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Giuseppe Zanotti named Shoe Designer of the Year

Kimberley Foster — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:32:18 GMT

One of our favourites here at Shoewawa has just been named Designer of the Year.

Zandra Rhodes unveils new shoe range for Strutt Couture

Kimberley Foster — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:31:50 GMT

Zandra Rhodes is taking her next step after her collection for M&S by launching a footwear line for Strutt Couture. The legendary British designer has unveiled a bright capsule range of slashed le and laser cut-out leather booties and heels that will launch for spring/summer 2010...

Pick of the Shoe Blogs

Emma Cossey — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:31:50 GMT

This week in the world of shoes...

Shoeper Woman considers spending £80 on a pair of tights.
Shoeblog wishes Roberto Cavalli a Happy Birthday.
Shoeaholics Anonymous has a look at the Reebok Easytones.
Shoe Hunting looks at Delta Goodrem's odd choice of boots
The Shoe Dish investigates colourful boots.

The Clash celebrate 30th album anniversary with Converse range

Kimberley Foster — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:08:11 GMT

Just as they did with The Grateful Dead, Converse have teamed up with The Clash to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their hit album, London Calling.

Uggs get a designer makeover for a good cause

Kimberley Foster — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:15:49 GMT

Who would have thunk it? Putting studded belts on a pair of Uggs. Certainly not I!

Spotlight on Wynsors

Emma Cossey — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:37:38 GMT

Now, I'm fully aware that buying cheap shoes can be a false economy. Saying that, a lot of the shoes I've bought from places like Primark have far outlasted some of the more expensive options from shops like Faith.

Angeline Tournier: Glamming up trainers

Emma Cossey — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:47:05 GMT

Angeline Tournier is a fairly new addition to my shop browsing activities, but I'm really impressed with their girly twist on the fairly unglamorous trainer.

These bling-tastic heart trainers on the right are £189. We featured the silver versions back in 2008, which featured a red heart.

Pop them on your Christmas list. After all those Christmas dinners and chocolate treats, you'll need something pretty impressive to persuade you to hit the gym.

They've also got some pretty ballerina flats too, which you can see below.

Givenchy studded zip sandals as worn by Christine Centenera

Kimberley Foster — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:31:50 GMT

After reading Red Carpet Fashion Blog's post about Christine Centenera, Harper's Bazaar Australia's uber-stylish fashion editor, my eyes were immediately drawn to her shoes...

Salvatore Ferragamo launches online store

Kimberley Foster — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:50:07 GMT

In case you haven't already heard, Salvatore Ferragamo is now selling online... yes, really!

Paris Hilton launches bridal shoe collection

Kimberley Foster — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:35:52 GMT

Okay, so she's not exactly the first person who springs to mind when thinking about wedding shoes. However, I must say that Paris Hilton hasn't done too badly here...

Preview: Louise Goldin for Topshop spring 2010 range

Kimberley Foster — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:45:46 GMT

Lordy, would you take a look at this!

From Lady Gaga to Daphne Guinness: Alexander McQueen S/S 2010 hits the celeb circuit

Kimberley Foster — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:38:03 GMT

It isn't too much of a surprise but one of the first celebs to sport a pair of Alexander McQueen's crazy S/S 2010 shoes is Lady Gaga...

Jimmy Choos fly out at the door at H&M launch

Kimberley Foster — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:20:59 GMT

From our sister blog, Catwalk Queen... Not even the blustery wet weather could put off thousands of fashion fans who queued up to get their hands on the new Jimmy Choo for H&M collection early Saturday morning...

Loving Liberty's signature print wellies

AbiSilvester — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:48:03 GMT

I remember the days when vain people like myself had to suffer the discomfort of wet and muddy feet when the weather turned nasty, because wellie-boots in those days were so damned ugly we didn't want to put them anywhere near our precious feet.

Tommy's want to give you a tenner for your old shoes

AbiSilvester — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:59:07 GMT

Shoes can be hard to get rid of. Not only because we get so oddly attached to them, but because charity shops don't always want them unless they're in reasonable nick. There seems little point in dropping off a pair of flimsy old sandals that will probably fetch no more than your bus fair to the shop...

Not-so-casual Friday: Guiseppe Zanotti

AbiSilvester — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:19:48 GMT

If I could pick out a 'dream shoe' for this year - a style that I wouldn't expect to wear on more than a few special occasions but would savour every moment when I did - then I think Guiseppe Zanotti's star-embellished peep toe pumps would have to come top of the list.

Casual Friday: Vivo Barefoot at Terra Plana

AbiSilvester — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:56:03 GMT

I did a bit of a double-take when I was told that this trainer was part of the new range from Vivo Barefoot, the eco chic range from Terra Plana, whose styles are usually a bit jelly-like and are generally very minimal.

Pick of the Shoe Blogs

Emma Cossey — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:35:38 GMT

This week in the world of shoes

Shoeper Woman brings us this weeks ugliest shoes, with the Dolce & Gabbana's suede 'face' wedge.

Shoegal shows us how to wear over the knee boots.

MizzTissa shares an amazing shoe buying flow chart. The answer is always the same. Buy!

The Grand Mademoiselle tackles the universal issue of shoe storage.

The Shoe Dish looks at the new products from the Anne Sui and FitFlops team

Shoe know-how: 'refuribish' your shoes with fabric

AbiSilvester — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:48:12 GMT

Shoes looks so much prettier when they've got a decorative fabric lining inside, don't you think? I'm sure I'm not the only one to have bought a pair based at least in part on how much I loved the bit that nobody (but me) will ever see. Or perhaps I am.

Modcloth Unicorn Princess suede heels

AbiSilvester — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:28:04 GMT

Statement heels really are here to stay, and here's another variant on them that I haven't spotted before. US underground and retro store Modcloth has come up trumps with these frilled shoes, which are set off by a distinctive 'unicorn horn' style heel. modcloth, unicorn

Iron Fist 'Digi Skulls' sequinned platforms

AbiSilvester — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:53:09 GMT

Iron Fist specialise in making shoes that won't be everyone's cup of tea, so they've achieved everything they set out to do with these 'Digi Skulls' pumps. With a gigantic concealed platform and a smattering of sequins, they're the ultimate in glam goth footwear.

L'autre Chose chain detail platform court

AbiSilvester — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:34:47 GMT

Statement heels are still going strong and I love the stems on these substantial platform courts by L'Autre Chose.

Spotlight on Boohoo.com

Emma Cossey — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:42:56 GMT

Boohoo.com is by no means a new entry into the buzzy world on online retailing. Peaking from behind ASOS.com with it's cheap and cheerful range of clothing and accessories, the brand is slowly emerging as a strong contender for my shopping sprees.

Agyness Deyn in Irregular Choice 'Flashing Lights'

AbiSilvester — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:03:32 GMT

You'd expect a rock chick like Agy to have suitably crazy shoes, and the one label you can rely upon for kookiness is Irregular Choice. Sounds like a match made in heaven!

Yay or Nay: L.A.M.B patchwork court shoes

AbiSilvester — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:14:27 GMT

We appreciate that L.A.M.B shoes need to be worn with a certain...attitude, but what do you think of these irregular patchwork design on these sky high court shoes?