Dogs, traffic wardens and sunshine - a day in the life of Shudoo on our London fashion shoot

Yesterday was a very exciting day for us here at Shudoo - it was our Jumbuck fashion shoot! 

Shot on the streets of London Town we (being me, our amazing photographer Andrea, her very cute assistant Ed, Jamie our hair and makeup artist, Rebekah our stylist and our stunningly beautiful model Yana) found ourselves traipsing around the back streets of Sloan Square and the Kings road – not too shabby!

We had our Jeep with us (which luckily has blacked out windows) as many a change of clothes were required for Yana – how she managed to get those very long limbs into several pairs of tights in the back of the car I will never know!

I even managed to sweet talk a traffic warden into letting us park in a very cheeky spot – he let us stay for 10 mins! Thank you Mr Traffic warden, you have restored my faith!

Because everything went so well, I found myself in a very generous mood…Yana fell in love with our black military boot and Rebekah our stylist loved the Knitted pull-ups so, of course, I had to give them the boots! The girls were very happy; it was the least I could do after such a great shoot.

Andrea got some fabulous shots for us and the Jumbucks looked amazing – my personal favourite has to be the Cherokee studded fringe boot so on trend with all that studding and the chestnut sheepskin is so gorgeous, perfect for this wonderful autumn weather.

I’d like to give a special mention to the kind lady who let us borrow her dogs – the very well behaved Zip and Lucy – and personally I think they lapped up all that attention. Little super stars!

Thanks everyone for such a great day and thank you to the big man upstairs who made the sun shine for us all day!

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UGG® Australia - Exclusive sneak preview into the Fall 09/10 collection…

If you’re a dedicated follower of UGG® Australia like us here at Shudoo.co.uk, then you’ll know it’s nearly time to unveil the fabulous Autumn/winter 09 collection.

If you liked the Spring/Summer range of Morocco sandals and the Baked Clay and Sunflower shades of the much loved Classic Talls, then you’re going to love what UGG® Australia have in store next…

We were lucky enough to get a sneak peek into the unique new range, consisting of beautiful ballet pumps, marvelous moccasins and striped knitted pull-ups.

We could hardly contain our glee when we checked out the new styles; we just had to share it with you!

What styles will you be investing in this Autumn/Winter?

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Heidi Klum wears her own line of Birkenstocks

Supermodel Heidi Klum is said to feature in an exclusive range of Barbie’s called the ‘Blonde Ambition Collection’ to mark the doll’s 50th Birthday; Barbie is certainly looking good for her age!

Other iconic blondes to be featured in the range include Marilyn Monroe and Goldie Hawn. Victoria Beckham and Cheryl Cole will have to wait till they bring out a brunette range…

Heidi is expecting her fourth baby in the autumn with husband Seal, like any expectant mum Mrs Klum loves comfy footwear, and what better practical yet stylish footwear for summer is there than Birkenstock sandals…

The German-born supermodel has even designed her own line of fabulous Birkenstocks, ranging from embellished gladiator style sandals to chic leopard print designs.

It’s not just Heidi that has cottoned-on to this trend, other A-listers including Kate Moss, Drew Barrymore and Ashley Olsen have all worn Birkenstocks.

The supermodel looks every inch the celeb mum in her range of Birki’s ‘Loneliest Rock’ teamed with a cute pair of denim shorts, striped blouse, designer arm candy and staple over-sized shades.

Shop Birkenstocks at Shudoo here >

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Shudoo mid-season sale now on, up to 70% off all your fave designer brands

Is the credit crunch affecting your monthly quota of new shoe purchases?

Well don’t let it stop you getting your shoe-fix any longer; finally you can have a guilt free shopping trip with Shudoo’s mid-season sale now on.

All you savvy shoppers could bag up to 70% off a range of much-loved designer brands!

Throw caution to the wind and rummage through the virtual shelves at Shudoo.co.uk, the tidiest sale shopping you will ever do.

Or, if you’re looking to bag a classic staple that no wardrobe should be without, at a snip of the price, pick up a pair of Ugg Australia boots, now with £50 off!

Now we know all your fashionistas out there will have to stay seated to hear that we have slashed the prices of our Terry de Havillands, a fave with the likes of Kate Moss, Mel C and Sienna Miller.

You can now grab yourself a pair with up to £250 off, what you waiting for…

Shop the sale at Shudoo here >

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Estelle is the latest celeb rumoured to be bringing out her own shoe line

We hear that Estelle could be cashing in on the latest fad to hit the Hollywood A-listers…

Fergie seems to have made a success from hers, but Natalie Portman didn’t seem to have the same luck…what are we talking about? Celebrity shoe lines of course!

After working on a project with shoe guru Jonathan Kelsey, the American Boy singer commented: “I love accessories and I’d love to have my own line.”

She has revealed to Glamour.com that she will be designing shoes with “really, really, really high heels,” also commenting that the shoes would be architectural and be “like pieces you could put on a wall.

Shoes as works of art, we couldn’t have put it better ourselves, we can’t wait to see what this budding fashionista comes up with…

We think that a certain Miss Beckham may come sniffing around if she gets a whiff of super-high heels that could even tower above her 8 inch Christian Louboutins!

How do you rate Estelle’s style? Would you buy shoes designed by her?

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Queen of the Shops Mary Portas Lives and Gives for charity

Despite the current popularity among the young and hip for all things vintage, charity shops have found themselves unable to meet the demand for good quality items that people are willing to splash their cash on, even if the proceeds go to a good cause.

In steps Mary ‘Queen of the Charity Shops’ Portas.

Mary, pictured left with Erin O’Connor, and the team at Grazia magazine spent weeks collecting the crème de la crème of donations from designers, high-street retailers, fashion insiders, and celebs, as well as donations from the Great British public.

With the fab contributions made, Mary’s Living and Giving Charity Shop was created, with proceeds from the store going to Save the Children UK.

The temporary store was opened on 4th June in Westfield Shopping Centre, London, and has welcomed anyone and everyone who wants to buy themselves a little something cheeky in the name of charity.

Here at Shudoo we loved the idea so much that we decided we’d donate some of our gorgeous shoes to help the cause.

Shoppers at the store had the chance to purchase shoes donated by Shudoo including Terry de Havilland, United Nude and Pepe.

If you want to be part of the action, then you should head down to Mary’s Living and Giving shop which is open 10am-9pm.

But remember folks, there’s not much time left as the shop’s doors are closing for the last time on Saturday 27th June!

       

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Shudoo comes to Facebook and Twitter - Always be in the know!

Just when you thought Facebook.com was simply for catching up with old friends or stalking you ex, think again…

Shudoo.co.uk has just launched its very own shoe-tastic page full of the latest Spring/Summer collections, Shunews blog gossip and much more shoe-related goodies!

Be the first to hear about the all the latest designer brands available as well as always being in the know when it comes to great promotional offers and competitions.

If you’re already a religious Facebooker, then simply sign into your account, search ‘Shudoo’ in top right hand box, then click ‘Become a Fan,’ or browse page here if you don’t have an account yet.

Not only can you keep up with all the latest goings-on at Shudoo on Facebook, but you can now follow us on Twitter too.

Not sure what Twitter is? Twitter is a social networking and mini-blogging service. It enables users to send and read other user’s updates (known as tweets) in real-time.

Updates are displayed on the user’s profile page and delivered to other users who have signed up to receive them. To sign up to Shudoo on Twitter, see here>

With 2 great ways to stay up-to date with all the latest shoe-related goss, there’s no excuse to miss out on all Shudoo has to offer.

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Topshop issues a disclaimer at the till when buying four-inch heels

When did shoes start getting so perilous? Only last week I bought a deliciously to-die-for pair of four-inch sling backs from the new Topshop Unique collection only to be issued with a disclaimer at the till stating that, should the heels break or dysfunction in any way, then I wouldn’t be allowed to return them.

Fair enough, these particular heels were clearly designed for leaning against a bar rather than a Saturday shopping marathon but still, when exactly did law start creeping into a spur of the moment spending splurge?  What next? A ten-page contract to be signed with every purchase? Witnesses when I hand over my Visa at Harvey Nicks?

It all started last summer, when a student ventured out in a new pair of Dolcis strappy sandals only to fall flat on her face hours later when the heel snapped.

She ended up with a broken ankle and in plaster for the next few months. The result? Dolcis paid out £7,500 in compensation, thus opening up a door and bringing the realisation that the consumer has far more power than we first realised, not something the shops really wanted us to know.

It’s not just us mere mortals suffering at the hands of fashionable heels after one too many cocktails either. At the Oscar’s last week both Amanda Seyfried and Alicia Keys had issues with their heels.

First, Amanda got her heel caught in a stocking during one of the show’s performances, then Alicia’s heel snapped as she ran from the green room to the stage to present an award with Zac Efron.

It’s no wonder we’re all having to cope with footwear malfunction, heels have significantly grown in height in recent years, rising from a modest two-inch heel in our parent’s days to a perilous four to five inches today thanks to the platform.

So what can you do to ensure you don’t spend half the day hopping along with one heel? Stick with a sturdy heel and as many straps as you can bear to keep things in place rather than wobbling about all over the shop.

Hoss Intropia do a wicked pair of blue suede heels that will liven up a pair of opaque tight or a floral dress or, better yet, forgo the heel entirely without giving up the extra height.

The United Nude Eamz Pump is designed with a sturdy steel support emerging from the sole which lifts the shoe rather than putting all the weight on the heel making them fashionable and functional.

We can’t think of a better excuse than our own safety to shop for new shoes and, with lots of new brands now available at Shudoo to celebrate a new season, you can put your feet up and shop from the comfort of your own sofa!

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Bank of England lectures female staff on dress code

Bank of England to do list:
1) Give fashion advice to staff
2) Sort out economy

Earlier this month, a ‘Dress for Success’ summit was held for Bank of England economists. The bank employees were lectured on what they should wear to the office. Female staff were told that a pair of high heels and some lippy is essential for success.

The Daily Mail Online reported that the women were informed that they should ‘always wear a heel of some sort – maximum two inches; and always wear some sort of make-up, even if it’s just lipstick’.

The consultants held no punches when it came to dishing out fashion advice when they made the bold comparison that ankle chains should be avoided as they are associated with prostitution!

Lucinda Slater, founder of the image consultancy Best Foot Forward, showed support for the bank.
‘It is about empowering women.’

The summit came just a month after staff at top law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer were warned against wearing necklaces as they could draw undue attention to the cleavage.

At Freshfields it wasn’t just female employees that were instructed on their appearances; men have been warned not to allow their ties to hang below their belts so as not to draw attention to their nether regions – naughty!

It’s no big secret that your appearance can make the world of difference to how you are viewed and, more importantly, how you view yourself. But is it not a woman (or man’s) prerogative to wear what they damn well like (within reason, of course!)

What do you think of the imposed dress codes – are they sexist or harmless? Post your thoughts below.

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