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
Feb 27, 2019

Spend V Save: Don’t “The Row” Your Boat


I’m guilty, I do like beautiful things.

Especially when we are talking about shoes. I mean, I simply can’t help it.


Every now and then an alternative comes along to rival the designer styles and I breathe a sigh of relief.

My “rule”  here, it has been since forever, is to only suggest or recommend what I have, what I want or what I know to be wildly wonderful. It’s a simple way to proceed and I have always thought to tell it from the heart. If I believe something is worth the investment I will happily share the knowledge; equally, if I believe a save is a mere click away I’m the first to say.


I believe in trading knowledge and experience and I never liked the girl who wouldn’t tell me the name of her hairdresser or where she bought her dress. Do you know the one I mean? I am sure you do, those secretive types who were coy and couldn’t quite remember 🤔 Unlikely.


I’ve found some beauties.

They are pretty much similar to the style above – which to be transparent – I love and adore. Except, they aren’t the same price. No not a perfect match and I can’t expect them to be at a fraction of the price but they are fabulous and will do the job just as well.

In this instance, I am saving rather than spending.



Then there is a pair of pearl embellished velvet mules, not a direct copy of any pair I can think of, but ones I would wear day and night. These two styles are my go-to shoe any season.


No harm in showing. xv




Spend V Save: Don’t “The Row” Your Boat

tony bianco mule  ||  yosi samra mule




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image, tiny closet

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