The name of this shoe is 'What's Going Down?' and I'm happy to report that the one thing I can see going down here is the price!
It'll set you back a mere tenner, which I certainly thing is a bargain when I consider their likeness to the brand's 'Wafa' sandal; a shoe that saw me happily through two summers and I'd have happily replaced had they not withdrawn it this year! These too are meant for summer but will look great with thick tights in the autumn.
£10 (while stocks last) at Office
Related: Office 'wafa' wedge sandals | Sergio Rossi 'Madeleine' peep-toe wedges
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.
Related: wedges | Faith 'Habar' Chunk wedge t-bar sandals | Antik Batik Langoa beaded flat thong sandals
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!
Related: Dolce & Gabbana sequinned wedges | Sergio Rossi Madeleine peep-toe wedges
If I were to dream up the perfect summer shoe, I think I would come up with something very much along the lines of this espadrille design by Castañer. They just look so... fresh. And comfortable. And beach-like. Remind me again why I'm sitting in an office sweltering in the heat rather than sitting on a beach somewhere wearing these shoes?!
The colour and material combination of the blue fabric cross-over, brown leather ankle strap and straw wedge heel make these slightly nautical, slightly preppy and very classic. I see myself wearing these for many summers ahead! They have 30% off right now at My-Wardrobe and come in at a pretty reasonable £92.
Related: YAY OR NAY: Castañer wickerwork wedges | Castaner blue Funny wedges on sale at My-Wardrobe
These sequinned wedges remind me a lot of another pair of shoes I talked about last week (Katie Price's 'Wanda' wedges from Topshop), except this Dolce & Gabbana pair really get one up the Topshop jobs thanks to their sparkly blue and silver glitz and sculptured silver platform.
The whole - well, one - point of wedges is to lend themselves to extra comfort and support (as opposed to the skinny pin stiletto heel anyway), so it remains to be seen whether these still support in the same way since they have a little heel and platform jammed underneath. If you're keen to test them out and see, these are on sale now at Farfetch for £279 (down from £550).
Related: GET THE LOOK: Katie Price's Topshop Wanda wedges | All Black cut-out wedge boots from Urban Outfitters
I'm not sure if I took a second look at these cut-out wedge boots by All Black because I thought they actually looked good or because they're by a brand that has the same name as my favourite sports team (check them out girls!) Either way, they got me to look twice and once I looked closer, I could definitely see their merits.
They're chic and trendy without being too over-the-top, which is a nice change really, considering we're seeing a lot of OTT statement shoes at the moment. You'll be able to wear them pretty much throughout the year - the cutouts will allow your feet to breathe in summer; just add opaques in winter and you're away. They're £120 from Urban Outfitters.
Related: Free People 'Leo' fringed suede wedges | Givenchy lace up wedge boot
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I know you're probably looking at me right now with an incredulous look on your face - "why would I want to get that look!?" is what your jaw-dropping, boggle-eyed face is telling me.
Don't worry, I'm not about to tell you where to get that (really rather shameless) gold lamé bodysuit. Instead, I wanted to draw attention to the shoes Katie Price is wearing as she galavants around Ibiza. Because unlike the rest of her getup, they are actually quite nice (if teamed with the right outfit, of course).
An intriguing design, Topshop have classed the 'Wanda' as a wedge. But they also have a little heel and platform whacked on the bottom too. The mixed metallics make them a great choice for summer and hey, would even work well in Ibiza if you wish to take them clubbing. Bodysuit is optional (we wouldn't recommend it!) The heels are £65 from Topshop.
Related: Not-so-casual Friday: Topshop channel Louis Vuitton AGAIN | Topshop 'Abby' buckle stud peep-toe boots
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