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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Can you please, please, please help me find these boots: Winnie by KG. They are sold out on the Kurt Geiger website. I am looking for them in Black in a size 5/6. I spotted them on Asos.com but they only have them in brown. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated. I am in Dublin – but could get someone to get them for me in London or Belfast - Olivia
I think you're going to have to hit the phones, here. Kurt Geiger don't have stockists in Ireland, but they are stocked in lots of London stores, including House of Fraser, Harrods, Fenwicks, Selfridges and Liberty, to name but a few. The problem you'll have here is that most of these don't offer online shopping (excpet House of Fraser, which only has a limited range - and no shoes!) which is where the phone comes in! You'll find a list of all London stockists at the Kurt Gieger site, and I'm afraid it's then a case of ringing round and asking if any have the boots in your size.
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Hello Shoewawa,
Please help, I am due to take a holiday to California in December/January. As every day will be spent walking, shopping, exploring, I will need some flat boots to wear to go over or under jeans. I do like Uggs but am wondering if they are completely out of fashion now and what would be my most fashionable alternative? - Cassie
As much as some of our readers will hate to hear this, Ugg boots are actually going through a bit of a renaissance in popularity this winter, and lots of stores on the high street are doing their own, super-cheap, copies. Personally, I say that if you like them, get them - rarely has there been a better time to pick up a pair of cheap lookalikes which you can get a winter's wear out of before dumping!
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"Please can you help me find what appears to be this seasons ‘it’ shoe – I have seen it on Gwen Stefani, J.Lo, Jamelia and now Victoria Beckham. They are black platforms with a small peep toe, and a white stiletto heel. I don’t care how much they cost, I just need them!" - Gemma
The shoe you're after is from Yves Saint Laurent, and is called the 'Tribute'. It comes in a few variations, with various heel heights, platforms and uppers. Because it is such an 'it' shoe it's proving quite elusive in terms of online shopping (Yves Saint Laurent is not particularly easy to find online anyway) and I could only find them in red at Luisa Via Roma for €470. You may have more luck at a YSL boutique, instore at Browns or at a department store that stocks the brand. Expect a wait and a hefty price tag though, celeb style never comes cheap!
Ms Shoewawa, I am in DESPERATE need of a pair of gold / silver / bronze sandals to wear in my role of maid of honour at a beach wedding in May. Despite having money to throw at the problem - in the region of about £250/300 - I cannot find a pair. I have UK size 9 feet (US 12). Sometimes I can fit a European 42, but more often than not, designers come up small. I'd love something in the style of Jimmy Choo / Manolos...all the size 9 shoes I find are more frumpy than fabulous. I would even consider getting a pair made, but have no idea where to start! - Erica
Well Erica, I do love a challenge, so I've been on the case trying to find something to suit...
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I still get in a fair few requests from people looking for bridal footwear, and after getting yet another today, I thought it was only fair to remind you that we have a sister site devoted entirely to your bridal woes (and Camilla and her crew are far more likely to get round to answering your question than I am). Bridalwave covers everything from picking the perfect flowers to writing unforgettable vows. And for those of us not getting hitched any time soon, there are plenty of frock horrors that make our ugly shoes pale in comparison.
Belle 'Lapis' kitten heeled bridal shoes at Bridalwave | More bridal shoes at Bridalwave
The platform doesn't look set to leave us any time soon, and I've had a fair few emails asking for some affordable platform ankle boots. It's a look which still reminds me a little too much of the wannabe goths at my school, but I'm here to serve, so for those of you wanting to try the look these are subtle enough to stop you looking like a glam rocker. They're $59 at Spiegel, and also come in chocolate brown.
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