hot summer shoes // 6 Jun 2011

I’m back! Sorry for the radio silence… after an incredibly tough week working in DC, I took full advantage of my time off and celebrated the big 3-0 in style (which meant lots of Champagne and no concept of time – heaven). I have had such an amazing week with my boyfriend, friends and family, and have been thoroughly spoilt. If this is a taster of what your thirties have to offer, then I’m all for it!

I now feel revitalised and ready to get blogging again, especially after my recent shopping trips and buying armfuls of US interior and fashion magazines at Dulles airport for *ahem* research purposes. There is so much shoe goodness out there at the moment, but three trends in particular are making me drool: espadrilles, pointed courts and thong sandals. And just for you, here is a selection of what’s available right now on the high street. Which style takes your fancy?

{1. Carvela Klue sandals – £100 / 2. French Connection Golden June wedges – £120 / 3. Steve Madden Marryy wedges – £85 / 4. DV by Dolce Vita Toni sandals – £60 / 5. Nine West Thoughtful wedges – £45 / 6. Tory Burch swan print sandals – £160 / 7. Burburry Brit espadrilles – £250 / 8. Dune Sugarloaf wedge sandals – £52.50}

{1. Sherbert pointed courts – £15 / 2. Carvela stiletto courts – £95 / 3. Ted Baker Gingerr courts – £90 / 4. Kurt Geiger courts – £59 / 5. Belle & Mimi suede courts – £40 / 6. Dune Shimmer platform – £43 / 7. L.K. Bennett pointed courts – £155 / 8. Dune court shoes – £75}

{1. Steve Madden Saahara sandals – £46 / 2. French Connection Pavlos sandals – £45 / 3. Dune Felicity sandals – £70 / 4. John Lewis Leo sandals – £25 / 5. Warehouse metal bead thong – £20 / 6. River Island Carmen sandals – £24.99 / 7. Carvela Kylie sandals – £49 / 8. Office suede sandals – £35}