Everything changes, everything progresses, and its not something we should be scared of. I still have shelves jam packed with books, although I realise I may be in the minority there. I do judge a book by its cover, and pick up pretty, shiny titles, based purely on how the picture makes me feel. Kindle titles, I’ve mostly gone on recommendations, from authors I actually know, or from whatever is in the Free Books section.

The ease of Kindle opens up reading on a whole new dimension. You can try samples, and then buy if you like, or try another. No more spending £12 on the latest MUST HAVE, only to find, actually its not for you, or else having to stand in the aisle of Asda reading the first chapter, and being tutted at by passers by.

Its entertainment for everyone on journeys, and saves breaking your back carrying half a dozen books for an indecisive, quick reading 9 year old.

I have the 3G version, and I’ve called her Kim. She really is brilliant. I can take Twitter everywhere with me!! It’s basic, and web browsing is slow, but its so good.

I cannot comment on the new versions, but touchscreen would be the one thing I would change about her.

I got her a fabulous green coat to match mine. We really are inseparable now!

Currently reading: Build A Man, by Talli Roland (click to buy)

You can visit Talli’s blog here!

to include Pinterest, so if you are on there, and like the post, please share it with the world, and make me famous, and rich, and stuff! M’kay?

I was very surprised to see heels like Petal for only £18, and thats not even reduced prices!! Similar styles would sell in Aldo for £60+. They are definitely first on my ‘to buy’ list.

ASOS Petal nude heels £18

Black courts go with *everything*. They are perfect with bold coloured dresses, and for office wear too, and at this price, you really have no excuse for not having shoes to match your outfit!! The pointed toes are not for everyone, and I think rounded toes suit larger foot sizes.

ASOS Shine patent pointed courts £22

ASOS Scala round toe patent courts £22

Polka dot heels. Perfect for a rockabilly hint to any outfit, even a pair of jeans!

ASOS Passion red polka dot peep toes £18

If I actually wore flats…… I’d wear these. Ladybug is what I call ladybirds. It drives Mr Heels up the wall. As does me calling ceilings roofs, but that’s another story….

ASOS Ladybug Ballet shoes £25

Very cute, would have been perfect for Valentine’s day dates. Not that I’m implying you should have had more than one, unless you are like me, and manage to stretch every public holiday and occasion out for an indefinite length of time. My August birthday starts about now-ish.

ASOS Loveheart Ballerina pumps now £20

Fab. Can say no more.

ASOS Louis embroidered pumps £20

These are great. I’m loving all things stripy at the moment, and these are no exception. Now to find the heeled version!

ASOS Monaco lace up stripy pumps £25

Fox Bag – Temporary Secretary
Paper Bow Necklace – Lifes Big Canvas
Ruffle Leather Jacket -All Saints
Winged Leopard Print Wedges – eBay

Yes, I do have some strange hobbies……

There’s some feeling back in them now, but I still have a pain in my ankle, so I’m trying to rest up. Its hard picking which shoes will hurt least.

And I haven’t even had a chance to break in my new Irregular Choice heels yet either!  Booo

www.lifesbigcanvas.co.uk

I’m a champion of smaller online sellers, and my eclectic style is very often purchased from ‘Indie’ sellers. I appreciate their personal touches, the contact, genuine appreciation, and individuality of their wares. Chloe’s gems are no exception, being hand made from recycled materials, they are sweet, unusual and above all, loads of fun!

This Paper Bow necklace is created using a vintage story book (which I’ve been trying to read, its about bunnies, and blackbirds collecting bracken, so sweet!) and strung on a gold-effect chain. Its then varnished, to make it stiff and durable.  Red wire around the centre of the bow, and a wee red bead finish it off.  I adore the heart-shaped clasp, too many sellers have cheap crocodile clasps that break/are broken when they arrive, so not only is this a welcome change, its just another wee personal touch that makes this such a wonderful shop.

Robins, and pigeons and rabbits, oh my!

Its the little things.....

The necklace retails at £20, although this medium size isn’t listed at the moment online, cos I got the only one, the large paper bow, measuring a fabulous 7in wide is available for £25.  You can also get a brooch and a hair clip finished with lace in this style, which are very very cute.

Heres a quick pic to show the size of this necklace, about 5″. The large one would be epic.

Boooooooooobs (well someone had to say it)

Chloe was also kind enough to send me a handmade brooch, made from natural hessian, thin copper sheeting, and decorated gold and purple. I love it. It looks handmade, which is why I love it so much, it reminds me of the homemade corsage my nanny made herself for my wedding, wrapping flowers from her own garden in tinfoil, and pinning to her lapel. She genuinely would have loved this.

Perfect for surprising someone with something original

But the absolute best part is the presentation. You don’t only get a brooch for five of your pounds, you get a pretty present, on lace trimmed purple card, with a beautiful extract from a book. This is the nicest touch! Though I wish the price wasn’t written on the card, as I imagine this will be a keepsake for some!

I’ve already purchased more from Chloe’s ebay shop, and know items will be featuring heavily on my wishlist! I have my eyes on the Harry Potter themed charm bracelet, and the Mix Tape ring.  Also this Geeky Glasses necklace, decorated with fruity fimo nail decals! Genius! And if you are lucky enough to live in the Leeds area, you can call into the Life’s Big Canvas shop, First Floor, Birds Yard, 83 Kirkgate, Leeds. Make sure and tell them In These Heels sent you!

See below the jump for links to product pages, and if you would like to contribute towards me buying any of these, check out my Blog Sale!!

Half Eaten Apple £79

Banana and Custard £88

Anna Bells Trolley £69.99

Wing Invader £69.99

Sweety Bird £49.99

Petrisha Red £59.99

Petrisha Black £59.99

Pat's Picnic £120

Party Pud £59.99

Mayhem £89

Jelly and Icecream Red £69

Jelly and Icecream Black £69

Best Of All £115

Oz £69.99

Cheese on Toast £45

Sugar Plums Red £59.99

Sugar Plums Black £59.99

Dorothy Perkins dress, 140 denier fleece lined tights, which are the BEST THINGS EVER and boots from Styleshake. I don’t think you’ve seen these before. *rolls eyes* And my new Geek necklace, which was a very very late birthday pressie, but I think its great! From Sour Cherry on Amazon for £6.50.

Had to take pub toilet pictures, at least once from Dressember, and this pub wasn’t even open!!

The first skirt of Dressember too, I was planning on a long cold day, and last minute couldn’t find my layered Mina dress, which I now know was hanging on the back of my wardrobe door the WHOLE time, so I just grabbed the first skirt I saw, which was this New Look on. It did match the Miss Sixty jumper, which by the way, has its own gloves, attached to the jumper on string. I know. Its just. Too. Cool. Peacocks boots again. Honestly, you wouldn’t think I owned 140+ pairs of heels given these last few posts….

I had a fun afternoon in Belfast with the guys at a charity bike rally, even if it was chucking it down.

Nice weather for fish.

Call back to see which one I choose to do.

Meanwhile, check out all the ladies who didn’t forget to take photos over on the Facebook Dressember page!