Wardrobe Stalwarts Part 2 - Louboutins, Dolces, and Jessica Simpson!

Here's a post that is light to counteract all the heavy news out there!

This is part two of what is an ongoing series of items that have lasted more than 5 years in my wardrobe.

This is one of my favorite shoes and I wish I got a second pair.

I got them on sale in New York where the discounts are substantial compared to the UK sales.  
But I got them in 2007 when Christian Louboutin made more kitten and low heeled shoe unlike now where it seems a 4 inch minimum!

They are a type of mesh so look great in the evening and the sheerness suits the summer too.

I need to resolve these! I haven't resoled them since I bought them but I am very careful when wearing these.

Another favourite pair I bought on sale that same trip are these shoes.

Yes you read that right.

I got them at Jessica Simpson!

They were 30 dollars at the time reduced from 90 and the dollar at the time was two to one to the pound. 
They were a steal and if you buy right and it works then it doesn't matter who it's from.

But I like the patent and the height and curve of the heel.

The cut out polka dots add fun but the best part is the cushioned sole which make them so comfortable.

The next pair are slingbacks from Dolce Gabbana.

Got them in 2001.

They have done great time although I haven't enjoyed them as much as the Jessica Simpson's above.

It's a sling back but it's too pointy  at the top and while they are useful I am actually thinking of putting them in the elusive eBay pile of mine.

While classic in theory I don't feel comfy when wearing them so what's the point keeping them. 

So technically even though I don't wear them much lately they have been around for 14 years and earned its keep. 

I think shoes are an important buy and spending a decent budget has always paid off for me and through my weight fluctations.  
Shoes tend to fit even if you go up 10 or 20 pounds where as a dress or trousers are not as forgiving.

Another staple that's a hand me down from my mother.  
It's the classic Barbour style jacket which gets lots of use in this climate.

Bring white brings a freshness and doesn't make me look like I want to be part of the country set.

My mother used to wear this just nipping out for things and I now do too.

It's Salvatore Ferragamo from the 90's - 
she can't remember exactly which year she bought it.

But I love the detail inside.

It still feels lovely and is a nice treat when you see the intricate feline pattern when putting on you are taking it off.

The fabric in and out have remained in such quality and the only sign of wear and tear is in the care tag that has no more ink on it.

Another just pipped to the post is another dress I used to borrow from my mother. 
It's a diffusion Valentino line - miss V.

Simple dress with a zip detail in front and short capped sleeves cut at the shoulder.
My mother would just wear it on its own but when I borrowed it I wore it with a jacket or blazer. 
She gave it to me but oddly since I have it I haven't worn it.

But what surprises me is how the quality is still taut and fresh but without one ball of fabric that needs to be shaved or plucked.  
I love this dress and for sentimental reasons am keeping it.

I hope enjoyed a bit of closet raiding and for those who celebrate Thanksgiving 
I wish you all the best. 
For those who don't celebrate it, have a lovely weekend x