So I was pleased to be contacted by the nice folks over at Voucher Codes about their new season review campaign for their lifestyle magazine, Most Wanted. This season they are asking a range of fashion bloggers to review high street winter staples - starting with the loafer. These are everywhere at the moment and I love them - I have to admit that I've already bought myself a brown pair from New Look, haha!
I was assigned Very.co.uk and I chose this pair in a shiny black as I suddenly realised that I didn't own a single pair of black flats! (Um... how?) I must admit that my first impression of them wasn't too great: while they looked nice, they really had that plasticky faux patent smell - you know the one? I know you know!
I wore them for the first time when I was working at London Fashion Week. Perhaps the best day to break in new shoes is NOT the one when you'll be on your feet for 12+ hours but I have to admit, I was incredibly impressed. Despite feeling a bit stiff at first, the shoes didn't rub or hurt at all! I did wear them with tights but I'm bare legged in them today and am just as comfortable. I think I should note that they do run a tiny bit narrow but not too much, I promise.
And, considering that they were £28, I'm rather impressed with them. The traditional penny loafer styling is spot on and I love the shiny finish. Also - and this might sound weird - it always bothers me with shiny shoes when the natural bends where your toes are look horrid. (Does that make sense?) But these are holding up strong and haven't made those horrid marks along the bend!
Most Wanted asked me to rate them on the following lines:
Comfort = 8.5/10
Style = 8/10
Price = 9/10
Stylishness = 8.5/10
Overall: 8.5/10!
Not bad, Very, not bad at all.
And I've teamed them with...
WHAT I'M WEARING
Dress // Vintage
Cardigan // DKNY Cozy
Bag // Dorothy Perkins
Loafers // Very.co.uk courtesy of Most Wanted at Voucher Codes
If you like my loafers, don't forget to check out their vouchers here for Very.co.uk! And don't forget to check Most Wanted for the other fashion bloggers loafer reviews, too.
P.S. Excuse my slightly crumpled appearance: I took these photos early Monday morning in the drizzle before I'd put any make-up on. Now that's dedication, right?
gorgeous! and you don't need makeup! :)
Posted by: Jennzah | 26 September 2011 at 16:27
I love your loafers, they look fab with your outfit! I can't believe you don't have make-up on you look so fresh. Also I want your legs! I'm jealous of them! x
Posted by: Amy | 26 September 2011 at 16:48
I love how everything your wearing! Feel free to send me them all!
Beautiful post. :) Xx
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Posted by: Emma | 26 September 2011 at 17:44
Very cute! I got a pair of black patent loafers from Topshop recently and they haven't been off my feet!
Posted by: Sarah | 26 September 2011 at 17:48
They are great. I am loving loafers right now!
Posted by: daisychain | 26 September 2011 at 19:11
Love your dress and miss your voice! The Cozy is very sophis too and glad you've been converted to loafers.
Posted by: Kb | 26 September 2011 at 19:49
Ooh, love the shoes, but tat bag steals the show for me - it is beautiful!
Posted by: Harriet | 26 September 2011 at 20:46
No make up? No fair! You look like a total mega babe! X
Posted by: Georgina-kate | 26 September 2011 at 21:05
Your dress is so pretty and I love your loafers!
Maria xxx
Posted by: Maria | 26 September 2011 at 21:41
that was a big risk wearing them at LFW, blims! good job they were good then
Posted by: buckets | 26 September 2011 at 22:14
I know what you mean about the plastic-ey smell, but I'm impressed they haven't rubbed! Am even more impressed that you risked it at fashion week! They look cute though :)
L x
Posted by: LetterL_FLN | 27 September 2011 at 08:49
Loving the bag too!
Posted by: Susan | 27 September 2011 at 09:50
cheers for the sweet comments, i'm glad you liked the post i did enough to say that! thanks so much. it's nice for someone to say i'm a gent, not in the traditional sense probably but in a weridy modern way i guess i fit into the category.
what did you mean by "it's a blast! it's fast! It's in the past!", am i missing something that obvious?
Posted by: buckets | 27 September 2011 at 22:24
I love the loafers! I've been looking for a decent pair and these ones look great- especially as they're patent. Looking prettyful as ever Amy! x
Posted by: Winnie | 27 September 2011 at 23:55
Love these. I've been looking for loafers for a while and my weekend want are actually a slightly different pair from Very. x
Posted by: Lil | 01 October 2011 at 09:28
mmmm, shiny! ;)
Posted by: plasticrabbit | 03 October 2011 at 09:52
I love the loafers! I've been looking for a decent pair and these ones look great- especially as they're patent. Looking prettyful as ever Amy!
Posted by: burberry | 15 October 2011 at 08:28
Lovely outfit
I really love loafers and I've been looking for a pair for ages, these look and sound great
I hate that bend in shoes too, so that's a definite bonus for me :P
Posted by: Raji | 30 October 2011 at 10:54
I was looking for loafers with ankle socks, but your outfit tickled my fantasy nevertheless ;). Bye
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