Confessions of a shoe-loving student

I have a confession to make. When I feel down (which always seems to coincide with uni exams) I wear my heels with my bonds trackie get-up. Oh the shame!!!

My unhealthy obsession with shoes started when I was in Year 9 when my parents bought me a pair of 'jesus shoes' with white woven leather (they're more like a mix between thongs and gladiators). Since then I have bought one pair of designer-y shoes per season. After purchasing a pair of Alessandro del Acqua heels in the middle of this year (an absolute steal I might add). The lustre of cheap designer heels quickly wore off on their first outing when I could not walk for more than 5 steps at a time. This embarassing and painful event has dented my love of high heels and platforms: THEY ARE NOT COMFORTABLE.

Behold, this spring I got a pair of lovely miu miu wedges: wedge for comfort and easy to walk in. I know they are not to everyone's taste but I love them, they suit my style and I will be wearing them for many years to come! Mine are slightly different to the photo - about half the height and with red patent leather straps. Thoughts?

Initial Musings

Bonjour!

I have been meaning to start a blog for a while now. I have perused many a style and fashion blog - there is so much diversity out there and was inspired in my study-induced boredom to start my own! I guess you could say I'm "into" fashion although my style is pretty relaxed and casual. I don't want this blog to be purely related to fashion. Rather, I want to write about anything that interests me - literature, art, sport, politics - anything!

Some of you may be familiar with the title of this blog 'Hons and Rebels', the title of Decca (Jessica) Mitford's autobiography which details the childhood of the infamous Mitford sisters. My mum, sisters and I have become somewhat obsessed with the Mitfords in recent times. I find their stories so enthralling, particularly Decca's (oh how I was to run away with a communist!). More Mitford posts will surely follow.

I do suffer from technology illiteracy however so this blog may be a painful process. I would love to get as much feedback as possible so please feel free to comment!

M