Fashion: Step up to the festive shoe challenge

Dec 7 2009 By Lisa Piddington

No Christmas party outfit is complete without a pair of drop dead gorgeous shoes – from sequins to satin, you really can put your best foot forward for the festive season.

Stay one step ahead of the fashion pack with bold and bright colours to jazz up your staple little black dress or choose retro-80s styling and ape the designer labels with platform soles.

Glittery silver and metallic gold remains a strong theme.

1: These black and coloured towering heels really will jazz up your party wardrobe. From Dune, they cost £85.

2: Miss Jean Brodie gets a sexy makeover with these peep-toe courts from Faith. The lace ribbon front and deep pink colour keeps them ultra-feminine and they are priced at £70.

3: A touch of the summer’s gladiator styling for these multi-stud sandals. In glorious gold they cost £29.99 from Internacionale in Bullring.

4: I’m in love with these glitter courts from Red or Dead at Schuh. Very Christmassy and priced at £59.99.

* Lisa Piddington is the editor of stylebirmingham.com, a website dedicated to style and fashion in the city.

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