Bridalwave's Abi Silvester writes...
Feet are funny things. I know loads of people whose shoe sizes fall outside the standard range, and even within it you're likely to have problems: my own feet are a 'petite' size four but are so wide that I'm limited to a very restricted selection of styles and most people I know who take a half size are seldom happy with the fit of their footwear. And I can't think of any worse occasion than one's wedding day to be stuck with ill-fitting shoes...
But setting aside the gripes we all have with our feet, let's think for a moment of those who really can't just go into a shop and buy a pair that'll pretty much fit. The size two and size ten ladies who are sized out of the joy of shoe-purchases. Unthinkable isn't it? But fortunately there are a few designers out there determined to ensure that they can get hold of a decent pair of wedding shoes.
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Hands up who doesn't like bows? Yes, that's what I thought. Nobody. Well, that might be a slight exaggeration, but, for the most part, people really like bows don't they? So you can bet that most of these bow-lovers would do a double take when they saw these 'Gracious' heels by Kate Spade.
Aside from the pretty bow, they are a very elegant shade of eggplant purple and have a classic ankle strap and thin stiletto heel - perfect for a glam evening out. You can pick them up at Zappos Couture for $329.
Related: Kate Spade's 'Lorna' t-strap wedges | Kate Spade Cabana striped wedge platforms
If someone said to me "I want you to make a shoe inspired by a tiki hut" I think this is what I'd come up with.
When that happens, I doubt I could sell it for £654 (and that's on sale too. Originally they were £1308) but Azzedine Alaïa have done so with their 'Raffia, python and shell wedge shoes'.
Not made from straw like I first suspected, the toe strap and wedge are actually woven raffia, the heel is cut out from python and the cuff is finished with tiny shells, giving it that tropical theme. If you want to get these they're £654 (as I said before) from Farfetch.
Related: Dolce & Gabbana sequinned wedges | GET THE LOOK: Katie Price's Topshop Wanda wedges
Crafty Crafty have noted that shoe-decorating is a hugely popular passtime at the moment, and I've seen some quite extraordinary transformations happen to the most ordinary pieces of footwear. My favourite shoe embellisher of all time has got to be Miss Bunny, who works wonders with shoes - turning boring old Primark and Peacocks pumps into showstopping shoes that are fit for the red carpet!
If you'd like to have a go at shoe embellishment, Chic Steals has some instructions on how she made the fab floral sandals pictured above, which were inspired by floral shoes on the catwalk. For more info on how she did it, check out this page. You can find out how to make something akin to the blingy, Swarovski stilettos on instructables...great way to turn a pair of old shoes into glamorous evening-wear!
If you want something a bit different from all the gladiator sandals that the market is saturated with, then you might like these strappy 80's style sandals from Mogil.
Tan leather and bright orange with a small heel, these would make a great summer shoe. Get them for $175 at Pixie Market.
Related: Studded Gladiator Sandal by London Rebel | Evans brown toe post sandals | Is it a boot? Is it a sandal? No, it's sandal boot by Maison Martin Margiela!
It's been a while since we've seen a celeb other than Lady Gaga get all creative on us in the shoe department. So when we saw these bizarre concoctions, we immediately thought how great it is to see someone having some fun at long last! She's not normally known for any hippie or outlandish fashion leanings, but just lately, her alter ego Sasha Fierce, has meant she has been trying out some new looks - including a couple of very brave Gareth Pugh numbers. Who am I talking about and where was she wearing these shoes?
Find out by clicking on the link below.
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In my seemingly never-ending quest for the perfect summer sandals, I have managed to uncover a gem (ha!) in these Diego Dolcini Swarovski crystal flats. They're sparkly without being at all garish, and with my Ibiza holiday looming, they're the perfect sandals for teaming with a pretty maxi dress and soaking up the sunset at Cafe Del Mar.
With a leather upper and an ankle strap with side buckle, they are not only pretty but practical too. If you're as much of a fan as me, you'll be pleased to know they have 50% off right now and are down to £304 at Farfetch.
Related: YAY OR NAY: Diego Dolcini cork upper sandals | Stella McCartney cherry detail t-bar sandals
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