Hot chilean shoes...

Barbara Briones is a Chilean shoe designer who manages to combine her love of old world artisans with contemporary design, creating eclectic modern colourful shoes. She began her studies in her native Chile, then moved to Buenos Aires, where she was inspired by the skilled artists working with leather. She completed her studies at the prestigious School of Cordwainers in London, after which she worked for Italian shoe label Ferragamo and later with British label Mulberry. Keep an eye out for her in the future.

images via www.barbarabriones.com

Ultimate shoe lover's dream....

Selfridges have just unveiled the most amazing advent calendar - a bespoke Hendzel + Hunt wooden cabinet packed with miniature replicas of designer footwear. For shoe lovers like myself, this could end in a nightmare as it will set you back £18,000, and you can't even wear them!

Hendzel + Hunt advent calendar cabinet

The cabinet as it appears in Selfridges

mini Masion Margiela

mini Dries Van Noten

mini Charlotte Olympia

mini Melissa

mini Havianas

Spring has sprung...

The beginning of spring means time to think about gorgeous spring fashion. So what's on my spring hit list? Colour blocking, the maxi dress (or skirt) and something striped, teamed with stunning shoes to reflect your style and personality. Don't forget the bag for your must-have tube of red lipstick! Ladies, you are now ready to look amazing!

Melissa pops-up...

Fun and quirky – Melissa, the unique and cute Brazilian shoe label has opened a "pop-up" store in Melbourne Central. I visited the store yesterday, just to "have a look" and walked away with a pair of ballet flats called 'Wanting'. Melissa are famous for using plastic to make their shoes and for collaborating with fashion stars such as Vivienne Westwood and JeanPaul Gaultier. PS: They're also pretty cheap!

Pop-up store in Melbourne Central

Wanting - my ballerina flatties.

Extreme pumps...

These 8" stilettos have been designed by Christian Louboutin and are to be auctioned off to benefit the English National Ballet. They have been inspired by ballet shoes and are covered in Swarovski crystals. Although they look beautiful I don't think I could walk in them...