Oh hello October

Yes, one would be forgiven for thinking it was October today.  I, and I'm sure many others, woke up to lashing wind and rain and an air with a decidedly chilly nip to it.  Sandals weather it was not.  One would have been forgiven for donning full on boots but I decide to throw caution to the wind and go bare footed (well, as in not wearing socks) but still with a proper shoe on. 

Which led me to think - the weather in this country for "Summer" is a proper joke, isn't it?  We can't back anything wintery away - the chances of us needing something either waterproof or at the very least warm on a regular basis is high.  Very very high.

I did in fact put one of my shoe purchases this year to good use and buy my flat black pumps from NW3 by Hobbs which have stood me (literally) in very good stead.  They are the perfect Spring or cooler Summer shoe.  And they have reignited my love for all things pumplike.  It's actually the perfect time of year to buy them as a lot of them are on sale - retailers assuming that we all spend our entire summer either a) on holiday or b) basking in 25 degree heat.  Yeah - in our dreams. 

So here is my round up of some of my faves out there.  The other fantastic thing about these is that whilst they are useful occasionally in the Summer (let's hope it's only occasionally....), they are worth their weight in gold come September time when none of us are quite ready for boots day in, day out.  Dragging those little tanned footsies out for as long as possible. 

Starting with a navy fave - I am determined to continue to channel all things dark blue (that Hobbs coat still has my name on it...)

Pointed pump in navy £67.15 from Boden  

  Cut out Pump in navy £65  Another navy beaut.  These are very Chloe inspired.



Absolutely adore these in yellow - they'd look fab with your winter navy and black bits, just so that we don't forget it is now in fact, June. 

In yellow £65



Now is also the time for bargains - my fab find cut price site Shoeaholics (all ex KG stock if you haven't heard of it before) has some bargains this time of year, especially if you're not looking for sandals. 

I known these are kitsch beyond belief, but I've always had a soft spot for the Marc by Marc Jacobs ones. 

Orange Nuova Mouse Stud shoes now £99 were £250




Pink Mouse Ballet2 Shoes - Marc by Marcy Jacobs £99 were £250



Black Mollie by Carvela now £39 were £59 



More black, this time suede and I love an ankle strap. 

Black Latin by Kurt Geiger London now £29 was £95


Gorgeous Metallic in the same style again £29 from £95



But still some great value new season ones around.  

Love these in black and off white from Dune - Marisa £55



Or a leopard print ponyskin ballerina?  Malmo by Dune £59




Have to say though, my fave (bar the Marc Jacos which I secretly harbour) - I love the Mint Velvet Pixie Pump. 

Rose Pixie Pump £79



In black Suede £79



Or in the black snakeskin £79





A little bit of embellishment that I spied at Wallis.  Totally Tory Burch inspired but a rather more wallet friendly £22

Cream metal detail pump £22 


Think I may prefer the black.  These aren't leather but they do feel like (I have copped a feel) of very soft pleather.  Lovely texture on these. 

Black metal detail pump £22



My other fave options of course are my newly beloved skater shoes.  Now to be honest, there don't seem to be many of these around.  I can't recommend them highly enough and so I'll be having a sweep round to see which ones are left.  

Now here we are on our two day break at Chessington.  Superb.  Utterly superb.  Exhausting for sure, especially on day two when The Husband had a case at the High Court come up so then there were four.  Three of them and me.  I made it through.  Just. 



Lilac Jumper - ASOS 
Turned up Jeans - Rock & Republic
Chocolate brown leather jacket - All Saints
Cognac cross body satchel - Campomaggi from Plumo
Ponyskin cheetah print skater shoes - Next