Shoe Of The Day: Bow Front Raffia Heel by Irregular Choice

Some of you may think I've lost my mind. It is entirely possible I have. But dear reader, these Irregular Choice heels have stolen my heart completely and absolutely.

Is it because they're made of raffia which is solely a sunny day fabric? Is it because they exude a slightly tropical promise whilst retaining the shape of a Versailles court shoe? Is it because I just really like sturdy block heels?

Who knows? It's likely to be all these things and more. Sometimes you can't explain love.

Bow front raffia heel, £65 from Asos

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My only problem with Red Herring shoes is that there's so many that I like and they're so affordable, that I am always in severe danger of buying them all. Which is why I wasted The Hairy Drummer's lunch hour the other day making him help me decide which one pair to buy.

In hindsight, these were a complete no brainer for me. Red? Check. M-J strap? Check. Bow in contrasting fabric? Check. Cute polka dot interior? Check. Almost all the things I love in one shoe? Check. Less than £30? Check.

I also like that they're cute enough to be casual but not so cute that you couldn't wear them for work.

Red suede bow court shoe, £25 by Red Herring at Debenhams

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Ted Baker isn't a place I'd normally associate with wantable shoes but they have drawn me in a bit with these Hania heels.

They're a fairly standard shape but the beauty comes from the rolled bow at the back and the rounded point. I prefer them in the pink/purple combo but they do come in black too which I guess is a little more versatile.

Ted Baker Hania courts, £90 at ASOS

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I know it's maybe a bit early to start thinking about Christmas parties but if you started saving now then by the time December rolls round, you could have these fabulous Miu Miu glittery darlings adorning your feet and making you the belle of the ball.

With a 5-inch heel and 1-inch platform, peeptoe and velvet bow, they tick every box of fabulous you could think of.

So, start collecting those pennies to the sum of £320 and then go buy!

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When I walked past Miss Selfridge the other day and saw these, The Hairy Drummer had to drag me away before I rushed in, tried them on, fell more in love then cried when I realised I couldn't afford them.

But then I found out they were only £35 and that that makes them very affordable indeed. Especially as they look a lot more expensive.

The solid heel, peeptoe and oversized bow as well as the luscious purple all contrive to a huge amount of win. You can buy them instore or online here.

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Props to the lovely Abi at Shoewawa for spotting these 'OMG I've just instantly fallen in love' polka dot peeptoe lovelies from Dune.

So how are they win? Let me count the ways...

1. They're red. It is actual factual that red shoes are made of win and awesome.

2. They have polka dots. Polka dots are the ultimate pattern.

3. They have a bow.

4. The plain piping edge breaks it up a bit and adds a nice contrast.

5. It has a matching bag.

6. They are pin-up girl fantastic.

So, in conclusion, if anyone would like to buy me a pair, they're £85 from Dune.

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Apparently Barratts are going to be opening a branch here in the homestead soon so I thought I'd better acquaint myself with what they have to offer.

I was rather taken with these Guppy Love ballerinas. I like the big bow detail and the big stitching which adds an edge to the girlyness of the bow. As for the colour, I think pewter works best with a 'jeans and top' combo which at the moment is my default 'Out For Cocktails' outfit.

They can be yours for a reasonable £30 and come in black and purple as well.

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Little quiz for you - guess who made these pretties?

They have a nice take on the ubiquitous bow - a sort of undone, tucked in, I-made-a-bit-of-an-effort-to-tie-a-bow-but-I'll-be-late-for-cocktails kinda loop.

The heel is a good height and solid enough to feel stable while the platform means it won't feel quite so high. Throw in a peep toe and some autumnal dark red suede and these, dear reader, are shoes to covet then purchase.

So who made them? Usual purveyors of fug, Irregular Choice! £80 from Office

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Today's shoe - the Carta from Faith - should be a mash up too far in shoe terms yet I always find myself picking them up and seriously pondering purchasing (or scouring eBay from now on!). They come in black too which is a tad more versatile yet a tad more boring. I think the grey really makes the most of the double T, stitching and the bow.

£55 from Faith

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Ok, I have to admit I squeed when I saw these at lunch today. They are the cutest, most adorable shoes I've seen in Office for a looooong time. Office and I might be back on speaking terms now after we fell out due to the increase in fugly monstrosities adorning their shelves.

But these - near perfection. The shape, the practical low hexagonal heel (just make sure you have a good shoe repairer who'll re-heel them and not complain or charge extra!), the bow! The only criticism I have is that I think they'd look a teeny bit better in a darker shade of red but hell, these are straight on my wish list. Oh and they are a bit expensive for what they are.

I do accept gifts if anyone's wondering.....

Missey bow shoe £55 at Office