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When Jimmy Choo's lighting-up disco shoes first burst on to the scene a few years ago, nobody was quite ready for their colourful, translucent-soled appeal. But now the look is all the rage, and stores like Topshop are happily getting in on the action. What do you think of these 'Lillie' heels from their autumn/winter partywear range?
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AbiSilvester
Dream-on Monday: Yves Saint Laurent ‘Opyum’ pumps
The shoe we'll be seeing in our dreams tonight is this gorgeously tactile suede pump from YSL; home of some of the most elegant and awe-inspiring shoes available on the market today. These have all the hallmarks of YSL's signature style: classic colour combinations, great quality embellishments and an ultra-slinky silhouette.These shoes take one of the biggest trends of the season: the mannish loafer-look, and turn it into something ultra feminine with a lean towards evening wear. I can imagine these also looking incredible with a suit. A real investment piece for a chic dresser.
ÂŁ534 at Farfetch
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Peacock patterned tights by Wolford
Anyone who's ever owned a pair of Wolford tights will know all about their durability, their supreme ladder resistance and general level of awesomeness, but this new style goes beyond even their usual brilliance! Subtly cut to look like peacock feathers, its references the season's obsession with jewel and peacock tones, bringing some real intrigue to the hosiery drawer! ÂŁ31 at Net-a-Porter
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AbiSilvester
Mary Jane Monday: Dune ‘Salute’
Classic courts are a timeless style to see you through parties and meetings alike, and if you're looking to refresh your supply of this highly versatile style (or wanting to purchase your first), these shiny 'Salute' shoes from Dune are a good bet.
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AbiSilvester
Something for the Weekend: powder blue platforms
This powdery shade of baby blue is a colour we're seeing on a lot more footwear at the moment, and we think it looks great on these glitter platform sandals at Dorothy Perkins. Not normally a colour we'd associate with partying, the blue actually looks stunning worn with other bright colours, and the subtle use of glitter is a party season winner. The sandals have a gentle platform that should still make them wearable by those who love to dance.This colour is going to be huge next season, with big name designers including Rupert Sanderson using powder blue in their S/S 2012 collections, so this is a great style to see you through to spring, too.
ÂŁ39 at Dorothy Perkins
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AbiSilvester
Ugly Shoe of the Week: Floral Fiasco
We've got nothing inherently against flowers on shoes here at Shoewawa: a little corsage here and there can look adorable, and even a full on flower print can work well in the right designer's hands. This style, however, has a pattern that looks like it would be far more at home on curtains, and probably not the sort of curtains we'd want in our homes, either. There's also the matter of those heels, which are very much on the clonky side and don't contrast well with the skinny straps. I'd be intrigued to see who could pull a style like this off, but am not likely to take on the experiment myself...
Like them? They're ÂŁ34.99 at H&M
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AbiSilvester
Whose shoes: lace-up boots
It's certainly not the first time that this particular star has shown her allegiance to the fetish trend, and we're sure she's now loving the opportunity to pick up hard-edged footwear from every big name designer going. This striking pair were debuted at "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim" Launch Event in LA earlier this week, and we have to say they look awe-inspiring against the red carpet.
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AbiSilvester
YAY OR NAY: Coloured soles
The trend for having soles in a contrasting colour began in menswear, but we're seeing a lot of it appearing on ladies shoes now that masculine chic is in vogue. What do you think of this trend? Does it add or take away from the over-all look of the shoes, and would you buy a style like Jil Sander's coloured-sole boots?
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AbiSilvester
Launch date confirmed for Cheryl Cole’s shoe collection at Stylistpick!

The date of the long-awaited footwear collection from Cheryl Cole for Stylistpick has now been confirmed: 6th December is the date to put in your diaries if you're keen to get your feet into the first ever shoes from the star whose style is consistently coveted.The collection is intended to be accessible to those who want to get Cheryl's glamorous look at a realistic price point, and the entire process from concept to design has been overseen by the star herself. We've already had a preview of what's going to be on offer, and were pleased to see a healthy mix of everyday shoes and boots alongside Cheryl's more familiar skyscraper heels.
In the latest installment of Stylistpick's Cheryl Cole video series, we see Cheryl checking out some of the first finished samples, fresh off the production line. It's getting exciting! To sign up to receive shoes from the collection, head over to Stylistpick.
See Cheryl's latest Stylistpick video over the jump
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AbiSilvester
Stunning structural platforms at Charlotte Olympia
Geometric styling is one of our biggest obsessions at the moment, and Charlotte Olympia has captured the look so cleverly in these stunning platform heels. We're practically drooling at the thought of these heels worn with a black evening gown accented by giant scale pyramid jewellery. Made from flawless kid suede patent, these hard-edges shoes are deceptively soft and lovely - flexible and supple while maintaining their multi-faceted, structural shape. This is a great look to get this season if you can afford it, but look out for similar styles on the high street for a more wallet-friendly alternative. We doubt any could be as beautiful as Charlotte Olympia's style though *sigh*... ÂŁ635 at Selfridges






