For the past year I've been bemoaning shoe manufacturers for making shoes 'on the skimpy side'. But it was only recently that I contemplated the possibility my feet had grown. I've been a size 5 since the age of 14 so I found the discovery somewhat bewildering - I'm an adult, I should've done all my growing.

This has an obvious downside - a shoe collection that no longer fits - but also an upside - shoe shopping!

Luckily, having been forced to buy the size up due to what I thought was stingy manufacturing, I have some shoes in my collection that are already a size 6, so all is not lost.

I have made a small start on repairing the damage. My first purchase was a pair of TOMs - yes, I know, in the past I have called them 'bandages-with-soles' but I've grown to like them.

They're super comfy and I love the fact that they give a child in need a pair of shoes for every pair sold. And now I'm hankering after the pink pair and the pansy pair too (think of the children).


Next up, I found these whilst killing time in London recently. It really is better for my purse if I'm kept busy at all times but, well, just look at them!


I'm thinking team with rolled up skinny jeans and a slouchy top, wear with my stripe maxi and various summer shift dresses.

It took me a while to face the task of deciding which pairs had to go. In the end I waited until I was in a less than good mood, making me less sentimental, I ended up with quite a pile!


The damage? 5 pairs of ballet flats, 4 heels, 3 pairs of boots and 1 pair of brogues but much more room in my wardrobe. Luckily my gold brogues, my bronze heels and my silver sandals all survived! Hurrah! for metallics. The sad thing is I think there are still more that need to go...

But still more to buy (every cloud).