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  1. Shoeperwoman

    New Shoes # 72: Schuh ‘Garda’ gingham wedges

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    | High Street Shoes, Wedges
    May 3, 2011

    red gingham wedges New Shoes # 72: Schuh Garda gingham wedges

    I mentioned recently that I’d probably be buying Shoeperwoman.com some new shoes to celebrate its second blog birthday, and here they are: Schuh’s ‘Garada’ wedges! And given that Shoeperwoman.com is actually a website and doesn’t have any feet, it looks like I’ll just have to wear these for it: ah, well!

    I loved these shoes as soon as I laid eyes on them, but they were pretty expensive for a pair of canvas wedges, so I must admit that when I placed the order last week, I wasn’t totally sure whether I’d be able to justify keeping them or not. As soon as I opened the box, though, I knew these shoes would be going nowhere (unless they were going on my feet, obviously), because the photos don’t do justice to them, and in real life they’re even prettier than I’d expected: the perfect summer shoes, basically!

    red gingham platform wedges New Shoes # 72: Schuh Garda gingham wedges

    I ordered my usual size, which are a good fit, although the toe is fairly narrow, so if you have wide feet, you may need to go up a size in these. Other than that, they seem pretty comfortable, although so far I’ve only worn them to try them on, so I guess I’ll find out how comfortable they REALLY are when I actually try wearing them all day.

    red gingham heels New Shoes # 72: Schuh Garda gingham wedges

    Welcome to the shoe shelves, pair number 72! Well, I did say there would be more red fabric wedges, didn’t I?

    schuh gingham wedges New Shoes # 72: Schuh Garda gingham wedges

    (Click here if you want to buy a pair of these and be my shoe schuh twin!)

  3. Shoeperwoman

    Fendi green Gothic Romans cutout platform pumps

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    | Designer Shoes, High Heels
    August 17, 2010

    fendi gothic romans platform sandals Fendi green Gothic Romans cutout platform pumps

    The green colour was the thing that drew my attention to Fendi’s Gothic Romans platforms, but once my attention had been duly grabbed, there was plenty there to hold it, because as well as the fabulous colour, these shoes also have an unusual, sculpted platform sole which uses two different types of wood. The leather uppers also have a snake print for added texture, plus cutout details, just in case all of that wasn’t quite enough for you.

    I think these are shoes that look better on than they do in the photo: if you don’t believe me, just click here to see them on the Net-a-Porter model, or to order them for £875.

  4. Shoeperwoman

    Harajuku Lovers Kandice platform pumps in pale blue

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    | High Heels, High Street Shoes, Pumps/Court Shoes
    July 9, 2010

    Harajuku Lovers Womens Kandice Platform Pump Harajuku Lovers Kandice platform pumps in pale blueIt’s that chunky shape and super-high heel/platform again!

    These Harajuku Lovers cork platforms make such a strong style statement, and I love it, both for the two-toned upper, and for that towering heel, which would allow me to experience what life’s like for a tall person – or at least a regularly sized one, anyway.

    I’ve shown you these in blue, because it’s my favourite of the three colours these come in, but if you prefer something a little more muted, they’re also available in black and brown. They’re $99.95 at Amazon.

  5. Shoeperwoman

    Office ‘Simple Minds’ blue floral criss-cross platform heels

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    | High Heels, High Street Shoes
    July 8, 2010

    office simple minds platforms Office Simple Minds blue floral criss cross platform heels

    Although the style is called ‘Simple Minds’, these shoes are anything but simple, and that, of course, is part of the appeal. With a pale blue upper, pretty floral print and 5.7″ heel, these combine a summery print with closed toes, making them a good choice for those July days when you want to dress for the summer, but the weather is decidedly Spring (or even Winter, if you live near me). And for those days when you don’t have to walk very far, obviously.

    I suspect both the print and platform will divide opinion on these: I love them, and would wear them with simple dresses or jeans to let them stand out the way they so obviously want to, but what do you think of them?

    You can buy them at Office, where they’re £70.

  6. Shoeperwoman

    Jessica Simpson Dany leather t-strap platform sandals

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    | Sandals
    July 1, 2010

    jessica simpson dany platforms Jessica Simpson Dany leather t strap platform sandals

    These shoes have been causing a bit of a stir on the shoe blogs recently, and I can see why: they definitely have that whole chunky-shoe aesthetic going on that’s been so popular for the past couple of seasons, and the 5.8″ heel is certainly an attention-grabber.

    What do you think of these? I’d love to try them, if only to find out what it’s like to walk in 5.8″ heels (probably not nearly as difficult as it sounds, in this case, given the correspondingly large size of the platform). If you would, too, they’re $98 and you can buy them from the Jessica Simpson website.

  7. Shoeperwoman

    Patent bow wedge platforms from New Look

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    | High Heels, High Street Shoes, Wedges
    May 24, 2010

    patent bow wedge shoes Patent bow wedge platforms from New LookLast Autumn, I spent a good couple of weeks desperately searching for a pair of wedge shoes with super-high heels, which I needed for a party I was going to. Naturally, because I really, really needed them, such shoes were nowhere to be found, and it’s only now, over six months later, that they finally turn up – and at a price I can afford, too!

    These shoes are from New Look, and they’re also available in black, although the black version doesn’t seem to be available on the website at the moment. They’re basically a wedge heeled version of the platforms I bought in two different colours earlier this year, although as they have a wedge rather than a stiletto, they’ll probably be a little easier to walk in.

    A good option for those of you who want to wear very high heels, but aren’t too good at balancing in them, these are £25, and you can buy them here.

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    Carvela ‘Ava’ tan high heel strappy platform sandals

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    | High Heels, High Street Shoes, Sandals
    May 11, 2010

    carvela ava sandals Carvela Ava tan high heel strappy platform sandals

    I’ve always been of the opinion that a good pair of tan leather sandals is a summer shoe essential: the colour will go with everything, it’s nice and summery, and the colour is a great neutral to fall back on when you just don’t know what to wear. If it happens to be attached to a pair of high-heeled, platform sandals, well, so much the better: these ones by Carvela are down to £79 in the Debenhams sale, and have a reassuringly expensive look to them. The leather uppers, meanwhile, will get softer with age, making these one of these summer staples you’ll be able to wear year after year.

    Get them here.