Since I started this space and renewed my faith in writing in public again, more anonymously this time, I had always planned on doing a weekly if not bi-weekly update on my shoe collection much to the support of Juls. I have been waiting for the right pair of shoes to begin the introduction to my shoe collection and the day has finally arrived. What better way to start the series than to unveil the Queen of Shoes (*hint: the little red soles)…
I’ve had a fetish for shoes since I took off for the UK. Less so before that because I often only have time for a meal and movie after school when still schooling in Singapore. Tbh, I never recalled even buying anything besides the birthday presents without my mom around. Financial restriction could be the main reason.
Studying in the UK where London is one of the fashion capital has opened my horizons to a more than gigantic collection of shoes from couture to designer to high street to low street (I made that last term up). I can’t exactly recall when that wish to be Imelda Marcos II, as my dad loves to call me, started to stem its way into my heart.
I do recall one occasion when I was trying a pair of odd looking shoes for fun at Topshop only to have my heart melting because of how good it looked after seeing them in my size and worse, on me. Even the SAs were gushing. I have small feet which I used to complain to my mom about because that kinda, in my most “wise” opinion, prevented me from growing any taller. I stopped grumbling and in fact am quite thankful I’ve small feet, am short and am relatively petite because in UK, no one fights with me for the only size 3 and sizes 6 or 8. Most importantly, the size 3 will never be on display; I must say that is good marketing strategy!
Also, just at the time I was studying in UK, ok maybe it happened before but I wasn’t fashion conscious than, there are loads of platform heels. I can afford those and not feel like I’m towering over the others. Love it.
So slowly as each semester went by, I got one pair, two pairs, three pairs, the record was five pairs during each of my shopping trips. My collection grew without my knowledge because I’d bring a few back home each time I return for Christmas or summer break until Jeremy commented one day when I was complaining about how I have been a year dry of shoes since last year “I think you have more shoes than that shop we just walked pass so stop complaining, you really can open a shop with the shoes you have”. I would have a smaller collection had Amy not been there to give me her most sacred advices and opinions to ignore Jeremy.
Back for a year, 2 months or maybe 3 now and shopping for shoes has never been the same. Topshop and River Island here do not stock the whole collection because it is not practical. Think: whole collection means they got to stock at least a pair in each size but that doesn’t mean they will sell off each pair. Shipment back to the UK would be another set of costs. Also, our weather do not permit certain types of shoes despite their very best effort to sell thigh high boots. Rather sorely lacking in that division, maybe I should get one to complete my collection.
Anyway I stumbled on ebay whilst in search for probably the coolest pair of shoes ever to be available, to add to my leather, suede, patent, canvas, wood and wool — collage.
Curious To Know What This Is?
Never heard right? Totally curious right? Before you girl shoe lovers jump at admiring the pictures and lose track of what I’m going to say, I’d like to express a big thank you to Natalie of Trenduet on ebay who put this pair of shoes on hold for me for more than 3 months because I have been trying to “raise funds” for it especially after I burnt a hole in my pockets trying to rush for the back to school offer to get my mac. She was extremely patient with my questions and is trustworthy based on this transaction I had with her. If you are curious to know what she has to offer here’s her link: http://myworld.ebay.com.sg/trenduet/.
Disclaimer: I am simply providing an avenue to those who online shop and are keen on getting those shoes which are very expensive here online at a cheaper rate and not acting as an agent of any sort. To get to know more, please contact the seller directly.
Now for the moment you have been waiting for… Drum rolls…
Yes Its A Pair Of Louboutins!
Introducing The Cate Trash
The Other View
Close Up
I never thought my first pair of Louboutins will be attained this year. I am very glad I had the chance of stumbling upon Natalie’s site and especially this pair of shoes in Louboutin Size 36. If you noticed, on ebay, size 36 is a rarity, and its definitely a cause for celebration to have in my collection the Louboutin I have been looking so hard for IN MY SIZE! *screams*
My First Pair of Louboutins
it is going to be a pair that I will treasure for a long time because its my first. After this, I am sure more is to come.
Welcome to the world of Louboutins N.
