What's new at Zara?

New collections are upon us, and thus there are new shoes to be seen and had everywhere! Zara has been pleasing me a lot lately, and their new shoes are no exception. I wouldn't know which ones to pick first. Or actually, I do know, because I'm quite sure that I'll be stalking my local Zara for these amazing Charlotte Olympia-esque platforms! I wouldn't know which ones I would choose! I love the tan ones, but I looooove the red heel on the sand-coloured version. Dilemmas! You can pick one for £50.

I also really love this colour blocking heel, even if the shape is a bit clumsy. I don't own any shoes with this silhouette (pointy toe and chunky heel), but I love the colour combination. These are also £50, and would work well with Mad Men-inspired outfits.

Next up, pink! Of course this bootie was going to make this selection! It wouldn't fit in with my personal style, but that doesn't mean I don't like to look at it. A pair of these can be yours for £60.

And last but not least: these festive peep toes. They remind me a lot of these Blink platforms, but honesty commands me to admit that I liked those a tiny bit better. Still, these would make a great pair for a night out, so if you like them, you can hand over your £40 to Zara.

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Not my usual style, because these are rather demure for my taste, but I'd wear them in the blink of an eye. This looks like the kind of shoe that can be worn anywhere, anytime, and still be comfortable enough to make it from day to night without blisters or other booboos. The price doesn't really hurt either, these can be yours for $65. I especially love the blue with the cream, it's a change from the usual black-cream/nude combos, but be sure to check out the other colour ways as well. There's a black-white version and a coral-cream one.

Pippa

Sometimes you run into a pair of shoes that you expect to really like, but you end up not liking them at all. These are a good example of that. Even though they have all the features I usually fall for, the bright colours, the bows, the pretty shape, I'm not sold on these. Not even close, actually.
 

I think it's specifically the colours that don't work for me, or at least not in that combination with each other, because I'm totally enamored with that triple bow. The back up option, light blue with the pink and camel, appeals to me even less. So close, but no cigar...

Pizzazz

Stripes. Wedges. Colour blocking. Three things that will still be big this summer. And this shoe incorporates all those wonderful qualities. If you like these, you have the choice between four colour ways: this grey-yellow combo, which is my personal favourite, as well as seafoam, tan and coral.

Very on trend, me thinks.

Flamante

If Louboutin were God, Rupert Sanderson would be a demi-god. The man is genius. These Flamante pumps are proof.

€625 worth of proof.

Perfect for a Saturday night, aren't they? Not that I'm wearing anything nearly as glamorous on my feet right now.

Gelato

Icecream, can't be bad, right? And it does actually look a bit like a strawberry ice cream as well. I love the different pink hues, the lattice work on the platform and that extraordinary bow, and the little stitching at the back. Look at that detail on those tiny cutouts! Exquisite!

Best news? They also come in a blue/teal and a camel version.

Sadly, the pink ones (that I like most, obvs) are the only ones that aren't on sale...

Arnoeud

It's that time again: the preview of Louboutin's Fall-Winter collection. And there are beauties to be admired, such as these gorgeous little booties. They're still true to the colour blocking trend, but in a very "Mondriaan" way, so they'll still be wearable when the whole hype eventually blows over. Also: a little bow! They're 100mm, which means they should still be quite easy to walk in, and they retail for €795, which seems very reasonable for a pair of Louboutin booties.

Apart from some new "faces", some of the shoes in the new collection are updates from existing styles, such as this new take on the Lady Peep Spikes with leopard print, maroon suede and gold accents or this red tartan Lady Daf.

A dash of cream

Not bad Dorothy Perkins, not bad at all. In fact, I'm rather fond of these. I think I like this cream version best, but just last week I preferred the coral, so there's no knowing what I'll love most tomorrow. What I do know though, is that I like the little touch of metallic in the bow, the intricate strapping and especially the texture of the print on the platform and the heel. I think especially the touch of blue adds a lot more depth that the coral version lacks.

You're completely free to choose your own favourite though, and you can do so here for the cream and here for the coral. Both will cost you £42.

Ladybell

Oh Kurt Geiger, how can you hurt me so? You lift me up, only to push me down again. And the crazy part? These monstrosities are slowly but surely selling out. At £160 a pair.

Popsicle

It was a little over a year ago that I was raving about a new designer I had just discovered: Ruthie Davis. I was ecstatic about her work. I'm less so now, after seeing these. If you like them though, better not look at the price.

Splash

Will I ever get tired of colour blocking? In fact, I hope I never do. Not as long as New Look keeps making such cute shoes on the cheap.

Tender

Considering my obsession with these, it may come as no surprise that I'm totally sold on these, even if they are green. I think these might be a little lower and thus slightly chunkier, but they're still very pretty and not very expensive. There's also a black and red version, which I personally find a bit too agressive-looking. I'd opt for this green and purple one instead.

Mint and turquoise

I already own a pair of mint green suedette shoes, but as I have described here already, they are not very comfy. So if that doesn't validate buying a second pair, I'm not sure what will... Besides, these New Look platforms sport the added bonus of adding some turquoise to the mix. Oh, colour blocking, how I still love you! Plus, only £20! You can understand why my mouse is hoovering over the 'order' button, right?

Giraffe

I don't even want to know, let alone guess, why. Sometimes you disappoint me, Kurt Geiger. Especially when you put £295 price tags on those disappointments.

Helium

Oh, will the colour block trend ever fade away? Not too soon though, I hope, because personally I'm a rather big fan of wearing as many colours as possible at once. I know it, and you know it, which is why you can probably guess that I'm a big fan of these Dune sandals as well. I fear they'll look to clumpy on my feet, but I do love me some vibrant suede, especially when there's pink...
And they don't look half bad in blue tones, either.

They will set you back €122 though... At least you get real leather and 14cm worth of heel in return.

Shoe challenge #10: Pace yourself

An old photo I almost forgot about! Again an easy formula: one of my favourite dresses, and one of my favourite pairs of shoes. I love items like these, that are so easy to wear, even on a daily basis. I kept the outfit pretty simple, with a pink belt to match the shoes, some black tights and a lime green cardigan.

Dress Dorothy Perkins/belt and shoes Asos.

Bershka

Personally I'm still really big on colour blocking, but for some people it's just not their cup of tea. But even if you don't like a mishmash of bright colours, you do have to admit that the trend has some nice side-effects, like this shoe. It is not too in-your-face, but it will make you take notice. You can't just look once at a stunning shoe like this.
I'm particularly taken by the shape, more than by the colour combination. I love heels like this one, completely straight without any curve, and they exude a bit of a Charlotte Olympia-vibe. And the best part? Bershka only wants €50 for them!

On my feet: Pace

When I was writing about these beauties, I realized that I hadn't worn my Asos Pace platforms in ages. While I love love looove them! While I've been eyeballing a pair of Kurt Geiger Assess on eBay in the same colour way, of which the resemblance to these is uncanny. Note to self: if I ever cave in and bid on those Assess-esses, go for the yellow colour way.
I've been feeling under the weather lately, so I haven't really felt like dressing up much. I'm still wearing high heels, as this picture is proof of, but combined with totally uninspiring outfits that have been worn (and seen) before. Although I did feel creative enough to slap on a purple belt together with the yellow one. I wanted to add one more, but I didn't feel quite that adventurous. I'll save that one for when I need to recycle this outfit again on a dreary day.