Ah the heart shape. Probably one of the most overused shapes to adorn a pair of shoes, but one that just doesn't get boring. I spotted yet another pair of hearts sitting upon a pair of patent flat over on ShoeperWoman.
These patent flats on their own are appealing enough in turquoise, but the addition of the navy hearts adds a kitsch touch. Plus, now that there's a hint of sunshine about, you can step out in peeptoes without the fear of freezing feet.
Patent heart peep toe ballerina pumps from Accessorize £22
London Fashion Week may have been showcasing a lot of super-high heels (and some seriously bizarre ones) but we're also seeing flats peep through as a viable fashion option.
Redfoot Revolution offers a range of flat shoes that you can fold up and pop in your handbag for easy commuting or after a hard night on the tiles. I've talked about their
Sex and the City range recently, and now they've taken inspiration from a UK fashion queen for their latest flats.
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They may be covered in love-hearts, but these flatties are still chic and smart in true Paul Smith style. Made from the bendiest, softest leather I can imagine these lovely shoes waiting for me to slip my tired feet into at the end of a long day, for a laid-back look that's far from scruffy.
The style is also available in a pink on brown design, but I much prefer the more neutral tone. Seen up close, the leather has a lovely textured quality to it, which adds quality and style. Lovely!
£160 at ASOS
If you're wanting to 'do a VB' and switch to flatties wihile your feet recover from party season, there's no need to resign yourself to dull footwear. These pretty flats from Repetto, similar in many ways to Giuseppe Zanotti's star-spangled range, are a delightfully fun way to healthy feet, and they'll go with almost anything.
If these don't quite grab you, but you're keen to discover even more flattering flatties, Ms. Shoewawa is in the same boat at the moment and has been on the lookout. Favourites at the moment include Beyond Skin's 'Sole' ballet pumps, now reduced to £39, Pretty Ballerina's crazy leopard print pumps or Topshop's espadrilles.
Repetto star-studded flats: £157 at Colette
I've certainly never seen anything quite like these creepy, Alfred Hitchcock-inspired moccasins before. Moccasins are supposed to be the most innocuous of shoes, but a second glance at this handmade pair from Darlingtonia will give you cause to think again.
What I like most about these shoes is the way they make you double take: the black birds look just like abstract splodges until you give them a closer inspection. Despite this, they're still a perfect moccasin shape and style. Genius.
$129 at Etsy
It looks like we're in for another summer of tribal inspired footwear, so don't throw those gladiator sandals and stacked tribal heels quite yet.
The Steve Madden gladiator sandals take last year's basic style, and chucks a whole lot of colour into the mix.
It's from the Summer collection, and we've had a peek at a few more of their summer styles.
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It's almost time to climb down from those vertiginous heels and slip into something more comfortable in time for the season of good will, bad TV and hours of endless sofa-surfing. Are your toes beginning to unclench at the thought already?
Fortunately, there are plenty of great flat shoe styles out there at the moment, which will match up with almost anything you might wish to wear. From Chanel-style chain link and padded pumps to gem-embellished suede, there's something for feet of all tastes and budgets to enjoy. Pictured above are:
1, Black Chain Link pumps: £25 at Miss Selfridge
2. Carvela light jewel bow suede pumps in viola: £85 at John Lewis
3. Gabor contract bow ballet pump, £69.99 at John Lewis
4. Office 'Fallon' black chain pump: £35 at Office
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