My, What a Lot of Clogs

Although clogs are being branded the 'it' accessory for spring 2010 I have done a pretty good job of ignoring them. I flick past clog themed shopping-pages in magazines, avoid them in shops, and scrunch my nose in disgust any time they are mentioned in my company. I just don't like clogs.
So I'd been plodding along, happily ignoring clogs, until I received an email titled 'CLOGS!' from Browns Focus this afternoon, announcing that New York boutique No. 6 have designed a line of clogs and clog boots, that are now available at Browns.


I have never seen so many variations of a clog before. There are peep-toes, tassels, lace-ups, florals, buckles...
Apparently they are also 'very eco friendly' and 'because of their construction, there is almost no waste and every scrap of leather is used.' Which is nice to know. I guess if you really must wear clogs, you might as well wear eco-friendly clogs.
The current poster-girl for clogs is Alexa Chung, who even wore them on her recent Vogue UK cover. Rachel Bilson has also been spotted in a pair, but since Alexa has worn hers many times she gets the title of Queen Clog.


For those, who like Alexa, love a clog, here are some of the other styles out there at the moment. I think the Miu Miu's are the best.


1. Miu Miu clogs at net-a-porter.com. 2. Lottie clogs at topshop.com. 3. Jada clog at kurtgeiger.com. 4. Ash clog at kurtgeiger.com.

Despite the wide selection I still don't think I'll warm to clogs. They're just not for me. But what do you think? Are you a fan of clogs? What have you been wearing them with?

images from thefashionspot.com

Everyone Loves a Shoe Sale

Yesterday I wore my favourite pair of boots. They're knee-high, dark grey, have a pointed toe and are wrapped with studded straps. I call them my Mary-Kate Olsen boots (I name my shoes) because they're the shoe equivalent of the studded jacket she wore in Paris years ago.
I've had them for a long time now, and they remain the best sale purchase I've ever made. They were originally £175, I got them for £50. If I look at it from a cost-per-wear perspective they only really cost me an estimated £0.03 - I wear them a lot!
Where do such wonderful shoe bargains exist? Kurt Gieger, of course. Their sales are the best, especially if you wait right until the end, where prices hit the £30 mark. I have many KG sale shoes.
And I think I'll be buying a few more pairs, as their online sale launched yesterday. You've got your Carvela, KG by Kurt Gieger, Miss KG, Nine West, and, of course, your classic Kurt Gieger.

In stores I'm used to a limited choice, so I'm finding it hard to decide what styles I actually want in their online sale. I'm tempted to buy the gold trainers, because I don't really own any practical shoes. But heels seem like a much more exciting choice...

What's your best sale buy ever?

Click to check out the sale at Kurt Geiger