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Mumsnet Discussions: Style and beauty : Closed toe sling backs with a wedge? (53 messages)
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Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By BrassicaNapusNapobrassica on Sat 17-May-08 17:23:49
Please help me lovely Mumsnetters. I'm looking for some closed-toe sling backs with a wedge heel. Not too high and def not flat. I can't find any anywhere.

I want closed toe because I've got ridiculously ugly feet. grin
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By iCod on Sat 17-May-08 17:27:55
oh fgs

saw some in debehmans... in pink patent!
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By iCod on Sat 17-May-08 17:31:04
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By iCod on Sat 17-May-08 17:31:32
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By NormaStanleyFletcher on Sat 17-May-08 17:32:08
They are very flat
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By iCod on Sat 17-May-08 17:32:34
groovy fly fgs if oyu r feet are that bad do somethign abotu it

or show us and we wil vote
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By BrassicaNapusNapobrassica on Sat 17-May-08 17:36:11
One foot is longer than the other. I'm a freak.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By iCod on Sat 17-May-08 17:36:56
adn do peopel NOTICE?
how long?
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By BrassicaNapusNapobrassica on Sat 17-May-08 17:38:17
I'm aware of it. So prefer to keep my freakiness covered up.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By iCod on Sat 17-May-08 17:39:22
ok i challenge you to photograp said freaky hooves thing

if tis that bad oyu owudlnt eb abel to buy shoes i presume....
i think tis you
i promise to say if tis noticable
i want a knee donw photo from a meter away
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By MrsBadger on Sat 17-May-08 18:13:46
tis difficult - I am always on the search for them (not because of freaky feet, you understand, but because I have to wear clsoed toes for work even in summer)

no good for fat ankles
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By MrsBadger on Sat 17-May-08 18:15:14
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By PrincessPeaHead on Sat 17-May-08 18:16:26
have you looked in russell & bromley? They have some fantastic wedges this year but I can't remember if any have closed toes. their website is a complete waste of time.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By donnie on Sat 17-May-08 18:18:02
ooh I got myself some fly wedges from office in white black and orange last week. Wedge heaven!! pricey though.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By iCod on Sat 17-May-08 18:20:53
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By BrassicaNapusNapobrassica on Sat 17-May-08 18:25:23
MrsB - Thanks. Interesting about your work - really scratching head as to what you might do for a living to make closed toe sandal nec. A plasterer? grin

Cod - I would need a pair of open toe sandals for it to be noticeable in a photo and I don't have any. Plus I would have to kill myself if a picture of my feet ended up on your blog. grin

I've got flat ballet pumps but wanted something with a bit of loft.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By ahundredtimes on Sat 17-May-08 18:27:45
I bought these, because Foxinsocks bought them. She has brown, I have red.

I think I like. They are closed enough aren't they? And quite comfortable.

www.amazon.co.uk/Fly-London-Womens-Yuna-Red/dp/B000YPY660/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=121104522 4&sr=8-2
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By MrsBadger on Sat 17-May-08 18:32:11
I am a scientist and work in a lab - tis to make sure we do not spill acid on our toes hmm
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By BrassicaNapusNapobrassica on Sat 17-May-08 18:40:38
Mrs B - Very sensible.

ahundredtimes - thank you. I will add those to my list to go and try on. smile
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By DarrellRivers on Sat 17-May-08 18:41:09
The Russell and Bromley wedges are open toed.
But gorgeous
Can't find them on the website but found them here with thanks to chippyminton
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By iCod on Sun 18-May-08 08:29:08
100 you knwo what they say baout red shoes
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By ahundredtimes on Sun 18-May-08 08:46:15
Nooo? What?

Also, why are we both up so early?
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By iCod on Sun 18-May-08 08:48:35
ill TELL oyu why

dhw ent out and is snoring
he is in ds2s bed and i snuggled ds2 all ngiht in OURS> very nice

dh stumbles in at 7am.

" where are the cats i cant find the cats"
oh say i
" theryw erent aroudn lastnight thatsit they have gone" he is sucha drama queen.
" wellcoem adn help me look"

i getup

him" oh i have headache" and goes back to bed " i cna hear them scratchign"

me" so you have woken me up to tlel me YOu cnat fidn the cats but cna hear them scrathign"

so i pull out the drawer under ds3s bed where he keeps his fancy dress
out pops two kitnes...

angry

HE tidied up int ehre last night
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By ahundredtimes on Sun 18-May-08 08:51:21
lol. Yes, very annoying.

I am up as dh and ds1 at chess weekend doo dah, and so EVERYONE ends up in my bed - including the dog. Dog not supposed to sleep in our room - my dh possibly the opposite end of spectrum wrt animal welfare. And it was a bit cramped.

Red shoes? What? Prostitute is the only thing I can think of. I think we said that when we were 14. Was like being gay if you wore an earring in the wrong ear - can't remember which one.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By iCod on Sun 18-May-08 08:51:52
red shoes no pants

not prostitute is ankel chain
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By iCod on Sun 18-May-08 08:52:28
lol at dog
did you read baotu my year 11 givign me the "unrittwne rules" to new year 7s

like "odnt walk throught he gay poles"
very funny.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By iCod on Sun 18-May-08 08:52:53
how are oyur new sandals? also look at white stuff
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By ahundredtimes on Sun 18-May-08 08:54:51
Ahah. My grandmother used to frequently go without pants. And she would tell us all. That's not something you really want to know is it?

Ankle chain. Oh yes, that's it. These Giving Off Messages accessories are a minefield aren't they? No wonder I never got to grips with them.

Summer shopping not going v. well but pleased with no pants shoes. Lapin's trousers, not so nice. Am sending back. Will have to go to shops I think.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By ahundredtimes on Sun 18-May-08 08:57:10
Yes will go to white stuff. I did that 'haven't worn in a year' and 'no, you are never going to fit in this again, you are NOT a size 10 anymore' throw out last week. Pretty much got rid of everything. I am forcing myself into a corner.

lol @ gay poles. What else did they say?
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Wags on Sun 18-May-08 09:21:03
These from Shoon. The come in a few colours.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By littlelapin on Sun 18-May-08 09:23:09
shock

[huff]
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By ahundredtimes on Sun 18-May-08 09:31:37
Oh sorry Lapin. I was waiting to tell you - not to whisper behind your back, promise.

They didn't suit me. I think I ordered the wrong size though, they were HUGE and sort of fell like puddles of viscose around my ankles. Also - couldn't quite get over the material.

But I REALLY appreciate your tip. Still. Honestly, I'll buy anything anyone else likes. Anything to avoid actually having to go and do it on my own.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By littlelapin on Sun 18-May-08 09:43:10
[slightly mollified]

I know what you mean, the fabric IS a bit funny - but I find them so comfy. Mine were quite tight around the bum initially but now just drape nicely.

Good luck with the search!
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By iCod on Sun 18-May-08 09:44:41
dont haev a rucksack with "steps" on it

dont have a high wasited skirt, ogn white socks and dont cheek the prefects( wasstunned by last one)
erm dont get a locker near the white doors.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By BrassicaNapusNapobrassica on Sun 18-May-08 11:46:55
I really like these shoes Do you think I could wear them with summer skirts? They only come in black. Or do you think I would look a bit like I was following the yellow brick road?

Wags - I have a Shoon very near me in St Albans. I have to stop myself going in there because I never come out empty handed.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By BrassicaNapusNapobrassica on Sun 18-May-08 11:54:27
icod/ahundredtimes - I promise to always wear pants.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By twinsetandpearls on Sun 18-May-08 11:56:12
I often wear red shoes cod, they are one of my trademarks at work. I can assure you I am not religiously educating knickerless!
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By twinsetandpearls on Sun 18-May-08 11:56:47
BrassicaNapusNapobrassica sorry but they are ugly.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By twinsetandpearls on Sun 18-May-08 11:57:48
I hate my feet but when I went to Florida I realised the worl, or the Disney bit anyway, was going to have to see me feet. I booked a pedicure and she worked miracles. It may be worth it.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By twinsetandpearls on Sun 18-May-08 11:59:36
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By twinsetandpearls on Sun 18-May-08 12:00:32
Not slingback though, sorry will try again.
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By Gobbledigook on Sun 18-May-08 12:01:01
Ewww, agree with twinset- theya re vile!
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By twinsetandpearls on Sun 18-May-08 12:06:59
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Carnival on Sun 18-May-08 12:07:23
cheep and cheerful...

www.newlook.co.uk/1350256/135025601/ProductDetails.aspx

... good for summer and not too much toe on show?
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By twinsetandpearls on Sun 18-May-08 12:08:36
New Look shoes do wreck your feet if you wear them all day though.
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By Carnival on Sun 18-May-08 12:21:52
Good to know, I was planning to buy them
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By MARGOsBeenPlayingWithMyNooNoo on Sun 18-May-08 12:26:31
I thought you'd have the answer to my prayers on this thread...

I am looking for a shoe with the following features;

closed non-pointy toe, (keep breaking toe nails on the buggy boards and shopping trolley - ouch)
wedge (which is fairly low and solid as I have very weak ankles)
summery colour

Any ideas?

(btw MrsBadger - I thought you'd be a fashion editor as you're so stylish.)
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By twinsetandpearls on Sun 18-May-08 13:01:06
MARGOsBeenPlayingWithMyNooNooI think someone else may have done a cheaper link to these fly london ones

mustard colour fly shoes

will be back in a mo am suuposed to be cleaning!
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By twinsetandpearls on Sun 18-May-08 13:05:58
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By MrsBadger on Sun 18-May-08 13:06:16
(ROFL - my lab is the least stylish workplace ever)
Contact the poster Contact mumsnet about this post By Wickedwaterwitch on Sun 18-May-08 13:06:20
I love those Russel and Bromley ones
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By twinsetandpearls on Sun 18-May-08 13:08:32
MARGOsBeenPlayingWithMyNooNo
very cute are they too high
Contact the poster See this person's profile Contact mumsnet about this post By MARGOsBeenPlayingWithMyNooNoo on Sun 18-May-08 20:41:29
Thank you Twinset and Pearls - I like the white ones, they fit the bill perfectly.

grin


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