My Fashionable Life

*gasp* I. Want. Those. Shoes.

Ohhh, you remind me of these beautiful black patent pumps I found on the weekend, with white borders, gosh they were beautiful. Unfortunately I need winter boots... not pretty heels. Boo.

Those buttons are super cute! Nice socks too.

Uhhmm...wins what?

Wow, I want those shoes! So cute!

The socks? The shoes? The new yarn? All lovely....

AHH! Oh well, I may not be the winner but that's ok! Those socks are gorgeous! Plus, I bought your jemima pattern and am anxious waiting to cast on.. must you make an even better version ;-)

fabulous socks and those are gorgeous shoes!! divine!

Those black patent shoes with those wicked heels look so perfect with the blue socks!!!

I have never heard of Yarn Forward; thanks for the link.

Those socks look great. And a cardigan based on Jemima? I don't think it gets any better than that.

I had a pair of shoes just like that in the 1960's and they hurt my feet sooooo badly that they ended up getting burned in the burn pile since I was in so much pain.

Sooo... confess - where did you find the shoes? they are SO. CUTE.

You look so cute in those socks and shoes!

Those shoes are absolutely fabulous! The socks just put the look over the top. Too cute! I am filled with sock and shoe envy right now.

Delurking to say that I just picked up yarn for Jemima this weekend; I can't wait to see the cardigan version! And the new shoes are adorable!

Oh, those shoes . . . and all those wonderful purchases. You have such style!

Those socks are a fantastic color. Anyone know the name?

My what lovely socks! If I had such socks...

That yarn looks great. ::envy::

love your knits!

Nice Socks?

your socks are beautiful, as are all your knits, and so inspirational...I cast on my first basic pair today, but I think if all goes well I'll have to give these a try...! thank you!

Ditto: " I WANT THOSE SHOES"! The socks are so beautiful in that lovely color. Very fine tast you have.

What gorgeous socks! I can see how the pale blue is inspirational. :)

I want the shoes AND the socks.

Lovely, just lovely!

new yarns, new knits, does this mean we'll be hearing from you more often?! I miss you!

the socks look great, but those shoes!

Pretty socks! and love the Shaefer Anne yarn.

The socks are lovely but the shoes, oh la la!! :)

would you believe i nearly bought those very shoes when i was in london. but worry over excess luggage stopped me. i have regreted it ever since.

damn.. too late!

well done on the purchases. Bargains are not to be sniffed at, you never know ...

Ok, as much as I love the knitting, I *really* love those shoes! What are they, and do you suppose they are available in the US?

Your socks turned out beautifully and are tres chic with your shiny new pumps. As for the Rowan Big Wool, I just cannot see you knitting with bulky yarn :-)

Anna, those are beautiful socks. I'm loving the shoes, too.

Gosh, I love how you wear those pretty socks with the fabulous shoes!

Love the socks, love the shoes! Love the Schaefer Anne. I'm making some Pomatomus socks with it in blue, and it's lovely.

Tres Chic! Your taste is impeccable (and inspirational). x

Lovely purchases and fab shoes. The Biggy Print may just call to you at a later date, for a different project maybe.

Katie again (second commenter) I went back and nabbed those pretty babies at the shoe store, yay me! I'll definitely have pictures of them tomorrow!

oh the shoes! must.stop.looking.at.the.shoes.

the socks are absolutely beautiful, anna! i wish i could have been there for ally pally. mmmmyarn!

Lovely stash enhancement! The new socks look great in the new shoes!

I just got the vintage socks book and was eyeing those socks. I adore the feminine shell pattern - and they look rad with those shoes.

Schaefer Anne is one of my absolute favorite sock yarns. The added mohair gives it extra softness. Enjoy your purchases!

I just won a skein of Schaefer Anne in a blog contest and am anxiously awaiting it's arrival via post. The Child's First Socks look absolutely fabulous in a solid color. Thanks for the inspiration!

Love the socks & the shoes! I'm just amazed at how well they go together.

I don't normally like socks with dress shoes, but Ohmygosh those socks and the pumps are soooo freaking cute! I want those shoes... can you share where on earth you found them?!

Fabulous socks with fabulous shoes!

Ooo. Lovely shoes and lovely socks. I'm working on some Badcaul and Nautilus at the moment. I hope you don't run out of sock patterns for me to knit!

I'm about to block a lacy scarf made from Schaffer's Anne. The colors are amazing, so I can imagine how much you love your tomato-to-crimson hank. Aren't we smart shoppers?

How do you manage to make wearing socks with heels and a skirt look so darned wonderful?

Love the socks and the shoes! Very cute shoes!

i'm trying to finish a few projects before starting somethnge new...but you might have broken my resolve with that picture. damn!

beautiful socks and shoes.

I'm not the 18th commenter (lucky you, whoever you are); I just want to say hello, you're back! And off running with a new bunch of yarn and possibly some great patterns in the future. Hold on to the Biggy Print; who knows, you may come up with the most elegant coat sometime in the future...

There's a jacket in the new Rowan magazine (issue 40) which uses biggy print. If you dont want the yarn I'll take it off your hands!! (also, like everyone else, love the shoes)

Love the color of Anne and am going to try it for my next pair of socks.

Nifty shoes and socks, my friend!

I spent a fortune at the knitting show. Wasn't it great? I love the buttons you bought, I bought some buttons too from Nichols' buttons. Did you see their stand? If not this is their website - it is irresistible. http://www.nicholsbuttons.co.uk/

I haven't counted comments, because I don't care if I win - I'm just here to say that it is so great to see you, Anna. I hope all is well!
xox,

Ooh what beautiful blue socks. I love the yarns that you purchased, and I hope that you find the one your looking to knit your dress in.

Those shoes are FABULOUS! And what an awesome way to show off your stunning socks!

Those shoes are TO DIE FOR!! I'm hyperventilating...

Gorgeous socks! The shoes are cute too. ;-) I'd fall over, though, in my current tippy state.

gorgeous taste as always... wish I'd have made it to Ally Pally this year again!

The socks are beautiful, the shoes are to die for, fabulous.

cute socks, cuter shoes. Will you be wearing them together? Do you have a skirt to go with them?

As previous posters have said "I. Want. Those. Shoes."

Lovely stash, gorgeous socks - and I adore the shoes. Wish I had your sense of style..or already shed the excess weight that's still left (see my blog's archives for details) to reveal the "Inner Audrey".
Take care, will you?

Lovely socks--as always! :-)

Uau! I love your site, and i adoore your knitting!
Probably for you this is another comment (sorry for my english) giving compliments for your work, but i really mean it! This is how i would like my site to look: and your knitting, what i like more about them is that they are really shaped, the sizes are perfect, they are wearable... they are THE alternative of the sweaters that you simply buy for little money and always fit. I think that your knitting shows that hand knitting is worth it, and everyone can weare'it and dont have to look like wearing a "bag".
Congratulations!

I'm going to have to go to Ally Pally next year, as this time round I was on holiday in the U.S. Purl Soho in Manhattan is the most gorgeous shop, sensory overload, heaven maybe. The knitting shops in the U.S. were great, and because of the exchange rate, all the yarn seemed very reasonably priced, and most of them had a wonderful selection. I had to pay a fine for excess luggage, but it was worth it.........!

Lovely socks and the pattent leather shoes with vertical strap! wowzers!

Elegant socks. I'm glad you enjoyed Ally Pally. Had to resist temptation this year. Hope to see more of your patterns on the blog. Best, Anne

Love the Mary Jane's,,I got to get me a pair. The sock gives it just the touch. Oh my.

Iris

What lovely socks - I think I have to make myself a pair.

As for Biggy Print, what is a good project for this yarn? I have seen it on sale everywhere, and I hold off buying every time because the perfect project has not come to mind...

Love the shoes! I wish I could pull off the "socks in High heels" look, but with size 11US feet, it could be scary. I hope we get the new mag over here soon.

Love the pretty blue socks! I can't wait to see your new designs too. Hope that you are able to show us a peek soon.

I saw on a previous post that you are into cycling. I'm just getting started, but unfortunately we're headed into the colder months. Fingers crossed for a new bike by springtime. :)

Hello - The Yarn Forward magazine looks promising - would love to see a copy or subscrbe. I went to the website but could not see subscription instructions. I am also in USA. Is the Mag in needlework stores? Perhaps my Aunt could pick me up a copy and send it. Any suggestions?

I'm all inspired by the Schaefer Anne. Tomatoey socks. Yum. ~x~

I've only just discovered your blog (what ever have I been doing?). There's something extraordinary about you and I look forward to trying to figure out what it is.

Anna, I have a question about the Badcaul socks. I may be totally dumb, but, uh, could you explain what C3 front means? and C3back? I mean, I know it means cable three front, but then what do you do?

I love the heels, and the contrast of black patent with pale blue is gorgeous.

The shoes are fabulous! And, I have that book and now think I better add those socks to my wish list.. .so cute together. I am looking forward to photos of the new cardi.

OMG !!!! those shoes!!! Love them love them love them. :)
Patty

Oh no! I, too, made a bad decision and bought a boatload of Biggy Print. The variegated colors are lovely, but I don't know what I was thinking.

The socks look fabulous.

diggin the shoes! Reminds me of my tap shoes.

I just have to say that socks aside, your shoes are Divine!! congratulations on two years sharing your craft adventures with the world, and so many posts and comments.