Tinfish Loves... Fabe by FLY London

One of the joys of warmer weather is the explosion of colour and they don't come much more colourful than these excellent Fabe slipper style loafers by Tinfish favourite FLY London.

We love the easy style of them that manages to be casual and decadent at the same time. FLY London make shoes that are beyond comfortable and we can quite see these skipping around some palatial villa. We don't have one of those though but we think they'll look just as good in our office!

For that South of France vibe, wear them with palazzo pants and a casually tied silk scarf. Or for a more everyday look that still manages to be opulent, we've paired them with some super pretty trousers from Topshop and a luxe tux style shirt from Zara.

Floral jacquard trousers, Topshop, £45; tuxedo shirt, Zara, £39.99; Fabe loafers, Tinfish Shoes,  £78.99

This is a great summer look that will work for any occasion. Bring some glamour to the office or to a long weekend lunch.

Fabe by FLY London is available in store and online now!

Trendwatch- Metallics

SO we all know about the rain and all that jazz, a months fall in two days, hailstones of an apocalyptic nature, and tornados in the east midlands non-place that is Hinkley, but at least- even if the sun isn't shining- metallics have been shimmering down the catwalks in Fall '12 coture collections in Paris.

"As if lifted from a palace along the banks of the Bosporus, Ottoman motifs subtly infuse the collection with imperial splendour,"

All that glitters...Elie Saab Fall 2012 in Paris Wed 4th July

Elie Saab paraded a bevvy of Byzantine beauties adorned in shimmering gold in Paris this Wednesday (4th July 2012). Perhaps its the recession and constant tightening of our belts that's meant the forthcoming season is leaning to more opulent fabrics and finishes, but you'll be glad to know that the incoming styles from some of our favourite brands here at Tinfish haven't neglected the metallic trend either.

When buying from Fly London for Autumn 2012 we absolutely fell in love with this suede ankle boot, on a practical wedge heel with contrasting suede and burnished metallic leather panels. 
With a strong colour palette of teal, burnished gold and inky black these wedge heeled boots are bound to be a real show-stopping addition- with an easy to wear wedge heel, we're tipping these gorgeous slip-on ankle boots for the top next season. 

More to look out for: 
We've also got some fabulous vintage-inspired metallic heels from Miss L Fire, killer shimmering heels from new brand Ruby Rocks as well as some outrageous shiny numbers from Irregular Choice heading our way- in terms of trending looks like all that glitters really will be wardrobe gold next season.
  
A.O.B

We're excited to announce that the first of our Camper collection for Autumn Winter 2012 has arrived in store! Following their first leg victory in the Volvo Ocean race alt week (the Camper team pipped team PUMA into port at Galway on Tuesday...read all about it here) Camper look set for a triumphant season in store- with the welcome return of their Wabi slipper in a range of colours for this season....we can't help but wonder if Chris Nicholson and the rest of his team donned pairs after arriving into port? 

Our Windows Look Fly

The good folks at Fly London have asked all their independent retailers to have a crack at pimping their windows with truly 'fly' Fly London displays. We've decided to give you guys a sneaky peek at our work so far:

FACE IT
Don't forget to like the pics of our window at the Fly London facebook page- where you can keep up to date with the latest news from the brand of universal youth fashion culture. In line with their hardy urban look, we've gone for simple black and white window graphics that will really let their show-stopping collection stand out. 

FLY WHO?

This being the case it seemed a good idea to jot down a quick blog on our most successful brand. So, who are they? Good question. Fly London launched all the way back in 1994, and like our evolutionary themed promo-pics, they've stuck to their ideal of 'ever-changing, ever-developing'. This has stood them in great stead, making Fly London shoes not only a bold style statement, but a great way of keeping your feet comfortable all year round. 

FLY HERE

From a small original collection, the Fly collection has since grown to an astonishing number of styles, colourways and finishes. In fact, the biggest challenge we've faced here at Tinfish is narrowing down our selections from the Fly London collection each season- and Autumn / Winter 2012 was no exception- we're expecting the first of our fabulous styles from Fly London to start filtering through in the next few weeks- so keep an eye out here, or on our Tinfish Facebook page for updates on our newest styles in store and online.


PUTTING A SPRING IN YOUR STEP
Meanwhile, in our current collection, styles have been zooming off the shelves-  not least, we imagine due to the fact that Fly London shoes do make jolly good cross-seasonal options; a god thing when the sun is lurching from having his hat firmly on to throwing it out of the proverbial pram completely.

ONE clear winner (as per usual), has been the Fly Yakin shoes- this year we've got ours in a mix of metallic, rug and nubuck leathers. Have a little peep at them here. 

For the fellas we've got a great smart-casual option in the form of the Fly London Fuzzy boots- a twist on the classic Chukka styles that have had a real renaissance in past years. Available in Blue Denim or mint green suede. Go on, have a peek.


FLAGSHOP
Pardon the pun, but we're excited to see that the good old folks at Fly London have expanded into their own store. Mainly found in independent stores, Fly London has recently experience fantastic success with their Covent Garden store. The first of its kind in the UK!


BAGS OF STYLE
And its not only shoes that these edgy folks have been making. Here at Tinfish we've got a streamlined selection of classic Fly London bags. Classics like Fly Mote a fantastic messenger bag in soft rug leather and suede- available this season in blue and black. Riding high o the wave of popularity splashing all over geek chic, Fly have produced a lovely satchel in their Annie style- available at Tinfish in Dark Brown and Blue leathers. A mini rich leather satchel with front pocket and mag-dot fastening that makes a fabulous wardrobe investment- great for day-tripping and day-to-night events.


LIKE MONDAYS
Also in the satchel department, Fly London have produced the ultimate man-bag. The Al cross body bag in tan leather with buckle fastening and a whole heap of internal compartment will make your days as a Boomtown rat a thing of the past.


A.O.B

In other news, we're very excited to be in the throws of having a brand new homepage built-(hooray), with heaps of exciting new features to help you find the right shoes, quickly whenever you need it- as well as keeping you up to date with the lastest news and trends in footwear fashion.

You can also hook up with us in Pinterest- and on the new site you'll be able to add product images to your boards as all item will come with a 'pin it' button, so you can add them to all your other pinterests!

Feel free to comment on any other features you'd like to see on our brand spanking new site!

Over and out,

Tinfish. x

Ding Dong- wedding shoes for the best dressed guest

Ding Dong! 

Seems like all us Fishettes have been invited to an endless stream of nuptials at the present time- an all day leviathan of meeting, greeting, eating and drinking- not to mention cutting the inevitable rug on the dance floor! 
So, for our newest bout of seasonal favourites, we'll be focusing on show-stopping, bouquet grabbing and dance-floor scorching, shoes and sandals to get you through the wedding season with aplomb whether you'll be chasing an eligible bachelor, your little ones or your new Mr. around for the day.
The Rural Wedding

Irregular Choice Patty: these charming chintzy fabric court shoes by Irregular Choice are a real must-have for a lazy hazy country wedding. In blue spotty fabric or floral print, these slip on courts are a really flattering foot shape. With a range of soft pastels at work in the shoe, they'll make a great partner to a range of different fabric and finishes- lovely with a full-skirt that echoes 1950s chic!
The City Bash

Think slick and chic, a pencil dress perhaps or a maxi in neutral tones that taps into the sports chic and clean lines in fashion at the moment. Why not try a pair of Camper Laura, available in three lovely colourways- or if you'll be on your feet all day, loose none of the height you're after and gain bags of urban cool by opting for the Fly London Parol sandal; a rug leather sandal available in Smog or Dark Brown.
The Overseas Knees-Up

For a wedding in the sun, we've included a flat and a heeled shoe in our selection. If you're keeping it flat, but want a hint of glamour why not try Irregular Choice ‘Quack Quack’ a lovely beaded sandal that’s opulent without the effort of a high heel. For a sandal with some height and a whole heap of attitude, look no further than Blowfish Ricky and Blowfish Tulsa. Both of these wedge heeled sandals would look fantastic with a maxi dress, a perfect combination for a wedding celebration in the Sunshine.
The Vintage Gathering

Looks of yester-year are bang on trend right now, and that includes weddings - just look at K-Mid's Grace-Kelly echoing wedding gown of last year. So if you want to look back for a new look this wedding season, try Miss L Fire Gabriella- available in striking Red, beautiful Blue and rich Green. These bejeweled ankle strap shoes on an easy to wear mid-heel are a real feast for the eyes.