I am now well and truly into Christmas mode!

I wrapped a ton of presents to the dulcet tones of Slade and Roy Wood at the weekend and am now madly trying to get through everything at work before the Christmas holiday.

The party dress needs a quick wink at the iron before our office party on Thursday BUT I’VE NO SHOES TO WEAR TO THE BALL! I think DUO's Holly in black suede will fit the bill perfectly – after all, you can’t go wrong with black suede for a party. So I’d best place my order sharpish so I’ve got them in time for our ‘do’ later this week.

It’s been as busy as ever on the PR front in the office and so great to see how many mags have featured our boots this year. I’ve just been reading this month’s Cosmo (January issue) which features both black patent and grey Odessa, burgundy Samara and green Moscow on the ‘Ask Shelly’ page. Company and Woman and Home also ran lovely pieces on us this month so here’s hoping they help us spread the little black book secret that is DUO’s Perfectly Fitting Boots!

We’re already thick in the midst of planning the launch of the Spring/Summer ’08 Shoe collection in PR, which does feel weird as there was a gorgeous frost on the ground this morning. The recent turn in the weather has atleast meant I’ve managed to get some more wear out of my boots – I’ve been working the ‘80s slouch look in my Messina this Autumn/Winter and they just get better with age.

But for the next couple of weeks I’m definitely in party mode ,so bring on those killer heels…Have an absolutely fabulous, glittering Christmas – hope you get everything you wish for!

Sophie. xxx