20 Years of shoes

Dune, the shoe brand are turning 20 this month. They are British brand that are passionate about beautifully designed, stylish and unique shoes that excite and inspire season after season. Being focused on bring affordable luxury footwear to the high street, with the attention to detail, quality materials and high fashion designs has gained them sophisticated and loyal customers.

In celebration of their anniversary, the company are having a competition for customers to upload a picture of their favourite Dune memory for a chance to win a year's worth of Dune shoes. That would definitely make your dream shoe wardrobe come true.

They also had special treats at some stores for customer. In Aberdeen, my local Dune store, they had champagne and chocolate treats as well as pamper sessions through the day with free Autumn/Winter trend inspired nail art. What an exciting shopping day out?

High street fashion is more important now more than ever. It allows us all to access key trends from across the world. Dune's styles are stronger and more popular season after season. They create exciting designs that are timeless and remain popular. Using high quality allows their designs to be versatile and key pieces in their customers wardrobes.

They always seem to have something for everyone and for every occasion. From the killer heels to chic everyday ballerina flats, embellished sandals and the perfect courts. 

I see Dune as the shoe shop where you will find sparkles, classics and simple but elegant designs. Here are a selection of my favourites from this collection. All available on their website.

http:www.dune.co.uk

I am lucky enough I have my own bit of Dune's sparkle....

Hunter Wellies

You know it's Winter when it’s dark and cold out. As we all reach for our big knit jumpers and thick socks, there is nothing worse than seeing the rain pouring outside. Thankfully we can rely on the traditional British brand Hunter to keep our feet dry and warm, whilst looking fabulous and making a fashion statement at the same time. 

http://www.hunter-boot.com/

The company was founded in 1856 and the famous Original Green Wellington was created in 1955. They are hand made from natural rubber and comprised of 28 parts.

Hunter wellies are adored and have had recognition from many people worldwide. Including the British Royal family. The company was awarded a Royal from the Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen.

 

 So if the Royals wear them, they must be good. Today, Hunters remain the preferred welly brand. They have a great range of boots to suit every welly wearer all over the world- from the Royal family to festival-goers, working farmers and fashion students who hate the rain. 

 

My Hunters are always out splashing in the puddles. Keeping my feet dry and looking fashionable in the unpredictable Scottish weather.

No matter the season or weather, Hunter boots are always in style. Wear them with skinny jeans and knitwear in the Winter. With shorts at the festival in Summer or like me, when ever it rains. On sunny or grey days, through rain and snow, down city streets or country paths, you can wear Hunter wellies whenever.

It's Raining Shoes!

The luxury department store Selfridges - which takes up an entire block on Oxford Street in London- has revealed today that it's opening a men's footwear department.

250 brands, 3200 different styles and 72,000 pairs. Now that's a lot of shoes!
This opening comes two years after Selfridges launched its 35,000 sq ft shoe galleries for  women.

Within the store, there are "apartment" areas where individual designers show off their collections. It is the world's biggest shoe department, with designer names such as Chanel and Jimmy Choo as well as high street designers like Topshop and River Island.

It has been reported that prices range from the reasonable £25 for Havaianas flip-flops to over £10,000 for bespoke items from Tom Ford. There is even a section dedicated to driving shoes- what more do men want?

This announcement follows the news last week that the department store is expected to top £1billlion in sales for the first time. Clearly the world-renowned store is going from strength to strength.