"If you're thinking about being my baby it don't matter if you're black or white..." Michael Jackson - Black Or White

Bonsoir lovelies, it is my genuine belief that a person's shoes are a window into their soul. You can tell a lot from a person about what they choose to put on their feet - their personal style, current mood, attitude to life, whether they prefer comfort over style or vice versa. I have a friend (who shall remain nameless) who before she even loks at a guys face to see if he's worth dating, will look at his shoes. I used to think she was being ridiculous (I am an eyes, smile and style girl myself) but now i'm starting to think she has a point.

So it got me thinking, what do my shoes say about me? My shoe collection is extensive, and quite literally enough to last me a lifetime (it won't, im only in my teens), way over 50 pairs (now I know where all my money goes) Im a self confessed, completely unashamed shoe addict and I always will be. Rather than shoecase (sorry, couldn't resist) my whole shoe collection - I thought I would just give a tiny snapshot that sums up who I am.

I used to be obsessed with converses, like obsessed. I thought I was Avril Lavigne (before the blonde hair and skirts, purlease Avril, we all remember) and my huge converse collection of all patterns and colours still remains. I'm an incredible girly girl but there are some days when I just cannot be bothered. Where I just want to blend in rather than stand out. When I want to be comfortable more than I want to be stylish (those days are admittedly rare, I have the blisters to prove it) and no matter how hard I try, I just can't break up with Chuck Taylor. I will love him forever.

I love my ballet flats until it gets far too cold to wear them. Those black and white ones are my absolute favourite and remind me of Chanel Cambon shoes, except mine were a lot cheaper (£20/$40 if I remember correctly)

Finally I live in heels, many have wondered if I was born in them. I'm ashamed to say that i'm one of those annoying tall people who insists on wearing heels and towering above everyone. I'm about 5"8 in flats, 5"10 in my heels and I loveee it. I love the clippedy clackety-ness of them on the ground.  I love towering over people. What I don't love is the pain but i'm willing to bare it. Beauty comes at a price. I literally cannot turn my back on a beautiful pair of heels. I can't wait until I am working and will buy myself a pair of Louboutins every month. Louboutin dreams, Primark (kind of like Walmart) budget. I've often considered painting the bottom of my shoes red but I know it would be a disaster and would ruin a beautiful pair of shoes. A girl can dream. I wear them to school, to the supermarket, quite literally anywhere and everywhere. Until the pain is too unbearable and I have to resort to converses or flats. But before you can say "Jimmy Choo" i'm back in those heels again. I'm my own worst enemy really.

I love bags, but you don't need one. Everyone has to wear a pair of shoes (please do not get me started on Crocs - I refuse to acknowledge them) and thats what makes me love them more. Its also what makes them so interesting, everyone has to wear them, but everyone is different. Next time you see someone, take a look at their shoes. It will not only make them feel super uncomfortable and self conscious, but will give you an insight into their mind and how they think and feel.


Stay safe and chic,
English Rose x