Here we go with another footwear wish list however, this one is a bit different to the one posted in February as I have actually added some different styles of footwear I would like as I really don't want to live in trainers daily like I have been doing in previous years. This wish list is all about practicality and pairs of footwear I am actually going to wear rather than pairs I buy due to hype and have sat gathering dust. When compiling this list I have considered the direction my life is going in for once so that every pair would have a purpose and a high chance of being worn far too much going forward making them worthwhile purchases. The thought process has been simple really, I want some smarter structured footwear for those days I want to dress up smarter for work or occassions and then I want something that looks good but is comfortable and easy to style for football trips as I plan to attend more games and make an impact through my football site, this will mean more of a street wear style for those but also looking put together not like I have thrown any old item on. The comfortable footwear would also need to work for more relaxed daily outfits too which is more than achievable with the pairs I have picked. 

So here are the pairs of footwear that have made the cut for the wish list and that I am hopefully going to pick up through the course of the year & in the future, although no doubt more pairs could be added too over time...

P6-000

As I said before these are totally different to what I would usually wear but would be absolutely perfect for the football trips and dressing down outfits. They look super comfortable & like they would be perfect for all year round not just specific seasons. I already have outfits in mind for these so let's hope they are a purchase very soon.

Air Force 1's

I know the Air Force's aren't what they used to be however, I miss having a pair in my rotation. They are super easy to style and are really comfortable plus with the weather warming up the all white colourway would be ideal. I lived in a pair of these for so long, cargo's, jeans, jog bottoms & even shorts they go with everything and are worth every penny. The aim for these though would definitely be to keep them as clean as possible for as long as possible.

Shox TL 

Again these are totally different to what I would usually opt for however, I am embracing different style and feel like these would be perfect for doing that. The plan is to get these in time for summer as paired with some shorts these would be ideal however, they could also be perfect for early autumn. These may be a little harder to style compared to other pairs I have had in the past however, I am hopefully going to get the chance to try soon.

Jordan Spizike Low

I absolutely love the silhouette of these however, what has sold me is the University Blue colour on them. These again would be ideal for the warmer weather however, could also be used all year round I would just need to make sure I was looking after them properly. I have wanted some University Blue Jordan's for the longest time and I feel this might just be the perfect pair for me.

Birkenstock Mules

These are something I have never considered before however, the more I see them the more I need them especially for as the weather starts to warm up. I am already imagining the outfits with these and linen styled trousers as they just look like they would work so well together. Granted these are on the costly side of things compared to what I am used to paying for shoes (Primark is usually the go to) however, they could be a good investment.

Aurelien Loafers

Now these are a very expensive purchase if I get them so I need to make sure I am going to get my wear out of them. I feel like these will be perfect for elevating outfits going forward though and making those summer outfits just look that little bit nicer. I do feel though like I could really take a shine to these and want to get them in different colours too. I am hoping that I can get saved up and treat myself to some of these as soon as possible.

Aurelien City Shoes

As an alternative to the loafers mentioned above I would also love to pick up a pair of the Aurelien city shoes, these are just something totally different to what I would usually wear but I think would look great with some outfits I have in mind. Again though these are pretty expensive so I would need to make sure I definitely had some outfits that these would go with and that I would be able to get my wear out of them if the purchase was made. 

Dr Marten Shoes

Finally I have had my eyes on a pair of Dr Marten shoes for a long time now and I think 2026 is the year where I am going to take the jump and make the purchase. These again are not something I would typically wear however, I think they could be great for smartening up an outfit without making it too smart. I know I would definitely get my money worth out of these though as they could be for going out & work if I wanted to plus they are often on sale. 

Those are the pairs of footwear I would love to pick up going forward. Each one definitely offers something a bit different and honestly I feel for once that I would definitely get my wear out of these rather than just getting them for the hype surrounding them and having them sat on a shelf somewhere. I will be picking these up over time and also clearing out the footwear I have already so it aligns with the styles I am aiming for going forward rather than having space taken up by pairs I am never going to wear again. For now though let's have a shop around and see where I can get these from at reasonable prices.

See you soon

Lucy

I have mentioned previously the 10 year goals I have set myself (if you have missed this you can read about them here) and I have finally started to make some progress to those goals and have a plan of action in place to help me achieve what used to feel unachievable.  For so long I have just dreamt of that life but I have decided that there is no point just dreaming, if I stop the procrastination and actually got my act together there is no reason I shouldn't be able to achieve what was once just a dream.

As I say I have taken some steps already to help me towards the big goals over the next 10 years however, I have also sat and worked out just how to go about achieving the goals and steps I need to take to make them possible going forward. So here are the things I have started doing and plan on doing going forward...

Working out more

If I want to be in the best shape ever I need to get moving my body so much more than I previously have been so I have started that already but I am also planning on increasing my workouts even more going forward. Working out will help me build that much needed discipline alongside helping me getting in better shape so it is super beneficial to start on this right away.

Eating better

There is no point doing all the working out if I am just going to be eating junk food and super processed foods alongside this as I am never going to see any progress. We are currently working through our freezer stock and then we are cutting out ultra processed foods, I am reducing my sugar intake and the plan over all is just to eat much cleaner so I can make as much progress as possible on my fitness journey.

Locking in on content creation

On this site and my gaming site I am already posting a whole lot more than I have done in the past year or so. I have finally stopped pushing things back and I have sat and created what I like for a change and I am feeling so good about it. I am hoping that this is just the start of things and I can see the growth take place ready to build things even more in the future to hit those 10 year goals. Recently I have shifted the type of content for my Instagram for here too and I am hoping it helps me get more invested in Instagram once more too.

Planning ahead 

I am no longer winging it when it comes to content for this website & my gaming one, I am actually planning ahead and let's just say I feel great for it. There is no more guess work, I can stay much more consistent and I actually have a sense of direction which has been much needed. By planning ahead I know exactly what needs doing and when so I don't have to think of ideas on the spot or just skip a day which leads to skipping a week and ultimately can lead to me not posting for month. 

Looking into rebuilding my football website 

I want to maximize my potential with my football site. I haven't posted much this year and with the season in the closing stages most of my commitment towards this site over the next few months is going to be getting it ready to comeback better than ever for the 2026/27 season. Don't get me wrong I will be posting on here however, I am also looking at better pages so it is easier to navigate and maybe even moving platforms to help the growth. The football site is definitely lagging behind at the moment but a rebuild and fresh start could be great for it.

Planning next seasons content 

I have already at and worked out the sort of content I want to be creating for the football site next season and let's just say it going to be keeping me busy if all goes to plan & will hopefully help me get the ball rolling to achieve those 10 year goals I have set myself for with this site. There is so much potential here so I just really need to get the ball rolling for it.

Saving money where I can

I now have a budget I can stick to going forward, I have started taking my lunches to work and in general I have managed to reduce my spending already. This has all been done to help me save money towards my 10 year savings goals however, it is also helping me save for the watch & fragrance collections I want whilst also allowing me to save for the cameras etc I want to help me level up my content. This area really is a work in progress but I am hopeful it is something I can keep improving to help me hit those goals.

Finding ways to improve my confidence

To achieve a lot of the goals I have set myself I really need to be more confident and I am looking at ways to improve my confidence over time. First off I know that working on my fitness will help my confidence massively but I also need to do other things like do solo trips as sometimes I am going to have to go to the football alone which freaks me out a little but if I can be more confident I know this is something I can definitely do going forward.

Carrying out a wardrobe edit

To find my style I am doing regular wardrobe edits going forward and I am planning on doing these every few months to make sure items are fitting me and are suitable for the style I am aiming for. By doing these edits already I have realised I have two styles really which I am going to be leaning into going forward so I really need to make sure what I have matches these and I am only buying items that go along with this too.

So there you have it those are a few ways I am working towards those 10 year goals currently I have plenty of time to work towards these but I am already making some progress which I guess has shown me just how much I really want to make these dreams a reality. 

Let's push on and make a difference in my life. 

See you soon

Lucy