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Sweet Touch

There is a balanced quirkiness in a tone of the timeless classic, moulded into this energetic red flat heel named Kirsten. Georgina Goodman consistently includes a special touch to each of her shoes and the evident hand stitching adds an element of care and quality, the round heel creates a new dynamic of polished sweet elegance. I love these flats because they are special enough for an occasion, or an evening out and ideal if you’re not a heel person.

Sou Sou, Kyoto

Hello to all my fellow shoe aficionados, my name is Rasha Karim and I am your shoesforher.com editor, adding something a little different, my Shoe Lovers Guide to Japan.  I was in Japan as part of a study group within my Fashion and textiles degree at university. We were there to soak up the Japanese culture, trends, and bounty of textiles and designers their country had on offer. As the editor of shoesforher.com I went scouting for shoes all over Japan – not that that was very difficult, there is an overwhelming plethora of choice! I tried to get as many images to share as I could get away with, for my fellow shoe enthusiasts and any future Japan-o-philes!
Kyoto, Japan's first capital city and its most traditional, is the home of Sou Sou, a store whose philosophy consists of blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design, for a look that’s fresh while retaining a sense of authenticity and patriotic integrity. What intrigued me most about the shop, was of course the shoes!

They playfully adapt the toe to visually represent the traditional socks work with kimono and thongs, yet updated into these fanciful little booties, with designs sure to tickle an array of different tastes. They even have a wide selection of thong socks as I like to call them for you to wear with the shoes for a more comfortable snug fit. There is a space boot edge to these shoes which I think builds on the modern aesthetic, the use of pattern is quite inventive and fun, it is literally a feast for the eyes, I must add, trying to find a pair for myself took a long an arduous selection process until I finally narrowed it down to my final choice, the truth is, I wanted to buy them all!
I tried on a number of pairs, and I must admit they felt a little strange with the toe
separators, however I quickly got used to it, and I must say they are some of the most
comfortable shoes I have ever worn.

At prices from about 6500 yen (AUS70) to 10200 yen (AUS110) they are in the mid range in shoe speak however I found them to be comfortable and waterproof, quite the handy sidekick trekking through Tokyo for hours on end on a wet winters day.  I highly recommend Sou Sou to any shoe or design enthusiast, its appeal is fascinating, charming, and quaint, the staff are exceptionally sweet, accommodating especially a shopper’s indecision.

All in all I found it to be a wonderful metaphor for the city of Kyoto, harmonising Japanese technology and tradition. If you have any jet setting shoe-speriences of your own, don’t hesitate to tell us about them, share your own overseas shoe adventure with our readers who may be heading over to the same place, send photos and a description of where you went, to: editor@shoesforher.com.

Renegade

Patent leather heels with a severe angle exaggerated buckle and strap, give this heel a modern polished edge.  Asia in chocolate brown by Carvela is for the woman who’s a bit of a renegade, flirtatious and has a taste for authority, the triangular heel is the main event and follows a real trend by designers playing and shifting traditional notions within their designs, judging by recent collections there will defiantly be more to come!

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Derelict Dandy

Vayolet by Solea, grey suede, bootstrap detail, there is a derelict reference here created by the concept of layering as well as the reference to the ever so English ‘Spats’. These kinds of nostalgic allusions create an air of romanticism, not to mention the inevitable masculine undertones, which add a unique edge.  You can do casual or go formal, one thing’s for sure, the Vayolet will definitely add some individual charm to your outfit.

Sweetness Dipped In Mustard

Little girl sweetness, and an essence of playful innocence dipped in ravenous mustard, this is another edition of the Mary Jane, Tideo by Solea.  There is an ‘alternativeness’ about this little shoe, that’s a surprising blend of quirky, artsy and unpretentious. You can keep it understated tucked into jeans, or go all out with a funky pair of leggings and a mod inspired dress. There is a strong conceptual element to these shoes making them the perfect fit for the girl who loves to have fun and uses her wardrobe as a virtual fashion playground.

Lust for Gold

Buckled to the nines, these high tops by Kurt Geiger exude a sense of flare, and bold defiance. The sheer intensity of the ‘Lust Gold’ tint juxtaposes with the copious buckle creating a tug of war between decadence and restraint.  These sneaks represent a punk rock quality with a glint of glamour, to be worn by a woman with a strong sense of style, you will need the attitude to match the personality in these shoes, they may look comfy, but there is nothing casual about this Lust for Gold.

Stiletto Lingerie

This sexy stiletto has that French maid effect that is both irresistibly alluring and amusing in its own tongue in cheek manner. Expect nothing less from the always-exuberant designs of Betsey Johnson creating a piece with both frivolity and a high-end sophistication all with a fine tuned balance. The delicately draped straps and dainty frill cleverly resembles a beautiful piece of lingerie, you just can’t help feeling feminine in these heels, and the wonderful hot pink detail on the inner heel adds an extra special touch with a mischievous wink.

Disco Queen Meets India

These studded wedges from Yellow Box bring a tribal feel, with an intense design made to flare up any outfit with flavour and a little buzz. The overwhelming belt buckle style strap across the foot is unusual
The studs create an element of glam a kind of disco queen meets India in this amalgamate of ethnic influence into our favourite summer trend…the wedge.  Incorporate repetition by adding a studded belt to your outfit, paired with some cut off Capri jeans and cool white shirt for a look of effortless spice.

Feur De Flats

Such a bold statement for a heel so flat, these ballerina aesthetic is accented with an acutely gold crest featuring the Fleur De Lis of France, these flats where made to be seen, not to be mistaken for just another antedote to style without heels, brought to us by Jeffery Campbell, perfect for the cute mod skinny jeans look, turn out a beret for a bit of a French twist.