation</a></u> to be perfect. With a pore refining effect and a inbuilt SPF, this foundation is a bit on the ‘heavy side’ so you will not need a thick layer. On some days when I want a even more of a natural finish, I blend a bit of the primer into the foundation before applying. I’ve always preferred the use of a well covering foundation on my skin as it does not wear off during the day.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">From the many pricey brushed I’ve tried, L’oreal’s new sculpting brush, is my favourite. Ideal for travel with the double brushes, but also amazing quality for it’s price. Same goes for the <u><a href="http://bit.ly/2b8ZriJ">L’oreal Infallible sculpt contouring palette</a></u>. It’s one of the best contouring duets I’ve tried, very easy to use and a perfectly balanced creamy texture without being too sticky. I’ve found the highlighter creases a bit, especially if worn under the eye area, So I recommend only using it as a highlighter, not a concealer. Also vital to not choose a colour too dark for your skin, or you might find it hard to use, mine is 03 Medium Dark. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">As for the finish, I became familiar with <u><a href="http://bit.ly/2asqhR3">Bobbi Brown's Shimmer brick compact highlighter </a></u>in a </span><span style="font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://5inchandup.blogspot.co.uk/2014/10/smokey-nudes.html">pervious post</a></span><span style="font-kerning: none;"> and I still keep going back to it. It will last you forever and gives the perfect glow without the glitter. I finish the contouring with a few swipes of the <u><a href="http://bit.ly/2aEFSR6">Givenchy glow bronzers</a></u>, these two products have a very similar finish and is the best way to ‘seal’ the skin after contouring. A loose powder has usually been a bit scary to me because of how thick and matte they tend to look, however the <u><a href="http://bit.ly/2b1NFXY">Givenchy’s loose powder</a></u> has a beautiful sheerness to it, but you will not need much.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">My eye routine has not changed that much, I still love the <u><a href="http://bit.ly/2aXiNL1">Tom Ford Extreme Mascara</a></u> and <u><a href="http://bit.ly/2b94fVk">Mac eyeshadows</a></u> that has a slight red tint to them. For the days that I want a bit more dept to my eyes, I use <u><a href="http://bit.ly/2aolEMw">Givenchy Kohl Couture</a></u> or the <u><a href="http://bit.ly/2aBbx8v">Tom Ford high definition eyeliner</a></u> for both the inner and outer lash line. As for the best eyebrow products, I still favour Mac over the many tested alternatives. I usually buy the pens in two different shades, one to fill in and other to give shape.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">What else? Tom Ford has been a favourite for lip products this summer, I absolutely adore the the branding and names of the <u><a href="http://bit.ly/2b94ZtC">TF lips collections</a></u>. The name is already convincing! For a cute, or in my opinion perfect balance of nude and pink,<u><a href="http://bit.ly/2aEJ6nx"> ‘First Time’</a></u> does the trick. On top of all this, there is a few additional beauty products that I have been favouring lately. Red nails continues it’s ongoing success in my book, </span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://bit.ly/2aswjRT">Tom Ford’s Nail Lacquer in Scarlet Chinois</a></span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"> has the prefect flirty red for the warmer months. A current favourite, without leaning too much towards orange, it nails (all puns intended) the ideal summer red lacquer. In the perfume section I am all over </span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://bit.ly/2aHo9FD">Byredo’s new unisex scent - Super Cedar</a></span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">. Light, but not too sweet, summery but not floral, you simply have to try it!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Available in a few last pair in <u><a href="http://bit.ly/2a9GK1b">black</a></u> and <u><a href="http://bit.ly/2adTeQX">white</a></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-kerning: none;">Before we dive into August, I’m going to <strike>tease</strike></span><span style="font-kerning: none;"> educate you with a pair that truly deserves a shoe of the month feature. As already firmly stated before, Dior really did some magic this year by created these insane beautiful patent sandals right after I had already splurged on the Cruise collection’s satin boots. Although it’s not often that we talk about Dior’s shoes under specific names, these go under ‘Conquest’.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Pointy, sharp, high heels really sets my soul on fire, that you know! I’ve spent the last year hunting down the best, oversized ruffle blouses on the market without even thinking about how that idea would translate into a pair of heels. Well, now we know. It’s the shape, the platform-lacking arch and the brilliantly balanced chunky heel with the pointy toe that does it. The carefree wrap (that definitely looks more casual than it feels) finished off with a high vinyl-like shine. I’m sold, they are sold-out = These do without a doubt take the cake as the shoe of the season.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This summer has been big for Dior, especially in London, as we (finally) welcomed a significant expansion in the form of a new flagship store on Bond Street, allowing us to shop the full range of everything Dior under one roof for the first time in the UK. But in true french fashion, I shot this pair in Paris in one of <u><a href="https://www.mrandmrssmith.com/luxury-hotels/hotel-particulier-montmartre">Hotel Particulier’s</a></u> suites, aka. My new favourite place in Paris.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">One of my most uncomfortable pair. The straps need to be pulled very tight to not have the side straps ‘hanging’. Also the heel is made too heavy which makes walking quite difficult and painful. It’s slow-motion movement and sit down dinners with this precious pair.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Dior does not sell these online, so these are only available in the main stores and the bigger department houses like Harrods.The shoes comes in three heights, flats, a lower heel and the one featured. The colours they were released in was; Black, white, nude and the multi coloured one (ideal for people like me, that can't make up their minds)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #323232; font-size: 12pt;">I have a confession to make. I’m a secret fan of kitten heels.
Although a devoted stiletto lover, from time to time I enjoy pulling on a block
heel, which turns out to be the gateway drug to <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">god damn kitten heels</i>. There is something intriguing about the awkward,
noticeably 90’s kitten heel that just looks unexplainably chic to me. Maybe
it’s the urge to keep trying something new or the excitement of liking
something I shouldn't . So instead of easing into it, I wanted to get straight
to the point and discuss. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to be addressed, styled and done properly. So I sourced what I think is the
best kitten heel on the market, the <u><a href="http://www.valentino.com/gb" rel="nofollow">Valentino Rockstud</a></u>,</span><span style="color: red;"> </span><span style="color: #323232; font-size: 12pt;">but this time in a </span><span style="color: #323232; font-size: 12pt;"><i>lower version</i></span><span style="color: #323232; font-size: 12pt;">. Found on what I
perviously claimed to be one of the best platforms for Rockstuds, </span><span style="color: #323232; font-size: 12pt;"><u><a href="http://www.farfetch.com/uk" rel="nofollow">Farfetch</a></u></span><span style="color: #323232; font-size: 12pt;">. Since
writing this <u><a href="http://5inchandup.blogspot.fi/2015/10/shoe-of-month-valentino-rockstud-100mm.html" rel="nofollow">shoe of the month post</a></u> on the stud covered classic, two
more 110mm pair has lined up on my shoe shelf (we’ll save that for another
confession session...) So it was time to take a plunge into the world of the
65mm. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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all these years, I wanted to make sure they’ll get some rotation in my closet,
so I followed my own few thumb rules. 1. Can you think of 3 ways of wear them?
2. Will it upgrade your wardrobe? and most importantly, 3. Do you want to wear
them right this second? Yes, yes and yes I thought, which ultimately brings us
down to ‘it’s all about how you style them’. The lower heel makes this ideal
for daytime, but to bring this to 2016, I suggest loose denim, a oversized
silhouette and crispy cotton. As for night time, with the risk of looking too
predictable, I skipped the LBD and introduced this fantastic dress, that seems
to fill most of the SS16 tick-list. Structured cotton, ruffles, gingham, and an
asymmetric cut. Classic meets contemporary, attractive and cute, unexpected,
but a combination that I most likely could re-wear for years to come. A little
tap on my shoulder and an attempt to keep the Rockstuds in season for yet
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My festival approach will be relaxed this year, I feel that’s the only sane option, after all, it’s your holiday so act like it. I might not go as far as pulling on the wellies, although there is a pair or two in the collection. Comfortable pieces that you can actually dance in and a little bit of a heel sounds about right. The British take on festivals might not be as flower-heavy and sand-based as the legendary Coachella, so trust me on the fact that a waxed jacket will be your best bet, for now and the summers to come.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">2016 has been kind to me so far, small and big changes that I’ve lived to embrace. I think the biggest lesson has been that you are never fully ready for the things that come at you, this is exactly when life tends to thrown you the ball. Maybe to keep your senses alert or because a rehearsed catch is never as fully lived as the spontaneous one. I believe a large part good happenings is us getting rewarded for the risks and sacrifices we make, I’ve seen a lot of them lately, on the love front, job front and with my overall inner thoughts.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am talking about changes that don’t happen over night, from everything to being kinder to myself, to learning what it means to be present in my current life. These are things that we all struggle with, some more than other. As an Influencer, it’s no shocker to tell you that I’ve spent a lot of time in the ‘more’ section, this is why I am thankful of new beginnings. The sun rises every morning, what a difference a day makes, right?</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #232323;">So to honour my new beginnings and my resolutions to become a better listener, I practically jumped on the opportunity to share my story together with </span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(18, 85, 204); color: #1255cc;"><u><a href="https://letlifeblossom.rituals.com/gb/en?utm_source=5inchandup&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=letlifeblossom">Rituals</a></u></span><span style="color: #232323;">, a brand that is all about celebrating the small pleasures in life. The #</span><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(18, 85, 204); color: #1255cc;"><u><a href="https://letlifeblossom.rituals.com/gb/en?utm_source=5inchandup&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=letlifeblossom">LetLifeBlossom</a></u></span><span style="color: #232323;"> campaign welcome’s the brand new look of the iconic Sakura. The range is seeing a sleek packaging makeover that aims to sooth all senses. The rice milk based, Cherry blossom infused collection, embodies happiness and abundance, leaving you with a healthy glow…. Not to mention it’s pretty damn Instagram friendly.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">London has it magical little ways of telling us when we’ve finally entered the new season, I am of course talking about the Cherry Blossom trees that covers our city. The ultimate Sakura experience is however to be seen in Japan, where the ‘Hanami Matsuri’, flower viewing tradition gathers people every spring to celebrate nature’s rebirth and the fleeting beauty of the fragile flowers, as a metaphor for life itself. Isn't it amazing what a meaningful role a flower can take? I am not the one to say no to the little, simple pleasures in life. That is the person I aspire to be, someone that live in so much feeling. With my heart on my sleeve and no fear of judgement.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Whilst we all know change starts from the inside, I wanted you to see it as well. So I am staring with the small things like new hair, new skin routine - as seen here soaked in the new favourite body cream. New ideas but overall a promise to take better care of myself, both from the inside and the outside, the physical and the mental.</span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">So we gather here today to revitalise the blogger life. No bitter feelings or bad things to say, lemonade making has not been the case for me lately. Rather a self-discovery of me, myself and I. It’s been a good month, one of the best ones actually, sadly that has not been too well illustrated on my channels. It’s been offline Sandra having the time of her life, living through changes and letting emotions lead - the price has been completely forgetting about time and space, I am trying not to punish myself for that too much. But, now it’s time to wheel it in, strap myself in and not forget to smile, I mean, it’s one hell of a ride anyway.</span></div>
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SANDRAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15340500111633687500noreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570701043076636873.post-19356611625744610422016-04-12T22:15:00.000+01:002016-04-12T22:17:56.747+01:00Gone Girl<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Greetings from a journey I embarked on to find some inner piece, mindfulness and basically meaning to life. Nothing more, nothing less. Bare with me while I sort through a world of new exciting photos and excuse a throwback images from last year. Time fucking flies.</span></div>
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SANDRAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15340500111633687500noreply@blogger.com69tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570701043076636873.post-13935789628323016662016-03-29T13:51:00.000+01:002016-03-29T13:53:20.141+01:00The Grey Gang<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As part of the fashion week diaries, something I wore on a grey day in London. Undoubtedly similar to <u><a href="http://5inchandup.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/go-and-love-yourself.html">what I wore</a></u> earlier in NYC, but I can’t get enough of these wide trousers. I spotted them in <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/ad/dptfkpbhke">J. Crew’s</a></u> presentation a year back and finally managed to hunt them down in London. They have been sneaking into all the takes of my travel wardrobe lately, so I’m not fighting back. No Easter posts for me, no cake layering family time because I’ve spent the whole weekend locked inside, trying to fight a cold that seems to be never ending. I guess that is eventually the price we pay for a full month of fashion weeking, but then again we can afford to, after a month of hysterically creating content.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">March is shaping up to become quite the month, mainly because I decided to run<u><a href="http://5inchandup.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/shoe-of-month-dior-cruise-jacquard-silk.html"> two Shoe Of the Month</a></u> features after fashion month forced me skip the previous one. So, say hello to your <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bk58dibhke">new summer shoes</a></u> - because this is a pair that you simply need. They serve you comfort, style, a hell-load of attitude and best of all, won’t rob your dry. Well, can’t exactly call £380 a bargain, but it is about half of what I usually to pay for seasonal, lustworthy shoes! Think of the cost per wear, because these will indeed get some wear this season.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There is simply nothing that I would not want from Gucci at the moment. Alessandro Michele has managed to turn a cool brand into the most desirable on the market at the moment, I have not felt like this about a brand since Mr. Slimane presented the new Saint Laurent a few years ago! I already acquired the <u><a href="http://5inchandup.blogspot.co.uk/2016/03/go-and-love-yourself.html">floral Dionysus bag</a></u> and now the golden mules. Hight up on the wish-list I have the<u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bk9h8dbhke"> ‘Angel’ shoes</a></u>, which I am starting to think could make quite the interesting Shoe of the Month feature. I am also totally sold on the <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bk58iibhke">double G print</a></u>, something that I did not see growing on me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">But back to the crossover sandals, that I just found out are called Sylvia and or Webby, (I’ve seen them go under both) got me excited about mules again. Nevertheless, I have to admit that I don’t think I’ve ever had such decision anxiety in-store because these come in a thousand colour options! The metallic toned come in <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bek8kvbhke">pink</a></u>, <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bj49zabhke">glitter</a></u> and <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bhhm26bhke">gold</a></u>, even the gold tones come in <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bmapb9bhke">two different material choices</a></u>! When you finally made up your mind with the colour, there is also a jazzed up version with a <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bmam9ebhke">embellished heel</a></u> and a few <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bman6nbhke">crazy amazing runway versions</a></u>. With that said, I buy enough seasonal shoes every year, only to have them spend most of the time on my shelf, slowly developing from must-haves to collectors items. These mules were launched for the Resort ’16 presentation but has now become a classic style in Gucci’s collections, which is why you should take your pick right about now!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was pretty sure that my golden choice would be saved for the very special occasions only, but because of the easy slip on cut and the very comfortable fit, I find myself wearing these more than I thought. They are ideal with a black and while outfit, which is undoubtedly what I wear 90% of the time. So with excitement I welcome a golden pair to my collection, a shoe hue that I apologise for neglecting all these years!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Very comfortable and easy to walk in. The thick, cushiony crossovers make it feel like you are wrapped in pillows, and keeps you securely strapped in. Despite the high heel, the arch is very well designed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The shoes are beautifully finished, however, the shiny gold finish shiny makes all scratches are very visible. Be aware of accidentally rubbing your shoes together when walking, scratches on the heel are visible and there to stay.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The price varies from <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bhhm26bhke">£380</a></u> - <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bman6nbhke">$1,290.00</a></u> depending on the style. Gucci’s own website has the best selections for both <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/ad/chuvyxbhke">European</a></u> and <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/ad/dhey7jbhke">US based readers</a></u>. <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bmauq6bhke">Matchesfashion.com</a></u> also has a good selection of Gucci shoes at the moment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I bought these in a 37, my usual size. If you are in between sizes, I recommend going down half a size as I imagine the soft straps moulds to your feet. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Time to (once again) start planning your queuing up to our favourite high-street retailer, because H&M has just revealed what this year Conscious Exclusive collection will look like. I’m excited to be among the first to show you a few of the pieces that will be part of the range launching on the 7th of April. The collection that tends to be full of long dreamy dresses, lace and soft tailoring, draws inspiration from the archives of Musée des Arts Décoratifs located in the Palais du Louvre in Paris. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So prepare yourself for the most lustworthy, organic summer dresses, beautiful ball gowns and even wedding dresses when the full collection drops in stores and online in April.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">And so a month of fashion weeks comes to an end. It took me a week to even state this. A month of travelling, what-to-wear planning and show scheduling is finally over for another season and I feel happily peaceful about it. To fuel my Parisian wardrobe I had <u><a href="http://goo.gl/4clmOj">Casadei</a></u> to thank, the infamous Italian ‘blade’ heel, has been on my wish-list forever and last week I finally got to add it to my wardrobe in the shade of lemon sorbet. Cute right? You would think that the heel thinner than a cigarette is impossible to balance on, but it is actually quite sturdy and easy to walk in! I guess we have an answer to why the blade is prized worldwide. A good way to kick start the spring wardrobe, although I admit I need the black version. Nothing to complete my bad-ass, black, warrior-princess wardrobe than the blade heel in the darkest hue, this is what stiletto-fetish dreams are made of. To be continued…. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The posts always tend to get a bit short and rushed during fashion week season. How do you feel about that? The creative flame is usually running low as all energy goes to faffing around and, well, staying awake (a underrated factor).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let’ talk about the bucket of flowers sticking up from this get-up, shall we? The very colourful <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/~7JEWb">Gucci</a></u> was added to my collection whilst traveling though Heathrow, tax free = guilty free? Maybe, or more like cushioning the blow of a flowerless Valentine’s Day. You know what they say about loving yourself, on fashion week you need a lot of that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hello favourite monthly feature, although this is a few days late, in denial I say hello beloved spring collections!! The summer sets are finally hitting the stores right about now, but I wanted to squeeze in a shoe from the Cruise collections, before they vanish from the stores. Dior is <i>killing</i> it in the shoe department to say it lightly. Have you seen the patent sandals from the SS16 collection? If not you will soon, because I might have already got them as well. But now let’s discuss the silk booties! Weirdly enough I don’t have many non leather pairs, my most iconic silk shoe already<u><a href="http://5inchandup.blogspot.fr/2016/01/shoe-of-month-manolo-blahnik-hangisi.html"> scored last months feature</a></u>, is the thought of silk shoes growing on me? What won me over was the stunning shape in these boots, they look like a million dollars and can’t be mistaken for any other than the mighty Dior. I had been flirting with the thought of going in to try the much covered - buckle boot, lower heel version, but realised quickly that these boots are so delicate that I have no time for a lower, more ‘practical’ heel. It’s not like I am going to travel in these princess boots. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The Cruise boots were seen on the runway, and comes in a 10 cm boot, like the one pictured and a 4.5cm heeled, beautiful buckle version. It comes in a navy printed jacquard, with or without red toe (like mine) or a brown printed silk. It was also produced in a more wearable suede.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Comfortable but because of the laces on the side, it’s not really possible to wear with socks, hence the bare feet in a silk boot can feel a bit strange.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Beautiful silk work and stunning composition. However, these are not as durable as leather shoes, so wear them with the respect they deserve. Don’t take them out in the rain, these are meant to be worn only for a little bit at the time or for inside events. I also love idea of such a festive boot, they would work in a amazing victorian inspired look, worn with a gown.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The boots comes in two heights, and suede and silk. On the top of the range we have the buckle suede, 4.5cm boot for £920, while the same booth in suede retails for £870. The most ‘affordable’ version is surprisingly enough the one featured, which will set you back £700 if bought here in London. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Sizing: Runs true to size, but since it’s a boot, you can afford to go up half a size if you must. However, not more than that, because you want the silk to fit your ankle perfectly. </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Mine are a size 37, my usual size.</span></div>
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SANDRAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15340500111633687500noreply@blogger.com61tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570701043076636873.post-80430434147738192512016-02-12T12:34:00.001+00:002016-02-12T12:51:18.602+00:00In the name of Cartier<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I woke up in the beautiful Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme hotel and got dressed for the big day. That meant opting for a festive LBD, we are after all illustrating the ultimate 24h Valentine’s Day. I</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "helvetica neue";"> got adorned in Cartier’s most iconic pieces, in everything from the jewellery box red bag that sets the Valentine’s Day mood, to everyones favourite, the <u><a href="http://www.cartier.co.uk/collections/jewellery/collections/love/love-bracelets/b6035516-love-bracelet">Love bracelet</a></u>.</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> The beauty is in the simplicity and the dainty industrial details (sold with a matching mini screw driver!) Although I could talk about the Love for days, I suspect you have come across this one already, stacked or as a simple single piece. Designed to represent two lovers unique link, I don’t think there is a more distinctive bangle on the market than Cartier’s Love. <u><a href="http://www.cartier.co.uk/collections/jewellery/collections/trinity-de-cartier/trinity-de-cartier-rings/b4086100-trinity-ring">The Trinity ring</a></u> is another symbol of a forever lasting love and is in its timeless design a prefect piece for someone who does not want to commit to just one precious metal. The subtly tricoloured ring is enough on its own, but I realised later on the day how stunning it looks layered with a second Trinity band, I think this truly represents how addictive it can be to get introduced to the world of Cartier. As a necklace I wore the <u><a href="http://www.cartier.co.uk/collections/jewellery/collections/amulette-de-cartier/amulette-de-cartier-necklaces/b7224521-amulette-de-cartier-necklace">Amulette de Cartier</a></u> - Yellow gold, lapis lazuli diamond - which portrays a dream catcher, an unlocked wish. Truly what this day turned out to be.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So that’s it, modern art and the ultimate jewellery wishes in the form of a little day dream in the name of <strike>Love</strike> Cartier, I could not have asked for a more perfect day. So now boys, start booking those train tickets and thank me later for the itinerary.</span><br />
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A lot has gone into the first week of February and now it’s almost time to start packing for fashion week (jokes, I panic pack only when I get the message ‘Sandra, Your Uber is arriving now). But in my head I’m a great packer, in fact I am packing now, 90% of the time I constantly pack. Unpacking is still something I’ve never really done, my life is mostly shifting things around from suitcase to suitcase, however you are just as bad right? I dream of one day becoming an unpacker, serious organisation goals. </div>
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ANYWAY, let’s talk about the shoes I’ve bought lately! <a href="http://PIUMELLI gloves">Burberry’s patchwork boots</a> were not the first pair I’d thought that I’ll be splurging on. However, then came the sales, the further markdowns and the intervention between me any myself about how much black I wear and how nice it would be to have a colourful overknee boot, you know to wear with all black? One click later I ordered a pair that really should have made it into last years ‘shoe of the month’. But, I’ll get a lot joy out of you boots, I hear NYC in covered in snow so my (alarmingly and rapidly growing) SS16 shoe collection will have to stay boxed for a few more weeks.</div>
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So, sale buys, winter favourites and my cosiest coats it is for my NYFW wardrobe, most likely worn all at once, if I understood the weather forecast correctly. These are the times I thank my Finnish roots, nothing prepares you for a (not so) dramatic +3°C better than experiencing -28°C. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have by accident become a swimsuit person. Somewhere in between me giving up on tanning goals inspired by J.LO and discovering resorts where you are supposed to spend literally 24h a day by the pool (Ibiza), I discovered the importance of luxury swimsuits. In all honesty, these have nothing to do with practicality, nor are they really meant for swimming. They are simply meant to look damn good. These wonder pieces works for you like a corset, so you can order the fish tacos as a side to your Bloody Mary lunch. Last years enlightenment moment was brought to you (and me) by Agent Provocateur, <u><a href="http://5inchandup.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/sunset-dance.html">remember Marnee</a></u>? That piece continues to have a 100% success rate, I’ll let your imagination explain what I really mean with that. This years version turns up the heat with a promiscuous cut-out, meet Remmi. Now I can <i>hear</i> eyes rolling, however, am I not correct to point out that this piece covers way more than your bikini does? That’s right…</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Now part two of borderline appropriate pool-wear is brought to you by Victoria’s Secret. I’ve had my up’s and down's with mesh, a material that can so easily go<i> horribly wrong. </i>However, I’m channeling more of a 90’s surf girl stranded on a yacht than a teenager on a Hot Topic shopping spree. Accessorise only with free flying hair in a constant, damp combover and avoid extensive sun exposure unless you are prepared for questionable tan lines. Unfortunately this one will not hold you in like the mistress swimsuit discussed above, but it will give you the best, barbie like arms. Now that’s important too, as it is indeed February and most are embracing the #winterbod.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So while we continue to push through another depressingly dark month, there is nothing that will get you through like full denial and a look at something so irrelevant as my favourite swimsuits of 2015, you’ve served me well. I’m both eager and slightly terrified to see what the new year will bring me in terms of swimsuit preferences. But hey, bring it. </span></div>
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SANDRAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15340500111633687500noreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6570701043076636873.post-88670352452682392492016-01-23T17:04:00.001+00:002016-01-25T00:14:20.829+00:00Shoe of the Month: Manolo Blahnik 'Hangisi 105mm'<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/ziaghbhke">Manolo Blahnik 'Hangisi 105mm' pumps</a></u> | <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/dkd2hbhke">see all colours here</a></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><u><a href="http://rstyle.me/~7p5pi">also available in 115mm</a></u></span> | <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/~7qvsv">110mm</a></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><u><a href="http://rstyle.me/~7qvt5">same version in 90mm</a></u> | <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bh2qk2bhke">7</a></u></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bh2qk2bhke">0mm</a></u> | <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/~7qvxx">50mm</a></u></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bhv8c5bhke">seasonal hand painted version in 105mm</a></u> | <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bhv8fdbhke">or shimmer textile version</a></u></span><br />
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First and foremost, when I was done writing this post, I came across something that threw me <i>off</i>, and quite frankly had me rewrite most of this post! I bought my pair of the <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/dkd2hbhke">Manolo Blahnik ‘Hangisi’ pumps in Saks</a></u>, NYC, back in October. While I have loved my pair of what I thought was the highest heel from the Hangisi collection, turns out I was wrong - twice! Incredibly enough these pumps are produced in <i>7 different heel heights</i> (why?!) So let’s take a little more in-depth look at the wiiiiide range of Hangisis…<br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">It’s <i>that</i> time of the month again, to talk about another amazing must have shoe. With embarrassment I </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">admit that I only got the <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/ziaghbhke">Hangisi pumps</a></u> a few months ago, Carrie I apologise! Truth is that I always found them extremely beautiful, but so, or even too festive, with the diamonds, satin and all. However, that is of course the beauty of this pair and they look nothing short from amazing dressed down with a floor length coat stolen from the man in your life, unbrushed hair and sold RBF (resting bitch face) </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.3;">à </span>la The Olsen twins (grande Starbucks cup optional).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The shoe, which is of course known as <i>the </i>pair<i> </i>Big proposed to Carrie with in her new wardrobe (who needs a ring anyway) comes in a variety of colours, you could literally build a shoe rainbow encrusted in diamonds with the Hangisi collection, something I imagine every Hollywood housewives dreams are made of. I am wearing the 105mm in this post, which is the best seller from the range, other personal favourites include <u>g</u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bh2rk9bhke">rey, green and cobalt blue</a> (I want to be Carrie so bad). <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bh2rnabhke">The mule version</a></u> have a ‘so out it’s in’ vibe about them, am I right? <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bh2rqabhke">D’Orsay</a></u> and a <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bh2rrrbhke">slingback (named Cassia)</a></u> are also in production, although they look a bit outdated, <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bh2rpabhke">the flats</a></u> I could get on board with if I wore flats, I don’t so let’s just drop that thought right away.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Much like the <u><a href="http://5inchandup.blogspot.fi/2015/10/shoe-of-month-valentino-rockstud-100mm.html">Valentino Rockstuds</a></u>, the style secret with this pair is the dressing down option, letting opposites attract, unless you in fact are attending your own wedding. Keep the styling minimal (I say that a lot) and try them with a pair of blue jeans and a white shirt, live the wet dream of a street-style photographer. Also a power suit works wonderfully, nothing like a little androgynous mind game to balance out the contrast perfectly - Let the likes of Olivia Palermo paint that picture for you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">But what makes these ballroom shoes so wonderful, beside the fact that Manolo himself is a DARLING and the nicest person I’ve ever had the privilege to meet, is the amazing comfort. I don’t know if it’s the satin or the ideal overall shape, but they fit your feet like socks. However, tread carefully as they are unsurprisingly not as durable as leather. With that said, I think I just found my wedding shoe…. The most important thing of the big day sorted, right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Surprisingly comfortable, easy to walk in and have a great grip. The soft leather lining and satin upper adjust perfectly to your feet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Quality: 5/5 </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Stunning finish in every detail, the shoes look like a million bucks (price not far from that) The downside is that the embellishment can scratch the satin of your opposite shoe when in use, so please be careful! Make sure you are not wearing these on the night your gay friend drags you to Vauxhall at 3am.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Purchase price: <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/dkd2hbhke">$965 at Saks Fifth Avenue</a></u> in NYC, October 2015.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The price varies from £650 - £695 depending on the finish and style. T</span><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; font-family: "helvetica";">he price range is quite narrow and the cost is surprisingly enough the same for all of the heel heights.</span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> For London based readers, I recommend checking out the amazing selection at </span><u style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bhp9zvbhke">Libery in store</a></u><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">, (Mr. Blahnik's favourite store). Click to </span><u style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bhv77abhke">Harrods</a></u><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> or </span><u style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bhv78nbhke">Harvey Nichols</a></u><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> for the best online range. US based readers, your best bet is checking <u><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/bh2rvrbhke">Bergdorf</a></u>, </span><u style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/dkd2hbhke">Saks 5th Avenue</a></u><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> or </span><u style="font-family: 'helvetica neue', arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://rstyle.me/n/ziaghbhke">Barneys</a></u><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">.</span></div>
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