My new shoes: Mr. Hare Onyx wholecut lace-ups

i met the wonderful mr. hare last week and bought my third pair of mr. hare shoes: the onyx wholecut laceups. as the name suggests, the upper part of the shoe is cut from one piece of leather, thus giving it a really smooth and clean architectural silhouette. the shoes featured an unusual shape at the front: mr. hare explained that the shoes were designed after jay jopling's white cube gallery, and the slightly raised front mimics the cubes, lending it a somewhat futuristic and artistic edge.

needless to say, i love the shoes. a simple pair of black shoes made interesting. it's perfect for the office. really loving the slick high shine finish.

to read the interview i did with mr. hare last year, and for all things mr. hare on this blog, click here.

mr. hare shoes are available online from mr. porter, as well as ln-cc where a small selection of shoes are currently further reduced in the summer sale (be quick!).

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My new shoes: Mr. Hare Onyx wholecut lace-ups

i met the wonderful mr. hare last week and bought my third pair of mr. hare shoes: the onyx wholecut laceups. as the name suggests, the upper part of the shoe is cut from one piece of leather, thus giving it a really smooth and clean architectural silhouette. the shoes featured an unusual shape at the front: mr. hare explained that the shoes were designed after jay jopling's white cube gallery, and the slightly raised front mimics the cubes, lending it a somewhat futuristic and artistic edge.

needless to say, i love the shoes. a simple pair of black shoes made interesting. it's perfect for the office. really loving the slick high shine finish.

to read the interview i did with mr. hare last year, and for all things mr. hare on this blog, click here.

mr. hare shoes are available online from mr. porter, as well as ln-cc where a small selection of shoes are currently further reduced in the summer sale (be quick!).

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Mr. Hare Fall Winter 2011

and more shoes on this friday, this time from the lovely mr. hare. i've been very vocal about my love and support for mr. hare shoes. and i can honestly say, i really do like each and every collection. he hits the spot just right, like the above loafers in the perfect color. it's my favourite piece from the collection, and definitely one of the top three mr. hare shoes for me.

and the twist is, it comes with rubber soles!

straight to #wishlist! happy #shoesday!




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Mr. Hare Fall Winter 2011

and more shoes on this friday, this time from the lovely mr. hare. i've been very vocal about my love and support for mr. hare shoes. and i can honestly say, i really do like each and every collection. he hits the spot just right, like the above loafers in the perfect color. it's my favourite piece from the collection, and definitely one of the top three mr. hare shoes for me.

and the twist is, it comes with rubber soles!

straight to #wishlist! happy #shoesday!




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Frivolous Monday

it was sunday and i was a little bored. i thought the "tee hee" at the end of the previous blog post or the bumper issue would give it away. no, my pics did not make it to the cover of esquire russia. but hey bastiaan ninaber for pringle of scotland make a good convincing cover, no?

i did that post as a little parody, as the cover of the latest issue of elle collections used an image from blogger supremo tommy ton, creator of jak & jil blog. i thought, why not make things happen for myself?

anyway, if i have my way, my favourite backstage shot at neil barrett would make the cover:

or our favourite mr. hare would make the cover as man of the year:

just a little fun. hey this is a blog, we are meant to. just in case it wasn't clear enough: those are my pics on the mock-up covers, but you can create your own here. and a few readers left comments thinking it was me holding the magazine above, sadly it wasn't.

but seriously, anyone like to hire me for london fashion week?

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Frivolous Monday

it was sunday and i was a little bored. i thought the "tee hee" at the end of the previous blog post or the bumper issue would give it away. no, my pics did not make it to the cover of esquire russia. but hey bastiaan ninaber for pringle of scotland make a good convincing cover, no?

i did that post as a little parody, as the cover of the latest issue of elle collections used an image from blogger supremo tommy ton, creator of jak & jil blog. i thought, why not make things happen for myself?

anyway, if i have my way, my favourite backstage shot at neil barrett would make the cover:

or our favourite mr. hare would make the cover as man of the year:

just a little fun. hey this is a blog, we are meant to. just in case it wasn't clear enough: those are my pics on the mock-up covers, but you can create your own here. and a few readers left comments thinking it was me holding the magazine above, sadly it wasn't.

but seriously, anyone like to hire me for london fashion week?

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Mr. Hare Spring Summer 2011

i ❤ zukie.

mr. hare spring summer 2011
finally available online here.





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Mr. Hare Spring Summer 2011

i ❤ zukie.

mr. hare spring summer 2011
finally available online here.





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Ronnie Wood at South Bank Sky Arts Awards in Mr. Hare

ana araujo and ronnie wood / ph: ian gavan, getty images

shhh... mr wood is telling us something. at last night's south bank arts awards in london, ronnie wood attended the event in the jazziest of jazz shoes: mr. hare fitzgerald. this is epic, or in hash terms: #mayjah! a member of the rolling stone in one of my all time favourite shoes!

ana araujo and ronnie wood / ph: ian gavan, getty images

mr wood wore the stunning shoes with patent toe cap and contrasting suede upper. funny how the two of them decided to go matchy matchy with their shoes.

mr. hare fitzgerald / ph: oki-ni.com

i can't find the fitzgeralds anywhere online now as these were from spring summer 2010. mr. hare shoes are available online from oki-ni.com and studiohomme.com.

previous mr. hare shoes sighting include:
- jefferson hack
- jay jopling






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Ronnie Wood at South Bank Sky Arts Awards in Mr. Hare

ana araujo and ronnie wood / ph: ian gavan, getty images

shhh... mr wood is telling us something. at last night's south bank arts awards in london, ronnie wood attended the event in the jazziest of jazz shoes: mr. hare fitzgerald. this is epic, or in hash terms: #mayjah! a member of the rolling stone in one of my all time favourite shoes!

ana araujo and ronnie wood / ph: ian gavan, getty images

mr wood wore the stunning shoes with patent toe cap and contrasting suede upper. funny how the two of them decided to go matchy matchy with their shoes.

mr. hare fitzgerald / ph: oki-ni.com

i can't find the fitzgeralds anywhere online now as these were from spring summer 2010. mr. hare shoes are available online from oki-ni.com and studiohomme.com.

previous mr. hare shoes sighting include:
- jefferson hack
- jay jopling






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2010 in review: Shoes...

new year, new beginnings. i believe in looking back at the year that has passed, perhaps seeing things in new perspective and setting new sights/targets for the new year. rather scarily, i've somehow acquired 23 pairs of shoes in 2009. at the beginning of 2010 i told myself this had to stop, and i should buy less, buy better.

how did i fare for 2010, here's a little summary:

the last pair of shoes i bought, the cheapest pair amongst all and the most frivolous: my h&m red suede slip ons.

the only pair of black shoes i bought all year: the northampton made joe casely-hayford for john lewis "mentor" oxford shoes. i can't wait to wear this to work. i have a little superstition: always a new pair of shoes for the first day back at work in the new year. the gorgeous shoes are also available online here.

the shearling lined christophe lemaire brown zipped boots. especially happy since mr lemaire himself noted in a recent interview that these are his favourites too. keeps my feet warm and toasty. the shoes are also available online here.

if i can have a personal favourite amongst all my shoes, it's the above rhinestones embellished christian louboutin trainers. yes, not for everyday wear but it will definitely cheer me up when i need a little lift. also available online here.

in a moment of madness, i bought the puma retro/cartoon sneakers. i thought it would be great for holidays, and at £20 how could i say no.

despite having lots of shoes, i still love the comfort and laid back style of converse shoes. loving the fall winter 2010 missoni x converse series. style and comfort can indeed go hand in hand.

the "greenest" pair of shoes i have: timberland "earthkeepers" boat shoes. made entirely from ecological, friendly and sustainable materials. great summer shoes.

the most lightweight and comfortable pair of shoes i bought in 2010: the dark brown lamb skin lace ups from hermes. amazingly sleek. seeing the orange soles, my colleague actually came up to me and asked "are you wearing hermes shoes?"

ahhhh.

the second pair of hermes shoes i bought this year, was the above kangeroo skin nude colored lace ups. still in the box in a pristine condition, i look forward to wearing them on a suitable occasion.

one of my personal favourites: mr hare "capote". the embellished christian louboutin sneakers was my favourite this year, "capote" is a close second. oh love.

the blue suede pierre hardy desert boots. i have a thing for suede shoes, can you tell?

my first ever pair of christian louboutin shoes: the cream canvas "rantus" trainers. unfortunately i seem to have bought a size too small, feet will hurt if i stay out too long.

zara side zipped suede boots. i wore these on several 'dressed down fridays' at work. really like them.

missoni x converse from the first collaboration series. i actually got recognised by a reader (hey robin!) who saw the shoes on the blog, how amazing is that!

my first purchase in 2010: the brown suede lace ups from louis vuitton.

15 pairs of shoes i acquired in 2010, a marked improvement as compared to 2009. 2011's motto: buy less buy better. happy shoesday!

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2010 in review: Shoes...

new year, new beginnings. i believe in looking back at the year that has passed, perhaps seeing things in new perspective and setting new sights/targets for the new year. rather scarily, i've somehow acquired 23 pairs of shoes in 2009. at the beginning of 2010 i told myself this had to stop, and i should buy less, buy better.

how did i fare for 2010, here's a little summary:

the last pair of shoes i bought, the cheapest pair amongst all and the most frivolous: my h&m red suede slip ons.

the only pair of black shoes i bought all year: the northampton made joe casely-hayford for john lewis "mentor" oxford shoes. i can't wait to wear this to work. i have a little superstition: always a new pair of shoes for the first day back at work in the new year. the gorgeous shoes are also available online here.

the shearling lined christophe lemaire brown zipped boots. especially happy since mr lemaire himself noted in a recent interview that these are his favourites too. keeps my feet warm and toasty. the shoes are also available online here.

if i can have a personal favourite amongst all my shoes, it's the above rhinestones embellished christian louboutin trainers. yes, not for everyday wear but it will definitely cheer me up when i need a little lift. also available online here.

in a moment of madness, i bought the puma retro/cartoon sneakers. i thought it would be great for holidays, and at £20 how could i say no.

despite having lots of shoes, i still love the comfort and laid back style of converse shoes. loving the fall winter 2010 missoni x converse series. style and comfort can indeed go hand in hand.

the "greenest" pair of shoes i have: timberland "earthkeepers" boat shoes. made entirely from ecological, friendly and sustainable materials. great summer shoes.

the most lightweight and comfortable pair of shoes i bought in 2010: the dark brown lamb skin lace ups from hermes. amazingly sleek. seeing the orange soles, my colleague actually came up to me and asked "are you wearing hermes shoes?"

ahhhh.

the second pair of hermes shoes i bought this year, was the above kangeroo skin nude colored lace ups. still in the box in a pristine condition, i look forward to wearing them on a suitable occasion.

one of my personal favourites: mr hare "capote". the embellished christian louboutin sneakers was my favourite this year, "capote" is a close second. oh love.

the blue suede pierre hardy desert boots. i have a thing for suede shoes, can you tell?

my first ever pair of christian louboutin shoes: the cream canvas "rantus" trainers. unfortunately i seem to have bought a size too small, feet will hurt if i stay out too long.

zara side zipped suede boots. i wore these on several 'dressed down fridays' at work. really like them.

missoni x converse from the first collaboration series. i actually got recognised by a reader (hey robin!) who saw the shoes on the blog, how amazing is that!

my first purchase in 2010: the brown suede lace ups from louis vuitton.

15 pairs of shoes i acquired in 2010, a marked improvement as compared to 2009. 2011's motto: buy less buy better. happy shoesday!

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