Shoe Review: Katie Judith and Chinese Laundry

My penchant for shoes runs incessantly.  There's so much to like and love and definitely buy in shoe shops.  I am doing a review of my shoe purchases last year.  What I love about these pairs is that the brands are new to my ears and to my knowledge.  So I did a slim research about the brands.

KATIE JUDITH is founded in 2009 and is one of the distinctive brands owned by I.T Group which targets to explore styles in hard-edge glamorous rock. With the aim of bringing inspirational young casual wear, it focuses on exploring cutting-edge silhouettes and spiced up with rock and sexy details, such as distressed fabrics, washed denim and lace, touching up with military studs and snaps, all together to project an edgy, sexy and powerful image.

It was sort of the "Great Hong Kong" sale at the CITYGATE OUTLET. People were hyperactively shopping from one boutique to the other.  I blended in to the crowd and my last ultimate target store to shop is I.T.  I am intrigued to what this store has to offer, I haven't researched about it so the thought of entering and rummaging to the everything-is-on-sale at the shop was a challenge.

Upon sight of this unique and pretty pair, I fell in love right away. The brand Katie Judith was unknown to me at the time of purchase.  The original price in the tag was really spendy at 899 HKD, since it cost this much so I assumed quality is good,  Well, looking at the craftsmanship and the materials used, I was confident that my splurge is really worth it.  But I did not spend that much since the item was at 70% off, a treasure find right?

Website:http://www.katiejudith.com

Opening Hours:Mon-Sun 11:00-23:00

Payment method:Cash / Credit Card

CHINESE LAUNDRY was launched in 1981 and was founded by Robert and Carol Goldman, and is a privately held women's footwear company. From its beginnings as a shoe manufacturer selling to mass merchants, the company has steadily expanded its influence in the fashion footwear industry. 

With groundbreaking styles season after season, Chinese Laundry lives at the forefront of fashion footwear for young women. Chinese Laundry is the perfect expression of its signature combination of outstanding quality and value with a unique and inspired point of view. From stylish daytime looks in innovative fabrics and leathers to evening collections in eye-catching metallics and satins, Chinese Laundry consistently provides a mix of styles and trends that are ideal for today’s fashion landscape.

What I love about this pair is the simple, yet elegant style and the color combination is a double "C" for classy and chic.  One more thing, this was on sale too at 50% off from Php 2,999.00

Chinese Laundry is available at the ladies shoe department store in SM City Cebu.

What's your latest shoe purchases? Share your stories, ladies!

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2015 Shoes

Here's a visual run down of the "pretty", in my opinion, pairs of footwear that I have bought within the 365 days of the year 2015.  Well, definitely, I love shoes, next to clothes.  So whenever a pair of shoe that I find extraordinarily nice, budget-friendly and evidently comfortable, come across my sight, I cannot go home without taking that irresistible pair with me. 

 Pictured here are 18 pairs of footwear: a mix of flats, sandals and sneakers

 Another recap of my shoe fetish from 2014 - see HERE, 2013 - see HERE

 My propensity for the shades and tints of pink is beyond obvious.  See the different kinds of pink footwear that I have purchased last year.

When talking about neutral colors, seldom you will hear me talk about the color brown or see me wearing the hue.  All I am loving when it comes to "neutrals" is my forever favorite color combination of black and white.  I too love to wear all white, all black and a hint gold for my feet.

 This pair is quite special because I purchased it in Hong Kong and also it was my first time to get to know Katie Judith brand and own a piece of their creations.  I so love the pink color and not to mention the cutesy, unique details - flamingos on my feet!  What makes this shoe uber special is that it was sold with a 70% off discount price!  Super great buy!  (original price was 899 HKD)

I am a lover of anything more than the usual.  I appreciate the concept of style fusion - putting two or three or more concepts in one.  Just like this mary jane ballerina flats from Syrup @ People R People, it is a flat ballerina inspired shoes but there's a strap on the ankles, making it a mary jane footwear as well.  The silver trimmings make the pair more interesting.  This pair was on sale too.  Oh, I am such an extremely skilled hyper-shopper with an eye for everything beautiful yet priced very reasonably (another self-declaration).

The two pairs of foldable flats are from Ballasox.  The time I purchased these, I do not know anything about the brand.  But there I knew from the promotional posters in the store that Ballasox originated from Brazil.  Since these urban ballerina flats were on sale and I knew that rubber soles from Brazil are worth the splurge, so my mom insisted that I buy in two different colors that I like.  I cannot remember the exact discount, but I am sure that these pairs were very economically-priced as I afforded two.

 I am a lover of anything with glizt, so when I saw these two, I have to buy both.  These were not on sale but they were at Php 199.00 per pair, very affordable right?

 For the last two months, I was in search for the perfect red shoes, but since I still haven't discovered it, so when I saw this cute heart details on the this blue suede pointed shoes, there was no second thoughts.  I was more happy when I was told that it was on sale.  Another good buy.

This is the only wedge that I bought this year.  The brand is Chinese Laundry and this is yet another new in my list of brands to love.  What I love about this pair is the simple, yet elegant style and the color combination is a double "C" for classy and chic.  One more thing, this was on sale too at 50% off from Php 2,999.00

In 2014, I had a total of new 21 pairs, in 2013 there was about 40 ++ pairs, and now in 2015 I had 18 pairs of shoes plus 2 pairs of thong rubber slippers that can be worn on casual activities, e.g. running errands.

 Above is my Crocs slipper which my forever travel buddy bought for me in Bangkok, Thailand.  I bought a pair of additional blings - faux pearl + diamond - to accessorize my slip ons.

Below is another thong jelly slippers from Mel by Melissa.  I love this because it is in pink plus the cute - L.O.V.E. design.  And this was on sale too.

As of today, total is 81++ pairs.  

The red snakeskin print pointed flats is my second attempt for that search of the perfect red pair of shoes.  I am still in persistent pursuit for that perfect pair.

 I am looking forward for my 2016 purchases.

So what pairs have you bought last year? Share your stories!

Live in style, everyday!

New Year Introspection

It's 2016! Happy New Year to all!

This is my very first post for the new year.  And just like almost everyone else, I am sharing my thoughts of what may seem like a list of to-do's, a brief introspection for the year or simply calling it as new year resolutions.

There's not much to rant for the new year.  My list is as brief as my patience in composing this post. By which, the word Patience, would be number one on my list.

(1) PATIENCE

Yes, I need more dose of this.  The past few years of my adulthood had transformed me into somebody with less than a tablespoon of forbearance.

2016 is the best year to further cultivate stoicism.  And this being said, I have to try the hardest.

(2) COURAGE

There are "things" where I manifest audacity, but there are more instances, where trepidation overwhelms me.  Courage, in 2016 should not just be a word in the dictionary, but something that I have to engulf and tote night and day.

 (3) THE ART OF LETTING GO

I am not talking about the song, but the title of the song delineates my third and last new year to-do.

Yes, I have to learn to let go...let go of a lot of "rubbish" and even those pragmatic pursuits.

I have opened my mind to the idea that "there's more to life when we unlearn leeching".  I need not expound further because I will not limit the possibilities of what I can still relinquish fluidly.

What I Wore:

black "Love" top - Love Moschino // lace + chiffon blazer - Cyecle // wide leg pants - G. Main Department Store // "Flamingo" sandals - Katie Judith @ I.T Hong Kong // bag - Louis Vuitton gifted by my aunt // twisted silver stretch belt - G. Country Mall Department Store // sunglasses - SM Kids Department Store

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Live in style, every day!