Fair play to Amy Winehouse, she's managed to clean up her act this year and is said to be 100% free of illegal drugs after some time away from London and a certain on/off husband. She's even splashed out on a new pair of boobs to give her back some of her curvier figure.
Which is great. However there's one area of her life she hasn't cleaned up on, and it's starting to bother me.
Those old (and stained) ballet shoes need to go.
She's either walking about town in those or, even worse, wandering around barefoot. I think it's about time she invested in some new shoes.
Here are a few suggestions.
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I'm quite astonished at the prices fetched by certain brands making flat shoes. Some of these items are so flimsy you can barely walk in them, and many aren't fully weatherproof. So it's good to see an attractive and affordable flat shoe on the market that's fully portable, squishes down into a cute little box and would be the perfect companion on those occasions when you're just not quite sure your feet will make it all night in heels.
The lightweight ballerinas in fabulous fuchsia are from Coco Rose London, home of some of the funkiest flatties around. All are priced at the £30-35 mark, which is much more like it - particularly when you remember that each pair comes with its own carry case. And what's more, you'll be giving generously if you buy a pair, as Coco Rose will donate £2 to cancer research UK with each purchase.
'Fuchsia' flats: £35 at Coco Rose London.
As fashionable as she may be, even Michelle Obama has her off-duty days. The First Lady was recently spotted out and about with hubby and kids in a pair of teal 'Malindi' slingback Crocs. Maybe this is what helped the struggling company get a much-needed injection of $30million? Either way, Tim Gunn wasn't too impressed...
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Every girl's handbag needs a few essential items. You've got your obvious choices, your phone, purse and lipgloss, and then you've got those other things you need 'just in case'. Umbrella's, hairslides and my trusty Redfoot Revolution shoes all fall into the latter category.
For those not familar with the brand, RR produce fold up shoes that you can put into your handbag for work commutes, round the office, and that long walk home after a night on the dance floor. I've got a few pairs in various handbags, and I've bought them for friends for Christmas and birthdays as everyone tends to ask where they can get some.
So I was pretty excited to hear they'd bought out a new range....and even more excited to hear that it's Sex and the City themed, and comes in this gorgeous mini shoe box (right)
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Once the humblest of all shoes, the ballet pump has become the most challenging canvas for designers, who are going all out to make flatties exciting to wear.
London designer Kat Maconie is at the forefront of this low-heeled revolution, and we're loving her style at the moment. Taking fashion forward motifs such as nautical knots, Egyptian-style snakes, studs and references to Chanel, her current range is seriously hot to trot. It's available in a few achingly cool boutiques around the UK, as well as in Peter Jones and Harvey Nichs. Prices start at around £80
Full range at Kat Maconie
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There are zips on everything at the moment. Zips on bags, zips on leggings, zips on...zips.
The zip detailing looks particularly chic on these ballet flats from Oasis, transforming them from the plainest of styles to something that would give a harder edge to your entire outfit. Available in red or black, they're simple and stylish. £40 at Oasis
PS if you'd like to make your own zip corsage for next to nothing, you can find out how with our sister site, Crafty Crafty.
Related: Juicy couture zip embellished booties | Purple zip gladiator sandals from Dorothy Perkins
These silver, cut-out flatties from Miss Selfridge share quite a few things in common with Stella McCartney's Modern Galactic ballet flats, but are a fraction of the price at ust £7.
Their metallic sheen makes them a perfect buy for autumn and winter, and being flat as a pancake they're the all-purpose shoe you can wear anywhere and with anything. I rather like the almost 'lacy' perforated edging on the shoe, and think they'd look extremely pretty worn with long socks if you've got the confidence to carry off the look! If you want a pair for £7 you'll need to hurry: there are just a few pairs left in the Miss Selfridge sale.
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Fair play to Amy Winehouse, she's managed to clean up her act this year and is said to be 100% free of illegal drugs after some time away from London and a certain on/off husband. She's even splashed out on a new pair of boobs to give her back some of her curvier figure. 
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