Pink, block heels aren't to everybody's taste, but they're certainly in style and will bring substance and colour to your outfit if you're bold enough to wear them.
These fun 'Luna' court shoes from Schuh have been reduced from £59 to a tenner, so if you thought the chunky stems look seemed kind of cool (and comfy!) but were afraid to invest too heavily in it, now's your chance to experiment! Block colour is one of the summer's key trends, so you won't go far wrong.
£10 at Schuh
If you can pull off the tricky-to-wear D'Orsay style and want an affordable party shoe that'll give maximum results, check out Dorothy Perkins new leopard peep-toe shoes. The twisty, patent rimmed shoes are guaranteed to turn your outfit a little bit wilder and could be worn with tights or bare legs for a sizzling bbq look.
I really like the choice of sandy beige here, which along with the open sides, turns the shoes from winter partywear to summer eveningwear. And as ever from Dotty P's, a great price.
£35 at Dorothy Perkins
In recent years Next has thrown off its fusty image and become a shopping destination which features some of the most stylish shoes around. I'm very taken with the Vamp Citrine Shoes, £35 as the mixture of lemon and grey is very attractive and the peep toe style adds a high fashion element to the pair. The structure of the shoe should provide enough ankle support to see you dancing through the night, and the sleek finish will mean they're easy to keep clean.
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For those of us 'blessed' with wide feet, finding dainty and desirable party shoes is always a bit of a minefield. Anything strappy, or without sufficient structural integrity is out, and you can forget about D'Orsay's. But thankfully we have stores like New Look, which bring out affordable and fun wide-fit styles like this one.
Available in a black/white or black/pink combo, the shoes are a little bit Chanel and super trendy. They're also a wallet-friendly £20.
£20 at New Look
Fresh from New Look's 'going out' section, these mock-croc heels are certainly special enough for any night on the town. Seen close up there's a scaly pattern covering the entire outer section of the shoe, but it's the cut-out panels that really add interest and style.
Available in black or alabaster white, these shoes would work at any time of year provided you've got something fancy enough to wear them to! Great price for such useful party gear.
£25 at New Look
Going to any weddings this summer? If not, I can absolutely guarantee you'll be pleased with your former, January self for buying these eyecatching neutral sandals by coast, for a fraction of their original cost.
This is a bit of a 'classic with a twist' style, taking a standard fan detail and blowing it up huge. There's a definite twenties theme going on here, so I can also see these going down a storm at decadent, dressed-up garden parties. Rather!
£33 (was £110) at ASOS
Step into the new year as you mean to go on - with elegance, grace and a healthy bank balance - wearing these smart two-tone heels from New Look. The low-rise toe gives a lengthiness to the shoes that will really flatter the feet, and the contrasting tones will add a decorative flair to any outfit.
New Look has definitely upped its game in footwear recently, and I'm happy to see that prices still seem to be rooted firmly in the bargain zone. This style will add a touch of class to day-to-day dressing, and could be worn to parties too. Excellent all-purpose shoes!
£20 at New Look