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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Ideal for those who love the Rupert Sanderson-style polished heels look but can't afford the real thing at the mo, these angular heels from Office are a real treat for parties, dressing up or formal occasions. The square toe adds just a bit of edge to what is otherwise a classic and very wearable style.
'Point and Square' has been available in a matte or faux-snakeskin finish for a while now, but these new versions feature the two essential colours of the season, and with a glossier, more glamorous finish.
£70 at Office
There's a lot of experimentation going on around the basic 'block pump' style at the moment and I really like this take on the look by eco-conscious footwear line United Nude.
Taking inspiration from the catwalk styles of Lanvin, Prada et. al, the 'blocky' look is rendered particularly well in UN's trademark angular style. The heel is positively architectural, while the shiny uppers look good enough to eat.
£170 at Kindred Sole
Related: Yay or Nay: Futuristic sandal by United Nude
So what's that we were hearing about how 'sensible' styles are in?
These innocuously-named 'suede platform shoes' by Gian Marco Lorenzi are about the most extreme take on a loafer I've ever seen, and a certain morbid curiosity makes me want to tail someone wearing these shoes just to see how long they last. Safety features aside, I'm really not a big fan of this shoe: even ignoring their height I think it's the two-tone 'sunrise' effect stiletto that really over-eggs the pudding.
£739 at Farfetch
For the first time in years I feel quite comfortable buying shoes that aren't made in the classic 'shoe colours' of black, navy and tan. Bold block colour is the best way to brighten up your winter outfits, and these Magenta shoes by Bronx provide a vivid and easy way to achieve this look.
With a fashionable rounded heel and softly curving toe, I can imagine these being really comfortable too. They're a great choice for parties, and on sale at a good price, too.
£32.09 at Dress for Less (43% off)
Faith have taken some of the most fun elements out of this season's top designer styles and mixed them up to make these funky 'Lanimal' platforms at an affordable price.
This could be a good style to go for if you're looking at your winter wardrobe and wondering how all those dark colours and plain textures are really going to get your through all those parties. A pair of shoes like these will work magic on your clothes, giving them instant gladrag status.
£80 at Debenhams
Related: Rupert Sanderson 'Winona' leopard print heels | Leopard print Mary Janes by Pedro Garcia
Two tone really is becoming the colour scheme of the season, as here's another eyecatching example of the look, this time from DKNY.
Their brand new 'Tina' black and gold bow pumps will match up well with this season's metallic eveningwear, and extra sparkle is added courtesy of the glitter heel making them perfect show-off shoes. These are a beautifully sculpted pair of shoes you'll want to wear far more often than is practical.
£190 at Net-a-Porter
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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