Shoe Collection 2018

If you're nosey like me you're curious about these kinds of things. Here is my shoe collection in its entirety as of May 2018. With this post, I link all of the shoes that I could find online, and for the rest that I wasn't able to find the exact pair of, I found shoes that were as close as possible. 

Hilariously enough, it wasn't until I started making this post that I realized my updated 2018 shoe collection only has 3 pairs of shoes that are neither black nor white (two of which are nude). I definitely need to have more fun with my shoes and experiment with some more colour. Now scroll away, judge as you may, and enjoy. 

(Ps. while taking these pictures I forgot to photograph my thigh high boots, but you can see them here.)

Sneakers

Ever since I got them in New York at the end of 
August, these Old Skool Vans have been my go-to. 
Being black and white and incredibly comfy, I 
know that I can wear them for practically any 
occasion with any outfit. 

I got these Steve Madden Casey black 
Platform Sneakers in New York as well.  
They are a satin-like material and add the 
perfect 'oomf' to any outfit.  They are also 
perfect for evenings I want height but also 
don't want to struggle in heels.

These classic Chuck Taylor All Star Classics 
have been through a lot. I mean a lot a lot 
(can you tell?) I think I got them back in 
grade 10 and they were a staple for me for a 
long time. I've tried bleaching and 
cleaning them and nothing seems to work, 
but I don't have to heart to let them go.

Some basic 2016 Nike Free RNs that are 

the comfiest shoes on earth that I 

occasionally wear to the gym. Nikes are a 

stable for all Vancouverites. 

For all who follow me on Instagram (@dsmitts) 

and saw my story, you'll know that my dad and I 

bought these matching checkerboard slip-ons 

together. We both mentioned how much we liked them, 

and I said how I wanted a pair, 

and he said "Why don't we go get them?"

Sandals

These chunky black sandals are from a 

random market in Bangkok and unfortunately has no 

tangible markings to read. Along with this, 

unfortunately these are hell to walk in and tear 

up my feet like no tomorrow. But... they're cute, right?

These are my  super comfortable black 

leather sandals by Ecco that I originally got 

for durability and quality but they grew on me 

and now I genuinely love how they look and feel now.

I got these mini heeled Aldo Kerina 

Cognac Flats specifically because I realized 

that all my sandals, heels, and flats were all 

black and I didn't have anything nude that would 

streamline my legs and match any look!

Mules and Loafers

These Browns Shoes simple black mules quickly 
became a staple once I finally broke them in. 
They're sleek and minimalistic and quickly 
became a staple for me.

I bought these flat nude mules from a 
little shop in a Bangkok mall. Luckily the 
sole of the shoes say that brand - Akata. 
These shoes are hand-made, and we were lucky 
enough to meet the owner and creator himself! 
He was incredibly kind, and the shoes are 
amazingly well-made. My sister and mother 
and I all bought a pair of shoes from him, 
and I honestly regret not getting another pair!

I got these Aldo Casetti Leather Loafers 

during Boxing Week sales a last Christmas 

before last and they are my go-to 

slip-on simple shoes. They are genuine leather 

and a bit scuffed up, but they are well-loved. 

Heels

I got these heels four years ago from my 

prom. They are from Call It Spring, the 

Jechta Silver High Heel, and were surprisingly 

not-painful when I wore them for prom and 

various other weddings and fancy occasions. 

I love their simplicity and I can't bare the 

thought of giving them away.

I bought these black, asymmetrical heels 

from Material Girl when I was in grade 12 

for my Winter Formal dance. Since then they have 

been well worn, and I love their triangle 

heel that gives them a differentiating feature. 

I was so incredibly excited when I thrifted 

these Topshop because I've been lusting 

for a thick chunky pair of ankle boots with 

a thick heel and thick platform. These shoes 

barely feel high at all when I wear them, but 

they add a lot of height. They're perfect for 

concerts, clubs, and other events that you 

may want to be taller but still comfortable.

These are my mystery boots. I have no 

idea what brand they are, I just know that 

they're genuine leather. They're sleek, black 

ankle boots with heel that has a doable amount of 

height. I appreciate the fact that they are slimly fit 

around my ankles, because hate it when ankle boots gape. 

Boots

I have a problem and already own so many

 ankle boots- but here we are. Yet another 

pair of black ankle boots with some hardware 

buckles. They say Buzzard Project, but I am 

unable to find any brand or provider under 

this name that makes shoes!

These are my thrifted black "grandma" 

ankle boots by Rinaldi. They're thrifted and 

possibly one of the comfiest shoes I own. 

Unfortunately, both zippers broke within 

an hour of each other one day randomly, and I've 

been too cheap to go to a repair shop- but I 

know I'll need to go before fall comes. 

I got these Forever 21 boots several years 

ago in I believe first year of University. My 

style has changed a lot since then, but I still like

 them and like to throw them on once in a while. 

They're sort of cowboy boot-esc which is fun to style. 

I made a post when I found these at Value 

Village because I was so over the moon. These 

boots are by a Finnish brand, named Palmroth, 

and are worth almost $300 Canadian. I got 

them for 50% off $18 so you could imagine how 

ecstatic I was when I went home and Googled the 

brand. They are phenomenal quality and are 

my staple throughout the fall and winter seasons.

Finding these boots was a moment 

star-aligning fate, as I was talking about 

how I wanted a pair of velvet boots right 

before I went to the Value Village that I 

found these Divided black velvet boots. 

These Cobb Hill Bethany boots are so 

sturdy and such good quality that I can put 

them through anything. They are beat up 

and dusty but I know I can count on them. 

I've had them for years and even though 

they're all dirty up top, the heels are 

barely scuffed which to me shows high quality.

Matte black 1460 Greasy 8-eye Dr. Martens. 

Similar to the last pair by Cobb Hill, 

these boots have been to hell and back and 

barely show for it. I thought these were 

the perfect pair to end this 2018 collection on.

New York Haul Look 3.

        What I like most about this look is that it's so outside my norm. My sister found this lovely blouse for me from Buffalo Exchange, and I absolutely fell in love with it. I've never seen a blouse like it, and it adds such a unique twist to an otherwise "basic" piece- the white blouse. The skirt was a lucky find at Urban Outfitters. Just like the outlined profile on the blouse's buttons, the metal hoop on this black mini skirt makes it that much more interesting, and upgrades the look to something a bit more.. provocative? 

        This blouse and skirt combo reminds my mother and I what she used to wear in the 80's when she was attending Emily Carr University (a bit before I came along). I can't wait to style these two pieces with more from my closet. These two pieces make me think of what Chriselle Lim always advises, about finding updated looks with unique twists to otherwise classics to elevate your style. And considering Chriselle Lim is a fashion and business genius, I will definitely take her word for it. 

Blouse: Thrifted

Skirt: Urban Outfitters

Mules: Browns

White Gold

        In all honesty, I don't think I have worn flared pants since middle school. Usually, they scare me considering my height and shape, but these Oak + Fort jeans just spoke to me. I tried them on in store, walked away, and came back 4 days later because I couldn't stop thinking about them (a helpful tactic for those who hate to impulse buy). Their frayed ends along with their slightly cropped length makes them not overwhelming on my frame. As well, the fact that they are white makes them appear more sophisticated and add an element of interest. These are my first white denim bottoms and I can't wait to style these throughout the semester. Hopefully I won't have any tragic spills or accidents- yikes. 

       I styled them with a vintage belt of my mom's, and a Vero Moda blouse that I thrifted in my last haul. Then, I slipped on my birthday mules (that I am slowly but surely breaking in). I was going to throw on a necklace, but then I realized I wanted to keep the look clean and simple. I love this minimalist look. And by the way- the purple stars in my hair are from a Pride event I attended earlier that day :)

 

Jeans: Oak + Fort

Blouse: Vero Moda

Belt: Vintage

Mules: Browns

Birthday Haul

        As you may have guessed, last week I turned 21! I went out for dinner with some friends, family, and loved ones (to Cactus Club which has my two favourite things- butternut squash ravioli and frosés), and then we headed downtown for some drinks and dancing! It was an absolutely splendid evening and I couldn't be more thankful.

        For my birthday, I was extremely fortunate to have not only the company of so many loved ones, but also received many generous gifts that I wanted to share! By no means is this meant to come across as a way of bragging, I just know that I am extremely nosey when it comes to what other people receive and I figured that some of you may share that curiosity. 

        Firstly is this gorgeous backpack, which was the main gift my boyfriend gave me. I am absolutely ecstatic. This faux leather Matt & Nat backpack fits my laptop perfectly, and I cannot wait to carry this around campus when September rolls around! This was from Little Burgundy. 

        And here are the other items he generously gifted me, which were a black bralette from Aritzia, some cool marble-pattered leggings from Forever 21, and the perfect brown liquid lipstick, Bow N Arrow, by Kat Von D!      

        Here we have an adorable, decorative plate and gorgeous cardholder gifted to me by my Aunt! She has always known my style, and new that little plate would go well in my bedroom.

        I am absolutely obsessed with these two items right here, gifted to me by my cousin and my sister's girlfriend! Firstly, of course, who doesn't love macrons? They're from the best place in Vancouver- Thomas Haas. I would definitely recommend going there for some pastries and tea! And the book, Fashion Victims by Alison Matthews David, is brilliant. It consists of my two favourite things- fashion and morbidity. Essentially the book goes into detail how humans from all cultures have historically suffered in the name of fashion. From lead in makeup, to poisonous dyes, to why "mad hatters" became "mad" (spoiler alert, it was the mercury they worked with). I can't wait to sit down and dive into the horror and disbelief of this book!

        Lastly, here are two extremely special gifts. One, of course, being the phone gifted to me by my parents! My old phone was 16 GB and my parents were able to upgrade to a 32 GB one. I am very grateful! And, of course, the beautiful mules. These were a birthday gift to myself, and now are the only pair of shoes I own in this style! I got them for sale at Browns Shoes and they fit perfectly. I am going to New York in less then two weeks and my goal has been to wear them whenever I can to break them in! They are super soft and comfortable so I think this is definitely a possibility.

        Overall I am super happy and extremely grateful for the gifts I received this birthday! 21 is a special one, especially since I'll be going to New York soon. I can't wait to rock, style, eat, read, and obsessively use all of these items! And I especially can't wait for the givers of these gifts birthdays' to come around so I can reciprocate their generosity!