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Katek Wed 24-Jun-15 19:03:34

......with a pair of totally inappropriate cerise pink suede ballet flats. They're gorgeous! I only have one or two outfits that they would go with and they're quite impractical and a bit pricey. Managed to walk away but still keep thinking about them. What to do?!? I'm coveting them! Should nannas wear cerise pink suede??

Faye Wed 24-Jun-15 21:42:32

You won't regret it Katek, I recently bought some black ballet flats with tiny beads and every time I wear them I think how fab they look.

I also hesitated buying them, the price and because they are not the most practical shoes. I am so glad I did now.

gillybob Thu 25-Jun-15 10:02:25

I have got a pair that sound exactly the same katek smile

They were half price and they just called out to me and I had to have them. I very rarely buy anything like this on impulse but there was something about them that lifted my mood. I never try and match them up to any outfit but they do "go" fabulously well with skinny jeans (actually any jeans), cargo trousers and navy chinos.

So go for it katek you will feel like a new woman. grin

posie Thu 25-Jun-15 10:26:19

Yes, go for it !

It's funny how some things in your wardrobe just cheer you up.

POGS Thu 25-Jun-15 10:37:04

KateK

Unless you have 'flippers' instead of feet how can a pair of cerise ballet flat shoes be inappropriate. (you don't do you?)

Buy and enjoy .. Buy more outfits to go with them too. wink.

Happy shopping.

KatyK Thu 25-Jun-15 10:44:54

YES buy them. I will be 66 this year and last year I bought a pair of tight fitting black knee high suede boots with a heel. I wear them with opaque tights and a skirt above the knee sometimes (hussey). I think we can be too sensible at times as we get older. I went with DH earlier in the year to buy a new three piece suite. We always have a dark sensible one so that it doesn't show marks. In the shop we spotted a cream leather one and it was gorgeous. We ummed and aahed but eventually we decided to go for it and it's here and its beautiful smile

Bellanonna Thu 25-Jun-15 11:05:27

Katek, those shoes sound gorgeous. I wouldn't even hesitate. I'm 75 in September and most of my shoes are ballet pumps. Tbh I never even thought of them as being inappropriate. They seem to suit me though probably not good for my dodgy knees. I'm not a typical 70+ year old, and a bit mad, so that probably helps. I keep thinking about pink cerise, and now I want a pair ! I often wear with leggings and a long-enough top.
Hope you've actually got them by now. There is a high street shop, presume I can't mention it, but its name implies a comparative degree of heat. I took one look in there and beat a hasty retreat. I'd need to be old to be seen alive in that stuff ! Enjoy the lovely pink cerise pumps.

trisher Thu 25-Jun-15 11:17:46

Kateyk of course you buy them! You wear them on every possible occassion even when they don't go with the outfit and especially when you are with anyone who would think grans shouldn't wear pink suede shoes!

Teetime Thu 25-Jun-15 11:19:35

Yes katek yes and can we have a link I think I would like some too!

NanaDenise Thu 25-Jun-15 11:27:57

I bought a pair of turquoise suede cowboy boots. I love them. I went out and bought a jumper to match and then a handbag. And I wear them in public as well. grin

Go for your pink pumps, a pretty scarf and a charity shop handbag to match, enjoy.

Bellanonna Thu 25-Jun-15 11:37:20

Yes, link please.
Slightly off thread but I do my toenails in green or blue and people often say they look nice. I'm not an arty farty type, but love colour and see no reason why I should abstain from anything that appeals to me. Within reasonable reason. I would never wear things that are essentially for the young. Mutton and lamb etc.

NanKate Thu 25-Jun-15 16:15:30

Bella I painted my nails a steel grey and they look fab, well I think so. smile

Katek Thu 25-Jun-15 18:18:08

They're in the sale!!!!

www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_053010455557_-1

KatyK Thu 25-Jun-15 18:21:02

Those are LOVELY Katek. If I could get my bunions into shoes like that I would be extremely pleased smile

Katek Thu 25-Jun-15 18:24:10

POGS...grin !! No, I have tiny feet, only size 3. Bellanonna, my toenails are currently a pastel blue and my finger nails are navy.

J52 Thu 25-Jun-15 18:24:35

Fab! They look really lovely. Might copy you! x

downtoearth Thu 25-Jun-15 18:32:02

Its rude not too at that greatly reduced price...lovely am envy also have bunions sad..enjoy x

Margsus Thu 25-Jun-15 18:36:13

You HAVE to get them - and quickly, cos small sizes go very quickly

Marmight Thu 25-Jun-15 18:47:19

70% off-it's a snip. You can't not get them...

Lona Thu 25-Jun-15 18:55:48

Speaking as a size7/1.5 or 8, I'm extremely envy that you can wear those! Get them ordered quickly before they go!

Lona Thu 25-Jun-15 18:56:47

7 1/2!!! blush

Bellanonna Thu 25-Jun-15 19:28:02

Katek. Hope you've ordered them. They will look lovely with navy fingernails too. ,love the sound of those. NanKate, I've had the steel grey too. What cool grans we all are. Ladies with bunions - get 'em seen to!

Katek Thu 25-Jun-15 20:48:00

That's them ordered! I'd tried them on already for size so just ordered online. Very excited now-will be watching for the postman!

Coolgran65 Thu 25-Jun-15 21:46:27

Well done.... oh.. what a bargain.
They're gorgeous.

trisher Thu 25-Jun-15 22:14:37

They are gorgeous! But just clicked on the link and they are Out of Stock. What I want to know is which of you GNs got in there before I did????

janeainsworth Thu 25-Jun-15 23:10:35

Yes just looked and they are all out of stock. Also I can't see the picture so Kate when they come please will you post a pic!