Handmade Sliders X 2

So this week I have been keeping busy, I have managed to finish off two pairs of shoes, a pair I started a week ago and a pair i started a couple months back that I never had the chance to finish off. I love them both! One thing is for sure I'm improving and learning new tricks as I make more and more shoes, which is great and a fab new shoedrobe too - wooop! Since we've been having a wonderful couple days these sliders I'm sure will see a few days out before we hit Autumn. The next few pictures show my last few steps for the tassel sliders and the completed gold acid splash leather sliders.

Emma Hope

I'm all over embellishment at the moment, (well actually all the time! ha!) so coming across Emma Hope for the first time couldn't have come at a more convenient time. Now she may be difficult to track down since she has no social media footprint, BUT she does have two very successful boutiques in the affluent areas of Westbourne Grove and Sloane Square. Now I just love designers that are unique, exclusive and non commercial. I'll be the first to mention that Tuesday was the fist time I'd heard of the brand after speaking to inspirational/motivational speaker Neil Sikka, and I'm so glad I have! The embellishment element of her evening footwear are stunning as are the wedding footwear, Hope provides a range of styles including sneakers and casual footwear. Definitely worth a visit in stores or having a quick look via the website but for now here are a few of my favourite styles.

Shoe of the Week

Etro Sandals

From Etro's 2013 collection I still haven't gotten over these beauts! Though they're a statement for any outfit they are also extremely classic for the summer. Leather weaving, with a slight gladiator feel will always stay in fashion as summer sandals. I have chosen this particular colour way for shoe of the week just for the bold contrast between the black and white leather. Other colour ways that were available and just as amazing were a tan and white weave pair and also a dark biege and white weave - to check out the different colour ways these shoes are available in go to our High Heels High Hopes Pinterest account that I'm slowly developing!

W - www.etro.com

F - Etro Official

T - @etroofficial

I - @etro_official

New Brand Alert!

Nour Jensen

I came across Nour Jensen (a new luxury footwear brand) on instagram a couple days ago after seeing images from their launch event for their highly anticipated debut SS15 collection. Launching at the Level Shoe District in Dubai seemed most fitting because of how beautifully crafted their shoes and designs are.   By the looks of it the event seemed to be a great success and extremely well received - I'm pretty certain the next time I hear of Nour Jensen will be because their shoes  have been spotted on some huge A Listers on the red carpet. So why not take a look through my two favourite pairs from the collection. 

Alhambra

Lorraine

Level Shoe District Event

www.nourjensen.com 

F - Nour Jensen

T - @NourJensen 

I - @nourjensen