Jeffrey Campbell Scully

Another day; another shoe purchase. 

One of my latest arrivals direct from Solestruck; the Jeffrey Campbell Scully.

A pre-order from months back, I finally received them about a week ago now.

Jeffrey Campbell is and always will be my shoe designer of choice. Every time I take a new pair out of the box, they never disappoint.

Sticking to my tradition of black platforms. These are a 6 inch heel with a 2 inch grippy platform.

I got my usual size 6 and if anything they feel slightly small, but still wearable. 

I'm not overly fond of the velcro ankle strap, but that can be removed if desired.

As always with platforms; I had no trouble walking in these, they are very stable and well balanced.

I've already worn them in a couple of outfit posts; 'Hocus Pocus' and 'Witch Please' and also with high socks which I really love the look off paired together with these platforms.

Yes Galactic

I've always loved shopping on Solestruck, by far my favourite online store for shoes. When they started there own shoe line called Yes; I was excited to try them.

A lot of them were very much my style- dark colours and chunky platforms. 

I decided on three different pairs- here is the first.

Galactic in black leather. 

Lace up platform boots very similar to my trusty Jeffrey Campbell Tardy's which I wear a lot! When I saw these on the site they were an instant want!

Then once again Black Milk used them for one of their shoots- funny how we have the same tastes ;)

So my two loves merged together and that decided it for me; I had to have them! 

As always Solestruck were wonderful! Easy to order and great customer service; I had my new shoes within a few days :)

I've already worn these out a few times- they didn't need any breaking in! They were so comfy right away and being a platform- easy to walk in too!

I got my regular size 7, which is what I usually buy in boots so I can wear socks with them. They fit try to size, pretty similar fit to the JC Tardy's actually.

So far so good! They are well made and very sturdy. Shiny patent leather without being too in-your-face. I love the square toe, something different from most of my other shoes. 

Overall these are awesome and I would definitely recommend them! I'm really happy with them and they will be worn a lot :)

Deandri Ginger

As you would already know if you follow my blog; these days it's all about Black Milk!
However my blog originally began due to my love of shoes; my first posts were all about my personal collection, new arrivals and shoes I loved, but did not yet own.
I used to buy frequently from Solestruck at the peak of my obsession; at the time Solestruck was the place to go for Jeffrey Campbell's, they had every pair I wanted and I always received great customer service.
My buying slowed around the time that Solestruck dropped down their new arrivals from Jeffrey Campbell, slowing selling out to just a few popular styles. It was a big disappointment for me as I loved shopping on Solestruck over all the other stockists.
It was of course Black Milk that tempted me back to Solestruck, when the new collab between Black Milk x Solestruck was released, I found myself on the website checking out all the new brands.
I found a couple of styles which I loved! One were these Deandri Ginger Platforms in black on black.
I remember seeing Deandri around quite a lot about a year ago, but the styles at the time were not really for me; lots of wooden heels. These of course still have the wooden heel, but in black rather than natural wood.
After I found these on the site, Black Milk's latest photoshoot came out; featuring these exact shoes! It was great to see them paired with the clothes I wear everyday, I ordered them pretty soon after that!
I emailed Solestruck and was told they probably wouldn't be getting them in again, so I had to size up, something I was a bit worried about, but turned out to not be such a big issue. The Ginger runs half a size small anyway so it was really only a half size too big which is nothing socks cant fix ;)
I love the style of these!! I'm really into all things black and witchy right now so these fit that perfectly!
I've worn them out once already. I found that they do squeak when I walk..hopefully something that will go away once they are worn in a bit.
They are very comfy though! Even with the 6.5inch heel. I'm used to wearing huge platforms anyway so these were no problem!

Black Milk x Solestruck

Black Milk's latest shoe collection arrives Wednesday on Solestruck.

The collection features 3 styles- The Jovy-Anne, The Lana and The Bonnie. The shoes take their names from Black Milk Customer Service Mega Hotties. 

All 3 are ankle boot styles in signature Black Milk designs- Burnt Velvet, Mermaid, Wallpaper, Tartan and the Blackmilk print.

I'm really loving the Jovy-Anne in the Burnt Velvet. I also like the Tartan Lana; but I already have tartan Tardy Boots which I hardly wear.

Be sure to check for the Collab on Solestruck Wednesday! 

Solestruck Sale!

 
Happy 9th Birthday SOLESTRUCK!!
Check out Solestruck's SALE section right now for 40% off the already reduced prices of every sale shoe!!
There are some awesome bargains to be had; including heaps of JC styles :O
Click here to check it out: http://www.solestruck.com/sale-shoes/

Smiley Docs

I havn't bought any new shoes for a while. I figured I had mostly everything I wanted and there havnt been any new styles from Jeffrey Campbell that I have really loved or had to have. I do still want to get the UNIF Das Boot however :)

I saw these Dr Marten Hincky Boots on the Solestruck 'New Arrivals' page and they instantly caught my attention with the cute little smiley faces on the toes.

These aren't the kind of shoes I would usually go for, but I decided to buy them for something more practical then most of my towering platforms.

I am yet to wear them out, they are pretty stiff, but I've heard that Docs need to be worn in and then they're great, so I guess I'll find out ;)

Solestruck Shoe Wants

For quite A while now, I've been posting about Black Milk nearly everyday! So for something different I thought I'd do a shoe post again ;)

Theres a few new Styles that I really like and want to get soon, so I thought I'd share them.

All shoes available from Solestruck along with heaps of other new arrivals :)

Pink Foxy Spike

My one Solestruck Black Friday purchase! The Foxy Spike in pink.

I really like them, they are a slightly different colour than I was expecting, there the same colour as my pink Lita's.
I also have the blue version, I love them both :)

Solestruck Sale Picks!

Solestruck's once a year super sale is happening right now!
Theres heaps of great shoes on sale for a fraction of the original cost!
Here are my top 10 picks from the sale selection, don't forget; these prices will be reduced even further on the last day of the sale :)

1. UNIF Hellbound

From $119.97

SOM Litas

Finally got my Sick Of Men Litas! Now my little BM Lita collection is complete :)

I wanted these for a really long time, but I kept buying other things that I wanted more, but when they went on sale I grabbed them quick in case they sold out (which they did!).

I actually had a lot of trouble getting them thanks to Solestruck..which is surprising cause they are usually great..but not this time, its kinda put me off buying from them again actually, very disappointing.

Solestruck Sale Purchases

So this is the aftermath of Solestruck's 100K Sale..

I ended up buying 7 pairs of shoes over 3 days.

4 Jeffrey Campbells, 1 Black Milk x Jeffrey Campbell, 1 UNIF and 1 Opening Ceremony.

At first I was planning on only getting the Rainbow Galaxy Back Offs, I was planning on buying them soon anyway. I bought them on the first day of the sale saving 20%.

The next day the sale increased to 30%, I actually didnt buy anything that day..trying to be good, I told myself that if the ones I want are still there tomorrow, then I'll get them ;)

This plan failed miserably; on the third day they were all still there, but hey I saved 40%!

I bought 3 pairs of shoes at the start of the 40% off day.

Then I saw Hellbounds would be included in the Power Hour, the only colour I still needed was grey, so I had to get them! Then to make it up to free shipping I *had* to add another pair..or two..whoops.

So here you have it; no money and 7 new pairs of shoes later!

Originally these would have cost me $2042, I got them all for $778! 

..and now for some pretty pictures..

Next Shoe Purchases

Adding to my UNIF Hellbound collection, I plan to buy the Grey Hellbounds next!

Im thinking of getting the Sick Of Men Litas to complete my BM x JC Lita collection, I'm still unsure of them, does anyone have them? I would love to see some outfit pics featuring them.

Also after seeing peoples photos of their Rainbow Galaxy Back Off's I really want a pair of those too now! 

Solestruck also have the Bone Machine Lita on sale at the moment, down from $199 to $139! I love my pair, if your thinking about getting them now is the time! They look so much better in real life :)

Bone Machine

Today I received the Black Milk x JC Bone Machine Lita's from Solestruck.

I really love them! They look really unique.

I got them in my usual size 7 and they are perfect.

Next on my list is the Sick Of Men Lita- then I will have all the BM Litas!

UNIF Collection

As everyone probably knows by now- I LOVE UNIF.

My little collection has been steadily growing ever since I bought my first piece; the Black Hellbounds from Solestruck. It was only then that I discovered their clothing line and I found a number of pieces I wanted.

I still have a few things I want- the Dream Jumper, Peignoir Tank and Im still deciding about the Cotton Candy Shorts- unsure about the cut though.

I also have another dress on its way- can you guess which one? ;)

Lita vs Big Lita vs Hellbound. A comparison

So when the Big Lita first came out- there were a lot of negative reactions; people were saying that Jeffrey Campbell had copied the UNIF Hellbounds, but the funny thing is; when the Hellbounds were first released everyone was saying that UNIF copied Jeffrey Campbell -_-

In truth; Lita's, Hellbounds and Big Lita's were all inspired by Charles Anastase Dungeon Boots.

So everyone has been wondering; how do the Big Lita's compare to the Hellbounds in terms of comfort, size and wearability? Hopefully this post can help answer that; if you have any other questions please leave a comment and I'll try to answer them :)

Jeffrey Campbell Big Lita

My Big Lita's arrived today!!

I have been waiting for these ever since I first laid eyes on them.

I ordered these from Solestruck the minute they were up on the site.

They are a perfect cross between the regular Lita and the UNIF Hellbounds (my two favourite shoe styles) so I had to have these babies ;)

True to the description- they are a washed (lightly distressed) leather, it isn't as pronounced in real life as it appears in my photos (dodgy camera strikes again).

Solestruck has these listed as a half-size bigger than the regular Lita, but I went with my usual size 7 and they feel fine- maybe a tiny bit bigger, but no big deal.

The side zipper makes them a lot easier too; you can just slip them on without having to worry about the laces.

As with all Lita's these are very comfortable and easy to walk in and great quality.

I highly recommend getting these! I think theyre awesome! Solestruck has a full size run of these on there site, so click the banner at the bottom of this post to purchase yours- you wont regret it ;)

Deadstock Dreams

New UNIF- Deadstock Dress & Indigo Hellbounds.

I love this dress! I had been wanting it for months, ever since I saw a sneak peak of it from UNIF.

I really like how it matches with the Hellbounds.

Bit too cold for this outfit yet, but this will be a great summer basic :)

UNIF Hellbound Collection

Well my little Hellbound collection was complete for all of 1 day before Dolls Kill told me that they had just received the Turquoise and Grey -_-

I plan on getting them both soon :)

So heres some pics of my collection so far; Indigo, Mermaid Pink, Neon Pink, Black, Crimson and Leopard!

Spikes & Spots

My latest Solestruck purchases; Lita Spike CMYK in Black/Pink and UNIF Hellbounds in Leopard!

I love them both! I was so pleased when these Lita's went on sale, I snapped them up straight away.

I decided to order the Leopard Hellbounds as well, I didnt really want the Leopard ones in the beginning, I like them so much better with the black laces. I think they look a lot better in real life.

As always Solestruck was awesome, fast shipping and great service; still my number one store for buying shoes :)

Shoe Collection Update

Some more recently updated shoe collection photos..although there may be a few new pairs on the way ;)