Pretty You London Blog — Blog

These days it's very easy to say something comes from, or is inspired by a certain location. Here's the thing though- Pretty You London does so honestly. Our creators are English, as are our designers, and where is this blog being written from? You guessed it- London! London is without a doubt the greatest city on this earth! Not just because of Buckingham Palace, Big Ben or the financial sector. Not the parks, shops or polite people. It's everything together! If you have never been to the UK, then we hope wearing our slippers  brings a slice of that magic...

When you think about it, slippers are everywhere! Ubiquitous throughout life, popping up left right and centre! So it got me thinking, about our collective childhoods. When was the first time this seven letter word entered our collective psyche? It all started with Cinderella! Now, we all know the story. A beautiful princess, caged by evil, who's life changes dramatically when the glass SLIPPER fits! In hindsight, the glass slipper resembles more of a wedged pair of heels, yet 'the glass heel' doesn't quite throw up that nostalgic warmth 'slipper' does. And so let us not corrupt the story and...

What cultural significance do slippers have around the world? Well, let’s start with Russia. One is expected to take off one’s shoes upon entry to a home. So far straightforward. You are then to wear a pair of slippers around the house. These are called ‘tapochkiy!’ Once these bad boys are on, you have been deemed respectful. How about Japan? Similar trend. Upon entry into an indoor area, you have to remove your outdoor footwear. It’s a hygiene thing! There are often shoe racks, called ‘genkan,’ which (you guessed it!) also contain fury slippers, ready for use! The idea underpinning...

This one’s for the girls… You know that feeling when you’ve been out all night in your high heels, and you feet are speaking to you, “take me home right now or suffer the wrath of aches and blisters?” Well, we understand that. Various people have tried to cash in on this trend. Girls sometimes take collapsible pumps in their handbags for the early hours of the morning during a staggered walk home. Convenient yes, any more comfortable than heels? Marginally. I call on you bon viveurs to carry a pair of PRETTY YOU slippers in your armory. Granted, they...