Style 3: The Wedge

The good old trusted wedge, it’s come in and out and will never disappear as far as I’m concerned. Some might remember I’ve stocked up in last seasons sale and my lovely Nicole Fahri wedges have already come to good use.

I love wedges, so comfy, stylish yet so easy to walk in, none of this wobbling about on a small heel. Having recently moved to Switzerland where every second street seems cobbled, they will be the choice of heel for me this season. Although careful, as they can be heavy and depending on the strap they could get very uncomfortable as they hang off your ankle. But these little things should not hold you back and if you’ve not got already one in your collection, make sure you get one!!

Here are some of my favourites under £150 (it was so hard again as Miu Miu, Christian Dior and all the great designers have created some master pieces):

Vivienne Westwood Anglomania @ Asos £120

Purple & angel wings, how much better can it get?

Jeffrey Campbell @ Stylebop £157

How fierce do they look?

Sam Edelman’s Katrice wege @ my-wardrobe.com £145

A bit of animal print always works for me. And if leopards is not your thing, how about zebra print?

Massai @ Dune £65

Radiant @ Dune £75

I do love the selection of wedges at Dune, hard one to choose from

Carvela’s Kit wedge @ Kurt Geiger £85

Lacey @ Pied-a-Terre £135

Tribal Wedge @ Miss Selfridge £50

Feud Whisper Wedge @ asos £130

I love the rounded heel, if you do too, make sure to check out Heather Blake, although a bit pricier, their wedges are divine and they’ve mastered the rounded heel

Ash @ farfetch.com £120

Some sensible ones for the not so sunny days

Another trend you can’t miss at the moment is the open toe boots that are trotting along everywhere, be that on the catwalks, celebrities or on us.

I have to admit, I couldn’t figure out what this trend is about, as all I could think of when I look at them is, why would you want to have warm ankles, yet cold toes? Just doesn’t make sense to me (actually that is my mothers voice I can hear in my ear!).

However, looking outside and having had the warmest day of the year this week but now its grey and getting cold again, I now understand. These confused boots fit perfectly into this confusing weather!

There are some unbelievably stunning designer ones out, a lot of them, however with price tags ranging between £300 and £1,000, it would be too painful to look at what you can’t get so I hunted the high streets for the ones that won’t break your bank account (or only dent it a bit).

Antoinette boots @ Topshop £90

Dinah boots @ Bertie £110

KG by@ Kurt Geiger £160

Steve Madden @ Asos £135

Ada @ Topshop £90

Bow boots at Miss Selfridge £50

Caneles boots @ Aldo £64.98 (Was £90)

As these are quite tame, I just can’t resist to show you these babies!! How magnificent are they?!

Gucci £1,109 / Versace £1,315 (farfetch.com) – I’m drooling…

Katrina This outfit just makes me feel so happy, like a tap dancing sailor!

Katrina This dress has been in my wardrobe for six months and hasn’t ever been worn out for a number of reasons, generally my friends fear of the dead fox and yellow being a terrible colour on me. However this is still of of my favourite pieces and I get so much joy from just seeing the little fox peeking out from the rail from time to time.

Katrina This top, I always wear as a dress over black opaque tights and its probably the best two quid I have ever spent. The puff ball jacket makes me feel like a Mr Whippy and the shoes are the most gorgeous stack-heel loafers from clarks.

What we Found

1. Boden £69 £40
2. Hobbs Laura Shirting (no longer available) £119 £69
3. Dolce & Gabbana £772 £386

1. Miss Selfridge £20 £7
2. New Look £18
3. Miss Selfridge £22

As Katrina’s look is unique and her favourite store is surely ‘Absolute Vintage’ you’ll have to get down there and hunt down your own individual pieces!

Katrina’s clothes are from

♥ Absolute Vintage
♥ Mango
♥ Primark
♥ Claire’s Accessories
♥ Clarks

50% off!

…we’re not complaining!

Coast, Kurt Geiger, Bench, Urban Outfitters, Office and many more brands are offering you some pretty fabulous discounts.

Coast: an extra 10% off sale items (up to 50%), just type in the code HAPPYXMAS at the checkout…hurry though, offer end on the 27th December 09.

Kurt  Geiger: 50% sale on some great brands, now on the site. Visit Kurt Geiger now to see these fabulous offers. 

Bench: Ahhh this brand takes me back to my skater days…check out their cool wintery sale with up to 50% off. Just visit the sale section for a peek.

Urban Outfitters: One of my favourite tshirt stores…you know the Urban Outfitters sale will not disappoint. Another 50% off selected items online.

Office: Love office and loving the 50% sale they’re currently having…check it out! This is currently running through January.

Miss Selfridge: 50% off accessories, partywear, coats, shoes and knitwear.  Keep an eye out for some more great offers and deals when the end of year sale launches soon!

Faith: Up to 50% off a fabulous range of boots from high leg boots to ankle boots, fantastic flats and stunning courts. Plus let’s not forget the men in our lives…they get 50% off Faith too!

Love Your Shoes: Winter sale now on with an exclusive promotional code for a 10% off your order. This sale ends at the end of January…type in this code WINTERDISCL to get these special offers…10% also applies to reduced products on the site.