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Crocs Tone Skylar Flat: Toning Shoes Review

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Toning shoes have been around for a while now, but I hadn’t really taken much notice until Crocs came out with their own range and in particular, the Crocs Tone Skylar Flat.  Similar to my beloved Malindi Crocs, these cutie pumps are smart enough to wear in the office, comfy enough for long lunchtime walks and light enough to wear on holiday…

Crocs Tone Skylar Flat

 

Crocs Tone Skylar Flat vs MalindiSweet, right?  Here’s a comparison of the Skylar (in Light Grey/Rose) with my black Malindi – they’re a slightly tighter fit than the loose fitting Malindi, but as with all Crocs, they conform to the shape of your foot for a custom fit.  Mine only took a couple of wears to become super comfy, with or without tights.

So how do Skylar flats work to tone your legs?  Crocs say that their ”Sculpted outsole creates a rocker effect while you walk that can help initiate key muscle activity to provide toning benefits.  [The] toning ring is designed to help moderate movement and provide support contributing to increased muscle activity.”  Watch a video about the Crocs Tone Skylar Slingback Flat here.

Crocs Tone Skylar FlatI wish I’d done a before and after photo of my legs, but alas, I was too excited to start wearing them!  I can tell you though, that there’s a marked difference in muscle tone and my legs feel stronger as a result of wearing these a couple of times a week for the past few weeks. 

They also have the usual circulation nubs on the foot bed and are super comfy for all day wear, I love them!

There are several other styles in the range, including a more traditional style Croc (Skylar Clog), flip flops (Skylar Flip) and a closed ballet pump (Julia Flat).

Check out the Crocs Tone range on the Crocs website here or on Amazon UK here.

Crocs Tone Skylar Flat

Keep your Feet Toasty Warm this Autumn: Crocs Nadia Boots

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Crocs Nadia Black Boots not Uggs!Brrr!  The weather’s turning cold here in the UK and at least there’s one thing to look forward to – wearing comfy, cosy boots!!  I particularly wanted to show you my Crocs Nadias, and it’s a great time to show you now, as Crocs currently have them on sale!

Crocs Nadia Boots and Jibbitz

I used to wear Ugg-style boots but found them too bulky and not particularly suitable in the rain.  When I saw Nadias, they seemed the perfect choice, as the base is moulded with the comfort of a Crocs clog, whilst the sides are soft material.  You can also wear them with the material rolled down, for a shorter, ankle boot length - but if you wear them up, you can also put Jibbitz charms around the top!

They look particularly cute worn with woolen skirts and leggings, under bootleg jeans and over skinny jeans and I’ve even heard a rumour that they can be machine washed on a cold cycle (N.B. I haven’t tried this myself, so do so at your own risk!).

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My Visit to the Crocs Neal Street Store in London!

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As I mentioned in my birthday post, I visited the Crocs store on Neal Street in London this week!  This store, though not huge, is well stocked and nicely designed for browsing and choosing your new shoes.  The staff were friendly and approachable and we were pleasantly surprised to be offered a freeJibbitz on signing up the mailing list!

Since hubby and I have both recently got new pairs (matching Mammoth slipper Crocs!) we resisted the urge to buy any more, instead choosing a fewJibbitz for my Mammoths and hubby’s Caymans, which are now not only bright orange but also covered in yellow smiley faces…hmm!  Thank goodness his new favourites are a more subtle pair of khaki Modi Clog Crocs!

crocs store neal street london     crocs jibbitz     mens modi cayman clog crocs

I would recommend Neal Street but warn you not to expect the entire range of Crocs, as it’s not a particularly large store – however you will find a decent selection of women’s, men’s and kids.  Well worth a visit if you’re in the area and you’re a fan like me!!



My birthday goodies – shoes, Trollbeads and more!!

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Last weekend was my birthday and I am happy to report that I was totally spoilt rotten!!  I finally got my hands on those yummy Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Melissa Shoes (brown bow flats) – thank you hubby :O)  I was also treated to two Trollbeads from my Dad – black armadillo and 3rd eye chakra – which looks stunning on my black/gold/purple combo!  A friend also sent me a beautiful artisan bead, a reddy purple armadillo that is just gorgeous and my Mum gave me a rather scrummy iPod shuffle in a lovely aqua colour!  Very spoilt indeed…

My birthday celebrations included a LOT of eating, seeing Toy Story 3 in 3D, visiting Lord Snowdon’s ‘In Camera’ photography exhibition and spending a day up in London.  I visited the Neal Street stores of Crocs and Filofax and bought a beautiful vintage laboradite and silver ring in the Covent Garden antiques market!  I will blog reviews of the two stores and my fabulous new shoes in the near future – keep an eye out!

Gold Prima Crocs with Pink Ribbons!

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You might remember a while back I customised my silver Prima Crocs with ribbons (here).  I also have a pair in gold and couldn’t resist giving them the same treatment!

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A friend in the USA told the girls in her local Lush store about my Crocs ribbons and now they all wear them too!  It’s simple – just choose your favourite colour ribbons, tie a knot across two of the holes, double knot, tie the ribbon and double tie so they don’t come undone when you’re out and about (this was a bit of an embarrassing discovery first time round!).  Finally make sure they’re even and cut the loose ends to size.

Crocs Prima comes in many different colours – get yours from Amazon UK here or directly from Crocs below:


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Another Crocs Convert – His ‘n’ Hers Caymans!

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Over the past year I’ve converted several friends and family to the Crocs brand – and if you’ve visited this blog before, you may well be another one of my converts!  However, I never thought in a million years that my husband would make the switch from his beloved Birkenstocks!  But yesterday, whilst in a sports shop he spotted a pair of bright orange classic Crocs (Cayman) and couldn’t resist trying them on ‘for a laugh.’  Well, of course the inevitable happened, he went for a little walk around the store and soon realised what I’ve been on about for all this time – that they’re so darn comfortable!!  So now we have his ‘n’ hers footwear for the beach…

Cayman Crocs Shoes UK

Yes I know this style is hated by a lot of people (presumably those who’ve never tried on a pair!), but they really are the best thing I’ve found to wear on holiday.  They’re fab for coastal path walks, city breaks and on the beach because they don’t rub anywhere, they keep your feet cool, your legs supported and you can wash them back to looking brand new when you get back at the end of the day!  I even read how a pair of Crocs saved the life of a three year old boy this week – read the article here.

If you can’t wait to get yourself a pair, check out the colours available on Amazon UK here, or if you’re still not convinced, check out my other posts for more fashion-friendly ladies styles…

P.S. How cute are these ones – Mammoth Clogs?!  I think I need new slippers:

Mammoth Crocs PinkRead all my posts about Crocs here!



Why I love: Crocs Olivia Peeptoe Pumps

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As you might have noticed, I have a few pairs of Crocs!  They’re just so comfy, I can’t get enough!  

‘Olivia‘ were a present from my husband on valentines day and he chose my favourite colour, purple!  This style is a bit more glam than some of the others and they look super cute under jeans or with brightly coloured tights and a skirt or dress.  They’d also be great for the beach, but I’ve been wearing them all weathers at the weekend, in the office and out in the evening ‘cos I like them so much!

Olivia Crocs Ultraviolet          Olivia Crocs Ultraviolet Peeptoe Pumps          Olivia Crocs Ultraviolet Pumps

They have a sparkly ‘jibbitz’ on the side and a very cute peeptoe cutout, showing a bit of ‘toe cleavage’!  Comfort wise I can’t really fault it – they’re a tighter fit than ‘Malindi’ but the material is slightly more flexible, so in my opinion, even more comfortable.  If your feet tend to get hot in the summer, you might prefer the Malindi style for the extra breathing space, otherwise I’d say go for Olivia!

They’re available in plenty of colour choices – Brown, Red, Bubblegum, New Gold, Dhalia, Ultraviolet and Black – get yours in the UK here or directly from Crocs below.

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Alice, Alice, Where on Earth is Alice (Crocs)?!

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A few people have asked me recently where they can get their hands on a pair of Alice Crocs like mine (below).  They’re reasonably priced and available in many colours - mine are Peacock (blue), Grape (purple) and Ruby (red) and you can get them from Amazon here.

            

I hope you like yours as much as I do!


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Crocs Around the World!

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Crocs are currently running a project about their wearers Around the World - fans have been invited to send in some words about their experiences so I submitted mine.  Today I was featured as the first story of the series, representing the United Kingdom!

My love affair with Crocs has only been alive for just under a year, but already I have seven pairs!  It all started on holiday last year in Cornwall, on the South coast of England….read the full story here.

 

Like my Alice Crocs (pictured)? Check out the colours available on Amazon UK here or directly from Crocs below:


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Melissa Shoes – comfy heels at last?!

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As you may have noticed, I’m a bit of a Crocs fan - I just love how comfy the cute ballet-style pumps are.  But, alas, my search for comfortable heels has been long and fraught with blisters and nights out that end with a bare-footed walk to the taxi!  So powerful is the internet, though, that I was directed towards Melissa Shoes and after a few weeks of testing, I’m happy to report back my findings…   

Firstly, a little about the company – Melissa Shoes are a Brazilian company who developed a composition called ‘Melflex’ that allows the shoe to be injection moulded, recycled and creates no waste (ie any waste can be recycled).  This clever material also moulds to the shape of the wearer’s foot over time (a bit like Crocs) and to prevent them smelling of plastic, the shoes are scented with a bubblegum smell!   

I have tried out two pairs, firstly the Hello III model in flock purple:   

Hello Flock III Purple Melissa Shoes

 

Compared to most heels, I found these pretty comfortable.  First I tried with tights, which made them a little hard to walk in, but I got used to it after a while.  They had a few comments and I felt great strutting about in them!  The second time I wore them was a little less successful as I wore them without tights – I walked for about half an hour on my lunch break and to start they were fine, but by the time I was back in the office I had a huge blister where the strap meets the inside of the shoe :O(  I’ve since put a blister pad over the offending area inside the shoe and now they’re okay worn with tights.   

The second pair I tried were the Neon model in bright yellow:   

Neon Melissa Shoes

 

These, I’m very happy to say, were much more successful!  The first couple of wears squeezed my toes a little, but the material now seems to have moulded to my feet and they’re very comfortable indeed.  I think the trick of these shoes is in the ‘wearing in’ phase – push through that and you’ve got yourself a pair of comfortable heels – at LAST!   

If you want to read more about Melissa Shoes, check out their website here or buy Melissa Shoes now on Amazon UK! 

*UPDATE* read the latest on these shoes here! 

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