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  1. Shoeperwoman

    Ruthie Davis ‘Jewel’ spike heeled pumps with Swarovski crystals

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    | Designer Shoes, High Heels, Peep Toes
    May 22, 2012

    ruthie davis jewel Ruthie Davis Jewel spike heeled pumps with Swarovski crystals

    These shoes are $1,798. And, well, they’re just a little bit “out there”, with the huge spikes on the toe and heel, the metallic leather and the Swarovski crystal heel:

    spike heel shoes Ruthie Davis Jewel spike heeled pumps with Swarovski crystals

    I absolutely love them. They’re just completely spectacular, from the tip of their spiky toes to the bottom of that amazing, crystal-covered heel. Bonus points for the baby pink sole and rose-gold leather – such a gorgeous combination, and while these are never going to be the most practical shoes in anyone’s collection, I think they’d stand a good chance of being one of the most talked-about!

    Want a pair? You can click here to buy them direct from Ruthie Davis.

  2. Shoeperwoman

    Faith taupe spotted peep toe court shoes

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    | High Heels, High Street Shoes, Peep Toes
    May 21, 2012

    polka dot shoes Faith taupe spotted peep toe court shoes

    These shoes are a bit of a strange juxtaposition of two styles: the satin, polka dot uppers suggest evening wear to me, but the brogue detailing on the toe says “stroll in the country”. Still, I guess I have to give Faith some credit here for doing something a bit different: with a satin upper, it would’ve been very easy for them to have simply gone with the usual bow/jewel embellishment, and as nice as that would’ve been, well, they say a change is as good as a rest, don’t they?

    Is it a change that works, though? I wasn’t quite sure at first, but I love the colours (and of course, the print) on the upper, and that’s good enough for me.

    If it’s good enough for you, too, you can find these at Debenhams, where they’re £60: click here to buy them.

  3. Shoeperwoman

    Miu Miu Suede Peep Toe T-Strap Bow Pumps

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    | Designer Shoes, Peep Toes
    May 18, 2012

    miu miu red suede shoes Miu Miu Suede Peep Toe T Strap Bow Pumps

    Most shoe brands who use unusual shapes on the heels tend to go for a more conservative look on the toe. Not Miu Miu. They’ve teamed the slim, curvy heel on these t-bar platforms with an equally attention-grabbing bow on the toe. Then they’ve finished it all off with bright red suede. And honestly, I kind of love it: I mean, look:

    miu miu toe Miu Miu Suede Peep Toe T Strap Bow Pumps

    These shoes have a bit of a fairytale look to them: for some reason, they instantly made me think of Snow White, although I’m pretty sure she wore yellow shoes in the Disney animation. I bet she’d rather have been wearing these, though …

    These are available to pre-order now at Saks Fifth Avenue, where they’re £502: click here to buy them.

  4. Shoeperwoman

    Faith navy satin striped bow sandals

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    | High Heels, High Street Shoes, Peep Toes
    May 17, 2012

    mid heel sandals Faith navy satin striped bow sandals

    These shoes are a really good example of the phenomenon of “adjustment of the eye”. At first glance, you see, I assumed they had a mid-height heel, and got all excited thinking I’d finally managed to find a pair of lower heels that weren’t frumpy…Then I checked the product description and discovered they’re actually 4″. Which isn’t really all that low at all, is it? It just goes to show how quickly you get used to certain looks: a few years ago, these would’ve seemed reasonably high to me, but in today’s era of 6″ heels and huge platforms, however, I find myself wishing they were just a little bit higher. How times change!

    That’s not to say I don’t like them the way they are, however: in fact, I like these a lot, and have been really impressed by most of Faith’s recent releases: it feels like the brand is finally starting to return to its former glory!

    stripe sandals Faith navy satin striped bow sandals

    These are £55, and are also available in peach: click here to buy them.

  5. Shoeperwoman

    Buffalo red patent ‘Addison’ Mary Janes

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    | High Heels, Mary Janes, Peep Toes
    May 16, 2012

    red patent mary janes Buffalo red patent Addison Mary Janes

    I know quite a few of my readers are Mary Jane fans, so I’m not quite sure why it’s taken me so long to get around to showing you this fabulous example of the style, by Buffalo.

    These shoes are also available with a nude upper, but I think this bright red patent has it beat in terms of sheer impact. These combine a 4.3″ heel with a small platform, and look like they’re just begging to be worn with a slick of matching red nail polish. Spartoo describe them as “femme fatale” shoes, and there’s definitely something about this particular shade of red that creates that impression, and ensures there’s absolutely nothing childish about them, as can sometimes be the case with Mary Janes.

    Now for the bad news: these pumps are currently only available in limited sizes in this particular colour, so if you love them, click here to find out if your size is one of them,

     

  6. Shoeperwoman

    Neon crossover platform sandals from River Island

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    | High Heels, High Street Shoes, Peep Toes, Sandals
    May 16, 2012

    fluorescent shoes Neon crossover platform sandals from River Island

    Unlike some other shoes trends which I’ve dismissed out of hand, and then gradually been won over by (Yes, pointed toes, I AM looking at you…), I don’t think I’ll ever get fully on board with the fluorescent colours that are everywhere right now. I can, however, deal with them in very small doses, with these River Island sandals representing the outer limit of my tolerance for neon.

    I wouldn’t just “tolerate” these shoes, though: I actually really like them, and think the addition of the neon heel and strap is a good one in this case – imagine how much duller these shoes would be without it!

    I also like the contrast of leather and suede, which is something that almost always appeals to me. My only issue with these? That dirty mark on the platform of the shoe on the left: once you see it, it becomes ALL you can see…

    [Click here to buy them for £65 at River Island]

  7. Shoeperwoman

    Office ‘Kind’ side bow peep toes

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    | High Heels, High Street Shoes, Peep Toes
    May 14, 2012

    offic ekind bow peep toes Office Kind side bow peep toes

    Yup, it’s yet another take on the “gigantic bows on shoes” look, folks! And this time, rather than place the bow on the toe, where shoe designers usually land it, Office have gone for the lesser-spotted “bow on the side” look with these ‘Kind’ peep toes.

    These come in taupe and fuchsia, and both colours will work well with a summer wedding outfit, or with most of the season’s dresses: I think the pink version would look particularly nice with florals, or you could also go with some contrasting bold colours if you fancy doing a bit of colourblocking. The taupe, meanwhile, will work with everything. That kind of goes without saying, doesn’t it?

    These are £70 at Office: click here to buy them,

  8. Shoeperwoman

    Kurt Geiger ‘Doll’ oversized bow flats

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    | Flats, Peep Toes
    May 10, 2012

    kurt geiger doll Kurt Geiger Doll oversized bow flats

    Now, I’m not sure how practical these shoes would be: being the clumsy sort, I have visions of me either tripping over that bow and falling flat on my face (If I’m going to fall over my feet, I can guarantee I’ll be wearing flats when I do it) or just dragging it along the ground and ruining it. I also can’t say I’d rush out and buy them myself, because £120 is WAY more than I’m prepared to pay for a pair of flats.

    Still, though, I wouldn’t be me if I was able to resist the sight of a giant bow on a shoe, and the fact that this one is attached to a flat rather than to a heel doesn’t make it any less attractive. In fact, if ever there was a shoe that said “Take me out partying: now!” this would be the one.

    These are Kurt Geiger’s ‘Doll’ flats, and you can click here to buy them.