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Monday 7 February 2011

I'VE GOT MY NEW SHOES ON

Zara top, Topshop skinny jeans, Isabel Marant boots, Essie 'Exposure' polish


Well, this month I made rather a big purchase, it has to be said. Despite my smug face, I sadly cannot pretend such splurges are de rigueur in my life - one day, one day! I had seen the Isabel Marant 'Dicker' boots (I know, I didn't choose the name) on Net-a-Porter whilst I was on holiday in Spain, and I knew that they would sell out in the click of a stacked heel. And sure enough they did! 

I trawled the internet searching for said boots and at last came across them in Australia at The New Guard in Adelaide (http://www.thenewguard.com.au/). 

The lovely sales people shipped them over, dealt with my every panicking question about customs charges and VAT (suffice to say, belatedly, I found out these charges were extortionate and will NEVER be doing this kind of thing again) and solved my every whimpering post-discovery-of-charges questions. Their patience could not be surpassed! 


But all's well that ends with a pair of Isabel Marant boots. Taupe suede, with a perfectly walkable heel (this from a girl who carries a change of shoes to work) and somehow they do just go with everything as everyone promised, Dead Fleurette included! 

I shall be wearing them to death in Parisian-esque simple outfits day in day out. 

EDIT: Despite seemingly having sold out everywhere, I stumbled upon a new stockist today - Ruby and Tallulah

6 comments:

  1. Perfection! Love the boots on you. And if you don't mind my asking, how much were shipping duties? I've a been lucky with my international etsy purchases. Xx

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  2. you look great! i got a pair myself too. i must admit, it's a perfectly designed ankle boot!

    xo miss sophie

    http://lesantimodernes.blogspot.com/

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  3. Hi Natalie - thank you! They were a bit of a mad purchase but very pleased I got them! Spurred on in part by your lovely Isabel Marant boots. Have you taken them off yet? :)
    Will have to DM you about the charges, they were horrifying! xx

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  4. Congrats! You carry them very well!!

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  5. Hi,
    I'm new to your blog. They look great on you! I have them as well, and hope that I'll be able to wear them soon. Can't wait for spring. /Sara

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  6. @Garderoben: Thank you for your lovely comment - I'm enjoying the boots so much! There was a week of sunshine when I first bought them, so I was able to wear them day in day out, but now the rain is back they have had to go back on their shelf for a while. Hurry up Spring!! x

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