Things had been heavy around here for a while, so I thought I’d try a little bit of light blogging today. And, since we’re on the subject of fan clubs, I thought I’d officially declare that I am a member of the Wittner shoes fan club.
Especially the Zoe Wittner design line. Well, actually, I’m not sure how many lines are around. All I’ve ever seen are Zoe Wittners. And, yes, I have never – in all my shoe-loving years – ever declared a pure and utter love for any particular kind of shoes. Seriously.
I mean, sure, I’ve never owned Anna Sui boots or Jimmy Choo shoes. So, who knows?
But, for now, the Australian shoe line Zoe Wittner has captured my heart (and more dangerously, my wallet!).
It started a couple of months ago, when I was doing my birthday shopping at Harbourtown. I wandered in to the Wittner shop and got sucked in to the world of gorgeous shoes.
I know I’ve always loved shoes (must be the Imeldific gene there somewhere?). With a particular interest in boots. I don’t have an unreasonably massive collection. But, I do take a fancy to a pair or two every few months.
Anyway, my first pair of Zoe Wittner shoes are the Jogger (Navy). They cost AU$130 – but managed to snag ‘em for $80. I walked over 3 blocks to break them in and my feet complained for a few days. But, now that they’re all broken in, they’ve become nice and comfy. Love, love, love ‘em. They’re currently one of my default shoes.
Then, a few days ago, my family and I decided to visit Harbortown once more for a weekend lunch and a mini shopping trip. Oh dear. The Winter Sales were on. And, I saw these bronze beauties – KAT, they’re called. Originally priced at $140, I ended up paying $70 for ‘em.
The lady at the shop must’ve noticed that I was a good target, as she immediately showed the matching bronze clutch bag. Originally priced $60 – got ‘em for $30. She caught me at a very weak moment.
But, I happily wore the KAT combo that very evening, when I went out with my husband for our second date of the year. This time, we went to a wonderful Indian restaurant called Jasmin. Will have to write a separate review on that place. It doesn’t need it, but it deserves it.
Anyway, yeah – it was a gorgeous long weekend filled with a few lovely moments. And new shoes and bag!
I definitely needed the break from all the heavy stuff.
What about you? Are you a shoe lover too? What type of shoes do you like best? Any favourite designer/brand name? Any crazy shoes stories you’d like to share?
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Melissa W 06.12.08 at 8:37 am
I never wear high heels. Ever. 18 months ago we flew to Paris for a holiday and for some crazy reason I decided I needed to have a pair of high heels to wear when we went out to dinner (to go with my beautiful Cue dress.) Several hundred dollars later I walked out of a Mollini store with a pair of Louboutin style sky scraper heels and then spent the next four weeks trying to learn to walk in them. Needless to say I ended up tottering around Paris like a 16 year old at her first prom, clinging to my husband for support. I also had the sorest feet I’ve had in my whole life.
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Shai Coggins reply on June 16th, 2008:
Melissa: Yikes on sore feet in Paris. I have to admit, the older I get, the less I’m inclined to wear heels. But, with my height & all, I do love ‘em so!
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Karla 06.13.08 at 3:30 am
Don’t you just love bargains? I can relate with the weak moment. Always have it, that’s why I’m trying to stay away from the malls. And in Manila, especially, there’s always a shop on sale.
I agree about a lot of us Pinoys having that Imeldific side (where’d that come from?). Most times, I lean more on the practical side and buy shoes that match the majority of my wardrobe, but I have some pairs that I wear to special occasions. I have a favorite pair of CMG high heels that I wear to work when I’m feeling lazy, and somehow, like magic, I start feeling better. High heels are great boosters, but they’re not really good for the back when you wear them all the time. What’d they say–everything in moderation, right?
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Shai Coggins reply on June 16th, 2008:
Karla: Absolutely love my bargains.
Funny that Imeldific side, eh? But yes, moderation indeed. 
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Carrie 08.01.09 at 11:32 am
Hey,
I work at Wittner, so its great to hear youre loving our stuff so much. Its also very hard to work there… i own waaaay too many to ever wear them all…But theyre so beautiful its hard to resist.
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