Given that shoes with bows are still inescapable right now, it makes a nice change to see a shoe that's at least trying to do something a little different with its bow. These 'Poppy' courts, by Schuh, for instance, are wearing theirs high up on the ankle strap rather than on the toe. The strap itself is an asymmetrical one, and the pewter colour provides the perfect finish. These shoes aren't so fancy you'll only ever be able to wear them for the most special of ocassions, but they're dressed up enough for a Friday night out and they're also available in a bright red patent. Get them for £49.99 at Viva la Diva.
Related: Faith's gold strappy Lahiki sandals | Georgina peep toe pumps by L.A.M.B | Christian Louboutin's Very Noeud Slingbacks
Multistrap Mary-Janes are not on their way out just yet! At least, not until I've got my hands on a pair of these cheeky and totally glam 'Marlee' shoes by Juicy Couture.
It's the gold-plated look that gives these pumps their 'vintage' look, and the cute flower cut-out detail on the toe gives them the edge over the many similar styles out there. I reckon they'd be pretty hard-wearing too, and look sturdy enough to survive any night on the town.
Related: Double strap patent Mary-Janes by Miu Miu | BCB Girls two-tone peep-toe MJs
The chunkiness of these sandals won't be to everybody's taste, but I tend to go for cork wedges that are almost big enough to serve as pinboards, and these certainly meet that criteria!
While the angle of the wedge looks like it would result in some seriously flattering leg-lift, the slatted T-bar is a fun, classic shape. And check out the wonderful sheen on that leather: It's unusual to see a natural tone in patent, and it makes a lovely contrast against the matte finish of the cork. £162.25 at Forzieri
Related: Applique cork wedges by Kill Doll | Moda in Pelle's colourful 'Paterson' t-bar wedges
I've always been a little wary of high heeled thongs, but every time I look at these Georgina Goodman Jenny suede thong sandals, they grow on me a little more. Perhaps it's the metallic splattered detail on the soft suede, or the knotted detail at the vamp of the foot. With its 2.5" stacked heel it gives you a boost without straining your feet. But the best bit is that it's been marked down from $440 to $132.
Related: Georgina Goodman's gold high heel pumps | Georgina Goodman at Evans | 75% off Georgina Goodman sandals
I know the picture of these shoes is really small, so if you like them you may want to pay a visit to the Oasis website, where you can use the 'zoom' function to have a better look at them, but having already done that, I think these are ideal party flats, for those occasions when you just know those spindly stilettos are going to leave your feet in shreds by the end of the night, but you still want to wear something a bit glamorous. Best of all, these have just been reduced to £15 in the Oasis sale, although, oddly, the silver version is still full-price, at £30.
Related: Nine West Lommit ballet flats | Paul Smith green patent ballet flats | Pedro Garcia ballet flats
Ever wondered what 10,500 pairs of shoes look like, all laid out in a chain? Evidently someone at National Geographic Kids Magazine did, because they've just set a new world record, collecting over 10,500 pairs of shoes and putting them all out on display in Washington, DC, today. Shoes were donated by celebrities like Cameron Diaz (who guest edited this month's issue of the magazine) and the US Women's National Soccer team, and don't worry, they won't all go to waste - all of the shoes collected will be sent to Nike's 'Reuse a Shoe' programme, which recycles shoes, using them to make surfaces for sports grounds.
Take a look at some of the images of the amazing shoe collection here.
More Shoe News
I know it's not the season for boots, and I also know that when it is that season, there are lots of reasons why someone might need a sturdy, warm boot - maybe even a fur-lined one. What I don't know is why these boots have to be so to be so very ugly. Yes, I know they're probably very practical (although, for $20 I'd have to question how hard-wearing they might be), but as I never tire of pointing out, there are lots of practical, comfortable, warm shoes and boots out there that aren't ugly.
If you can't find any, though, and you really want these ones instead, you can buy them at Go Jane,
Related: More Ugly Shoes
digg this | del.icio.us this
| 
Stumble It!
