Wishes, butter and bulldogs

It's not yet halfway through the week and it's already going so well, I found something new to display on my desk top. But the only problem is at at $696.00 on sale there's no way I can afford these sexy black Giuseppe Zanotti steel toe wedges from SSENSE, but at least I can see them everyday this way even if I can't buy them!

The next thing that has totally brightened up my week is my new nail varnish from Butter London in "Tea with the Queen", I got it after accidentally using my old left over black revlon polish from high-school which made me suddenly regret five years on the dark side, perhaps more than I already do. Ok kidding about that part, maybe. But anyway this stuff is so beautiful once it's on and it comes off super easy too, one wad of tissue for two hands! I already own one polish from Butter in a sparkly red and once you go Butter or now I've gone Butter I'm not going back.

Oh gosh! How could forget?! My very exciting news is that I'm interning with Good as Gold in the offices helping with product imagery and the like, plus seeing how for the first time in real-life the inner working's of an important part of the fashion industry. So I'll keep you updated on my now much more exciting life (the office has two bull dogs in residence!). 

Lot's of Love

               Audrey Megan

Happy New Year! 

I'm sorry I've been such a bad blogger recently but I've been enjoying the holiday's and Jake and I are in the middle of moving into our new flat. However last night I found the time to make these pretty glitter shoes from Elsie. I used a mixture of Purple, gold and silver glitter rather than the mix colour glitter she uses and they've worked out perfectly so I can imagine that I'll be wearing these a whole lot this summer!

After making these I was so happy with my out come I couldn't help trawling the internet for more cute DIY projects. I really enjoy making stuff however I never seem to get around to making anything so this year I guess you could call it my new years resolution is to do more craft projects and art. All of which I promise to share with you, and maybe come up with some of my own DIY ideas to share with you.

Lot's of Love

                Audrey Megan

My new addiction.....

These are my first four Polyvore set's on my new account, I forgot just how addictive it can be. The last time I used it I was still in high school wasting time with my friend Jessie doing "Research" for sewing class. So after my afternoon of Polyvore addiction I've decided on a new "mini-column" which feature's on the side of my blog that will showcase my most recently made set's, however I will also upload them to Facebook and you can also see them on my Polyvore page.

This new little mini-column is also my way of trying to incorporate more fashion into Lace Knickers as it is my life's passion, without taking away my ability to continue writing a random array of articles. Oh and if you have your own Polyvore or are just starting one email me the link? I'd be so interested to see your own style and take on presentation!

Lot's of Love

             Audrey Megan

Hoover in heels

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Like many female's I have a fantastic obsession with shoe's, more particularly high heels. my only problem is that I don't wear them half as much as I should, yet somehow I can alway's justify buying them, don't ask me how I just can. So before Christmas I found a bright turquoise pair that were the perfect fit and within my price range. Perfect! They would look so great with my... "Do you need another pair? How often do you think you're going to wear them?" Ahhhh my darling voice of reason, Jake.

As much as I didn't want to admit it he was right and it was time to have a clear out, so coating my heart with steel I delved into my wardrobe and weeded out my heels collection halving it, cringe! Now with fewer heel's I could afford a new pair! However there was still the will you be confident enough to wear them all the time issue, and so like any good girl who need's to gain confidence in her heel's I decided that all day everyday I shall wear my heel's at home, while writing, reading, vacuuming and washing the dishes. However if this does slow down my desire to rush out and just buy them anyway we shall have to see.

Anyway, must dash lot's of vacuuming to do.

Lot's of Love

             Audrey Megan

New York, I miss you....(Part 4)

Phew up to part four, soon I'll be able to tell you about all the exciting things that have been happening to be recently but I'll never forgive myself If I skip over New York there was just so much that happened in the 19 days we were there and tomorrow it'll have been a month since we left. So as a Fashion Student I was soooo excited to be able to go to New York which I heard had excellent fashion sense and I was looking forward to the shopping especially. But I had to say I was somewhat disappointed in Manhattan especially, Don't get me wrong Barney's and Chanel probably had wonderful clothes but I'm not really in the right economic situation for that. I actually found most of my clothes in Brooklyn and Soho, possibly not a surprise to New Yorker's but the myths that come out of New York had me believing different. Majority of the fast-fashion store over there like New Zealand sold... crap with the exception of Urban Outfitter's but that could be debated whether they really are fast-fashion as they bring in clothes from many different brands and so it's not them pumping out hundreds of the same designs. However in Williamsburg in Brooklyn we found the best shop ever it's called In God We Trust and all there clothing is made in America plus everything is just soo nice and great quality. I got such a gorgeous dress from there in black with a open back and mustard green silk for the collar and the sleeves. No doubt it'll end up on a Sunday Best post soon!

We also went to the Doc Marten's store in Soho we I experienced possibly some of the best customer service I've ever had. The first week we went there and I finally got around to replacing my tired old pair of Chuck Taylor's with a pair of made in England Vintage 1461's and this very cool guy who had mad hair served me and then the next week we went back to the same store where Jake got a pair of made in England burgundy 3989's which are actually pretty spectacular and anyway this guy remembered me down to the pair of shoes I'd brought, impressed much.

Soho is also home to the Taschen shop which publishes many, many amazing books on art, fashion, photography, Design etc, etc. And Yay! It was their 25th Anniversary which meant that they were having a huge sale and I manage to pick up 100 Contemporary Fashion Designers for a mint and it is absolutely amazing although so far I haven’t had too much time to actually sit down and read it because Jake and I are in the middle of moving out of our current apartment and into a new one!

Oh and I also forgot while we were in Soho on one of our many shopping and exploration trips both Jake and I were spotted by Fashionista and put up on their website Jake's is here and mine's here!

Only one more part to go, and then I'll stop rabbiting on about New York I promise.

Lot's of Love

                   Audrey Megan

The Summer Shoe Situation

I own not one single pair of summer shoes and the NZ summer looks set to be super hot. Don't get me wrong I love shoe shopping as much as the next girl and have been known to blow many a pay check on a pair, however my shoe collection, as does my wardrobe get a huge clear out twice a year and this year it seems that whatever shoes I did wear last summer got thrown out like last night's dinner. 

Now I find summer to be the hardest season to shop for and by having petite feet, summer shoes the hardest to find. So for the last few weeks I have been trying to find a decent pair of summer shoe's but alas, I fear it may be a bad year and so I had to drift from my preferred brands and look elsewhere. 

I could find no attractive yet flat shoe and due to the fact that I have to walk a lot a high heel definitely wouldn’t cut it, so after weeks of looking I had but resigned to my fate of staying indoors all summer. Until I walked into the winter sale section at Overland, (a shop where I would normally never venture) and found these little leather beauties. 

The heel's not too high and they are pillow-y perfect to walk in. Plus with $50 off how could I say no? They are absolutely perfect especially for the transition into summer! Now I just need the perfect pair for my perfect summer dress!

Lot's of Love

               Audrey Megan

Eeeeeep!

So at the moment ALL of my uni assignments are due in, which is why I've been exceptionally silent recently and I promise that on Thursday night you shall have your article! Soo, I bid you adieu and as I go look at these shoes by Beau Coops, just delish...mmmm I want a pair!

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Lots of Love

          Audrey Megan

Shoe Love!

Like many female's I can't help myself when it come's to a pair of shoes, and unfortunately as I get older the shoe's I want get increasingly expensive so shopping for shoes is a definite luxury. Thankfully the Internet holds a heck-of-a lot of shoe porn, and no, I don't mean kinky, fetish, shoe related porn. I mean the gorgeous, die of wanting to wear the shoes in the photographs, type of porn. So, today when I was procrastinating with my art + design homework I found myself wondering through the pages of shoes on the Internet and now I can't help but to share my favorites with you!

Christian Louboutin

Mago, 160mm

US$795

Delicious aren't they?, and I would oh, say give up my cell phone for a pair.

Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony

Mary Jane Platform Clogs

140mm

US$390

Aren't they gorgeous! I'm not usually a fan of the wooden heel but Chloe's done exceptionally well, combining the thick, chunky heel with the cute bow and the tobacco colored leather on top.

Marc By Marc Jacobs

Velvet and suede mouse slippers

£166.87

So after two staggering pairs of high heels, I thought I'd show the feet some love with these gorgeous Marc Jacobs slippers, I can just imagine dancing through the house in these. The epitome of cute slippers! That and I'm rather in love with Marc Jacobs, my good friend in the U.S. just sent me a little goodie bag of Marc Jacobs accessories as well as the spring issue of the quarterly "paper" magazine! Oh, I am awfully spoiled! 

So, if your not getting spoiled at the moment, I suggest you spoil yourself I recommend a good chai latte and a pair of shoes. Until next time...

Lots of Love

              Audrey Megan