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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Topshop really have moved into the big leage with their occasion footwear, catering to our collective lust for all things textured, tactile, bright and geometric.
'Primal' is a riot of faux-snakeskin, metallic notes and contrasts that will cook up a storm with any posh-punk outfits you might be planning to debut in coming weeks. There's a bit of caging going on here, a bit of tasseling - it's got all the right ingredients for the perfect party shoe.
£120 at Topshop
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The name of this shoe is 'What's Going Down?' and I'm happy to report that the one thing I can see going down here is the price!
It'll set you back a mere tenner, which I certainly thing is a bargain when I consider their likeness to the brand's 'Wafa' sandal; a shoe that saw me happily through two summers and I'd have happily replaced had they not withdrawn it this year! These too are meant for summer but will look great with thick tights in the autumn.
£10 (while stocks last) at Office
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