A few months ago we decided we wanted to update our packaging, to tie in with our lovely new branding. To inject a bit of beautiful vintage loveliness, there really was only one person to contact- the fabulous, award winning Lucy Ledger. Lucy is an illustrator who specialises in designing vintage scrapbook inspired stationery, and her style ties in perfectly the ethos of our shoes!

We sent a few ideas over and had a chat about the new box design, then waited for the artwork to arrive. And what artwork it was- no more was it just a shoe box, but what looks like the most exciting, gift-wrapped present ever! After sending the artwork out to the box makers in Spain (friends with the shoe makers), a sample was created and voila- our first shipment of crisp new boxes arrived yesterday..

A stunning rose covered lid in muted greens and minky-greys sits on top of a vintage green box with subtle printed lace texture. The whole thing is tied up in an ivory lace and matching green grosgrain ribbon (well, a printed one!), and topped off with an old-fashioned luggage label attached with cute little button. To be honest, it’s a good job we also love the shoes inside the box as much as we do, or they’d almost be upstaged!

Lucy also worked with us on our collaboration with twobirds bridesmaids, designing yet another gorgeous shoe box artwork for our new bridesmaid shoe collection. Both boxes are beautiful keepsakes to keep your shoes safe long after the big day.. or to keep other bits in if you prefer, photos, jewellery or general nick-nack-stuff!

A huge thank you for Lucy for all her hard work and patience in putting together such a beautiful new addition to our collection. We’re sure you’re going to love it as much as we do. xx

NB- obviously we still have a number of the original boxes in stock, so at the moment it’s just the new collection styles which come in the new box, but soon they’ll all be given the Lucy Ledger packaging- yay!

After a brief lapse in blogland, due to a busy couple of months travelling up and down the UK visiting our lovely stockists, it is with an enormous amount of pleasure that we present (drum roll please..) our gorgeous new collection!

We know some of you have been waiting patiently for these little beauties, so thank you for bearing with us, and we hope you agree it was worth the wait. Twelve new styles join the existing collection, and this season they really capture our signature style- vintage inspired, understated, wearable and just a little bit delicious (even if we say so ourselves).

The new collection pictures a return to elegance- silhouettes are simple with intricate detailing and dainty stitchwork, reminiscent of shoemaking from a bygone era. As you know we’ve always been fans of the 20s era, and this season we’ve indulged..

For real ballroom fans, take a look at Ginger, the stunning twenties style t-bar which would set any vintage dress off to a tea (dance)! Available in antique finish gold or silver leather, this is perfect for 20s and 30s style dresses, (and also looks great with a pair of jeans)..

Another favourite, Agnes is a shoe to fall in love with. Available in both ivory and nude softest kid suede, this little cutie features a delicate two-tone fan detail on both sides, finished with scalloped leather edging and tied up in a simple satin bow. One for all you romantics, complimenting truly feminine dresses, both long and tea-length.

Or take a look at Emily, a stunningly simple mary-jane with antique gold toe-cap and t-bar setting off the ivory suede perfectly. This gorgeous little shoe is finished with ankle strap and twenties style (cute-as-a) button detail!

Elegantly understated, the new collection epitomises our signature style and is versatile enough to compliment an array of bridal dresses, (as well as looking great after the big day of course!). Beautifully handmade in Spain yet affordably priced, this is a collection not to be missed.

Oh, and did we mention our gorgeous new shoe box, designed by none other than award winning (and ridiculously lovely) Lucy Ledger..? We had such fun working with Lucy on this project, and we think you’ll agree the results are more than a little bit yummy..

The full collection will be available to order both online and in our stockists nationwide from Friday. Enjoy.

This week’s looking sunny peeps.. xx