Since I was little, I always had a thing for suede footwear. I'm not sure if it's the feel of the soft material, or the luxurious look it gives the item, but I've always been drawn to it. This is particularly if it's covering a pair of very high, very sexy heels.
So you can probably see why I love these Asos Suede Heel Flash Court shoes. Not only are they coated in my favourite fabric, but they also come in my favourite colour of purple! Look closer and you'll notice they've got a metal flash design at the top of the heel. This flash looks particularly nice in the taupe version of the shoe, giving it a designer look. Luckily, it's only £60 from ASOS.
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The common sense side of my brain is telling me that these Office Slip It On shoes are a seriously impractical purchase for the next few months. They're suede, so they're destined to be destroyed by the onslaught of Autumn rain. They're bright pink, so they're not going to go with much of my, primarily green and purple, wardrobe. I have a feeling my feet would look a little choked in the high cut ankle design too. Plus the likelihood of me losing the ability to walk normally after an hour in these is pretty low
That's the common sense side of my brain though. The shopping side of my brain is screaming to me that I need these shoes. The cute bow on the back. The unusual cut of the edges making it perfect for skinny jeans! The gorgeous cheery colour! Did I mention the cute bow on the back? I really want these shoes, and I definitely have an opening for a bright pink suede shoe-boot in my collection.
They're £68 and also come in black if you're not feeling the pink ones.
It's not the only pair of pink shoes I've got my eye on at Office though...
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Evans have been going great guns on the shoes and accessories front recently and a new crop footwear this week does not disappoint.
These glossy black and gold courts are a very current style (it's that toe-cap colour contrast thing again!) and don't they look comfy too? Being 'blessed' with wide feet I mean that in the best possible way, as it takes skill and experience to find wide-fitting shoes that don't look orthopedic - and these definitely don't. They rock!
£30 at Evans
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Even to the seasoned shoe-addict, H&M footwear is a bit of a mystery. Barring the odd designer collection their selection is often pretty limited - majoring mostly in canvas flip-flops and casual shoes - and then they'll suddenly bring out something lovely that usually disappears within weeks. It's always cheap, invariably chasing a trend and of variable quality - but when you strike gold, you'll get a fantastic bargain.
I'm keeping an eye on these bow-strap heels, which I've only seen on sale in some of the bigger London stores, so if you like them, I suggest you strike now. They cost a mere £35 and felt sturdy enough when I tottered about on the adjoined pair shown in the photograph.
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I'm a big fan of these court shoes, new in at Aldo, which have got the balance between trendy and wearable just about right.
Unlike many of the styles you might be tempted to buy at the moment there's no impossibly high platform here - no 'wear once' spiky heels or embellishments so achingly hot that you'll be fast-tracking them to the charity shop come January - just a low-key interpretation of current designer styles that's truly wearable. I love the dainty bow at the heel. Pick up a pair for £60 at Aldo
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Remember how I goaded Topshop earlier on for being wussy with their studs? Well they've ramped up the punk factor quite considerably with this sandal (called 'Spike' for obvious reasons) which is a much more wholehearted attempt at harnessing the season's key trend.
The studs are gold, which could make them a little harder to accessorise depending on how much you've already invested in this look. But I like the arrangement, and the little zip-up front adds a bit of rock 'n' roll kookiness too.
£75 at Topshop
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New in at office is this rockin', studded flat ankle boot that's bound to be a huge hit next season. It would be a definite wardrobe staple for anyone even thinking about nodding to fashion's whims, and looks comfy too.
I like the fact that they haven't gone for too pointy a toe here, as it seems the winkle-picker style is now (finally) tip-toeing out of the building. The multiple straps are a nice touch too, and stop the shoe from straying too far into boyfriend territory (have you ever met a man who'd be willing to do up all those buckles?) £100 at Office
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