New buys & Litas!

I dashed into town this evening to return my Litas! My second pair of Litas that is! Haha bet you're thinking WTH?!

Basically, you know I've been eyeing Jeffrey Campbell Litas for so long and I'm sure anyone who reads blogs or Tumblr will too! There's just no way you could have an aversion to them, it's like I'm brain washed. They're sort of like gold dust in the UK if you don't live in central London as there's nowhere to buy or try them and I've been watching various shoe sites for months to no avail. Also it's not often you just decide to splurge, but I've been after some 'smarter' heels for work dos and the like where you want to look 'put together' but still fashionable. The timing before just hasn't been right.

But a few Fridays ago one of our fab Motel interns and fellow Lita owner (American flag pair!) told me you could get Litas in Harvey Nichols in Bristol town! For only £95!! Considering they're £120 in Office and beyond that online/with international customs, that is a great deal. They also has the taupe version which were the ones I specifically wanted! So after ringing to reserve them to go at least try them on, a very helpful man told me they didn't have them but you could buy them over the phone from any store in the UK and have them delivered! So in an hour my Litas were on the way from Glasgow and I was excited!!!

 

However, they were too big! Nooooo!! I swear my feet have shrunk over the years as in heels I'm now a small 6, but the Harvey Nichols UK 6 is a US 9, which actually directly converts to a UK6.5. Once laced up they were fine but I could fit my finger down the back of the shoes right to the sole so really they didn't fit, and you don't want to be spending loads of money on something that isn't perfecto! So I rang around again and had a smaller UK 5 pair shipped from Manchester and they are spot on!!! So if you're a small UK 6 or UK 5.5, go for the Harvey Nichols 5 (or 8M on the actual Lita shoe). I now have two pairs as Harvey Nics wasn't open after 6pm today for my return so ring up on Friday morning and the Bristol store should have a size 7! Or I've spotted them on their website again with only a 7 left here. I'm afraid I won't sell them on here as Paypal is so dodgy nowadays! Eeek I'm so excited to join the world of Litas and they will get their first debut at the Company Blog Awards tomorrow! I'm so surprised I was nominated after everything that happened in the past few months when I didn't really blog at all but the boost the nomination has given me is enough, I love blogging!! I'm going to be strutting all over the place, can't wait to get these on my feet!

I'm quite worried as I usually come home from clubs with atrocious shoes so I'll have to buy some strong shoe protector spray. At least these are slightly distressed to begin with! Also in person, Litas look MASSIVE when you hold them but on they don't feel high because of the platform as your foot isn't very arched. I like dancing in super high heels as you sort of tip-toe though so that will be different. *Prays Motel Rocks will be getting Jeffrey Campbells in soon... ooo did I just type that? Hehehehehehe look out!*

I also had a little raid of New Look to get a few fresh things for my wardrobe as sure, I have lots of clothes, but they do get a bit 'old' after a few months of wear right? I hate it when tees go stretched in places and jumpers go baggy. I picked up some flats to walk to work in and was looking for a new bag so I plumped for this clutch and will put some holes in it for a strap! Also they have a big range of lace socks in all different pastel colours so I got some pastel peach ones for my Litas, only £1.99! Then I raided the teenage section, which is my secret shopping tip! Their kids clothes are all oversized or cropped so anything between age 12-16 will fit me if it's a top or jumper (lol forget about jeans!). I got this cropped lace vest and neon knit for super cheap, and you just have to roll up the sleeves a little so they seem cropped on purpose! They also have the jumper in neon yellow which I'm eyeing... ooo! Very nearly bought MAC Viva Glam Nicki lipstick too as the makeup artist insisted it would suit me loads but I'm pretty sure she said that to everyone that day!xx

Comments

[Camille]

I can't believe you got the Jeffrey Campbell Litas! OMG, you are so lucky! I used to kind of not like them because they are so popular with bloggers but now I kind of like them. Charlotte Russe has some ones that look like the Jeffrey Campbells, so I might try and get those because these shoes are too expensive for me.

Oh and I love all of the things you bought. You have a really cute style!

[daisychain]

I'm pretty glad (or at least my bank balance is) that I didn't read this post until after getting home from town yesterday!

[stephi]

thanks Selina for your commment :) and i'm so in love with taupe color jc's...aaaaa they're so gorgeous!!!
xoxo Stephi

[fritha louise]

What a palaver! At least you've finally got them now! I really want a pair but I'm trying not to spend too much money at the moment. Pretty sure I know what size to get when I finally do get some though after reading this post!
Love the ballet flats! I really want some soft pink ones that look like real ballet shoes.

[Kate]

I love them! Perfect colour choice. I'm glad to see you back blogging again :)

[Sarah Stickon]

OMG those Litas are to die for! Even the box looks good! Lovely :) Hope to see some pics with them on!

[Aishling Browne]

Wowsers they are gorgeous!! I want a pair so bad! So I'm guessing they're worth the monies?! =)

Following you now btw xx

[Frankie]

Your so lucky! I'm on London tommorow and will be very tempted to hunt some litas down!
Lovely blog & good luck for the blogger awards missy!
Follow each other?
FrankieBooXx.blogspot.com xxx

[Baby]

I love your inspiration board that you made for your trip! Everything is so cute and colorful! if you like a Adidas Jeremy Scott Wings. you can take a look. tks very much. http://www.wholesaleshoes-shop.com

[TheStyleRawr]

Yey you got Lita's! I can totally relate to the sizing. I'm a 5 and my cat Lita's are from Envi in US, they are a US 7.5 and fit perfectly whereas I ordered my spikes in a 5 from Doll Boutique and they sent an 8, which is slightly too big, just a smidge. I just wear thicker little socks in them because by the time I'd got them they had sold out. I love your taupe ones, so classy! xxx

[Cabin Crew Shoes]

Beautyfull :D really good those Litas

[Temporary Staff]

Wow..those shoes are real hot, I love those Lita's!