Wednesday, 20 July 2011

If you're gonna try and walk on water, make sure you wear your comfortable shoes.


Argh! How nice are these? Just one week into my "no spending, more saving" plan and temptation has hit in the form of these £32 Vatican Loafers. Typical. I've seen similar style ones in a couple of charity shops before (let's not lie, they are quite old ladyish), but they've never been quite right (plus I've always felt a bit funny about properly used second-hand shoes) so I've always managed to resist...

Help.

P.S. UK readers: the first series of Sherlock (3 eps) is being repeated on BBC1 over the next couple of weeks; first episode TONIGHT, 8.30pm. I INSIST you watch. #plug

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Posted by Emma at 17:09
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39 comments:

  1. Yeah, I never buy second hand shoes, especially not from charity shops because chances are you'll end up catching something :/
    I do agree, these shoes are stunning. I adore the pastel red against the shiny black leather

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  2. There's always a guarentee that temptation will come along the second you stop spending, I think I'll give up aimlessly browsing the internet next time I give up spending so I make sure temptation stays out my way! xx

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  3. Ahhh, they really are gorge! Love the colour and the patent tassels are a nice touch.

    x Michelle | thefeatherden.net

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  5. I bought sherlock on dvd aaages ago and STILL haven't seen it! Fail.

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  6. These shoes are beautiful - I adore the style, color, everything! Super cute :)
    http://cupcakesandtreacle.blogspot.com/

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  7. Cute shoes! They're not really my style but they certainly fit you. xx

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  9. buy them. buy them. buy them. they're lush and even though loafers are al over the high street, i've never seen a pair anything like this -x-

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  10. Love these shoes! I am watching Sherlock right now :)

    Maria xxx

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  11. i'm glad they are reshowing Sherlock - there's so much going on that its always worth a re-watch just to see how his mind works!

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  12. Oh they are fabulous and so gorgeous that for their price they are practically free so you can't feel guilty breaking your no spending spree! ;)

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  13. Gorge colours in these shoes!! but i would be sceptical about wearing properly used second hand shoes too!!

    pinksugarnotes.blogspot.com xxx

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  14. Shoes are the one thing from charity shops I'm funny about too! As well as underwear obviously...
    I think it's because you can't really wash shoes. I do have one pair, but I think they were brand new, so it doesn't really count.
    Urgh, shopping ban... trying to have one of those myself right now. Keep being caught out by leopard print lovely things.
    I also need to replace my somewhat tatty old Office loafers, but I'm hoping maybe with my birthday money (in about a month) I could maybe afford some Russell and Bromley ones...

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  17. The color is so pretty, and I rarely like loafers but I think you should get these! xo

    http://www.pearlslaceandruffles.com

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  19. these loafers are way too brilliant!
    there's probably nothing more perfect than patent leather, coral, tassels and a little gold mixed together into one brilliant shoe.

    xx // themerrimari.blogspot.com

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  20. The Pope would be green with envy.
    I don't have a problem with second hand shoes, there's nothing a wipe over the insides with a spot of bleach won't fix. x

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  21. Gorgeous shoes! Gutted I missed Sherlock!! Missed it the last time round too!

    xx

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  22. So pretty! (And Cheap) (And I think you'd better buy 'em!) (I am a horrible saver...)

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  23. I've never bought loafers before, they don't look quite right on me. I'm more of a heels person. But these are quite cute, i like the suede/leather (i cant really tell) and patent combo. Thanks for commenting on my blog~

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  25. love those loafers! they look so comfy! and the color is to die for! great blog you have here!i'm your follower. anyway, i just posted something and hoping you'll check it out (AND FOLLOW BACK?!) if time permits! lol..

    HEY BLOGGERS! LET'S FOLLOW EACH OTHER SO WE CAN EXCHANGE IDEAS AND KEEP IN TOUCH. LET ME KNOW IF YOU'RE ALREADY MY FOLLOWER SO I CAN FOLLOW YOU BACK ASAP! CHEERS!

    http://voguelyvan.blogspot.com

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  26. they are so gorgeous. i need to give myself a spending ban but it's just not possible.... you must buy these!

    thanks for the comment on my blog :)
    XOXO, BECCA
    http://www.fashion-train.co.uk

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  27. Ooh, I love these loafers! And they're affordable too--double win! :)

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  28. Ohh those shoes are cute! It would definitely be hard to not buy them.

    Also, I LOVE Sherlock, my friend made me watch it and I love all the references to the original stories.

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  29. Ha yeh I know what you mean about second hand shoes. Not sure I could wear them...unless they were something really special. You should get these though! Thanks for the tips on Sherlock. I enjoyed it last year so will be happy to rewatch it ready for the new series. x

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  30. those shoes are stunnninnggg, you know you want them ;) go sherlock! xxx

    http://ronanronanronan.blogspot.com/

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  31. That shoe is so cute and looks so comfy too! All in one!

    Keep up the great work!

    Smiles,
    Aina
    THE DUSTY LOFT

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  32. Soooo pretty! They look comfy too. I keep buying high heels that I am NEVER going to wear... think i'll buy something like this, nice and sensible! x

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  33. Sherlock is one of the best TV-shows ever) I love it and I can't wait for the second season)
    Those shouse are so cute - I love the color and those little tassels <3
    I love thrifting, but also feel funny about worn shoes. Can't stop thinking about all the infections and some other person's sweaty feet, eww.

    BTW, I'm so happy you've found my blog. Because that helped me to find yours, and it's so nice - I've read every page of it and I'm loving your thriftinf finds (carpet bag!))). Following you, and really nice to meet you)

    http://tri-skelos.blogspot.com/

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  34. Thanks for the comment on my new running blog, hopefully you can read all about my running adventure through the blisters and bliss haha!! Love these shoes, they're gorgeous! I re watched my Sherlock DVD last week, I love it, can't wait for the second series x

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  35. Oh wow I think I'm in love with these shoes! x

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  36. Ah - those shoes are gorgeous! Loafers are so comfortable, I have a pair of black ones that I've worn till their death. x

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  37. I am obsessed with Sherlock. I watched it a couple of weeks ago on Netflix (an instant streaming service here in the US) and now I am on a mission to make everyone I know watch it too!

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  38. stunning
    http://paperbouquets.blogspot.com/

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  39. Lovely shoes.
    http://www.fashionmechic.com/

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