In a change from all of the sandals and wedges that herald in the summer season, here's a pair of shoes by Le Stilla that you'll still be wearing this winter. These square toed pumps look super-expensive -probably because, at $630, they are - but they also look like the kind of high quality shoe that'll last for a long time, if you look after them. The square toe is on-trend right now, but the bow on the side softens them up, as does the delicate high heel. Get them from Saks Fifth Avenue.
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I admit it: when Natalie Portman's shoe line for Te Casan was first launched, it didn't exactly blow me away. Oh, the shoes were nice, but there was nothing to really make me sit up and take notice - until now. These 'Plath' pumps come in pink, purple and black, and I think it's the beautiful colours that draws me to them. Pom poms on a shoe would normally make me run for cover, screaming, "Clowns are coming! Clowns are coming!" but I think I could live with these ones, especially when the rest of the shoe is so appealing. These are $395 and available from Te Casan direct.
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Mathieu Missaen has really gone up in the world, his gorgeous handpainted shoes caught my eye a while back and now he's being stocked internationally. I like the fact his designs are painted onto '80s mum shoes, adding another layer of interest and a little humour!
If you're after something a little different from the high street and you're into your graphic design then NDEUR have loads more designs on their website.
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We see an awful lot of shoes with bows on them these days, which is probably why Christain Louboutin decided to do something a little different, without leaving the bow behind entirely. His Very Noeud Slingbacks, then, still fall into the category of "bow front shoes", but these bows are all one-sided, as can be seen to best effect when you look at the shoe from above. The slim stiletto heels are still there, and so are the famous red soles, but the floppy bow is what makes these shoes so eye-catching. What do you think of them?
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If Kermit wore Louboutins, these Privatita slingbacks (£420) would be the perfect shoe. But in reality, since it's actually um, me that would have to wear them and not a frog puppet, I'm not so sure I could pull this colour off the same way Kermy would.
The slingback/ankle strap design is beyond beautiful, but I can't imagine the neon green looking great against my fair skin. Probably a different story if you had the sunkissed limbs of Adriana Lima... Either way, these shoes would definitely put a zing of zany colour into any spring outfit!
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I'm not sure quite what to make of these pink ASOS t-bars. They look a little bit like the t-bar was an afterthought, which gives it a bit of a "tacked on" feeling. Despite that, the cut-out front is cute, as is the bright pink colour. These are also available in black, and look like a totally different shoe, which would be great for work, or more formal occasions. They're £25.
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Having been searching for the perfect pair of nude heels for a long time, these ones by Barratts have made me very happy this morning, especially given that they're only £25. Of course, not all "nude" feet are the same colour, and I'd need a slightly paler shade to get the full leg-lengthening effect that nude shoes bring, but these would still make a good, basic shoe to have tucked away for those "Wah! Where on earth will I find a pair of shoes to wear with this?" moments. Barratts also have this almond toe stiletto in red, purple and bronze, although not all sizes are available, so you may need to check out your local branch if you find you can't live without them.
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