It takes an outstanding designer to render a classic, simple style to perfection, and we'd expect nothing less of Christian Louboutin, who seems to make us happiest when he sticks to the more straightforward styles.
With no embellishment or fuss, these heeled pumps are still total showstoppers. Their colouring is spot-on for summer, and their shapely form will flatter the feet. Best of all for Louboutin, they come at a save-uppable price!
£375 at Matches
Cocosa have been showcasing some fabulous sales recently, and this looks like a continuing trend with Karl Lagerfield's sale coming up in the next few weeks.
For those not familiar with Cocosa, the site is an invitation-only fashion destination housing private designer sales.
One sale worth a browse is the Studio TMLS collection. The Irish Ankle Boots on the right are a particular highlight of the collection, and are only £79 (down from £200).
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We've already seen some lovely preludes to summer in the footwear aisles, but could this just be the best S/S 2010 sandal yet? Not much about this style should work: you'd think the cut-out flowers would be enough detail without the wood and perspex heels with their look-at-me studs, but we can always rely on Jimmy Choo to pull off the impossible.
Quite how it all works together, I can't fathom, but the perforated front and back panels are really what make this shoe a winner -- and they offer a perfect compromise for those who don't want to go full-on floral this summer. .
£595 at Net-a-Porter
See these wooden contraptions on the left? It's not, as I initially assumed, an unusual magazine rack or door stop.
It's an architectural (and rather uncomfortable looking) shoe from the designer Chau Har Lee.
The wooden shoe is part of a range of architectural heels from the 'pre-collection'. The loop at the back is designed to support your heel, whilst the fan-like loops across the centre are created to support the arch of your foot.
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I've managed to go for - oh - nearly a week before waxing lyrical about Bionda Castana's fabulous Italian-made shoes, but I really couldn't hold in my love for these zip-up shoe boots much longer. What is there possibly not to love about these shoes? They're a beautiful shape, clearly soft and comfortable and a lovely, warm shade of beige that epitomises our new-found love of the colour this spring.
If I had the chance to really splash out on a pair of designer shoes for the warmer part of the year, my money would definitely be on this style. The pyramid motif, a style point that's been creeping in to all areas of fashion recently, is subtly embedded and the studs are just enough to give it a bit of a 2010 edge.
£510 at Farfetch
Related: Cut-work peep toe sandals at Bionda Castana | Video: The Shoewawa team check out Bionda Castana summer heels
I'm sure that these towering platform boots from YSL would be anything but 'easy' to wear without sufficient practice, but that's nonetheless what they've decided to call them. Weird name aside (that's compulsory in footwear, after all) these are some awe-inspiring shoes, and I love the way the design across the front subtly echos the 'Y' symbol currently being used on YSL bags.
You can expect to attain a little bit of celeb status in heels like these, which would make striking red carpet footwear. The harsh lines and sharp heels will certainly add glamour and poise to your look.
Related: Is the new YSL Tribute platform pump the new Louboutin Bruges? | YSL's caged heel at Net-a-Porter
In a bid to reduce my carbon footprint, I'm always on the lookout for products with an eco-friendly approach. Take these shoes on the right from shoe designer Hetty Rose. Hetty creates all her products from reused vintage Kimono fabric, found at vintage fairs, flea markets and exotic locations
Some of the shoes even feature trinkets from her own personal collection. Hetty Rose offers a bespoke service for these shoes, with prices starting at £290.
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