This post has been a long time coming. I have no idea why I have put if off for so long though! Today I bring you my slipper collection, and before you say anything, I definitely have too many slippers. And yet I have no intention of stopping. I may hate shoe shopping, but slipper shopping is all kinds of exciting. There is just so much glitter, pink and bows! Just a little disclaimer that I work at Peter Alexander, which may explain the various Peter Alexander branded ones, but I did purchase two out of the five before I got my job there. Read on to hear my very intelligent thoughts on home footwear (it’s really just me gushing about how cute they are!).
The first pair were part of a Valentine’s Day collection Peter Alexander had earlier on this year. It was a choice between this pair and a baby pink one, and if you know me then you know how indecisive I am. Either way I was going to end up with a beautiful pair of slippers, but decided to go with the red as they were just stunning. I have already worn these quite a few times and I’m always moving my foot about in the light so the diamantes can twinkle. It’s just so pretty! This is also my favourite style of slipper that Peter makes as they are just so comfortable, while holding their shape and providing minimal support.
This pair I bought perhaps two years ago as I thought they could become my ruby slippers. Read on if you want to see my real ones! I actually haven’t worn these, hence the horrid dent as a result of being squashed on the shelf. The bow is velvety and gorgeous, while the entire shoe is covered in this sequin-like, sparkly material. Again, they are in my favourite style and I really should start to wear these as the weather gets warmer again.
I loved these next slippers so much that I had to go back and buy another pair, as a replacement if I happened to ruin the first ones. They are from Kmart, my second favourite store to buy slippers, and I believe these were released around Easter time. They are so very cute with the ears and the embroidered little face, and the lining in the slipper is beautifully soft. When they say it’s like walking on clouds, it literally is. I had to take a close up shot of the white, fluffy material; just like a real rabbit (no rabbits were harmed in the making of these slippers).
Yes, I have two colours in this style of slipper. Obsessed you say? These are what can be described as a cheap ‘n’ cheerful slippers as they cost only dollars, from Kmart of course. These are great when you want something on your feet, but not socks or really warm slippers. Think of these as a little barrier between your feet and the floor, providing a bit of warmth but really preventing the soles of your feet from looking black at the end of the day from too much walking around barefoot on the floorboards. Also, I don’t really worry about these getting dirty as much so if you have to walk to the letterbox (or go pat the cat outside) then these are perfect. Kmart seem to bring these in quite regularly in different colours so keep an eye out.
This next pair is all kinds of ‘aw’ worthy. It’s a sheep in slipper form! I’m fairly sure that when these came out at Peter Alexander all of my coworkers got a pair; it’s a given. They have a very soft lining and the outer beige part is a sort of microsuede, definitely not ones to be pulling any weeds out in garden with. Save these for a night in perhaps when you watch a movie, just make sure not to drop any ice-cream on them!
These are a pair from Target that I bought about a year ago. That day I decided to wear flats, bearing in mind I only own two pairs of flats, and my feet began to ache with blisters. Then my mum reminded me that I had just bought nine dollar slippers and could wear those in the meanwhile. Feeling a little self-conscious I donned my pink, sequin slippers as I finished shopping in the city. After about ten minutes I had no shame, reassuring myself that they looked like normal shoes, though a little embellished. As I got no strange looks that day I believe that my plan was a success. Pain free with my feet looking cute, I was one happy girl. Unfortunately walking around the city with these rendered them quite dirty looking, and many attempts to find more failed. One day, many months later, I spotted them on the shelf and bought another two pairs. I’m now comforted by the fact that I have backups for these (who except me has backups of slippers?), and I can continue to enjoy my cute, pink slippers.
These are a pair my mum bought me about two years ago from a Peter Alexander outlet store. They were an absolute bargain at ten dollars and I have worn them excessively since then. They have become my slippers to just throw on, though I guess you can’t really “throw on” slippers, wearing them for any activity around the house. The style, pattern and lizard/crocodile detail makes me feel like a very classy woman who is lazing about the house, doing the housework in an effortlessly chic ensemble. I like to think that women like this still exist, perhaps dusting while their hair is perfectly coiffed, all whilst wearing red lipstick. The image I radiate, however, is a top-knot with a bare face, wearing my sophisticated slippers with grey Kmart trackies. Now that’s class.
I have really saved the best until last with these pair. My official ruby slippers! I was so excited when the movie range was released at Peter Alexander this year (I believe these may still be available), and of course these were at the top of my wish list. Ruby slippers in literal slipper form? I was in slipper heaven. These are magically beautiful with the perfect shade of red, covered in sequins over the entire slipper. They also come in a cute box, which I love to display on the shelf in my room. I actually wore these while watching The Wizard of Oz about two months ago, and you can imagine just how content I was. The best thing is that I don’t need to click my heels three times; I’m already home.
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