Pink Haired Princess

Following on from my AW13 shoe trends post , Debenhams sent me the stunning ' Mullner ' polka dot shoes from Madonna's Truth Or Dare range and asked how I'd style them. I've based my looks around the 'ladylike' trend, playing up their elegant shape and having fun with the polka dots. Firstly a little word about the shoes themselves, since I know you like to know these details and a couple of you had shown interest in purchasing them from my last post. The UK 5/38 are marked a US 7.5 (being an American brand) and fit true to size. At first I thought they were a little overpriced and possibly more than I'd pay for a shoe of this type, however when I slipped them on, I realised they are a very well made shoe. The heel is 4 3/4" with a tiny 7mm diameter heel tip. There's also a very small platform, probably around 1/4". Despite the high heel and small tip, they are very easy to walk in and that small platform really cushions your foot ...

I think we've lost summer now don't you? We've actually had some pleasant, sunny moments this week, but the air has definitely changed and it's leaning colder. So I'm getting ready to give up the summer clothes, embrace Autumn and that awkward 'transitional' period where you're not quite wanting to go into tights territory and can't decide if you need a coat or not! Even if trends aren't something you particularly look to or follow, I think there is a style, colour, pattern or shape for everyone this season. They are so diverse and there's so many, plus it's up to you how much or little you incorporate into your own unique look. Starting with something small like shoes for example, is an easy way to merge your style with a nod to a current trend. I've put together this selection of my three most inspiring footwear trends for AW13 and how they translate onto the high-street. Ladylike/40's   On the one hand this season, ...