Shoe Joy - the ones that didn't get away!

I've always been mildly obsessed with Kate Middleton's shoes...in fact shoes in general.  Ok...a lot obsessed, but I'm a girl...I can't help it!

They always fit, even on fat days, and make or break any outfit.  Anyone who has seen the countless photos of my shoes all over the world will attest to my love of footwear.  I can't control myself...I take photos of my shoes everywhere I go - crunchy gravel driveways, cobblestone streets, beaches...

Exhibit A

We all know of Kate's love of LK Bennett wedges - we have seen them with plenty of outfits - but it was Pippa's shoes that caught my eye this time...the same as Kate's, but nude.  Very interesting. Very, very interesting.  And so the hunt begins...

Here is the shoe.  Perfect really...don't you think?  I saw them in Toronto and couldn't resist a closer look.  You know that moment when you find the perfect shoe or shirt and you just know this is what it will take...this is the finishing touch...with these shoes, my life will be complete.  Then the Suburban Prince saw the price tag.  Remember when I saw the Van Cleef necklace?  Have a peek at what happened that day, it involves shoes!  The beautiful, life changing shoes went back on the shelf and we left the store.  Don't get me wrong...I wouldn't pay that kind of money for a pair of shoes.  A purse, yes.  Shoes?  No.  It sounds strange but I don't wear shoes enough to warrant buying expensive ones. I drive everywhere and rarely have to walk on sidewalks - my shoes are mostly for getting from the car, then sitting at a table or perhaps standing with a cocktail.  Anyhoo...I still wanted a nude, closed toe wedge. 

I spotted this little beauty while looking at the new fall items at ON...their website coming to Canada has been the greatest thing ever.  I live 45 minutes away from any malls so now I just get everything shipped to my house - shopping in pajamas is awesome!  I happened to be in the mall a couple of weeks ago and popped in to the store to see if these shoes were in stock.  Of course...they were not. 

 

But...these were!!!!  OMG I liketa die!

I really did almost have a heart attack!  Ok well maybe not quite, but I did get heart palpitations when I saw them.  I have spent something like 18 months looking for a shoe just like this...and there I stumbled upon it by accident!  And...because the sun shines on the righteous...there was a pair in my size.

I tried them on, fell in deep smit and bought them before anyone else could spot them.  Mission accomplished.

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Jubilee!

Yes I realize I'm very late to the party but I just didn't have time to pull this post together to go with each event.

On June 2, 1952 ascended the throne and became Queen Elizabeth II.  Only one queen has reigned longer in England and HRH has proven herself a most loyal and dedicated monarch.  This year marks her 60 years on the throne and the celebrations captivated the world....

 

In her coronation garb.

  So young with so much weight on her shoulders.

The other day I saw a piece in a Toronto paper about Kate and this red dress.  The 'writer' feels Kate was completely out of line to try to outshine the queen at this event.  I can stomach differing opinions...I can't stomach idiocy.  First of all...I doubt Kate woke up that morning and thought 'Oh I know, red will keep everyone looking at me!'.  That red outfit was approved by the queen ages ago.  Also...since the newspaper 'writer' couldn't connect the dots...let's dissect what everyone is wearing...the men are in blue, the queen and Camilla are in white, Kate is in red.  Hm.  Sounds familiar.  Oh!  Just like....

The Union Jack.

The queen looked lovely, accompanied by her loyal consort.

Married for 65 years - by choice.  

Prince Philip has been a constant and trusted companion for the queen since she was 13 years old.  "Prior to the official engagement announcement, he abandoned his Greek and Danish royal titles, converted from Greek Orthodoxy to Anglicanism, and became a naturalized British subject, adopting the surname Mountbatten from his British maternal grandparents" (Wikipedia).  He has since then, been at the queen's side, defending her, and taking a back seat to her title and all that goes with it. 

 

The thrones were made especially for the boat trip but the queen didn't sit down - some people are miffed about that but who knows, maybe she feels if she has two good legs she should use them.

There was a big concert at Buckingham Palace...millions of people were there!  When I saw the overhead shots it was quite amazing.  Perhaps more people than for royal weddings!  And wasn't Tom Jones fabulous? 

When the queen smiles it's just magic.  Like everyone's perfect granny.  Prince Philip was in the hospital this day so he couldn't be with her - I certainly think his absence showed on her face.  One of the most important days of her life and she didn't have her beloved husband by her side.

I didn't see a lot of Jubilee loot when I was in Scotland but then, I was in the country...I am sure if I had gone to the city I would've seen more.

I did managed to find this souvenir for myself...

...and since I missed mothers' day I brought this one for my mom.

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