shoe consultation shopping for OTHER people

[cimorene]

I would love to set up a free Personal Shoe Shopper thingy. I mean, I'm always seeing people in the wrong shoes and knowing where they could find the right ones, because one of my hobbies is obsessively checking the new shoe offerings by brands and in boutiques (my favourites are UK shops Shuh and Treds, and also Office, but only for browsing, because their shipping prices are so exorbitant I would never actually consider paying them). So like, people could say, "Cim, I need a comfortable but appropriate business casual shoe that I can jog in!" or "Cim, what in the world should I wear to a wedding next summer?" or "Cim, I need a pair of shoes combining smartness, preferably with a low heel, and comfort." And then I would solve their problems! It's nice to dream. There just aren't enough shoe-buying tasks in my OWN life to satisfy me.

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[cimness.livejournal.com]

From Shuh:

(Clarks Originals Imperial Girl, steep at £49, and I know you said bar pumps could be bad, but in case they MIGHT not - they look really comfortable!) here (http://www.schuhstore.co.uk/item_frameset.asp?s_ref=130088&fav_colour=1300881020&s_group=0)

Ikon loafers, £43, here (http://www.schuhstore.co.uk/item_frameset.asp?s_ref=130253&fav_colour=1302537020&s_group=0)

Ikon loafers in brown (http://www.schuhstore.co.uk/item_frameset.asp?s_ref=130252&C3_Ref=169&C2_Ref=130&s_group=0), £44 (Black would work too, but I really like that the shoes in the Flickr picture are brown)

Hush Puppies Waltz in brown&black (http://www.schuhstore.co.uk/item_frameset.asp?s_ref=130405&C3_Ref=169&C2_Ref=130&s_group=0), £49 (These straddle the line between sneakers and loafers weirdly with the styling - but I like the shape and the fiddly little straps)

Clarks Carnaby Fun in brown&black (http://www.schuhstore.co.uk/item_frameset.asp?s_ref=130086&C3_Ref=169&C2_Ref=130&s_group=0), £49 (cut quite high in front so they might not cut into your toe!)

And there's always plimsols like these in leather or suede (http://www.schuhstore.co.uk/item_frameset.asp?s_ref=130887&C3_Ref=169&C2_Ref=130&s_group=0), 5 colours, £20

Red or Dead Coll in tan, red, or black (http://www.schuhstore.co.uk/item_frameset.asp?s_ref=130449&C3_Ref=171&C2_Ref=130&s_group=0), £54 (Hippy, stompy, casual and cute at the same time)

Ikon Geek (http://www.schuhstore.co.uk/item_frameset.asp?s_ref=130256&C3_Ref=174&C2_Ref=130&s_group=0), £44

At Treds:

IDK if you've got any El Naturalista shoes. They're supposed to be comfy but they're really expensive so I don't have any - EN Tibet-Cuero (http://www.treds.co.uk/product/n275/24196), £64

Skechers Dimple (http://www.treds.co.uk/product/dimple/6639) Skechers aren't true running shoes, but you wouldn't need to run, right? These are a cute slip on... school shoe type of thing with a sneaker sole, £45, but idk if the cut's too low in front.

At Office

Candid Camera brogues (http://www.office.co.uk/womens/office/candid_camera/30/5600/15149/1/). I covet these mightily but I wouldn't pay £60 for them.

Chief penny loafers (http://www.office.co.uk/womens/office/chief_loafer/30/5311/14497/1/). Even at £50, I might cave and buy these soon. I &heart; menswear classics on ladies.

Tammy bow moc (http://www.office.co.uk/womens/office/tammy_bow_moc/30/6062/16372/1/). £60.

Cave In Slip-on (http://www.office.co.uk/womens/office/cave_in_slip_on/30/5333/14562/1/). £55. Black and brown in one shoe!

[buddleia.livejournal.com]

Dude. DUDE. Definite inspiration going on now, thank you so much! I especially like the Clarks Carnaby shoes, the Schuh trainers and the loafers.

[cimness.livejournal.com]

You have excellent taste! Those are the ones I would buy. I love the look of flat-soled suede trainers, when they keep the same family of colours in the soles. And loafers... ♥

[lobelia321.livejournal.com]

Oh, I have those penny loafers! Except mine are from The Office (another shop with gorgeous shoes) and a very dark aubergine colour. I've not worn them much as it's been winter. But aren't they classy?!

[lobelia321.livejournal.com]

Oh, yours are from The Office, too...

*needs new glasses*