Who doesn't love Louboutin? Well it's hard not to when he keeps churning out such beautiful shoes.
These tri-colour slingback peeptoes are mainly classic tan leather but the turquoise heel and bronze detail give it that edge. If you're looking to invest in your first pair of red-soles then you can't go wrong with these, the tan make them versatile yet the mix of colours bring it bang-up-to-date and give it that Louboutin magic.
The slingback and criss-cross peeptoe mean they're in the summer staple category so you can keep rolling them out every year, now that makes the £465 tag seem a lot more reasonable hey?
Buy these at Matches.
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Being a shorty I am always plagued by the flats or heels dilemma when I'm on holiday. Actually, now that I think of it -pretty much any social situation! I don't want to wear flats and feel like a child if I end up in a bar yet I don't want to wear heels and look over-dressed. Alas, I would love to be one of those tall girls who get away with wearing flats to nightclubs! Plus, I'm much more of a laid-back dresser so I don't always feel comfortable in prim heels.
But now I know why Faith have their moniker because they have just answered my prayers! These wedges have enough heel (3.3") to add a few much-needed inches to my stature yet the simple thong detail gives it that laid-back feel. They strike just the right balance! Hurrah! Plus, the silver and bronze leather will go with pretty much anything in the Summer wardrobe and unlike all the clunky wedges out there these are really flattering on feet.
True, they aren't the most fashion-forward sandals but they are a real god-send for any mini-me!
They are £50 at Faith. You can buy them at Debenhams.
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These classic summer sandals by Christian Lacroix are the sort of shoes I can imagine dusting off every summer for years to come, so neutral and versatile are they.
Delicate straps contrast prettily on bold, nautical stripes for a look that will work a treat with summer dresses or crop trousers, and let's not forget that with this stonking less-than-half price sale you'll be getting a pair of Lacroix shoes for less than 100 quid. And in my career as a shoe-junkie, I don't think I've seen that before! The designer may be struggling financially, recently pulling off what could be his last haute couture show, but that doesn't make his creations any less timeless. £95 at Yoox.
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Loooook at these Carvela's. I'm a little in love with them.
They're simple, but the thin straps add intricate detail, especially the basket weave effect on the backs. I love the multiple ankle straps too, in fact I'm so distracted by just how much I like these shoes that the high cone shaped heel and the pain it must cause aren't even bothering me!
The dark colouring of these would add a bit of rock to any outfit and look amazing with a leather jacket, but if you prefer bright colours, they also come in a combination of white, blue and green.
Oh, and I haven't even mentioned the best bit yet: they're on sale! Get them for £69, down from £120!
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Stop everything NOW!! There are some designer sandals in the sale that are beautiful, over half price and available in all sizes!
Yep there is a genuine bargain to be had here. These fabulous Diane Von Furstenberg Sandals were originally £166 but are now a purse-pleasing £68! Amazing considering they are real suede and in true DVF style are on-trend yet timeless (how does she do it?). If you have a spare £70 then you could do worse than invest it in these strappies.
The colour is so vibrant it will go with any of this Summer's key trends but the classic style means it won't be shoved to the back of your wardrobe come SS10.
Buy these sandals at Matches.
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ASOS are a mixed bag at the mo. Their shoes either fall into the 'gorgeous' or 'really very hideous' categories. Recently they've been swaying towards the latter but this is probably because I've been distracted by all the bizarre/boring/dodgy shoes in the sale. Some of it is just fuh-gly beyond belief - what were those designers thinking!
But just as I was losing my shoe faith I came across these coral lovelies! Ahh. I am loving everything about them -the fruity colour, wooden stacked heel and strap-happy detailing! Whether they are worn with a frock or skinnies tucked into the ankle straps they are guaranteed to inject a fabulous
colour pop into any outfit. If accessories can make or break an outfit then these are superhero-shoes -designed to save you from drab-outfit days! Even better, the turquoise version is £39 in the sale and equally as pretty.
They are £65 from ASOS
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Being a tad vertically challenged I avoid ankle straps like the plague and gravitate towards slingbacks, peep-toes and shoes that show off plenty of foot-flesh.
So I almost K.O'ed with excitement when I came across this gorgeous pair of Kurt Geiger shoes -they tick all my leg-lengthening boxes! And they're pink! Yay!
Simple, yes but they look amazing on and the classic shape flatters feet a treat. Wear them with a frock for maximum impact and accessorise with a big cocktail! These are the epitome of girly glamour and so pretty I reckon Carrie Bradshaw would love them. If she were real. She's a bit like Santa for women -you just want to believe she exists!
'Daisy' shoes are £170 at Kurt Geiger
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