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A bit of an autumn & winter footwear wish list

Going forward I am starting dressing for myself and to be honest a lot is changing as I am on the journey of finding myself through my style. For years I have opted for the hype footwear but that is no longer happening and going forward I am going to be opting for pairs that work with the clothes I am going to be buying and what I like not just what is popping up on my Instagram feed. I am not 100% just what my style is going to be just yet but I do know it is going to be smarter than it currently is and my shoes need to work to make outfits look smart not brining them down like some pairs I have currently do.

I have been shopping around, finding inspiration from Pinterest and accounts I love on social media at the moment and have come up with a list of footwear I would love to add into my autumn & winter rotation and those pairs are...

Vans Authentic

You will notice a bit of a theme with the sort of footwear I want and it is going back to my early 20's a little bit but the love for Vans is well and truly back. I have never had a pair of the Authentic's before so it is now time to change that and I know I would 100% get my wear out of them with the sort of clothing I am currently leaning towards. I don't want a black or white pair of these though, I fancy something a bit different like the beige pair in the image above.


Vans Knu Skool

I have been considering buying these Vans for a while now but I have let others talk me out of getting them, that isn't happening anymore though and I plan to add a pair into my autumn & winter rotation ASAP. I can already see these working well with some of the jeans I already own and pairs I am looking at picking up in the near future so I know they would be worth the money in the long run. I think a simple black pair will work best too so I might have to keep an eye out on the price dropping on these.


Vans Old Skool

My current pair of Old Skool's are now about 5 years old and are starting to fall apart so I think a nice fresh pair is required to replace them now. It took me a while to get these broke in at first but then they became a favourite in my rotation and the fact they have lasted me so long I don't mind branching out for another pair if they last again. I already know I get my wear out of these and I know they go with basically all of my wardrobe.


Vans Sk8-Hi

I have always loved a good Hi Top shoe however, I haven't had one for a long time so it is finally time to change that. After a bit of shopping around I think I am settled on the Vans Sk8-Hi's as I think that these will again work with my outfit choices going forward and will work for all 4 seasons not just the two colder ones. The best thing about these is that you can usually find them on offer too so I won't be breaking the bank picking them up. 

Converse Comme Des Garcons

I recently got two pairs of the Converse throwback's and they have brought the love for Converse back. They are just so easy to style and basically go with everything in my wardrobe and the future purchases I have in mind. To mix it up a bit though I am thinking of adding a pair of the grey Comme Des Garcons into rotation. These are just different to a classic pair of Converse and will add a little extra to outfits going forward.


Timberland Boat Shoes

I got some Next boat shoes on the cheap to see if they worked for me and they certainly did so now I feel like I can justify paying the price for the Timberland ones I have been longing for. These are on the pricy side of things but with some of the jeans and trousers I have been buying recently these will work perfectly and hopefully I can add a pair into my autumn & winter rotation although I think if I did get them they would work for spring and summer too. I just love the vibe these give off and can't wait to get styling a pair.


Clarks Wallabees

Oh look it is another pair of shoes I am yet to pick up as others have told me not to bother and turned their noses up at, but now I am not bothered about what others think it is time to purchase a pair. These again are on the pricier side of things however, I don't own anything else like them and I just think they will smarten outfits up a bit for me. I am thinking nice trousers or smarter looking denim, these shoes and a nice button up shirt. These would be ideal for work too as they are smarter than the Nikes I normally rock up in.


Adidas Samba's

I definitely need to add some smarter looking trainers into my rotation and to be honest I am going off Nike's as they just don't seem to last me any more. I know the hype for the Samba's has gone however, I still love them and think they are just a smarter looking trainer, to go with the smarter looking outfits I am going for. I am hoping I can get a pair of these and look after them so they last me a while as I won't be wearing them daily just when I fancy a bit more of a casual comfy look. 


Adidas BW Army 

Ok so I may have been influenced by Instagram with these ones but I just love them and again they look like a smart trainer not a dress down one. I am picturing the outfits now, these trainers some wider leg trousers and a nice shirt or a simple t-shirt. This would look smart without being too smart and that is what I am here for these days. I know these are a lot like the Samba's however, the colours on these are just that bit muted and the lack of the 3 stripes on the side just elevates them a bit more.

Dr Marten Adrian Tassel Loafers

I recently got the bar version of these and I love them (and I saved a fortune on them which is always a bonus). I have noticed that my footwear rotation is full of loafers with gold or silver bars across them and I don't have a pair of tassel loafers so these would fill that space nicely. To me these are just a more relaxed pair of loafers where as my others look smarter and the fact that they are all black apart from the yellow stitching just makes them a bit more versatile. I already have the outfits in mind for these as I have been wanting to pick up a pair since early summer so maybe it is time to bite the bullet and make the purchase.

Dr Marten Oxford Shoes 

I don't actually own any 'shoes' just loafers or trainers and I think it is about time I added some shoes into my rotation. These have been a wish list item for a while but again others didn't like them so I didn't pick them up. Well I am putting my opinions first and I think these are going to be purchased for work as they will definitely add a smarter element to the outfits day to day and will make a nice change from loafers or trainers. 
Dr Marten Lowell Leather Moc Toe

Finally on the list we have another pair of Dr Marten's but this time it is a bit of an out there choice. These Cherry Red Moc Toe's keep drawing me in and I think I need to cave and pick up a pair especially for the autumn months. These with some jeans or chinos would be just what I have been picturing for my clothing going forward and again they could be easily dressed up or down. 

There you have it those are the pairs of footwear I am hoping to pick up for the autumn & winter footwear rotation however, all of these could easily be year round pairs making each purchase that bit more worthwhile. There are going to be plenty of fashion posts coming up as I am on a journey to find my style so get ready for those, whether they are styling posts, wish lists, pick ups or anything else fashion related as I finally start wearing what I want and wearing clothes for me for a change.

See you soon, 
Lucy
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Pay Day Wish List (August 2026)

I am trying to be more intentional when it comes to my spending as I am fed up of feeling like I have no money. My relationship with shopping is ridiculous and I am planning on changing that, each month on here I am going to be posting the items I really want to pick up with that months pay. This list will never be more than 10 items and each items needs to be for something specific not just for the sake of it. This will mean my money is going on items that I am actually going to use & benefit from rather than something that is going to sit on a shelf gathering dust. Granted I may not actually pick up all the items from the list, money might mean some get prioritised over others and other items I may reconsider however, if I don't buy something yet I still can't stop thinking about it I am sure it will be rolled over to the following months list. So here are the items on August's pay day wish list...

Nike P-6000's 

This month may finally be the month where I bite the bullet and finally pick up a pair of Nike P-6000's. These have been on my wish list for the longest time however, due to the price I have been putting them off. My current Nike's are becoming a bit of a state so I think the time for an upgrade has come. Plus these will be super comfortable for football outfits too. 


Converse Throwbacks

As soon as I saw these Converse I knew they would be getting put on my wish list for the month. These are actually quite reasonably priced and they are just super different to other trainers I would wear. The chunkier style would definitely go with a lot of outfits I have in mind and they just look a bit better than the standard Converse, bringing something different to the outfits I would wear them with. A black pair for autumn just sounds perfect.


 

Zara Vibrant Leather

It isn't going to be long until the weather changes and this fragrance is one I used to love wearing when those colder days approach. I ran out of this a while back and due to having a fair few fragrances in my rotation I totally forgot it however, I plan to pick up a new bottle with this months pay. What I love most about Zara fragrances is how they are really well priced so one bottle will be in rotation before September's wage hits my bank account.

Card Holder 

I am attending more football games and honestly I don't want a big bulky wallet in my pocket or camera bag if I have it with me. My old Michael Kors card holder is looking worse for wear so my plan is to find a nice card holder at a reasonable price for me to have with me on game days and probably on a day to day basis. I don't want to spend a fortune on this as I am saving up for what I am calling my dream card holder however, an upgrade is due sooner rather than later. 

Google Fitbit Air

My Garmin is on it's way out, it is causing issues with my skin and it is getting super uncomfortable to wear, plus with this on I can't wear any other watches which I own which is annoying as I love those watches. I have been doing a lot of research on what I could get as an alternative and I seem to be settling on the Google Fitbit Air. This is a reasonably priced device that does just what I need it to plus there is no screen meaning less distractions. It also looks more like a bracelet meaning I can wear it alongside watches without looking silly. This could easily become a key piece for me when it comes to tracking my progress as I lock in on my fitness journey.

Loops

There have been a few instances lately where I have felt overstimulated due to background noise and honestly it has been awful. I am not sure where it has come from however, it is leaving me feeling irritated and it isn't fair on me or those I am with. This feeling has led to me looking at picking up a pair of Loops, I have heard great things about them and if they help me get rid of all the noise so I can enjoy my time out then even better. I honestly thought these would be much more expensive than they actually are which has been a nice surprise, I just need to work out which will be the best for me.

Dji Mini Mic 2

Finally on the list we have the Dji Mini Mic 2 set that I think I have set my sites on. I have a few plans in mind content wise and these would come in super handy for those plans and I am really impressed with the cost of these. I have had a few people recommend the Dji microphones when I have mentioned the plans so let's see if I end up getting these with this months pay or not.

So there you have it those are the items I am hoping to pick up with August's pay. I am hoping to get a fair few off this list this months so we shall see how it goes. I feel like a pair of trainers could be one of the purchases or the Loops but as for shopping in general it is time to stick to this list and only venture off it if it is really necessary. 

See you soon

Lucy

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