V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

V A is a long standing and recognised digital creative; her voice resonates with many. In the last ten years, the site has developed into an online destination for fashion, beauty and lifestyle advice. Her sense of style, editorial flair and practical counsel offers an inspired and graceful approach to living.

Edit by: Vicki
Oct 07, 2015

Mary Janes: No Longer Old Lady Shoes

mary jane shoes from dolce & gabbana, vickiarcher.com


Mary Jane shoes are back and big time this season.


They are no longer for dear little old ladies and adorable children.


I have always loved the Mary Jane style and insisted on dressing my daughters in a pair when they were little. All they probably wanted was a pair of colourful sneakers but me being me, did find a time and a place for the Mary Jane shoes.  I think I still have their first pairs packed away somewhere; mothers and their memories.


This autumn and winter, Mary Jane shoes are featuring in every colour and every texture. They are plain and embellished; they are flat, with thin heels or stacked. The toes are round or pointed; take your pick.


The only sure thing in the shoe department is the strap across the ankle.



I have just taken an extravagant leap and found myself a pair of beautiful Mary Jane shoes.

Sometimes the heart wants what the heart wants and in my case it invariably revolves around footwear.


Nothing has ever changed with me.

I will wear the same dress repeatedly, the same jacket year in and year out but shoes, shoes are my very weakness.


And did I mention?

The strap makes all the difference to shoe comfort, especially when wearing a Mary Jane with a heel. It has something to do with the support across the foot. There is an excuse if ever you heard one. *wink*


I must confess, the Mary Jane has got me. xv



Mary Janes Makes All The Difference

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***louise et cie mary jane  //  ***jeffrey campbell mirabella  //  sjp phoebe mary jane



sparkle in mary janes

***kate spade angelique  //  dolce & gabbana embellished mary jane  //  ***dolce &gabbana velvet mary jane



image dolce & gabbana

Edit by: Vicki
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