tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73352345283414939982024-03-13T23:13:05.250+02:00Shoe pornMusings on stuff, travel, work and life in general<br>Rochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335234528341493998.post-44927389881809229182010-09-11T12:58:00.000+02:002010-09-11T12:58:48.682+02:00Asian invasionBeen a very long time since I posted - turns out keeping up with a blog can be hard work! Lots of things have happened - South Africa have hosted an awesome soccer World Cup, followed by a protracted public servant strike - guess we can't have it all. I've also completed another year of MBA studies and the end goal is very much in sight.
I've also been fortunate enough to be included from the Rochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335234528341493998.post-14978852826600710812009-05-15T16:29:00.002+02:002009-05-15T16:51:03.073+02:00Sole mateI've just returned from a trip to the US, spoiling myself with a day in New York City - a place I hadn't been to before but completely fell in love with. Its not just that it really does look like it does on tv, or that there is never a dull moment, the people actually being nice or the shopping being unbelievable. The city is bursting with life - what an amazingly energetic place. I am in love.IRochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335234528341493998.post-33330872234180267822009-04-03T10:24:00.002+02:002009-04-03T10:43:42.234+02:00I love this shoe!Apologies for the filler post - I've not been feeling my chipper self the last little while, but if anything can cheer me up its a great pair of heels. How great you ask? Zombie-great, I say!http://www.toplessrobot.com/2009/04/geek_apparel_of_the_week_zombie_heels.phpRochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335234528341493998.post-89877236143205248202009-03-20T19:12:00.003+02:002009-03-20T19:17:38.161+02:00I won something!Thanks a mil to Heart's Desire Jewelery for thinking that I'm fabulous! (which of course I agree with). As with shoes, you can never have a bad bling day, and she makes some pretty interesting ones herself.Apparently its my turn to pass on the torch. Not really a fan of chain anything (unless it comes with handcuffs, but that's for the blogs I don't write...) and would like to hang on to the Rochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335234528341493998.post-85081544128805232202009-03-10T12:40:00.003+02:002009-03-10T13:05:32.565+02:00Bounty is a problemLess is more? Um...ok, possibly. Can you ever have enough shoes? If you're asking that question and expect a serious answer, you really shouldn't be reading this. You're welcome to continue, but you're wasting your time. Trust me.I currently live about 40 kms from my place of work. That means I spend about an hour (minimum) each way in traffic to get to the place that lets me work there so that IRochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335234528341493998.post-25011442876040919532009-03-03T15:50:00.003+02:002009-03-03T15:54:09.866+02:00Something prettyIn celebration of reaching 1000 page viewsImage by homelyvillain Rochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335234528341493998.post-38188550230426119092009-03-03T09:13:00.003+02:002009-03-10T12:39:56.128+02:00Hell is a metal tube......at 3000 ft in the air, trapped by the window seat with no means of escape from the world's most annoying passenger. OK, maybe not the WORLD's most, but certainly on the top 10. Most not wanted. Seriously. Suicide bombers should sit next to this guy - the plane won't even leave the tarmac.There I was, minding my own business, terribly pleased with myself for booking the very back seat in the Rochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335234528341493998.post-10237721527163576352009-02-27T09:53:00.000+02:002009-02-27T09:53:00.396+02:00Wrong numberI suppose I should have anticipated that the title of this blog would lend itself to misinterpretation. I should also have realised that it takes all kinds to make this world and that some kinds gravitate towards 'words that rhyme with corn' more than others. While I welcome with open arms those of all creeds, tastes and appetites, I do regret that I continually dissappoint a certain readership Rochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335234528341493998.post-68156327000557535702009-02-26T14:25:00.000+02:002009-02-26T14:25:33.556+02:00The Womens Blogger Directory: Shoe PornThe Womens Blogger Directory: Shoe PornRochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335234528341493998.post-27499533812046493042009-02-26T10:02:00.000+02:002009-02-26T10:02:00.575+02:00The sisterhood of the travelling shoe - part duexSitting at Franca's I became very, very glad that I was born female. There were at least 5 private conversations occurring in a multitude of languages (some English) and at least another 4 public conversations (mostly English, at least one more Italian). I had absolutely no doubt whatsoever sitting there, observing this symphony, that any male entering the room and attempting to follow even a fewRochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335234528341493998.post-57221007143549751422009-02-23T20:43:00.003+02:002009-02-23T21:18:14.801+02:00The sisterhood of the travelling shoe - part unoOK, I didn't see the movie about the pants - seriously, who makes a movie about pants - so I take no responsibility for any associations. I do however feel like celebrating the ability of my favourite accessory (ok, besides my boyfriend) to bring us girls together.Case in point - I recently joined the Women's Blogger Directory, one of those collections of blogs that are allover the place. Rochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335234528341493998.post-30828157142181085842009-02-17T17:49:00.005+02:002009-02-17T18:26:30.838+02:00Nothing like a little ItalianWe're still in the throes of summer here in South Africa and going to work every day while the sun is shining and the flowers are blooming is just.not.right. So, I console myself with breaks gone by and wade through photos of happier, work free, times. (Yes, I am once again craving a holiday)Whilst reminiscing on sun-filled breaks, I came across pictures of a cruise I went on with some friends a Rochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335234528341493998.post-8804311155782629162009-02-03T18:54:00.003+02:002009-02-03T19:09:32.105+02:00My cup of teaLadies who lunch are increasingly becoming ladies who have tea in the afternoon (although I suspect this has been happening for years and that tea is just a convenient colour to disguise any manner of er, performance enhancing, beverages). Finally, someone with a little more flair and decidedly good taste has managed to combine this lovely leisurely activity (post-shopping of course) with some ofRochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335234528341493998.post-253034489033405512009-01-14T21:06:00.002+02:002009-01-14T21:23:13.759+02:00The year of the shoeThis year, we're going to come into our own, me and my objects of desire. The past few seasons they have been inspiring all manner of trends, from spray paint colour techniques to architectural wonders in heel construction. They may have gone a little overboard there, but no pain has ever been to great if its inflicted in the name of beauty (and yes, sometimes this is just plain daft).This year, Rochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335234528341493998.post-9383419069633827572008-12-25T12:46:00.000+02:002008-12-25T12:46:00.278+02:00Shoes for ChristmasLOL!Rochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335234528341493998.post-85489600471297029632008-12-23T12:21:00.000+02:002008-12-23T12:21:00.179+02:00The most famous shoe in the worldKudosRochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335234528341493998.post-90822659211461438942008-12-22T11:41:00.003+02:002008-12-22T12:26:57.681+02:00Christmas fiftyIn the spirit of the Omnivore's Hundred, the Very Good Taste bloggers bring us the Christmas Fifty and in the spirit of all that is right and good in this world, I'm in! Some research is involved in figuring out what many of the items are, so its quite a lot of fun - if you're a foodie like me (yes, I love my shoes, but I make up for it in being a pretty damn good cook, so there!).Here’s what to Rochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335234528341493998.post-91129495023699276152008-12-17T09:23:00.003+02:002008-12-22T12:24:22.182+02:00Christmas shopping statsI've recently begun to keep track of the ability of various shoes to sustain extended shopping in comfort. Having a severe allergy for malls during the festive season, I try to get as much gift shopping done as is possible prior to the frenzied crowds descending in their masses.So, I've had about three days' worth of shopping and only two people left to buy gifts for, all else has been complete. Rochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335234528341493998.post-67964073760499817152008-12-12T12:14:00.000+02:002008-12-11T12:25:25.459+02:00ZooCaroI recently received a message from Lisa who works at ZooCaro.com. In her words:Zoocaro.com provides a simple and safe way to shop, promote products, services and items for free. Take advantage of this service today and find what you are looking for or drive more business your way http://www.zoocaro.com/I had a look 'round and they certainly do have some interesting stuff - browse around and have Rochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335234528341493998.post-71932807929384221782008-12-11T12:04:00.002+02:002008-12-11T12:10:28.177+02:00Better late than neverWorld AIDS day was on 1st of December. This is my contribution, in memory of everyone lost, struggling, ignorant, uninformed or just scared.Also to Olga, who I think of every day.Rochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335234528341493998.post-31106995152128579492008-12-08T00:01:00.000+02:002008-12-08T00:01:03.584+02:00More ode to shoesBrilliant parody of an already brilliant parody.Rochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335234528341493998.post-31705302284435045082008-12-05T23:09:00.004+02:002008-12-08T18:40:57.453+02:00Feet in the sandGetting toward the end of the year, I am craving a beach holiday. This time last year I was lucky enough to wet my feet in the ocean off the coast of Zanzibar and I would just love to be in the same place right now, but alas, planning left to late and no budget to speak of, I can only dream.So dream I shall and in the true spirit of the obsessed (shoes, chocolates, anything really), I will Rochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335234528341493998.post-56221509277997041102008-11-18T17:32:00.003+02:002008-11-18T17:39:43.158+02:00Ahhh, of course!Ever wondered where all that spare disposable cash goes when you turn your back? What do you mean, 'what spare disposable cash'?? Well, ok, probably spare disposable credit.Anyway, someone didn't get it quite right - this should really show credit cards, but hey, its cute and its probably true in some universe...Rochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335234528341493998.post-7440318206971529862008-10-22T17:32:00.002+02:002008-10-22T17:53:22.597+02:00New crushI just returned from a trip to Atlanta, Georgia (USA) - still suffering from jet lag, which really feels like a hangover without the party before. Atlanta, in my humble opinion, is not a great tourist city although it has some very interesting spots:- The Coca Cola Museum (or World of Coca Cola) is quite a bit of fun, walking through the marketing machine's history, one cannot help but to Rochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7335234528341493998.post-75403311937358510402008-09-29T11:48:00.004+02:002008-09-29T12:01:11.167+02:00Zanzibar 5th avenueIts not all poverty and squallor here in deepest, darkest Africa you know! For the record, I do not ride a Zebra to work and have never, not once, found a lion in my garden - as fierce as she is, the neighbour's Siamese doesn't count! What we do have, is a very sharp sense of humour and an ability to rip ourselves off better than anyone else can hope to. As proof, I sumbit these pics of Rochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14832937435449969069noreply@blogger.com1