Kurt Geiger has always been a good bet for those looking for something a little more adventurous on the high street, so it doesn't surprise me to see that they've become the latest brand to embrace the 'pinched heel'; a look that seems to be settling in for the long haul.
It works well on these totally show-stopping black and gold courts, which also have a cool, contemporary bow to contrast nicely with the metallic finish. I can see these shoes getting a lot of good attention. £190 at Kurt Geiger
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Eel skin is a material we've seen far more of in bags and accessories than shoes, but here, YSL are using the waxy, fishy fabric to create texture and toughness in these rather extraordinary 'exotic pink' heels.
The heels themselves are every bit as exotic as the leather: they're a positively vertiginous 4-inch stiletto, given a slightly rough-cut edge by the eelskin, which I think lends them the appearance of chiselled wood. The hidden platform and clonky toes also remind me more than a little of those Vivienne Westwood shoes that sent Naomi Campbell flying, so wear these with caution!
$895 at Saks Fifth Avenue
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One glance at Cindy Crawford and it's hard to believe that the former supermodel is 43 years old. Looking stunning in a black plunging halterneck dress, Crawford attended the premiere afterparty of Fantastic Mr Fox in London wearing a pair of Jimmy Choo "Keenan" caged sandals. A great investment item, these patent leather peep toe sandals are the perfect versatile sandal to wear from the office to the bar. They retail for £652.57, and are available in black and metallic.
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These black and gold suede platforms from Oli are well named, because I can see them being the sort of shoe I'd want to keep for many years to come.
They're infinitely matchable, with a 4cm platform, that heel will be nicely balanced out so even after a few cocktails you can still walk tall. They're certainly high enough that you won't want to wear them every day, but this in turn should keep them in good nick and ready to wear to all tomorrow's parties!
£45 at Oli
Thank god for bloggers! Jak & Jil (one of my favourites) has posted a preview of the Nicholas Kirkwood Spring/Summer 2010 collection. These brightly coloured pop art style booties are pure shoe eye candy. In vivd colours including hot red, green and blue, they are flecked in white and gold, and feature Kirkwood's signature protruding platform. I also hear that he has flats planned for next S/S season. So... what do you make of this sneak peek? Tell us below.
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If you like broguing, but don't want to go for the full-on, boyfriend-style loafer approach then a pair of pumps with a smart two-tone pattern can be the perfect look for you. It's a look that Moschino Cheap & Chic do particularly well, and I can imagine these black and cream pumps being a fabulously versatile wardrobe addition.
Seen close-up, it's possible to make out that the 'brogue' element of the shoes is actually made up of gold eyelets, set next to a bevelled-edge of cream leather - I love this effect, and think it makes the shoes even more on trend.
£335 at Harvey Nichols
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Dorothy Perkins have really been upping their game recently, and look set to exceed their fellow Arcadians, Topshop and Miss Selfridge, in the shoe department. Gemma Cartwright from Big Girls Browse recently wrote about the new 'Luxe' range Dorothy Perkins will be launching and I couldn't resist a peek. The range, named after the world's top jet-set places, features a gorgeous mixture of zip details, bright colours, and luxurious fabrics.
I have to admit, I'm a little bit in love too.
There are a fair few styles, Cannes, New York, Hollywood, Marbella, Paris and the prices are pretty reasonable too at £55-£65.
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