My beautiful new suede Chelsea boots!A few photos from the new Bertie South Molton Street store and the blogger event they threw on Wednesday night. Great night with lots of chatting and the trying on of some very, very desirable shoes.
I'll be totally frank with you, I am not a massive fan of 'fashion' shoe brands. The shoes are nearly always impractical, unwearable, overpriced and shoddily made. Not being familiar with Bertie shoes, I was fearing the worst when I turned up to their boutique near Bond Street.
It was a surprising experience then, to be met with row after row of beautiful, perfectly wearable boots, brogues (love!) wedges and flats all with masculine detailing- studs, laces, buckles and in worn-look leather and suede.
I'm heel-phobic. I have never mastered the art and have always felt less of a woman because of it. So, in a room full of beautiful bloggers I did the stupidest thing possible- I tried on some shoe-boot wedges with 3 inch heels. I had visions of myself falling flat but instead I found myself the perfect shoes. The Chelsea boots above are comfy, an absolute doddle to walk in, light as a feather and will look perfect with most outfits. Hello to you, my first grown-up pair of heels, you're only ten years late to the party.
Thanks to Bertie and Leon at IUnderEye for the invite!
I'll be totally frank with you, I am not a massive fan of 'fashion' shoe brands. The shoes are nearly always impractical, unwearable, overpriced and shoddily made. Not being familiar with Bertie shoes, I was fearing the worst when I turned up to their boutique near Bond Street.
It was a surprising experience then, to be met with row after row of beautiful, perfectly wearable boots, brogues (love!) wedges and flats all with masculine detailing- studs, laces, buckles and in worn-look leather and suede.
I'm heel-phobic. I have never mastered the art and have always felt less of a woman because of it. So, in a room full of beautiful bloggers I did the stupidest thing possible- I tried on some shoe-boot wedges with 3 inch heels. I had visions of myself falling flat but instead I found myself the perfect shoes. The Chelsea boots above are comfy, an absolute doddle to walk in, light as a feather and will look perfect with most outfits. Hello to you, my first grown-up pair of heels, you're only ten years late to the party.
Thanks to Bertie and Leon at IUnderEye for the invite!
D'you know, it's not a brand I ever consider but I may have to rethink. Some of the boots in your photos are absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou lucky girl, there's some fantastic shoes there and a top brand, too. I love your choice but there again I'm also loving the antique leather ones at the top and the clog boots,too. xxx
ReplyDeleteI have to say, I don't really 'do' shoes. I love to look at them but to wear them? Not for me. So I am glad you found your perfect pair. The boots with the laces up the side look fierce (in a good way)
ReplyDeleteGosh Bertie! I haven't heard of them in years.
ReplyDeleteI love the shoes you've photographed, really lovely shoes without being too stupidly fashion forward.
Ohhh shoe porn, i like! Those boots of yours are gorgeous and look so comfy xx
ReplyDeletebertie usually have some pretty cool shoes, i only know this cos my gf looks around the shoe department in selfridges and they sell them there. i've just checked the mens shoes out and they have some corkers too
ReplyDeleteThose shoes look so cosy and comfy, perfect for Autumn/Winter. I’m not really a heel person if I’m completely honest, I own literally only two pairs, you’re not on your own xx
ReplyDeleteI got the same ones as you! I'm amazed how easy it is to walk in them. Saying that, I've yet to leave the house in them so we'll see...!
ReplyDeleteLovely shoes and boots! Looks like it was a great event!
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oooh shoe love! adore your new blog header too ;)
ReplyDeleteWOW! I love them! They are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLucky you, the event looks great.
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I think I may have had to be carried out on a stretcher... LOVE Bertie.
ReplyDelete4th picture from the bottom? Those boots would've simply HAD to be mine. They are perfection in a boot. Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteSeen a few posts about this now - looks like a great event :)
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great shoes!
ReplyDeletethanks for linking my blog darling, i will definitely invite you to all of our future events. xx
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Congrats on your first grown-up pair of shoes being so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh love those boots, they look super comfy too! x
ReplyDeleteThey look lush. Just had a look at them on the Bertie website, might have to treat myself. I've never considered the brand before, in fact where sells Bertie?
ReplyDeleteGood first purchase! They look versatile and easy to walk in, so you'll get your money's worth.
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