About me....

I'm a 39yr old mumma to Luca(8) and 5yr old twin girls Emmy and Georgia (what a shock to the system that news was..) My husband and I sat in the waiting room for our 12wk scan disagreeing on whether we would go for number 3 after this '1' I was adamant we'd stop a two and we'd never be pitching up for a 12wk scan again, well I was partly right...
So with 3 little ones my flying career as long haul cabin crew for Virgin Atlantic was going to be pretty impossible and I really wanted to be there for them at home and savour these early years...
So my family are my first love, fashion is my second. I'm not a follower of high fashion, I believe you should wear what you want and what suits you, adding accessories or using one part of your outfit to give a nod to whatever the current trend is. I like to mix high end with high street, its all about balance (financially and aesthetically) I spent 10yrs travelling and shopping the world as crew so changing to a stay at home mummy was a huge lifestyle change! That's where the idea of blogging started, a way to keep my finger on the fashion pulse. I began ThePurpleCapsule over 3yrs ago but have neglected it massively over the last couple of years. Began to doubt myself and lost my confidence after such a lifestyle change but I've really missed writing about pieces I've found and outfits I've put together so I've decided to start her up again! I don't claim to be an expert by any means but I love giving others ideas and also reading what you guys like/dislike.
So in conclusion, my mantra is if you love it, wear it, forget the rules (within reason, there's no room for Crocs on adult feet, under 16's only right...?!?



Friday, 23 January 2015

Made in Chelsea 💜

No wait, come back, I'm not taking about the dreadful, cringeworthy 'reality' TV show......I'm referring to the classic, beautifully elegant flat boot! Without sounding like an old fuddy duddy I'm SO thankful flat comfortable footwear is trendy. After 10 years of wearing heels at work as long haul cabin crew and the crazy 'heeled' nights out that went along with that, not to mention my Mother-in-laws recent operation to remove her bunions (less said about that the better...) I'm done with heels!! The famous Louboutin sky scrapers are without doubt THE most beautiful shoes but the mere thought of wearing my 12cm high So Kate's brings me out in a cold sweat, although I did have this outfit planned for a recent night out with girlfriends....

 
in the end I swapped the heels for flats....


These Dune patent pointed black boots are so comfortable and stylish teamed with leather trousers/skinny jeans or even tailored shorts in the spring. Think they may now be sold out but these Marks and Spencer boots may be an option...

At £39.50 it's a great buy in my opinion. I always find M&S boots on the large side so you might want to go down half a size.

These block heel chelsea boots I've blogged about before in Oxblood, still available from M&S and look fab cosied up with tights, leather and woollen jumper....



Another fab chelsea boot are these from Clarks which I've been living in recently..



They're £57 and come in a range of colours and a choice of suede/leather. Once again I found these on the large side, or maybe my feet have shrunk in my old age....😬 

As always thank you for reading, have a great week, The Purple Capsule 💜
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  1. Unknown17 March 2015 at 23:40

    Hi, I am just like you when it comes to heels these days, I somehow feel better dressed down in a flatter pair....plus, of course the comfort factor! I recently bought the M&S pointy flat boots, and I have to say they do look good and such a great price too! xx

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  2. Unknown17 March 2015 at 23:41

    Hi, I am just like you when it comes to heels these days, I somehow feel better dressed down in a flatter pair....plus, of course the comfort factor! I recently bought the M&S pointy flat boots, and I have to say they do look good and such a great price too! xx

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