OUTFIT POST : SHOES & CAVES WITH ALDO

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This post serves multiple purposes - besides showcasing my outfit and the beautiful Ghar Lapsi in Malta, there's a focus on ALDO. I've hinted in a few earlier posts that there's a collaboration going on between me, myself & ALDO and this is D-DAY - announcement day. 

Here's the story - I've been asked to pick my favourite 5 shoes in the shop (and these are clearly labelled in the Sliema store) and I've also put an outfit and taken photos with my ultimate favourite pair...andddd there's more - for a few days only these 5 styles will be on special discount  ...so keep listening out for this.

Whenever I set foot inside ALDO, much to my husband's chagrin, I rarely leave empty handed and the truth is he rarely does either. I love their shoes and it therefore wasn't easy to pick just 5 styles, it actually took me about thirty minutes of deliberation 

Here's the lowdown on my choices - FEMALE first - I've chosen a variety - the two high heeled sandals will look great with skinny jeans, skirts, dresses - anytime you feel like getting all dressed up (the black pair match with most colours and are one of those investment pieces that you can wear for years to come, the coloured pair are a lot more fun and perfect for summer). Then there's the ultra-cool flat, shocking-lime green sandals with a cork footbed that are absolutely fantastically cooler than cool (there are other colours too). 

The pair I've selected as my ultimate favourite and that I actually bought for my and myself are the white and sand wedges with a stacked heel and gold hardware. These shoes manage to accomplish what only super shoes can do, they're super (yes I've used super twice in one sentence) comfy and they're actually smart and look super (and here's the third) stylish on your feet.

But the shoe that gets the most attention is my one male style - with the ultimate awesome feature - an orange & blue heel - I forced my hubby to buy these, he tried to resist at first but ultimately had to acknowledge the awesomeness that is these shoes. 

Photos by Kurt Paris

So for this outfit post I decided to go for a laid-back look and pair these shoes with a versatile denim dress and a huge floppy hat, also from ALDO. I'm also showcasing a major trend this summer, that of wearing just one statement earring.

Outfit Details

Dress : H&M

Shoes, Hat : ALDO

Bag : DKNY

Necklace : Mvintage

Visit ALDO at The Point and see the below image next to my picks!

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Shopping Post : Comfortable Shoes - Yes they EXIST

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Along with what shall I wear to this wedding I have, one of the questions I get asked most frequently is ...Who sells comfortable shoes? My first instinct is to frown, followed by a laugh - I'm not one to put comfort before fashion and as such own a variety of uncomfortable shoes that pinch/hurt/are-way-too-high/aren't-even-the-right-size. Yes that last part is true, I have been known to buy shoes that are three sizes too big for me simply because it was the last size left and in case you were wondering, yea I've done this with expensive shoes too. It might actually be the case that I might own as many wrong-sized shoes as right-sized ones..must check one time.

However, nonetheless, I appreciate that not everyone is abnormal and some people enjoy being able to walk properly on their shoes, after all, I think shoes were originally designed for walking ..right? With this in mind I've decided to put forward another shopping post this week (aren't you guys lucky - you got TWO) dedicated to a store that has been putting comfortable feet first for many many years. 

My older readers might be more familiar with Anastasi Shoe Store in Valletta, round the corner from, but not affiliated with the ultra famous panini sticker store. This store is one of the Valletta originals and has always had a reputation for comfort and quality, and therefore for this shopping post, I decided to collaborate with this store.

Now let me be honest, the main reason I decided on this post,  is to see whether there were any comfortable shoes that were fashionable and trendy looking. See there was me thinking that whilst working backstage at the million and one fashion shows this month and malta fashion week, it might be a good idea to be wearing shoes that don't hurt. I was also told by a little birdie in the sky that they stock a trendy brand called Piccadilly, that is renowned internationally for comfort, I was still sceptical but I decided to keep an open mind.

My scepticism was rebuffed, there's actually a lovely choice, from the right on trend high heeled mules (photo above), to gorgeous beaded flats (photo below) and baby pink Birkenstock-style shoes...and whilst of course, I'm not about to hang up my 8-inch stilettos to dry, even I must accept that there are days when practicality comes first and a 4-inch chunky heel or a pair of flats should be worn.

The shop is small and they stock A LOT of shoes, so upon entering, you might be initially a bit overwhelmed, and not see anything you like, to be honest that's what happened to me initially, but give yourself five minutes to have a good look around and the different styles will start to stick out.

There's shoes for men too but they're less important...they're always comfortable....

SELFIE TIME!!  OUTFIT DETAILS : COCCINELLE CHUNKY BRACELET / ALDO AIDS BRACELET / COCCINELLE LEATHER BRACELET/ TOY WATCH / JANE NORMAN JACKET /ASOS SHIRT /JENNYFER JEANS

I did walk away with a pair of shoes, but as usual I don't like to divulge and you must await an outfit post to show off my new acquisitions but this time you aren't going to wait long - they are going to see me through malta fashion week backstage - watch this space for outfit post inclusions :D

Ah and before I forget, the shop owner; a lovely gentleman obsessed with making sure shoes fit and feel right; while I was taking photos, informed me that they've coincidentally recently set up a facebook page and they're offering anyone who likes their page 10% off (you receive a voucher).....so long folks.......Happy Shopping :)

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