Mae West once said a man’s kiss is his signature, some people say a man’s fragrance is his signature, but I do not like to limit myself to just one signature. One of my particular signatures is my patent shoes. I own more pairs of patent shoes than any other type, and I am known for my “ridiculous shiny shoes” (particularly in impractical situations; snow, ice, mud you name it…).

From my Kenneth Cole lace ups to my Zara loafers I adore my patent shoes. A man can never have too many pairs of patent shoes in my opinion. Due to the nature of patent I find patent cracks easily with over wear (there’s a reason more people don’t wear patent shoes every day!), and thus I like to have a variety of pairs to alternate so that they last longer.

I picked up another pair of patent lace ups over the weekend to add to my collection whilst I was shopping in Chelsea (I love a spot of “The” King’s Road). After seeing them in Peter Jones I could not resist, and what an absolutely bargain they were (they were reduced to £25.50 from £90).

They are by Dune, and I cannot believe what a bargain they were. Handcrafted, and great quality they are a welcome addition to my collection, and no doubt I will get lots of wear out of them.

This entry is short, but sweet as I am rather tired after a great spontaneous weekend in London (thank you to old faces, and new faces involved!). I had a super time what with lunches in Chelsea, champagne bar visits, the usual Knightsbridge Harrods, and Harvey Nichs frolics, gorging myself on macaroons, and catching up with old friends. I leave you with an iPhone snap of my friend Holly, and I in Searcy’s Champagne Bar at Paddington: