"Never judge a book by its cover...." so the saying goes. Am I the only one who completely disagrees with this? Don't get me wrong, it's definitely not the
only way to choose your reads, but it's a massive factor in whether it gets a second glance. Sometimes I spot a book on a shop shelf and I already know I'm going to buy it, even before I've read the blurb or checked the price. This was absolutely the case with Vintage Shoes by Caroline Cox. Just look it at - you already know it's beautiful inside. Clearly a coffee table book, this is also a fascinating insight into the world of shoes. For some of us, footwear is just that; something to protect our feet from the great outdoors. For others, shoes are an obsession. There are women out there (and undoubtedly men too!) who treat their extensive collection of stilettos, sandals and boots with the same love and attention they would their pets or children. I think (hope) I'm not quite that bad, although I do boast a collection of over 60 pairs at last count (and that's not including flipflips). Although my affection for shoes is largely what drew me to this title in the first place, I've also found it an interesting, informative read. Caroline Cox covers every era, highlights iconic styles and designers and offers a guideline as to what you should be looking out for if you'd like to start collecting vintage footwear. Everything from embellished Edwardian shoes to 50s Roger Vivier courts are inside, and I found myself intrigued by the stories behind the designs.
I'm sure this book isn't for everyone, but anyone who is a lover of fashion will definitely enjoy it, especially with the resurgance of retro styling that's taking over the catwalks this season. At £16.99 it's quite pricey - in fact I probably could have bought a pair of shoes instead! Having said that, I'm pleased to be able to add it to my collection and know I'll be taking it down from the shelf again and again, even if it's just to cast envious looks at the beautiful shoes inside!
"Never judge a book by its cover...." so the saying goes. Am I the only one who completely disagrees with this? Don't get me wrong, it's definitely not the only way to choose your reads, but it's a massive factor in whether it gets a second glance. Sometimes I spot a book on a shop shelf and I already know I'm going to buy it, even before I've read the blurb or checked the price. This was absolutely the case with Vintage Shoes by Caroline Cox. Just look it at - you already know it's beautiful inside. Clearly a coffee table book, this is also a fascinating insight into the world of shoes. For some of us, footwear is just that; something to protect our feet from the great outdoors. For others, shoes are an obsession. There are women out there (and undoubtedly men too!) who treat their extensive collection of stilettos, sandals and boots with the same love and attention they would their pets or children. I think (hope) I'm not quite that bad, although I do boast a collection of over 60 pairs at last count (and that's not including flipflips). Although my affection for shoes is largely what drew me to this title in the first place, I've also found it an interesting, informative read. Caroline Cox covers every era, highlights iconic styles and designers and offers a guideline as to what you should be looking out for if you'd like to start collecting vintage footwear. Everything from embellished Edwardian shoes to 50s Roger Vivier courts are inside, and I found myself intrigued by the stories behind the designs. 
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I'm completely with you on your opening to this post -I'm terrible for judging books by their covers. Several of the books you've already posted I would only have picked up very dubiously, if at all, for this very reason. I wonder how many amazing reads we've cheated ourselves out of over the years by doing this...
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