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Shoe of the week

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these shoes were made for walking This week's shoe , I hope, mixes fashion with practicality.  Addressing the Spring/Summer 2011 trend for block heels and identifying shoes I can walk to work in, these Zara shoes really tick the box for me (especially the buckle details).  Fingers crossed we actually get the weather this year as if its anything like last year I'll be in wellies rather that these lovely sandals!

News about shoes

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I never thought I would say this but I can really relate to Mariah Carey! Recently she took a tumble while performing at a concert in Singapore. The trooper that she is, she carried on singing but summoned an assistant to the stage to take off her shoes. I honestly thought that the diva behaviour was an urban legend (if rumours are true, JLo also displays similar behaviour.  Perhaps they attended a diva finishing school somewhere in Manhattan).  I too, have required an assistant (namely my friend Heather) to help me buckle up my shoes (below).  I blame having false nails and small buckles for my dilemma but perhaps its my inner diva coming up.  Now with the winter months approaching I need to employ an assistant to carry my brolly, I'll call Mariah and see who she recommends . . . one, two, buckle my shoe . . . NOW! Also in the news, The Telegraph reports on the shoe designs of Kobi Levy.  Describe in his own words as 'wearable sculptures' th...