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Tag Archives: studsKG by Kurt Geiger knee-high ‘Vendetta’ boots with studs
I’m bored with boots. By the time January rolls around, I’m sick to death of winter, and ready to cast aside the warm clothes and knee high boots for something a little more summery. Actually, who am I kidding: by the time SEPTMBR rolls around I’m sick to death of winter, but sadly for me, there’s still a good few months of it left to get through, which means boots are still high on the agenda. If I MUST wear boots, then, I think I like the look of these ones by Kurt Geiger. They’re simple enough to wear every day, but with that little row of studs on the sole to bring them up to date and stop them being too plain. I’d still prefer a pair of sexy sandals, though… Most wanted from our sponsorsJimmy Choo ‘Mable’ feather-adorned biker sandals
Finally, a pair of shoes with the power to change my mind about feathers! Even I have to admit that the feathers on Jimmy Choo’s ‘Mable’ sandals add a certain something to look, and while I’d quibble with the description of them as “biker” sandals – a scattering of studs does not a “biker” shoe make – I think they’re rather wonderful. At $1,295, though, I can only assume that the feathers came from the Dodo – ouch! Jimmy Choo Mable sandals, $1,295 ASOS ‘Lara’ cap toe ballerina pumps
Faith ‘Reflex’ studded flat boots
Name aside, I love these boots. Yes, they’re studded, and yes, that makes them “bang on trend” (urgh), but I actually think these will stand the test of time fairly easily, and become a “go-to” winter boot, worn with everything from dresses to jeans, until they start to look all scruffy. They’re also the kind of boots that look like they’ll only get better with age, which is always a good thing in my book. Now, sing it with me, folks: “The reflex! Is an only chiiiilld! He’s waiting in the paarrk….” Faith ‘Coa’ suede effect court shoes
Studs AND flowers? My, Faith are certainly pulling out all the stops in the “Bang on trend” stakes! All that’s missing is a platform, and they’d be as trendy as it gets! While some studded shoes will undoubtedly start to look dated in a year (or maybe even less), though, I think these ones are a relatively safe choice. Perhaps it’s that very lack of a platform that does it, but they actually have a fairly timeless shape, with only the sprinkling of studs giving a nod towards the current season. I really like them, particularly in grey, and the price isn’t too bad either – they’re £50 at Faith.
Posted in High Heels, High Street Shoes, Pumps/Court Shoes
Tagged faith, rosette, studs, suede
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Topshop ‘Lydia’ gold platform sandals
As soon as Autumn arrives, so do shoes that look a bit like this: gold (or silver), shiny, strappy… They’re here for the Christmas party season, I guess, although to be honest, if you’re planning what to wear at Christmas parties then all I can say is you’re a more organised person than me – I haven’t even planned what to wear today yet. Anyway, Topshop’s ‘Lydia’ is probably a good example of what this year’s generic party shoe is going to look like, because as well as being gold and shiny, it also has studs and a platform - two of this year’s biggest trends, need I remind you. These are £65 and available here.
Posted in High Street Shoes, Sandals
Tagged gold, platform, platform shoes, studs, Topshop
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Eek! ‘Timeless’ leopard stud platforms from Oli
You know, there are LOTS of words I could use to describe these shoes, but I’m not “timeless” is one of them. Black pumps are timeless. Red ballet flats are timeless. These, on the other hand, look like they’ve been brutally attacked by every trend going. “Studs! Studs are fashionable! Throw some on! And leopard print! Can we have some leopard print? Also, a gigantic platform and a bow! There, done!” The sad thing is that, without the animal print on the heel, which looks seriously out of place to me, these shoes would’ve been perfectly acceptable. I might even have liked them. As they are, though, it’s all just a bit too much – and anything but “timeless”! N.Y.L.A. studded ‘Maysal’ knee boots
After the selection of slightly strange heels I’ve had to show you today, I’m pleased to report that these N.Y.L.A. boots have totally normal heels on them. And yes, OK, they have studs and straps around the ankle, just like ALL SHOES at the moment but, meh, it’s a style I happen to love, so I’m not complaining. If you DON’T love all of the studs we’re currently seeing, on the other hand… well, sorry to hear that, and better luck next year. These are reasonably affordable at $169, and as well as the requisite hardware, I also think they look like they’d be fairly comfortable. You can find out for certain at Nordstrom. |
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Lately I’ve been craving a pair of cap-toed ballet flats. There are lots of these available at the moment, and I had been planning to go for something fairly classic… but then I discovered 
Oh great: one glance at the product name of these boots and I get to walk around with Duran Duran’s ‘The Reflex’ stuck in my head all day. Thanks, Faith!
