We're reaching the end of July, which in fashion terms means that Autumn is coming! But let's focus on the positives: as nights draw in and the smell of bonfires fills the air, flimsy, foot-mangling sandals give way to tougher, more sumptuous fabrics as we cast off beach chic for sophistication and sparkle.
I don't like to use the word 'fierce' unless I'm talking about zoo animals, but I'm going to make an exception in the case of these Giuseppe Zanotti heels that are very much the shape of things to come this fall: Swarovski starbursts bring the bling while black satin creeps up to the ankle in dramatic cut-out spikes. £890 at Net-a-Porter
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