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!
I love this sophisticated, two-tone high sandal by Moda in Pelle. The trendy platform makes it an ideal shoe for the summer, while the soft leather should keep your feet from expiring as you scoot about in the heat.
If you're as taken with the shoe as I am, the good news is that it's part of a sale currently on at shoe-shop.co.uk where you'll also find bargains galore from Poetic License, Ravel, Red or Dead and more. This pair and their yellow counterpart have had £20 shaved off and are now on sale at £60.
Related: Shoewawa preview: Moda in Pelle Autumn/Winter 09/10 range
These tall sandals by Office were £55 not so very long ago, but both the black and silver styles have just been reduced to £20 making them an excellent summer bargain, especially with so much of the season still left to go!
I've picked out both shades here as I think the two styles would work well for different occasions; the black being ideal for daytime wear with floaty skirts, capri pants or shorts. The silver will bring a bit of extra glam to your wardrobe that will translate well into eveningwear. The cork-soled look is still very much in, so grab this bargain while it's there in store or online.
Related: Office 'Helena' zebra print gladiators | Bertie's 'Jackie O' silver sandals
'Epic' is one word I'd use to describe these tall, multi-strap gladiators from Nine West but thanks to a huge sale going on across all brands at the Shoe Studio, the price is anything but. Reduced from £75, they're now £45 and with plenty of the season left for you to stomp around in them, I think that's a pretty good deal.
If you love the gladiator look but don't really 'do' flat shoes, a style like this certainly ticks the right boxes.
Related: Nine West's L-IRA2 contrast platform sandals | Nine West Jai peep-toe pumps
I spotted the shiny silver version of these tasseled sandals on the feet of our stylish fashion editor Isabelle last week, and immediately asked where she'd found them. Expecting her to reply with the name of a hard-to-pronounce French designer, I was very surprised to hear that they actually originated from Next. Both pairs cost £25, and I can guarantee that they look great on the feet with some crazy nail varnish! Buy online at Next.
Related: Bargain Tuesday: Accessorize tangerine flats | Make like Drew Barrymore in silver gladiators
By definition, Accessorize know more than a thing or two about what will match up nicely with current trends, so it's not surprising to see that a lot of orange, coral and pale red items have appeared on their shelves this season.
I spotted these charming, smoky oranage ballerina flats in store yesterday and was pleased to see that they're a very affordable price. Ideal for those who want to nod to the warm weather trends but can't bring themselves to dress in orange.
£28 at Accessorize and Monsoon
Related: Dorothy Perkins orange t-bar heels | Bright orange court shoes from River Island
I've never had a pair of Kurt Geiger shoes that have disappointed me, so I tend to keep a close eye on their sales. And looking for a pair of gladiators the other day, I chanced upon these 'Kohl' flats by KG that have been reduced to £29.
You'll easily get gladiators full price for less than this, but in my travels so far I've found that most are over the £20 mark. So to bag a pair from a trusted brand that seems to value quality as much as it does fashion, I'm happy to go with these! Available in silver and white leather, they're bound to last into next summer when - let's face it - the style is bound to be right back! £29 at Kurt Geiger
Related: River Island's lace-up gladiator sandals | ASOS' heeled gladiator sandals
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