Shoes to Steal the Show

Starring statement heels and embellished booties.

15.08.23

By Lucy Mahoney

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Shoe lovers, this one’s for you. Why dial down an outfit with mediocre footwear when you can dress your toes in drama? For too many, shoes are an afterthought in dressing decision-making. When looking for loud and proud outfit ideas, we lean on the dress, the pants, the ‘all-eyes-on-me’ jacket. But when you let the shoes lead the way and have their own mini moment, a look, in our opinion, is all the more memorable. Balance statement heels or boots with a simple slip or channel maximalist dressing with a bold going out look. Here are our current favorites.

Sequin Shoes

A sparkle in her eye and on her feet. Sequins need not stop below the ankle and this season we’ve seen an influx in sparkly party shoes, perfect for fall, Halloween, and the festive period (versatility, check). Yes, we’re seeing going out sequin shoes like heels, platforms, and pretty pointed toe designs, but we’re also seeing them creep into our everyday closet pieces. Sequin boots are a fall essential for fashion muses, and are perfectly paired with denim minis, jean shorts, or short, flowy dresses. Sequin cowboy boots are also a style showpiece to add to your western wardrobe, and let’s face it, Dolly would approve.

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Shellys London Sequin Flower Trim Mules
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Embellished Glitter Strappy Court Heel
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Strappy Glitter Platform Heels
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Shellys London Sequin Flower Trim Mules
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Diamante Embellished Net Ankle Boot
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Shellys London Glitter Platform Wedges
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Diamante Trim Glitter Court Heel Shoes
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Diamante Embellished Net Thigh High Boot
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Embellished Shoes

If you want to take a step back from sequin but still want an exaggerated piece, why not opt for embellished? There’s endless options available for shoes that have been decorated and detailed, from cute diamante bows on your noughties-inspired kitten heels, to rough and ready fringing across a statement cowboy boot. Beading detail is another fun way to add color or dimension to an otherwise classic shoe, and makes a cute embellished wedding shoe option. Otherwise, embellished shoes are worn best with a simple shirt dress, and paired with a leather jacket.

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Faux Leather Double Strap Embellished Platform Sandal
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Leather Sunray Studded Knee High Cowboy Boots
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Faux Leather Glitter Bow Strappy Heels
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Raffia Sea Shell Embellished Platform Sandal
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Faux Leather Double Strap Embellished Platform Sandal
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Faux Leather Chunky Platform Embellished Clog
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Beaded Pointed Sling Back Court Heels
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Embellished Chunky Loafer
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Neon Heels

Where are our sunnies? For footwear that screams ‘try and miss me’, only neon heels will do. A major trend for 2022, we’re seeing huge uplift in neon, especially in our accessories, in our bags, and in our shoes. Dressing for date night? Add a playful pop of color to a capsule outfit with bright heels, and pair with timeless denim jeans, a plain white tee, and an oversized blazer. For a nighttime style stealer moment, pair your statement neon heels with a contrasting statement mini dress and rock the color block. Again, unequivocally noughties, but we love it.

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Shellys London Platform 2 Part Heel
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Faux Leather Color Drench Ball Heels
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Satin Chain & Bow Detail Platform Heel
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Platform Beaded Square Toe Mules
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Gem Encrusted Platform Mary Jane Heels
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Faux Leather Studded Platform Heel
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Detailed Tie Up Strappy Heels
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Shellys London Platform Metallic Heel
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Feather Heels

Feather clothing is back with a bang and, this time, it’s here to party. Enter feather heels – unashamedly eccentric, fun and flirty, these statement heels guarantee to deliver the drama to whatever your outfit. But how to style them? Dress to impress in a matching mini dress with feather trim detailing. Or, pair with sleek leather pants and a white tank for a bar-hopping appropriate fit.

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Feather Trim Faux Croc Square Toe Heels
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Faux Leather Lizard Feather Strappy Heels
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Colorful Boots

If you want statement shoes but aren’t a fan of over-the-top embellishments, you can achieve the same result by opting for more wearable (and versatile) colorful boots. A good pair of boots are a closet requisite as we enter these cooler months, but instead of picking up another cute black pair, shake up your outfit opportunities with a vibrant, colorful option. While it’s still warm(ish), we love the bright boots and bare leg combo, with light shorts or a cotton mini dress. But when the temp drops, these booties look just as good paired with tights and a cardigan.

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Hair On Knee High Cowboy Boot
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Faux Leather Platform Thigh High Sock Boot
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Real Suede Platform Knee High Boots
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Faux Leather Star Platform Ankle Boot
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Faux Croc Feather Trim Knee High Boots
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You’ve got the statement shoes, now the dress. Prep for wedding season and check out our post on The Best Fall Wedding Guest Dresses.