Is star print still in fashion? I'm not sure: there doesn't seem to be quite as much of it around as there was a month or so ago, but there are still bits and pieces of it in the shops, inlcuding these 'India' ballet flats from French Sole. The bright red makes a nice change from the more usual "white on black" star print we've been seeing lately, and red shoes are always a great way to add some colour to a dull outfit. These are £85, and come up small, so the company recommend ordering a size up.
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Forget boat shoes, espadrilles and those legions and legions of rope-embellished heels, this summer the perfect complement to the nautical look is a pair of eye-popping red platforms... and if they have a wooden heel, then even better!
These River Island ones certainly tick the boxes and would look oh-so-fab with a pair of smart, cuffed shorts and a polo t-shirt. Great for wearing on into the night, they're £69.99.
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Last week I talked about a 6" high heel, which in itself is rather intimidating, but what about these 5" heel babies? Sure they're not designer, but if you're looking for a height boost and don't want to fork out hundreds of dollars to do so, I don't think you can go too wrong with these Michael Antonio Lucy Mary Jane from Alloy. Made from man-made material (Natalie Portman would approve) these blue patent leather Mary-Janes feature cute floral cut outs and a peep toe. Still not convinced? Well your feet would only be arching up 3 ½" and not 5 with the 1 ½" platform. All this will just set you back $32.50.
Related: Michael Antonio's red 'Cache' peep toe pumps | Michael Antonio Serpent Sandals from Alloy
Over the past few weeks, Miss Selfridge have mounted a cruel campaign to divest me of all of my money, by the simple measure of placing one highly covetable thing after another on their website. On the shoe front, I'm currently coveting these polka dot bow wedges, which are lots of fun for the summer months, with their mixture of large and small dots. Hopefully the cool, canvas uppers, peep toe and wedge should help keep your feet comfortable too, during those long hot days which surely must be just around the corner. Surely.
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I've been neglecting Next again recently, after a few months of uninspiring footwear, but as I flicked through the website this morning, my attention was caught by these simple silver court shoes . These aren't really attention-getters in the strictest sense of the term, but if you're looking for a shoe that you'll be able to wear just about anywhere, these could well be it. The fold over detail on the vamp makes these a little more interesting than most court shoes, while the silver leather ups the glamour quotient a notch. They're restrained enough to wear to work, but the colour will also make them suitable for much more than just the office, making them a good buy at £60, I think.
Related: Metallic peep toe wedge shoes from Next | Pink laser cut sandals from Next | Gold platform sandals from Next
It might sound a little silly but when I first saw these Toopshop Hackle-High leg fringe sandals I thought "Jack in the beanstalk" because of the fringe strap that climbs right up the leg. Then I decided that you would get the weirdest tan line if you wore these out in the sun - I think on a way too practical level sometimes when it comes to shoes. But all that aside I actually think these shoes are very cool. You can get the gladiator-style boot without actually wearing boots that strap all the way up your leg would make walking so much easier. And the price isn't too bad - £25 isn't too much to ask, and they're also available in 2 other colours. I might have to order me a pair now...
Related: Topshop 'Gladiator' Sandals | Gladiator sandals roundup: will you be buying a pair?
It's sale time at Office and you'd better get in quick - shoes are going for as little as a fiver (no jokes). My picks from the cheapies are (L to R) the blue jelly peep toes (£5), side tie ankle boot (£10) and the brown ribbon bow pump (£10).
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