I'm afraid that this lovely pair of jewelled sandals from River Island have a bad reputation around these parts. Namely, for breaking the shoe-loving heart of our darling editor, Amber. Still lamenting not having purchased a pair when they hit the stores back in August, she's certain that they would have lasted her seasons to come with their gorgeous and versatile look. Making it to Number 14 on our Christmas list, they're certainly 2007's shoes that got away. Of course, if you happen across them in a UK4 in your travels, don't forget to drop Amber a line! I'm certain that she'd be forever in your debt!
Related: Brian Atwood's silver jewel-studded sandals | Miu Miu's Jewel Encrusted Velvet Sandals | More jewel-embellished flats from Miu Miu
If I have one regret about 2007, it's that I didn't buy Moda in Pelle's gorgeous cut out court shoes back in August, when I had the chance. I fell hard for the pretty, heart-shaped cut outs and metallic leather, and just wish I'd taken my own advice not to let brides have all the fun (the shoes were featured in a number of bridal magazines over the summer) and bought them for myself. Ah well, a lesson learned...
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ASOS have really picked up the pace this year, particularly with their move to add designer lines to their enormous collection of goodies for our delectation. But you know what? We still love them best for their bargains! These teal Mary Janes are one of our favourite pairs this year, an homage to the multiple-strap trend that started with Chloe and later featured in collections from (among others) Miu Miu. Certainly a great take on the Mary Jane style that we love so much, they're still available online for £25! Hurrah!
Related: More Mary Janes than you can poke a stick at! Get 'em while they're hot!
When we asked you what your favourite style of shoes was earlier this year, peep toes got a lot of thumbs up, and we think these 'Petalle' peep toes by Dune were amongst the best of the bunch. With a delicate high heel and equally delicate gauzy bow embellishment, they would have been perfect for a wedding or other posh occasion - and if they were still in stock right now, they'd be going right onto my Christmas list!
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Christian Louboutin has dominated the Shoewawa map this year - not to mention the red carpet - and we felt that our Christmas list would be incomplete if we didn't mention one of his more controversial designs: the 'Emily' shoe boot. Spawning about a million 'inspired' copies, they were so popular a design, that they sold out before you could say "I'll take a pair in white". If you still fancy a piece of the action, we suspect that it's going to be a matter of beg, borrow or steal. Alternatively, hit the high street for a suitable homage!
Related: Get a little graphic with Christian Louboutin's 'Clichy' stilettos | Sequin adorned heels by Christian Louboutin
Kate loved them. Sienna loved them. They were seen on the feet of all of the shoe-savviest celebs all year long, so when Terry De Havilland announced that their 'Margaux' metallic wedge sandals would be back in stock for the Spring/Summer 08 season, it was sighs of relief all round. The distinctive wedges were one of the iconic shoes of 200, but seem destined to keep going strong into next year, so how could we not include them in our Top 20 roundup?
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While you've been decking the halls with boughs of holly, we've been scouring our archives looking for our favourite shoes from the past twelve months, for our Very Shoey Christmas Countdown! While some pairs are (sadly) no longer available, these are the pairs that have left us longing, or are featuring at the very top of our Christmas wishlist!
Starting us off at Number 20, is Dune's 'Woochie'. Now, we know that this pair debuted a little more than 12 months ago, but they're absolutely stunning; and, as they adorned my feet in my wedding back in July, we felt that they well and truly belonged in our list of favourite shoes from 2007. No longer available online, we suggest eBay if you've got a case of the gotta-have-'ems!
Related: Dune's two-toned 'Caprice' brogues in black and tan | Dune's 'Petalle' peep-toes
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