Winter Warmers: Hat love

I found this hat today (link!) courtesy of Sabrina (http://www.alittleobsessed.co.uk) and I have to admit, I am a bit in love.  It's faux fur, and I tend to steer away from fur or fur inspired things (I'd never buy real fur).  However this faux fur hat just looks so snuggly and warm, even possible enough to brave the UK arctic conditions this winter......

 And with payday and a £16 price tag, it might have just fallen into my shopping bag.  It's very James Bond (from Russia with Love?) style.  I'm thinking glamour kitten?

Is this a yes or no?  Have you broken out your winter hats yet?

Stand Tall x

Shoe Find: Sam Edleman Dupes

Seeing as my last post was on tall people wearing high heels, it seems natural that the next post is on my current love.  Studded shoes! Practicality is not their strong point.  Cross your ankles and they will ladder your tights (so just make sure both ankles are laddered and rock the "deliberately shabby chic" look.....)

I have been stalking these babies on ASOS Aldo studded courts with 4" (10cm) heels.  Smart enough to wear to work with a fitted trouser or skirt suit.... but easy to rock with jeans and an evening top.

Part fashionista... part... pearly queen?!

They remind me of Sam Edleman's Lorrissa range.  12cm heel with the back covered in studs.  The SE ones are slightly higher and have a hidden platform (which taller girls might not want)- but they are around £180 so more than twice the price. 

Sam Edleman Peeptoe Lorrissa! Reduced £120 on Asos (link!)

However I did find these pink ones on ASOS in the sale for reduced from £179 to £120 and I am VERY tempted.  These would brighten up the dullest winter day and would rock with a part of black tights.  I used to live in trousers in winter, but the older I get, the more I love a snug pair of tights and a cute skirt.... but that's a whole new post!!

Pink... reminds me of the shoe Elle Woods (legally blonde) would wear to a tough court case!

Incidentally Sam Edleman opens his first London store in Soho at 6pm Thursday! I predict a flood of SE shoes on British shores!

Studded shoes Yay or Nay?

Stand Tall x

Tall Stories: Tall person + Heels? Ummmm

While high heels (3 or more inches) can 'look' pleasing they can throw up problems-

• Being tall and wearing heels can be undesirable (giant syndrome anyone?!)  Not to mention the ache from your neck after stooping to chat to all the small people who didn't get the memo to grow tall!
• They are impractical for wearing all day!  Fine if you are Nicole Richie or Tamara Ecclestone who has a stylist choose their outfit, prep them in a car before they walk 10 paces before the press and then sit for an evening before walking another 10 paces to the car (while the photographs lead us to believe that all they wear are skyscraper heels day in day out)!
• They hurt your feet and cause posture misalignment which can lead to all sorts of varied and related problems you never knew about until your doctor/osteo/chiropodist tells you some long latin words and then explains some horrible condition that all relates to your choice of footwear...

Christian Louboutin made these en pointe shoes to raise money for English National Ballet.  Pretty or pretty uncomfortable?

On the plus side they make your feet look smaller.  Yes I am talking about 'that' episode again.  Some of you will have read this before but I'll share it again... I'm talking about the time I went to try on some shoes.  I just wanted some day to day Mary Jane style shoes (like normal office heel shoes but with a strap so they stay on your feet when you walk).  I opted for the 1-2 inch heels but the Sales Assistant said I should try on the 3 inch heels just to see.  I do like tall heels, but I am not a fan of sticking out all the time- plus I worry about getting posture and arthritis when older so I'd rather reserve higher heels for occasional wear.  Anyway I tried on the lower pair, which fitted fine, I then tried on the higher pair wondering if the height would hurt my feet or turn me into Godzilla... then came the sting.

"How are you getting on?" said the Sales Assistant.  "Yeah, I'm not sure about these" I said, eyeing up the skyscrapers on my feet.  Then came the immortal words I have never forgotten... "Those look good.  They make your feet look smaller"... You WHAT?  You're saying I have big feet?  And that wearing cripplingly high heels will make my feet look smaller and this is a good thing?

Lobster shoes! Comfortable and height? Or just plan daft?

I wasn't really hung up on the size of me feet too much until that day.  Don't get me wrong- I know they are big- but my shoes size always sells out so I know it is popular.  More importantly they balance my height and I would look very odd (and fall over) if my feet weren't proportionate.  I may feet like I have to wear small canoes on each foot (especially when wearing flat shoes) BUT DONT USE MY SIZE TO BRIBE ME INTO BUYING ITEMS!!  And certainly don't give me complexes about fitting in when I am perfectly normal!!  I know that now, but at the time several years ago I just wanted to blend in and it seems that every store I visited for shoes just stocked skyscrapers and no alternatives.  Thankfully nowadays the flat shoe trend is hear to stay and mid sized heels which look fashionable AND comfortable are here to stay!  And even if they aren't 'fashionable' they are vintage styled which also appears to be cool nowadays!

Freya Shoes from Hush Puppy (link) £35-£60 with a normal heel! Get in!

I have some posts coming up about shoes for tall-ies.  Shoes that won't hurt your feet, cost the earth or make us stick out for the wrong reasons :) Having struggled in this area for many years I knew this was one of the topics I wanted to share on this blog- so keep your eyes peeled for some shoes posts!

Do you wear high heels?  How high will you go?  Do you have special trusted shops?  Any shoes secrets or stories?

Stand Tall x

(P.s. I didn't buy those shoes.  I removed them, smiled, thanked the guy and left the shop- and took my 'big feet' elsewhere to shop!)
(P.p.s. 5 foot 10 is now on Facebook (link) and Twitter (@5foot10blog) so more ways to stay up to date :) ) 

 

Win a pair of £150 Silver Oria Earrings! International Giveaway!

I have been a terrible 5 foot 10 blogger of late.  I wish there were more hours in the day and less life stresses!  I have also been away lots- and have things to share as a result!  Anyway plans are a foot to make it easier for me to blog on either blog without having to log out of every interface.... I am also revamping a few other things :)

I wanted to included any 5 foot 10 readers in my Oria silver earrings giveaway.  It is my beauty blog's 3rd birthday so I am hosting a few giveaways- one being this gorgeous pair of earrings from http://www.jewelleryby.co.uk/

They are made from ethically sourced silver, designed by British designers Oria and made beautifully.  A treasured item or gift!  And the giveaway is international!

Gorgeous silver hare earrings!

I am not going to make you sub to my beauty blog to enter- just make sure you are subbed to this blog and comment (as per the instructions) at http://computergirl2007.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/my-3rd-birthday-jewelleryby-150-oria.html Also just mention you are a 5 foot 10 follower so I know when I verify entries!  It's a wonderful opportunity and I wish I could enter because I really love the earrings!!

Best of luck!!

Stand Tall x

Running With Scissors (Monki Haul)

One of the rare times I will post one of my other blog posts here!  This brand is worth a mention!  I have not tried the clothes yet, so I don't know if they are tall worthy, but it seems they do do a taller 34 inch range!! I am excited!  I still have three full (blush) bags of clothes to blog about so stay tuned!

"If you don't know who Monki are, they are a sister company of the Swedish brand Cheap Monday (see ASOS and Urban Outfitters for their range).  Both companies are actually owned by H&M.  For Cheap Monday, think skinny jeans, over sized t shirts and much more but not too cheap!  Monki however play on the quirkier side of things.  Just in case you were wondering, Monki is the little cute cartoon guy I posted on Twitter and Facebook yesterday as a teaser!

Lovely Monki items!

Monki have just set up their first flagship store in the UK (London, 39 Carnaby street if you are interested).  They also have a concession in Oxford street Selfridges, and I am hoping a few more will follow this year.

I visited their website last Saturday and placed a little order.  They didn't used to send items to the UK, but I think now their store is open in Carnaby street, they have started to offer this service.  I visited http://www.monki.com and placed an order there- be warned, it is all in euros, but a quick google will show you what the price translates as.  My order arrived Friday (quicker than they predicted) and delivery cost around £4-5 which isn't far different to other online shops in the UK.  My parcel came from Germany!

Scissor Necklace (link!) 

According to Monki, in some countries scissors are used to cast curses so I have to think positive thoughts while wearing this (and not run while wearing it)!  I just through it was unusual and wearable at work.  It is a bit longer than I thought- it falls mid bust length (a la 'Lorraine chain') but isn't as heavy as some other necklaces I have of that length, so hopefully I wont end up clonking this noisily on the table every time I sit down!

Siggi Cluch (link!)

Love at first sight! Blimey Limey!

This clutch is bright imitation leather (blimey limey colour to be exact)!  It's a slight touch on the yellow side on lime green, and for me it means SPRING!  I also know that putting this with any plain outfit will immediately brighten it up.  I love the asymmetric flap front (fastened with a magnetic clasp in the bottom left corner).  Inside there is one zip pocket (and a cute tiny label with monki monster on)!  It is big enough to fit a slim purse, touch up makeup, phone, keys, gum and still a bit more.  The only thing I sort of wish for is that the whole thing zipped up under the flap- just in case I over fill it and cant used the magnetic clasp!  I guess I will have to restrain my inner bag content hoarder!! 

Monki say: "If there is such a ting as a perfect clutch, Siggi is it. She has it all. Perfect size, perfect chicness, perfect shape and perfect… everything. Perfection." €20

Alana plait belt (link!) 

Retro belt!

This reminds me of vintage 70's belts.  It fastens through the plait so one size fits all!  I love the fact the buckle bit is wrapped, so the metal wont snag on any delicate fabrics.  I cant wait to wear this with my Siggi clutch!! €15

Dragonfly earrings (link!)

"I seen a Dragonfly, I ain't never seen a Donkey-fly!"

 I spotted these and thought they looked sweet.  They aren't real silver, and are on a par with New Look / Dorothy Perkins prices.  They are a bit bigger than I thought (bigger than a 50p piece!) but I will still get lots of wear out of these.

Cute Monki mail bag!

Verdict: I'm really pleased with my purchases.  I found the monki site easy to use, and love the level of detail from the mailing bags, website doodles and emails to the product tags (open them up!) and care labels.  It's not extortionate in price and the items feel good quality.   I hope to use these in some outfit of the day posts on my fashion blog 5 foot 10 but a few of you said you would like to see accessory posts here so I put this here first!

What do you think of my purchases?  Have you heard of Monki?  Are they worthy for taller girls? Do you like their items?  Would you shop there?

P.s. Don't forget my Mac giveaway!

Disclaimer: All items were purchased by me and these are my own words!

(Mega) Hauling.

Well, I have been a little quite, but I have been busy spending money ;o)  I had hoped to photograph these on me, but I have either been shivering my socks off wrapped in a chunky knit cardi (and no way was I going to to play dress up!) or busy pinging about the country for work/family things.  So my purchases have sat in bags accumulating!  Some of these were sales bargains, others werent. (That makes me feel a bit better about my spending!!)

Forever21, French Connection, ASOS, French Connection...

I thought I would result to taking pictures of the bags and a sneak peak and then post pictures of the items either flat or hung up, then hopefully take some pictures as I get dressed up for nights out/work (if I get ready in time!!  This is NOT a strong point for me!)

My question to you is does it make a difference if clothes are photographed on a person or just hung up?  Or do you just like seeing clothes?!

Hope you are all well!  What was the last thing you bought?

Stand Tall x

Find clothes by your size! Genius App!

I saw this today and just had to share.  If you're like me then finding clothes can be a nightmare.  I go into one shop and I'm a size 8, another size 12, another 14... and it doesn't stop there!  Each item is individually sized too, so a skirt in a 10 might fit, but in tops I'm a 12.. confused? Me too!

I saw this today.

Genius!

Simply input your hit, waist and bust size in CM or inches and the software will tell you which shops you should head to.  Not only that, but it also breaks it down into which shops best fit you for tops, skirts and dresses.  You can also select a store and see what measurements they fit their clothes too.

I have to say, the results it gave me were pretty good- places I shop in!

Genius idea.  You can check it out at http://sizes.darkgreener.com/ Sadly I don't think height is taken into account but it is a step in the right direction? Right?

Other News:
I had hoped to take some more OOTD pictures, but it has been so cold that I have literally lived in jeans/ work wool trousers and a big chunky knit cardigan.  Not very exciting!  Hopefully it will warm up soon!!  I'm not used to -10 degrees!!

I am updating the Blogger Height Wall again, so please, please spread the word.  The more people there are, the better it works!  Don't forget 5 foot 10 is on twitter.  I tend to update it with fashion and tall tweets, but if you want to follow my normal (random) ramblings and beauty tweets then follow my other twitter HERE.

What have you been up to?  Do you think that site is good?  Can you recommend any other software?

Stand Tall x