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Two-tone t-bar court shoes from River Island

t bar court shoes Two tone t bar court shoes from River IslandRiver Island are very good at making vertiginous high heels, but they also produce the occasional shoe that’s relatively “sensible” – and I say “relatively” because although these t-bars are a little less spindly than some of RI’s creations, that heel is still pretty high.

These would be great work shoes for anyone with a smart-ish dress code: the look is classic, but they’re still a little more interesting than the usual black courts we tend to see in offices around the land, and cute enough to be worn outside of work, too.

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Faith’s ‘Clarency’ pumps with frilled toe caps

faith clarency court shoes Faiths Clarency pumps with frilled toe capsWe’ve been seeing a lot of toe-cap pumps around lately, but Faith have gone for a lovely beige/brown mix with these ‘Clarency’ pumps, which makes them a little more unusual. The pink version which is also available is just a little too pink for my tastes, but I’m sure it’ll have its fans, too and the overall look of the shoe helps prevent it being too Barbie-esque.

This is a classic style, in some slightly unexpected colours, which help bring it up to date. These cost £65, and you can buy them here.

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Black and white ‘Chezza’ platform peep toes from Faith

faith chezza peep toes Black and white Chezza platform peep toes from Faith

This particular shape of platform instantly makes me think of Nicholas Kirkwood, who I imagine was at least one of the inspirations behind Faith’s ‘Chezza’ peep toes.

Platform aside, I love the contrast of the black and white panels here, and the suede uppers and metallic lining give them a luxurious feel, too. Why must all of the shoes I like at the moment be suede: one of the worst possible fabrics for winter?

Get them here, for £70.

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Fendi black and white swirl suede pumps

fendi swirl suede pumos Fendi black and white swirl suede pumps

At first glance, I though these were two different shoes. Happily, that turned out not to be the case: instead, it’s just a two-tone design, with black to the outside of the shoe and white on the inside. It’s certainly an interesting idea, but depending on how you stand, it WILL still run the risk of making you look like you put on two odd shoes by mistake – that’s how the Net-a-Porter model looks to me, but you, of course, may see these differently. If you do, they’re £470 and you can get them here.

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Black and gold platfrom sandals from New Look

new look metallic sandals Black and gold platfrom sandals from New LookShoes that have some kind of “curved” detail on them generally have a good chance of appearing here on Shoeperwoman, and these New Look sandals are no exception. At just £30, they’re the kind of shoes you’d buy for a party, probably not expecting to get a huge amount of use out of them afterwards, but the black and silver uppers will be really versatile, and I reckon they could be a good buy if you have a busy party season coming up, and don’t want to have to spend too much on a pair of shoes.  The silver strap also has a vague Georgina Goodman/Nicholas Kirkwood feel about it, which is always a good thing in my book.

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‘Sherbert’ bow platform shoes from Topshop

sherbert bow platform shoes Sherbert bow platform shoes from Topshop

I can’t believe I didn’t spot these shoes on the Topshop website when I was showing you those gold ‘Priscilla’ sandals last week! (Or, indeed, while I was buying that dress and lingerie on Saturday. Ahem. Ooh, but I did get these . I know they’re intended for Supergirl, but, you know: close enough.) While the ‘Priscilla’ sandals still look a lot like Shoe Punks to me, these babies are MUCH more my kind of thing. You don’t really need me to explain why, do you? No? Good. Let’s just look at them and appreciate them, then. Or, if you prefer, buy them: they’re £70 and you can get them here.

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Olivia Morris patent buckle sandals

olivia morris patent buckle Olivia Morris patent buckle sandals

Raffia and patent isn’t a mixture that sounds like it should work to me, but then again, I’m not generally all that keen on raffia shoes no matter what they’re paired with, so that’s possibly just my own bias talking.  Despite that, however, I actually really like these Olivia Morris peep toes,which mix a raffia heel with a black patent toe and strap.

It’s the over-sized buckle that really sets these shoes apart, and the two-tone uppers help, too. They’re just a little bit out of place at this time of year, but could be worth tucking away for a summer party. Get them at The Outnet, where they’re £192.50.

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DKNY ‘Tina’ leather bow pumps

dkny tina pumps DKNY ‘Tina’ leather bow pumps

DKNY isn’t a brand I’ve featured very often here at Shoeperwoman – in fact, a quick check reveals that these are only the second pair of shoes from the brand to appear here, and the first pair were wellies, so don’t really count.

I’m happy to redress the imbalance now, though, with these ‘Tina’ court shoes, which are everything I love in shoes right now, from the two-tone colour to the little velvet bows on the toes, to the glittery heels. Fancy, but not ridiculously so, they’re available at Net-a-Porter, where they’re £190.

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