Shoe Embassy, I'm your Belgian Ambassador!

When I visited London this fall, I discovered a new shoe brand at the heart of Camden Town.
I had been looking for the perfect oxfords for over a year, but couldn't find that one pair I really wanted. When I walked into the Shoe Embassy store at Camden Town, my heart skipped a beat! The most beautiful full leather pair of oxfords were screaming "Take me home with you...?!". I tried them on and, my gosh, they fit like a glove! But I just couldn't fit them into my suitcase anymore, what a disaster! The shop assistant saw that I was drooling over them and felt bad I couldn't take them, so she offered me a voucher to win back the delivery costs when I bought them at the online store. Guess what I did as soon as I got home? I ordered them, DUH!

Shoe Embassy totally stole my heart! I just love their whole collection (check out the men's as well!), their service and even the way they packed my order. As a marketing assistant, I'm a fool for little details, like when you order, you receive a lovely guide about how to treat your beloved shoes nicely. 

I haven't regretted my purchase and these Brick Lane shoes are the best buy ever! 
I have never bought such excellent quality and comfort for my feet for sooo little money. To my opinion, they should increase their prices to measure up with the quality they offer. 
I don't think there's a way to find them at a Belgian shop yet. Too bad, but you can always order online :-) at www.shoeembassy.com . They don't fit wide or small, they fit like they should to your true size.

I will definitely buy another pair soon, but first I put these on my Christmas list: the King's Road Chocolate Chip Low Ankle Boots for though cookies like me! Finger's crossed my boyfriend will get the hint...

Early Christmas Present

I'm going to confess something I shouldn't, because it's not being positive...
Christmas shopping, two weeks before the holidays, is something I truly hate. Too many people in one place, wanting the same thing. It's like sample sales after office hours, but lasting the whole damn day!
What I do like about giving presents is to search for original things or something useful and giving it in a special or original way. Last year we gave our parents a weekend trip. We had five different pictures that were meant to be hints. We wrapped them as presents. I had so much fun doing this and it was so funny seeing the look on their faces, not understanding what their presents meant.
So that's what I like about Christmas shopping, but this year I'm having troubles finding inspiration. I was wandering around 'De Bijenkorf' at Maastricht today and bumped into a beautiful pair of pumps from Marco O'Polo. They fit perfectly and were 30% off. Because of a liiiittle imperfection I got 10% extra. Because I was still doubting if I would buy shoes I didn't really need, my sister said she would contribute for Christmas. Sounded like a good deal to me! I totally love them!
Miraculously, I got some ideas for a few presents too... Inspirational (and crowded) day!

 

Let's Get Nuts With Noiselle

After 1,5 week of testing my Noiselles (I skipped one day, because they didn't match my clothes), I am now officially putting money aside for a second pair!
They fit great! You can wear them for hours! I went to work with them and I went to two weddings this weekend!

Noiselle 'Napea Green' Kiss Heel

I would truly recommend these shoes to all girls and women! 
For those who aren't well trained wearing heels: Choose the 'kiss heel'. It makes the shoe more steady than a slim heel. I tried them on at Ellen's shop and they looked even better on my feet than I first thought and they are more comfortable than the other heels. 
You can buy a pair at the webshop or make an appointment to visit Ellen's local shop at Beringen. The price: from 230 euros you can have your own pair. Some of you may think that's too expensive for 'just a shoe'. Well, to you: continue buying cheap and shitty shoes from plastic and your feet will look "fantastic" in a couple of years! More work for my sister :-) ! 

Shoe Addict?

I think I'm officially a shoe addict now...
I bought my 4th pair of shoes this summer... Actually, I didn't bought them. I still had a voucher from a pair of shoes from last year that I had to return because they were faulty. Because the shop had a final sale (they're closing after summer), I got these pair for half price. So, money won, not spend :-) !
I am so smart!
It's a pair of Chie Miharas by the way. Lovely shoes!
I'm gonna miss this shop :-( !

Mademoiselle Avec des Noiselles - Status: Test Started

I picked up my Noiselles today!
As of now I am: 

Une Mademoiselle avec des Noiselles!

Super excited! 
It's too soon to determine if they're as comfortable as everyone says.
I will wear them for the next few days!
Fingers crossed, because I spotted some other colours at the shop too...

Shooeee Lucky

I'm sooo lucky today, or better: shoeeee lucky!
I just won a pair of Noiselle pumps :-) !

Noiselle, a Belgian brand of quality women's shoes, published a competition on Instagram and Twitter to win a pair of beautiful pumps! One picture should have explained why YOU needed an extra pair of pumps. The most original post won, and so I did!



Noiselle claims to design high quality leather shoes that fit perfectly and where you can dance the night away with!
I can collect my prize on Wednesday and I will try them on immediately for a test run.
More on Wednesday!

Here's my winning picture: