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  1. Shoeperwoman

    Eeek! High-top heeled trainers from New Look

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    | High Street Shoes, Sneakers, Ugly Shoes, UK Shoes
    January 12, 2010

    high heeled trainers Eeek! High top heeled trainers from New Look

    You know, readers, fashions and tastes may change, and I’d be the first to admit that I like lots of things now that I probably couldn’t even have imagined wanting to wear a few years ago, but in all of my shoe-buying years, there is one mantra I’ve never changed my mind about. It’s this: sneakers should not have heels. Ever.

    This possibly seems a bit rich coming from someone who tends to think that most shoes could be improved with the addition of a bit of a heel, but nope: sneakers should not have heels. It goes so much against the grain that I just can’t bring myself to accept it – and I don’t think it looks good, either. Buy heels, or buy sneakers (if you absolutely must), but never the twain should meet as far as I’m concerned.

    Of course, that’s just me, and that’s why I’m not even remotely tempted by these heeled trainers from New Look. Are you, though? If you are, you can buy yourself a pair here, for £30: they’re also available in black, too.

  2. Shoeperwoman

    Studded platform court shoes from Dorothy Perkins

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    | High Heels, High Street Shoes, Pumps/Court Shoes, UK Shoes
    January 11, 2010

    studded court shoes dorothy Studded platform court shoes from Dorothy PerkinsCall me crazy (Note: please don’t!) but it was actually the orange version of this shoe that pulled me in, and I’m still liking it now. And I say this as someone who doesn’t own a single item of orange clothing or footwear, and would have happily kept it that way forever more.

    If you’re not so keen on the orange, though (and granted, it won’t be for everyone), these are also available in purple and black, and are a nice pair of plain pumps, with just that single line of studs along the sole to make them a bit more interesting. They’re £35 from Dorothy Perkins.

  3. Shoeperwoman

    Carvela ‘Gemini’ platform sole shoes

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    | High Heels, High Street Shoes, UK Shoes
    January 7, 2010

    carvela gemini shoes Carvela Gemini platform sole shoes

    Lordy! If 2009 was the year of the big platform, it’s starting to look like 2010 will be the year of the, er, even bigger platform. I’m not adverse to platforms (in fact, I’ve become so accustomed to seeing them now that shoes that DON’T have some kind of built-up sole have started to look almost “naked” to me, somehow), but when they get to the size of the platforms on these Carvela shoes, I think they start to look odd, and become very difficult to wear. I used the term “stripper shoes” yesterday, and while these lack the perspex soles, I think, once again, a really lovely shoe has been just a little bit spoiled by the monstrous platform.

    What do you think? If you disagree, these are £100 at Kurt Geiger.

  4. Shoeperwoman

    Black high heeled bow boots by Red Herring

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    | Boots, UK Shoes
    January 7, 2010

    red herring bow boots Black high heeled bow boots by Red HerringThese boots aren’t real leather: a fact I’m sure will come as no surprise when I tell you they only cost £38 – cheap indeed for a pair of knee-high boots.

    I like the bow feature at the top of the leg, but think these are ones I’d need to see in person before I’d want to buy them: the photo suggests they may LOOK cheap as well as BEING cheap, but that isn’t generally the case with Red Herring shoes, so I’m hoping it’s just the lighting. If you’d like to find out, they’re available from Debenhams.

  5. Shoeperwoman

    ASOS Perdita bow back court shoes

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    | High Heels, High Street Shoes, UK Shoes
    January 6, 2010

    asos bow pumps1 ASOS Perdita bow back court shoes

    I was seriously tempted by these shoes a couple of days ago, and if it hadn’t been for the fact that I’d just ordered a pair of black pumps (more of which when they arrive), I’d quite possibly have succumbed. Well, they’re pretty affordable at £35, they come in a versatile pewter or a shiny black, and they have that cute little bow on the back, too:  lovely!

    I also notice that ASOS.com have added a much better zoom facility to their website, so you get a far better idea of what the shoes will actually look like in person. In close-up, the black version of these look much prettier than they do in the smaller product shot, so it’s worth taking a look if you think you might like them.

    ASOS Perdita bow back court shoes, £35

  6. Shoeperwoman

    Red stripe ballerina pumps from Miss Selfridge

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    | Flats, High Street Shoes, UK Shoes
    January 6, 2010

    red stripe shoes Red stripe ballerina pumps from Miss Selfridge

    One day, this horrible weather is going to end, and the sun’s going to come back out. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but one day it will happen. And when that blessed day comes, I’m probably going to want to buy something a lot like these red stripe pumps from Miss Selfridge. Because, yes, I’m STILL obsessed with stripes. And because they’ll merge seamlessly with my warm-weather wardrobe, which consists almost exclusively of shades of blue, white and red.

    Ah, but summer is still a long, long way away. Shame: these are only £15, too!

  7. Shoeperwoman

    Black and white ‘Chezza’ platform peep toes from Faith

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    | High Heels, High Street Shoes, Peep Toes, UK Shoes
    January 6, 2010

    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.

  8. Shoeperwoman

    Shoeperwoman’s Shoes: River Island brown pointed knee-high boots

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    | Boots, High Street Shoes, Shoeperwoman's Shoes, UK Shoes
    January 5, 2010

    ri knee high brown Shoeperwomans Shoes: River Island brown pointed knee high boots

    I’ve been on the lookout for a pair of brown, knee-high boots for absolutely ages. I have a pair of three-quarter length ones, but they’re pretty casual, and I wanted something a bit smarter to wear with dresses and skirts. The problem with knee highs and me, though, is that it’s always really difficult to get the right fit on the calf. Most knee-high boot look like wellies on me, so when I found these ones in River Island, which are as good fit as I’m likely to find without paying for made-to-measure, I knew they had to be mine! Shoeperman actually bought them for me as a belated Christmas gift, so I have him to thank for the first new shoes of the year!

    I mostly like these boots because they’re fairly plain, with just a small metal detail at the ankle. I was looking for something simple and versatile, and although the pointed toe is a bit of a departure for me, because I’ve mostly been wearing rounder toes over the past couple of years, it makes them quite elegant, too.

    They’re just a little too big on the calf, but still the best fit I’ve managed to find on the high street. There are various brands now which allow you to send your calf measurements in and get the perfect fit, but they do cost a little more, so I’ll leave those for next time!

    Now, of course, I just need the snow to disappear, so I can actually wear them!