We all have a piece of clothing that everyone comments upon - only to be surprised when we reveal where we bought it. For me, that garment is currently a pair of starry tights that are actually more M&S than D&G.
The stars decorating the tights are differently sized, which is what distinguishes them from your standard issue Goth star tights from Camden. It gives them that distinctive catwalk look, meaning I was quite comfortable wearing them along to London Fashion Week events!
There are two versions of these tights available: one with an 'American tan' style effect, the others almost completely see-through sheer. Both give dramatic effects!
£12 at Marks & Spencer
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New Look have made the rather odd (but very welcome!) decision to slash the prices of many of its boots this week, with some very autumn/winter friendly styles now on sale for as little as £10 or in some cases £5. We're almost wondering if it's a mistake, but in the meantime we're getting our credit cards at the ready...
The black pleated high-leg boots, for example, are now £10 reduced from £39, while a pair of achingly trendy platform ankle boots are also £10 reduced from a lofty £64.99. What's going on? Both styles are likely to be super-useful this season, and will look great as part of a casual or going-out ensemble.
Before they spot their mistake (if it is one) we suggest you hot foot it over to the site where you'll find these bargains and many more like them.
New Look Boots
Jewel tones have now fully taken over from the primary colour block hues we wore in the summer, and some of the best shoes made up in the peacock-like tones are to be found in the platforms and party section. You can team all of these shoes with black evening-wear or similar colours, and there are so many accessories to match them with you'll have loads of fun getting the look.
A few of our favourites, plucked from the pre-winter high street are shown here:
1. Kurt Geiger Glossy platform sandals: £350 at Selfriges
2. Dune 'Hotty' suede platform sandals: £85 at John Lewis
3. Dune round-toe platform court shoe: £75 at Debenhams
4. Vince Camuto 'Jorgie' colourblock platform pump £99 at Macy's
5. 'Piston' turquoise metal-heeled courts: £80 at Topshop
6. Laurence Dacade bottle green suede platform pumps: £435 at Stylebop
7. Schuh 'Cotty' pink platform sandals: £70 at Schuh
Ponyskin is a huge trend in footwear at the moment, but if you don't want to harm any actual ponies, the good news is that the looks is easy to fake. Plenty of high street brands are stocking faux-ponyskin shoes and boots, with some impressive results.
We love Topshop's "faux-po" wedges, which look brilliant in this ink blue shade that's just bright enough to show off the hairiness of the fabric's surface. It's definitely a close contender for the real thing.
The wedge itself is painted black, giving the boot a very chic, urban look.
£95 at Topshop
Ok, so the only real similarity between these two styles is the feline theme, but if you love cats on your feet, you can either splash out on Charlotte Olympia's beautiful 'Tessa' style (above right) or pick up a slightly cheaper kitty shoe courtesy of Irregular Choice.
Complete with wide eyes, whiskers and a little pink nose, these really are some of the cutest shoes around, and they'll look purr-fect worn on Halloween. Also, how could you possibly not love a shoe (or indeed anything) that's called 'Cheese on toast'?
Charlotte Olympia's 'Tessa' range is certainly a collection to covet, and we are madly in love with both the original stiletto version pictured above, and the more substantial wedge version that's available in black or red velvet.
Cheese on Toast wedges: £65 at Schuh
'Tessa' cat shoes (wedge version) £625 at Selfridges
We'd all like to steal a little bit of Nicole Scherzinger's style, and her choice of footwear is a great example of what keeps her wardrobe fresh. These awe-inspiring spiked heels are by Ruthie Davis, and she was spotted performing on stage in them last week. We love the metallic look she's got going on here, and think the shoes are the perfect match for her oil-slick mini dress. Nicole is no stranger to spikes, having worn some of Louboutin's finest studded creations in her time.
The 'Spikette' style is available in a number of different shades, including a delightfully kitsch gold version available here, with glitter encrusted uppers and hot pink soles. It's an incredibly edgy style that has its roots in the fetish style that is going great guns this season.
Let's keep our eyes peeled for some nice affordable (and UK-based) high street homages!
£1,078 approx at Bloomingdales
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There is something very spooky and Halloween-like about an eerie green glow, and I'd certainly like to have these dazzling glitter Mary Janes on my feet along with my Grotbags wig and witchy hat. Sadly, they're not available in store till early November, but that still makes them an ideal party season choice, and one you might want to crack out again next year for St. Patrick's day!
In the meantime, you can buy the same pair in red or silver glitter, or in black for a more timeless day-to-day style. They're all by Red or Dead and available exclusively at Schuh.
£65 here!
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