Christmas Windows - Pt 3

Last, but certainly not least is Selfridges  with their 'Awake the child within' theme...and it definitely did! The festive windows encourage both adults and children alike to revel in the play time scenes. The attention to detail is fantastic, with every corner of the window offering little surprises. Definitely the one to see this Christmas!

 I secretly want this Barbie chandelier!

Selfridges shoe lounge opens at last!

Shoe heaven is finally open! At 35,000 square feet and holding at least 4,000 styles at any one time, this is the stuff of dreams!  It was like some kind of reverse Narnia...I went in there thinking I had only been 20 mins, only to realise it was more like an hour! That was without even trying anything on! With six shoe galleries and eleven bordering 'apartments', housing the best of the high street to designer must haves,  it is THE place to satisfy all your shoe cravings. Now, Selfridges is a great shopping experience anyway (apart from Saturdays when I get irrepressible crowd rage), but now with this shoe emporium it is a mandatory pit-stop. Check out these pics to get a feel for the inspiring shop fits...as well as the gorgeous shoes of course!

Wooden lasts...Part of the shoe tables in the high street section

Mulberry bow shoes..firmly on my wall of want!

Warm feet at Chanel

Nicholas Kirkwood for Rodarte, exclusive design for Selfridges

Part of the Alabaster and Silk display in the designer section

YSL...Fierce!

Another exclusive for Selfridges by Louboutin

Oh Miucca, we love you...the Prada boutique was gorgeous, with thick, beige carpet that put a spring in your step

... oh I will!

Selfridges shoe lounge

Carrying on with the shoe theme... I have been lucky enough to see a preview exhibition of the eagerly anticipated shoe lounge that is due to launch in Selfridges this September. It is going to be huge, with individual salons housing everything from the best of the high street to high-end designer brands. The concept (designed by wonder architect Jamie Forbet) looks gorgeous, with juxtaposing materials representing each area, such as Alabaster and Silk, as well as lavish designer boutiques selling exclusive designs. A ready-made day out in shoe heaven… Start saving those pennies!