Day 348 - It's beginning to feel a bit like Christmas

Sergio Rossi pumps with silver detail checking out the Christmas decorations this evening. They are paired with Jubilation 25 by Amouage, a really fabulous chypre with a lot of class and staying power - one of my favourites.

Day 307 - Frangipani

Silk frangipani slides by Kate Spade at Self Preservation late today for a quick one, accompanied by a veil of the lovely Amouage Jubilation 25. Heaven!

Day 278 - Linked

Manolo Blahnik mules with silver chain detail worn today with Amouage Jubilation 25.

Day 264 - Purple/crimson

I'm sure the Italian shoemakers/designers at Sergio Rossi were inspired by papal robes to come up with these shoes in the richest purple and crimson. Not red, crimson. Soooo Italian. These really lovely attention-grabbing shoes are pictured this evening worn with my go-to instant dose of self confidence, Amouage Jubilation 25.

Day 255 - Mary Jane, Mary Jane

Kittie, constantly on the quest for the perfect Mary Jane, would like to introduce you to her latest...a pair of mock croc L K Bennett heels, made in Spain (where the rain falls mainly on the plain). I love the proportions of these shoes, and they are - most importantly - extremely comfortable. They are worn with the golden serum I choose when I need an extra dose of confidence...the immortal Amouage Jubilation 25.

Day 217 - Minnehaha

Very striking Manolo Blahnik peeptoes with a bit of a Minnehaha look - beige suede with brown whip stitching and bows - posed on the tartan carpet at the entrance of Melbourne's premier accessory boutique, Christine, accompanied by a waft of Amouage Jubilation 25.

Day 206 - Il gattopardo

Kittie is re-reading the classic novel about decaying Sicilian nobility Il gattopardo (The Leopard) by Giuseppe di Lampedusa, and suitably inspired, is posed in leopard-print slingbacks with deep brown patent trim by leopard-loving designers Dolce & Gabbana, posed on an H&M leopard-print umbrella on this windswept and drizzly winter's day. (One half of the D&G partnership, Signor Dolce, is Sicilian-born). Worn with a spritz of Amouage Jubilation 25.

Day 201 - Zippy

Cute Sergio Rossi beige suede pointy pumps with black heels and silver ring-pull detail, putting themselves up on a stool after a hard day down the mine. They are worn with the lovely Amouage Lyric Woman.

Day 190 - Animal magnetism

Grrrrrr.. tributes to the animal world from the shoemeister: a great pair of Manolo Blahnik mules in animal-inspired silk, and gold heels, on a very beautiful rug that originally had something to do with camels (Kittie has forgotten the details). Worn with a fragrance big on animal magnetism, a rich chypre, Amouage Jubilation 25.

Day 178 - Thank God it's Monday

Actually, I'm not really glad it's Monday at all!  First day back at the office after my lovely holiday and those sake containers in the background look tempting, even this early in the day. Still, the elegant and supremely comfortable brown suede L K Bennett pumps I'm wearing are some consolation, as is the accompanying hefty spray of Amouage Jubilation 25.  Divine!

Day 140 - Urban animal

Today, purring and prowling in between sessions at a conference, are these fun spotted ponyskin pumps from Melbourne shoe-tique Loula (Italian-made house brand) with cute black patent leather heels and trim.  They are worn with one of my all-time favourite fragrances, Jubilation 25 by Amouage.

Day 125 - Happy shiny shoes

Happy shiny Kate Spade brown patent pumps with calf hair detail out and about, worn with Amouage Dia.

Day 118 - Trashed

I blame my stylist for this shot.   To call him a stylist is flattery, of course.  Kittie's Manolo Blahnik black leather slides with off-white stitching are posed in a pile of...well...trash (!!), off Little Bourke Street.   They are partnered with an old fave, Amouage Jubilation 25.

Day 82 - Visitors from America

Kittie has guests - very charming and stylish American guests.  Just breezing in from New York, these Cordovan Monk Straps in Ox Blood by shoemaker Alden are pictured following a nice cup of tea at Self Preservation on Collins Street. From the Alden website:  "Since 1884, the Alden Shoe Company has designed and manufactured classic gentlemen's footwear that represents America's tradition of old-school, custom shoemaking at its finest".  Indeed.

So as not to be completely upstaged, Kittie is wearing some stylish straps of her own.  These brown satin heels by Manolo Blahnik feature olive green leather heels and trim.  They are worn with Lyric by Amouage.

Day 62 - Back to nature

Ah, nature! These heroic Sergio Rossi black slingback heels with interesting detailed leatherwork are looking serious in the landscape atop a mossy rock in front of a majestic spotted gum. They are joyfully paired with one of my absolute favourite fragrances, Amouage Jubilation 25.

Day 56 - Splendor in the grass

Enjoying their freedom on a day away from work with a dear friend from Kiwiland, who took the snap, these Manolo Blahnik minimalist black strappy sandals (style is Csirada) had a little frolic in the grass. Timing was unfortunate as it coincided with the local primary school unleashing a platoon of children (ugh!) into the park for PE, so our stay was abbreviated. These charming Manolos - which have a 3" heel - were accompanied by a lovely rich green scent (well, actually very rich and oriental, but it's in an exceptionally beautiful green bottle) from Amouage, Epic Woman. It somehow goes with the lush greenery and the elegance of the minimalist sandals.

Day 38 - Work shoes

Surveying the city on a summer's afternoon, Manolo Blahnik tan slingbacks with silver disc detail are taking a breather from a hard day at the office. Those flared heels are the secret to comfort. Worn with Amouage Dia, the daytime version of the luxurious Amouage Gold for Women.

Day 32 - Party

Partying into the early hours celebrating a special birthday, these sparkling Pedro Garcia party sandals with gold leather heels - paired with Amouage Lyric Woman - are pictured socialising with some lovely Gucci loafers from Italy via Honolulu, and To Boot captoes from New York.

Day 7 - A Manolo moment

These are the first Manolos I ever owned, and this may be the first time I've actually worn them.  Beige suede T-bars with the classic flared heels in tan leather.  They really are works of art.  Worn with an equally fabulous piece of the perfumer's art, Amouage Jubilation 25.