The NEXT edit: Shoe Special

During a casual online browse, you probably expect to see one or two pairs of to-die-for shoes, and if you’re lucky they’re in your price range too. Today I saw several amazing, on-trend shoes that were all on budget and they were all from NEXT. The high street giants have really upped their game this season in the footwear department. My absolute favourites were these luxe loafers, £60. For me, this is the most feminine and sophisticated way to pull off such a masculine shape. Personally, i’d be styling these with black ripped skinny jeans, a white shirt and a camel boyfriend coat.

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Metallic shoes are massive this Autumn, especially those of the silver variety! There’s alot of them on the high street so they’re easily accessible if you’re after a catwalk copy. However, some shapes, shininess (if that’s even a word?) can make silver shoes look tacky. Especially if your Auntie Sharon has been wearing her silver stilettos since 1981. NEXT have got it right with this pair £55, so transitional from day to night, season to season.

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These pointed mules, £55 are just sheer sophistication. Perfect for the office or with an LBD on a Saturday night. Add a little bit of luxury to your look with pony skin effect accessories such as these beauties. Mules are the shoe shape of the season, too.

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Add a pop of pink to your outfit this season with these unique cut shoe boots, £38. You’ll wear these far more than you think, they will replace that trusty nude heel you wear with every black dress, every denim jean and every grey suit trouser. I love the cut out detail, and the fact that they’re whole on the inside so they’re not too dainty to wear in the daytime either. For £38, they’re a sure investment.

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New In this Week…

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There are so many nice new pieces coming through for the new season, i’d write about them all if I could. NEXT in particular have surprised me this spring, with probably their best collection yet. The Laser Cut Duffle Bag, £28 (bottom left) and the Fashion Blogs nightshirt, which I LOVE (on model), are both part of the new range. Ripped Jeans are gonna be my spring/summer essential for vest and kimono days, ideal festival outfit too. The ones pictured will be arriving soon from ASOS. Also on my wishlist are the Nude doll flats, £15.99, New Look. Floral Culotte Jumpsuit, £48, Topshop. Leopard/Floral mix scarf, £15, River Island and the open shoulder Kimono, an absolute bargain at £15 from Boohoo.com. So, do you love? Happy Shopping!

This Week I’m Loving…

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1) OMG. Agyness Deyn for Dr Martens… The range is AMAZING. This t-shirt is my fave, it’s just plain geeky, suggestive, sexy and trendy all at the same time. The collection is timeless and versatile, definitely worth a look. Get it here.

2) Barely there sandals… in flat mode. Because nobody, I mean nobody walks around in heels all day everyday. Even Kim Kardashian has come to realise this! These are a great buy from Next, £32.

3) Geometric Longline Bikini, New Look, Top £14.99, Bottoms £7.99. I’m all for the longline bikini top this summer, especially if you have that little roll of fat just under the bust like moi.

4) What is it about the serious lack of nice beach bags this summer? This one was like finding a needle in quite literally, a haystack of woven generic beach bags. I love the clutch too. Both River Island, Tote £25, Clutch £28.

Todays 8th Wonder of the World…

So last year (SS/12) I bought these gorgeous wedges from NEXT, and I am already thinking about when i’ll get to wear them again this Summer. I knew at the time they would be a good purchase, with the black base colour and aztec raffia… ALWAYS a trend in the Summer…

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So surely you can imagine how surprised I was, when browsing ‘ASOS New In’ this morning, to discover that Maison & Scotch have launched the most perfect matching accessory. The Raffia Clutch. Available at ASOS, £43. Thanks to Maison and Scotch for preparing me for a well co-ordinated Summer! Who knew?

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