I don't know what it is about a bow that just makes things cute. Maybe it's the association with babies, or the feminine connotations attached, but really that's irrelevant isn't it? All that matters, is that these shoes are cute.
They're Valentino which is basically a synonym for 'elegance' and 'movie star glamour'. And 'red' but that doesn't apply in this case.
Made of satin, they demonstrate the intricate detail that the fashion house is known for - not just studded, the bows look like they're crafted from diamanté. I realise I've been waxing lyrical about these like they're a piece of art, and really £575 isn't too much to pay for an art investment is it?
Oh, fine.
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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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Topshop again, but the similarities between these 'Strictly' Multi Buckle Shoes and Celine's Panton shoe boots were too much to ignore. Topshop really is the high street leader for amazing designer copies - nowhere else does it better do they?
Both black, both open toed, both strappy (with the same amount of straps no less) they're almost a dead ringer for each other! Except the Celine ones are patent leather with a cut out back, and cost a not too bad £484 (ok maybe I've been looking at designer shoes too long if I think that's 'not too bad'), and the Topshop ones are suede, with buckles instead of poppers and cost an even better £65. The Topshop version also come in Magenta if that sways your vote. Which do you prefer?
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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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Wowsers - looking at these shoes, you'd instantly think Choo, Blahnik... or at the very least, Geiger (Kurt), wouldn't you? Then you were probably as taken aback as I was, upon seeing they were in fact from Dorothy Perkins.
High street shoes have definitely been lifting their game for a while now, and these eye-catching ruby caged platforms are a perfect example of why you don't have to fork out the big bucks to get shoes that are striking, on trend and well-made. They're also priced at just £40. Good work Dotty P.
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If there were ever a pair of shoes to sum up my taste perfectly, I'm thinking these Sergio Rossi Madeleine peep-toe wedges might be it. They're basic yet luxurious thanks to their taupe leather and karung snakeskin wedge.
They're not completely showy yet they're still very eye-catching (let's face it, you'd still probably notice them!)
They're somewhat practical (er, I guess wedges are comfier than your average stiletto) and yet they'll add 5 inches in height - aah, yes, they're Kelly's perfect shoes.
I'm also loving the little details - the slightly off skew peep-toe, the asymmetric ankle strap and the padded insole. Unfortunately for me, the $775 pricetag takes away a little from the overall perfection, but they're still pretty great. From Saks.
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