Navy + Khaki

Trousers: Zara | Tshirt: Saba | Shoes: Sambag | Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs | Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Deep Freeze' in Black

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Ballet Flats: Good or Evil - Update!

A few weeks ago I told you about the love/hate relationship I have with my ballet flats. Now, I buy quality Sambag flats which are well-made and sturdy but still lack any decent arch support. Well I ended up trialling some 'Catwalk' insoles from Footlogics. These have been great! Thin enough to not raise my feet up out of the shoe too much, and they provide enough support to enable me to wear my flats for several hours without leg fatigue and pain. My shoes also fit a little more snugly now - good news as they were beginning to stretch. I highly recommend these insoles!

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Jumper: Country Road (2011) | Jeans: Trenery (Current) | Scarf: David Lawrence (2012) | Shoes: Sambag (Current) | Sunglasses: Karen Walker 'Deep Freeze'

 

Photos by Paul D.

 

   



Ballet Flats: Cute But Deadly

Ballet flats and skinny jeans are my go-to casual uniform in Spring and Autumn. I buy Sambag which are more expensive than most but the quality is fantastic and they're a lot sturdier than other brands. But lately, I can only walk around in them for a couple of hours before my feet and legs are fatigued. Even the thinnest insoles with arch supports are too bulky so I have given up on those.

This is bad news. I'm not 80, I'm 41. Do I give up on something so integral to my look, or do I find a solution, friends?

I visited my podiatrist this evening and indeed there is a solution: D moulds! They are little arch supports without the under-sole and they are glued into the shoe. I am dropping my shoes off next week so I shall report back when I test them out. Very excited!

In the Navy

Navy is my colour for Autumn Winter 2013, friends. As I age, black close to the face does me no favours. I find that charcoal and navy work better, teamed with a chic black cigarette pant for work (or a black skinny jean for the weekend). However you decide to wear it, navy can be a refreshing alternative to the usual black on black. It's also a way to experiment with a little colour, if brights aren't your thing. Here's what I have my beady eyes on around the local stores and around the net...

 



 Change it Out Placket Shirt | Storm | $169.00 | 6 - 14
(I have seen this in store and it looks great.)



 Margaret Howell Silk Scarf | Everyday Needs | $175.00

 

Stripe T-shirt | Trenery | $64.90 | xx Small - xx Large



(I have this. Comfy, versatile, affordable. Tip: go down one size.)

 

 

 

Whistles Mesh Detail Oversize Top | ASOS | NZD$110.28 | UK 6 - UK 16




Reindeer Scarf | Richmond Hill Studio/Etsy | US$68.00

 

Grace Navy Ballet | Sambag | NZ$218.37 | 35 - 42

 

Oversized Runway Watch | Michael Kors | NZ$316.58

Woven Box Chain Bag | Topshop | £30.00