If the shapes and styling on these shoes by Cleo B look oddly familiar, that could be because designer Cleo Barbour was more than a little inspired by the famous Art Deco architecture of New York City when she developed the range. Shown here, clockwise form left are Tribeca, Manhattan, Rockerfeller and Bleecker, all part of Cleo B's 'City of Golden Dreams' spring/summer 2010 collection.
I really like the use of colour here, and the shaping is seriously sexy and feminine. All of these styles are eminently wearable despite their distinctive character, and I can imagine they'd improve any dressed up summer outfit in an instant.
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I think it's important to look out for brighter coloured shoes in winter because let's face it: you're not going to see much of that outside your window.
The site fills up with ever-so-useful black and brown footwear at this time of year, so let's not forget there are more colourful pieces available too -- and red is an ideal colour for matching with the more traditional, seasonal shades. This gorgeous style by Jerome C Rousseau is the colour of winter berries, and will bring you much festive cheer teamed up with some thick tights - if you can afford the £455 price tag at Net-a-Porter
Despite the fact that this bow-backed style is red hot right now, Faith have put their 'Cenha' court shoe on sale this week, bringing the price down to £35; a great price for a highly wearable and fashion forward party shoe.
Looking like a more affordable version of Ted Baker's Hania, these shoes will go with almost anything you might want to wear on a night out but will add a little note of jolity and fun. And at such a great new price, it would almost be rude not to!
I was almost starting to wonder if we could justify a Mary Janes feature every week, but just as it looked to be on its way out the style seems to be kicking back with loads of elegant and playfully feminine MJ styles tripping into view. This one from Moda in Pelle is particularly darling, and it's on sale, too.
'Crumpet' has a soft and pretty velvet lace trim and a big floppy bow to hold the shoe in place. The high-gloss black leather is set off beautifully with Louboutin-style red soles that will look delightful around the Christmas tree. You know what? If I hadn't indulged in The Outnet's latest purse-burgling scheme I would almost certainly be putting these on my wishlist right now: they're £50 at Mode in Pelle
Is it time to admit that the cage obsession has stretched on a little bit too long? I'm certainly not falling over myself to bag a pair of platforms like these oddities from Carvela (although if I were wearing them I probably would).
While I've been tiring of the look for a while now, it was only when I saw these shoes come up on my radar as a 'hot' new style that I really came to appreciate how bored I've become with the meshy designs that are far from practical to wear, even in the summer. But most of all I just think the combination here with a mega platform just doesn't work: the delicate strapping clashes horribly with the jumbo wedge, in my style book at least. What do you think?
'Garbo' in black or blue is available for £150 at Debenhams if you're not a hater.
We're still seeing a sturdy crop of shoes with contrasting and eyecatching colours and textures and the latest to catch Ms Shoewawa's beady eye are these fun Mary Janes from Miss L Fire.
The jolly, brogue-inspired design and irregularly shaped heel give the shoes heaps of character, while faux snakeskin and a black/neutral combo make them hugely wearable and in style just now.
The message that Shoewawa readers love competitions is coming through loud and clear, so I thought I'd keep up the pace with a new one starting from today.
If you've like to win these fashionable slouchy work boots from Blue Inc, entering could not be easier: just reply to this post in the comments below, specifying your shoe size and email address. We'll be in touch next week to let you know if you've been lucky.
If the shapes and styling on these shoes by Cleo B look oddly familiar, that could be because designer Cleo Barbour was more than a little inspired by the famous Art Deco architecture of New York City when she developed the range. Shown here, clockwise form left are Tribeca, Manhattan, Rockerfeller and Bleecker, all part of Cleo B's 'City of Golden Dreams' spring/summer 2010 collection. 
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