These shoes would probably have escaped my notice entirely, were it not for that sculpted gold heel, which gives them a bit of a "costume" feel. That's just fine by me - if you can't get a little theatrical with your footwear, when can you? - and I think the wavy sides are the perfect complement to the heel. Both elements help turn what would've been a pair of ordinary black Mary Janes into something that merits a second look: there's also a concealed platform, to give you a bit of extra height.
These are $358.95 at Amazon.
Related: Topshop printed Mary Jane summer shoe | Prada flower-heel Mary Jane | Round buckle Mary Jane stilettos
ShinyStyle's Andrea Kiliany Thatcher writes...
That's right, these adorable black patent mary janes are only $19.99 at - where else? - Target.
No they're not Isaac Mizrahi, either, they're simple old Xhilaration. The Skyler patent mary jane pumps have a cute button detail and an almost 3" heel.
We almost saved these for our 50 Gifts Under $50 list coming soon, but we had to tell you about them now before they're all gone.
Are you sick of sequins yet? No? Well, that's a good thing, because we're not even done with November yet, and already we've seen more pairs of sequined shoes than you could shake a stick at, although why you would want to is beyond me.
These ones are by Miu Miu, who are back to doing what they do best, producing glitzy, show-stoppers of shoes, often with lots of sequins plastered all over them. The sequins on these shoes are multicoloured and have something of a "slapdash" look to them, which isn't a word I'd normally use to describe $950 shoes.
Related: Miu Miu brushed suede peep toe heels | Miu Miu lightning bolt heels | Miu Miu's jewelled leather flats, but if you think you can live with it, you can find these at Neiman Marcus.
I have no doubt that if I were to wear these Corso Como ankle boots, I'd end up looking a bit like Minnie Mouse, with giant, clumpy feet, but even although I know that would be the case, there's still something drawing me to them all the same. I'm guessing it's probably the bow, which is certainly very cute, but probably not big enough to make up for the chunkiness of the wedge heel and uppers. These might just work better in a darker colour, but I'd have to pass on them in this one. If you want to snap them up, though, they're $94 from Amazon.
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Marc Jacobs slouch boots | Faith's red sake ankle boots | LAMB Chartres II Boots
I, like many others this season, am going through an obsession with fringing and tassels. Put it down to Gucci or Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain - or how about Erin Wasson or Kylie Minogue's commitment to wearing the trend? Whatever it is, I am on a one-track tassel train...
These stilettos are fitting in with this obsession very nicely indeed, and while ankle straps aren't always the most forgiving on, err, short legs like mine, I would be willing to overlook this little hurdle and hope the fringing would actually detract rather than attract! At $28.80, it won't break the bank to give it a go at any rate. From Forever 21.
Related: Pazzaz suede ankle boot from Forever 21 | Bargain Tuesday: Grey 'Emily' pumps from Forever 21
More stars! These ones come courtesy of Jimmy Choo, who've jazzed up a pair of plain black flat boots with rows of stars around the leg opening and ankle. I'm fairly certain some of you will find yourselves wishing they'd just let these boots be, and backed away from the embellishments here, but others will appreciate the attempt to bring a wardrobe staple up to date.
If you're in the second group, these are $656 at Bluefly, and have a nice, slouchy look to them that will make them perfect for casual wear over jeans or leggings.
Related: Jimmy Choo's 'Erica' ankle boots | Jimmy Choo Modrain tie booties | Nicole Ritchie for Jimmy Choo
From our U.S. fashion site ShinyStyle:
We just love J.Crew's flats and have found their classic boot styles to hold up for years in both fashion and function. So, we highly recommend taking advantage of their shoe and boot sale that ends today.
At left are a selection of Jane and Selena flats in candy colors, we really like the Jane crackle-metallic flats, $150, in particular.
For boots, we recommend the Long Brewster Leather boot, $198-$218, for a sturdy and comfortable flat knee-high boot that also comes in extended calf sizes.
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