Blush Shoes

Blush Shoes, as a name, does sound a little too mumsy, but since I hate department store shopping and would really prefer to avoid a mall, being able to shop at independents is right up my alley.
And sure, there is a side to this store that is a bit middle-​aged — but hey, so by definition are a third of us! In between the court shoes and sensible flats are some much cheaper beaded slides and a collection of quite out-​there coloured wedges (so much colour that you’ll be hard put to match much beyond basic black and white, but perhaps that’s what a true shoe aficionado wants?)
It’s not a huge shop, but if you’re after something beyond the department store staples like Jane Debster and Hush Puppies, it’s worth a look. Can’t really make a conclusive comment on price as the range is huge — it depends what you’re looking for, and whether you can shop in the Sale rack.

If Blush Shoes would be summed up in one shoe, it’d be a court shoe, I can’t decide which colour though as black is a little to scathing. What I mean by that is that this shop is filled with very sensible, smart and wearable shoes.
I think the owner is aiming for the more middle-​aged customer, as there is certainly nothing daring or unconventional about their choices. This was a suspicion which was confirmed by a friend who said her Mum religiously buys all her shoes from here. I can picture the mumsyish-​looking shopkeeper loving this kind of customer too!
There is a wide selection, from winter boots, to work shoes (tonnes of ‘em!), to more fun summery shoes, with the odd designer label quietly slipped in. Their quality is matched in price but the shoes looked reliable and wearable enough to make the investment worth it.