Seeing Sienna and co. traipsing around in their festival gear at Coachella has me starting to think about my own festival attire for this summer. Am loving the Vivienne Westwood Pirate boots Sie has been wearing, but if you're after sandals, gladiator will probably be the way to go. I might forgo Kim Stewart's knee-high style though, and instead go for something a touch more subtle. I can't decide what's better about these suede sandals from Urban Outfitters - the cute fringing or the price! They're on sale now, for £14.99. At least I can tick 'footwear' off my list now...
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What does everyone think of the trend for platforms that stop before the end of the shoe, like these ones by Finsk for Faith Solo? Personally, I really like them. I don't own a pair, so I can't say how easy they'd be to walk in (they always tend to look a little bit precarious), but I think the style is interesting, and makes the shoe that bit more unusual. These ones come in pewter or tan, and are £120. The platform is high, but the wide ankle strap should help anchor these firmly enough to your feet. What do you think of them?
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While there might not be many who'd spend $175 on a pair of jellies, I'm sure there will be a fair few who can manage to fork out $7.80. Although whether you want to is the next question.
If you can overlook sweaty feet and stinging blisters, jellies are such the quintessential summer shoe - great for beach wearing and holiday wearing and just everyday wearing... until they are all worn down. These ones from Forever 21 benefit from a hot pink sole and an ankle strap to keep the flip-flop style planted on your foot.
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Having been searching for the perfect pair of nude heels for a long time, these ones by Barratts have made me very happy this morning, especially given that they're only £25. Of course, not all "nude" feet are the same colour, and I'd need a slightly paler shade to get the full leg-lengthening effect that nude shoes bring, but these would still make a good, basic shoe to have tucked away for those "Wah! Where on earth will I find a pair of shoes to wear with this?" moments. Barratts also have this almond toe stiletto in red, purple and bronze, although not all sizes are available, so you may need to check out your local branch if you find you can't live without them.
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How great are these Swims ballerina galoshes? Sometimes you just don't want to stomp around in knee-high wellington boots in order to walk the dog or stroll down to the corner store for the paper on those rainy days. So these waterproof pumps - which slip on over your own shoes - will keep your footwear (and feet) dry and warm. And upping the charm factor, they also have a leafy print rubber sole enabling you to leave behind your footprint - but at least it'll be one fitting in with nature.
They're €93.75 and you can purchase them from Swimsstore.com.
[via Chic Report]
There's nothing like a shoe sale to brighten up a Monday morning, so if you're feeling down at the prospect of another working week, Faith may just have the cure for the blues in the form of a brand new pair of shoes, with 20% knocked off the price. Faith are advertising the sale as "20% off everything!", but a look at the small print reveals that this doesn't apply to the Finsk line they're currently carrying, but you will be able to score 20% off everything else, including all of the shoes pictured above. Visit the Faith website to see what else is on sale...
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There's something about polka dots that just says "summer" to me, and given that these Topshop sandals are bright pink with fabric uppers, they're even more summery than usual. The gathered toe and polka print gives them a bit of pin-up girl appeal, while the bow tie is cute and different. These are also available in black and white, and are £35, which is a little cheaper than Topshop's usual price for footwear, probably because they're made from fabric rather than leather.
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