Clean up your patent leather, and clean up at our summer sale!

Yesterday I was presented with a beautiful Italian patent leather belt that had clearly seen happier days - the patent leather was cloudy and dull, and the whole belt looked tired and old.

Clearly it needed to be cleaned, but the owner had no idea what to do with it - how do you clean it without damaging the surface and permanently losing that beautiful shine that we all love?

Well, the answer is simple - a little mineral oil or vaseline on a lint-free cloth does wonders for dull patent leather.

Simply apply a light coat of the oil or vaseline to the patent leather, working a small section at a time, and then buff to remove the excess, restoring the glossy surface of the leather.  So easy, and so worth a few minutes of your time.  My friend's belt came up looking as good as new!

A little Windex can clean up a dull patent leather surface too - and if you have deeper scuffs, rubbing alcohol on a q-tip helps but, as with any cleaning product, we always test on a small concealed area of the patent, just to make sure that our product is safe for that surface.


So, now you know how to clean your patent leather - you might also like to know how to clean up your summer wardrobe....



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Just use the code Summer30 at checkout to receive your discount.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

These Boots Are Made For Walking...

Gidget is asleep - today has, apparently, been rather more than she can manage, and so I am going to write her blog post for her while she takes a well-earned nap.

Gidget is a busy girl, her little legs cover a fair few miles in the course of a week, and it's no wonder she's tired - sometimes I know just how she feels, and I bet you do, too!

We talked a couple of weeks ago about the importance of taking good care of your feet, and your footwear, but we don't want you to think that fashion can't also be fun... and so today Gidget would like you to see some of our favourite photos from the last week...

First up are these amazing ankle boots from John Fluevog, that streak of royal blue is really eyecatching!

Camilla Skovgaard always makes a statement, and these ankle boots are no exception!

 

And this Kate Spade bag is a unique piece, too - how many people do you know who have an astroturf purse?

I'm sure that if she were awake Gidget would wish you a great week, and hope that you get to wear something fun, but as it is....

yep, she's still napping!

Tips From Gidget's Closet - Be Kind To Your Feet

Did you know that switching out your shoes regularly can help to keep both your shoes and your feet in better condition?

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It's true, resting your shoes in between wearing allows them to breathe and to recover from any stretching that may have taken place while you were wearing them.

Jimmy Choo NOVA Purple Slingbacks Patent Leather Peep-Toe Shoes Size 40

And wearing different shoes each day helps to keep your feet rested and healthy.  Different shoes put pressure on different parts of your feet - heels feel really different to sneakers, don't they?  Having the same pressure on the same part of your foot day after day can feel exhausting, and can even cause problems with the health of your feet.  Switching to a fresh pair of shoes for a day or two can help your feet to stay strong and feel good - and a little pampering with moisturizer or a pedicure never hurt, either, right?

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A moment's care of your shoes can help a lot, too.  A quick wipe over with a cloth or a soft brush at the end of the day will remove dust and dirt from your shoes, keeping them looking and feeling like new.

Brian Atwood MANIAC Blue Patent Leather Pumps Shoes Size 38

So go ahead, take a minute to look after your shoes, and then put your feet up for a well earned rest...

This post is brought to you by Gidget.  

All The Colors Of The Rainbow....

I thought I'd share some colorful items with you today, to brighten up our dull Washington morning... 

First up, a beautiful Rebecca Minkoff Orange Leather MAB MINI Satchel Handbag in a stunning orange color.

What a fabulous color this Brahmin Large Peacock QUINN Hobo Shoulder Bag is!!!! 

This is the MZ Wallace Black Bedford Bea Pleated Nylon Satchel Handbag, love that little flash of red!    

And there's a little sparkle on the Jimmy Choo London Brown Vachetta Suede United Sandals

But if you are looking for all the colors, then these Andrea Borgini Italy Knee-High Multicolored Boots might be just what you need... 

Team Spirit!

Do you know an Astros fan?  Or do you just love cute leather dresses?

Lace it up!   

Cooperstown Collection Huston Astros MLB Baseball Leather Dress

Shoes, Glorious Shoes!

We are having so much fun with our latest cache of shoes - these dear little Kate Spade flats are a favourite!

Kate Spade New York Jimi Cat Patent Leather Shoes, Size 9.5

Don't forget, until May 11th, coupon code Gidget25 gets you a 25% discount on your entire website purchase!

And..... We're Live!

We're celebrating - GidgetLovesFashion.com is up and running!

We are so excited that we're launching with a 25% off coupon, use code Gidget25 at checkout, good til May 11th 2015.

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Dolce & Gabbana BIANCA Crystal Embellished Black Espadrilles Sandals Wedges