Pretty You London Blog

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...

Here in the United Kingdom, Sunday marks mothers day. Struggling to think what to get the lady who brought you into this world? Well, lets think together… Mothers, generally speaking of course (easy to make sweeping generalizations), like their home comforts. A cushion filled sofa, crackling fire place and Bridget Jones on the television. Crucially though, they love their slippers! Being the hardest working humans in the world; whether that’s ferrying young ones around town to soccer practice, being a shoulder to cry on or imparting their years of wisdom, the cluster of such duties takes a toll on their...

Have you ever thought about wearing your slippers outdoors? It’s certainly tempting, especially when you need a coffee fix or a packet of Oreos. In which case, a quick trot to the local 7-Eleven becomes more and more tempting. Then again, one never knows who’s out and about… perhaps an ex boyfriend, who won’t exactly kick himself for no longer being with you by virtue of you public display of slovenliness. Here at Pretty You, we’d like to think: should you find yourself away from the safe bosom of your home, wearing a pair of our babies, you could pull...