For todays Casual Friday, we're bringing you a bit of leopard print. When you think about it, leopard print has had quite a revival, thanks, in large parts, to the likes of Gwen Stefani. Before then it was reserved mostly for Mel B and Janice from friends ("Oh. My. God.")
So, thanks Gwen, for indirectly causing these cute pumps to come into existence. Flat, comfy looking, compatible with jeans - they tick all the Casual Friday boxes, while the peep toe adds a bit of glamour and makes them more interesting. Plus, at only £20 from Dorothy Perkins, they tick the bargain box too.
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I'm in dire need of new flat shoes, since my stand-by pair were pretty much destroyed by that monsoon we had last week.
These ones from Topshop seem like they might be a suitable replacement. Snake effect grey leather with a big turquoise bow on the side, they're casual but eye-catching and it wouldn't hurt to add them to my collection, now would it?
The 'Kalea' Snake Side Fan Court is £50 and also comes in black. Maybe I'll get those too.
Thanks mainly to Yves Saint Laurent's cage shoes, cagey cutouts are happening all over the place. And since we do like ourselves a good cutout, we feel now is probably the right time to say, "thanks Yves Saint Laurent". And since we can't afford YSL, someone else we should be thanking is Jeffrey Campbell, who has hopped on that cage cutout bandwagon big time, with these suede peep-toe booties.
Unlike the YSL ones, they're slouchy - which I really like - and have a wooden heel, which is also really cool. I also think the fact they have what the site describes as a "padded footbed" makes them sound like a dream. You don't have to say anything more - I'm sold. They're $188 from Free People.
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Yesterday I brought you stripper shoes, today hooker boots.
But really, if you could manage to wear these and look more Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada then like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, then you deserve a prize.
The 'Britany' Thigh High Boots are £120 from Topshop and are patent leather, with a 4.5 inch heel, and a platform, which I personally think is too much; if you're going to make a shoe that's as OTT as a thigh high boot, I'd keep the add-ons to a minimum.
They also come in black nuback leather, and a rather daring bright blue colour. I don't think I could get away with them - could you?
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There's nothing like a bit of metallic snakeskin to inject some glamour into an otherwise boring outfit. Add a peep toe, a platform and a price tag of £35 and you have a fail safe recipe for a bombshell shoe.
These Snake Effect Metallic Peep Toe Shoes from ASOS tick the above boxes and are versatile enough for most outfits. They would look great as a semi-casual look with jeans too.
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If ever a shoe lived up to its name, it's these 'Astound' wedges at £140 from Carvela, because I am astounded anyone could actually walk in them.
That is a 5.9 inch heel people. Almost 6 inches. If I feared of death by shoe, you would not see these on my feet.
A drastic spin on the classic mary jane, these are more 'back to my job as a stripper' then 'back to school'. With three patent leather straps and a peep toe, these are definitely shoes for wanting to be seen in. If you want to make sure everyones eyes are on you, they come in red too!
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A country of girls squealed with happiness when we heard the news that Topshop had copied the Louis Vuitton 'Spicy' sandals, meaning that you could get your hands on a very similar pair of the £2,040 shoes for a mere £120.
And then, as you would expect, they promptly sold out. But, because Sir Phil saw a money spinner we loved them so much, Topshop made them into flat sandals, and then remodeled them into strappy heels.
Well, now the original 'Tribal Voodoo' sandals have been re-issued, and in two new colourways! I particularly love this black and gold pair, which still retain the jungle style of the shoe, but gives it a glamourous elegance. They also come in bright orange and are £120. Get them quick before they're sold out again!
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