Do You Want to Come and See my Puppies?

When I was a kid that was code for a man who, perhaps, was not to be trusted, who might do things that weren't very nice to little girls. Back when we were innocent enough to find the concept funny.

But I digress.

The puppies of which I speak now are an entirely more enticing thought.

They are the collaboration between Wayne Hemingway and Hushpuppies. And they are heaven.

I remember when Red or Dead was the height of cool, but I had rather forgotten the existence of Mr Hemingway.

What a nice reminder then. And also what a nice way to disprove my theory about the worthlessness of high street/designer or celebrity collaborations.

Because these shoes are super chic and really nicely made. I put the ones on above and I just knew that I had to have them.

The mintiliciousness of them will go with everything and I love their chunkiness too.

(Images via Hushpuppies)

I am very excited that the weather is getting warm enough, I think I might live in them this summer.

Sui and Lowdown

 Have you seen that Anna Sui has done a collaboration with Hush Puppies?

It seems a slightly strange pairing, and I'm not sure how I feel about the result.

They are definitely not anything I would wear, that's for sure. Which I suppose answers that question.

Cold Comfort

It wasn't that long ago that the thought of comfortable shoes made me shudder. But I have come to the point where I have to admit defeat and say that when I buy shoes the comfort factor makes up any important part of the appeal.

Particularly when it comes to a shoe that will be worn for extended pedestrian jaunts in a warm country. You know, like when you are on holiday. Because there can be nothing more miserable than sore feet en vacances.

I have just about come round to the delights of Clarks (at least their cuter ranges) but have yet to be converted to other comfort over style brands.

That was, until this weekend.

My lovely friend Kate, the doyenne of comfortable feet, was in town and encouraged me into Hush Puppies. And do you know what? I was very pleasantly surprised. They have some real treats. Seriously, I do not tell a lie. In fact I bought the top pair and am now considering the sandals below them too. They could be cute, right?

And these adventures in comfort didn't stop there. Admittedly my style over comfort is still very firmly in place and I proved to myself that no matter how comfortable it is if I look like a four year old in sensible crepe soled sandals I will not be swayed. But on venturing into Ecco (not somewhere I ever thought I would admit to shopping) I realised that comfort does not always equal hideousness. Which makes me exceedingly happy because I am not ready to tip the balance. Not quite yet.

(Images via Hush Puppies, Ecco)