One of my favourite times of the year is Halloween, simply because I get an excuse to dress up... the sweets are an added plus. So I've been excited looking at inspiration for costumes, and spent quite a while searching for Halloween themed shoes that will make any devil, vampire, ghost - you name it - look fab! Here are some of my inspirations:

These blood red heels would look great if you're dressing as a devil, with glitter options adding extra glam. The rounded t-bar shoes would suit a little red riding hood, a scary-but-cute doll, or even a Dorothy if you want a less creepy fancy dress!

Think gothic lace, frills and dark shades; these shoes would be perfect for any vampire or Victorian  themed costume. I love the different textures of velvet and lace, and the shiny patent shoes would bring the look up to date. Match with dark lipstick and an up do for the ultimate themed look.

Even a witch can have a fashionable side with these sparkling, bright and fun designs that will make you stand out (for the right reasons)! Again, I think glitter boots are a great choice, though you can add colour to an all black outfit with metallics and vivid purple or blue. 

 The last few weekends I've been travelling up to Nottingham so it's been nice to finally stay at home! Although I can never stay in for too long, and took a trip to Namco Funscape in Southwark. It's a great arcade with retro games like Pacman, I managed to embarrass myself on the dance machine, bumper cars, and in bowling... I was pretty awful. But it was nostalgic, it brought out my inner child (not like that's hard) ‐ I would definitely recommend it for a fun day out. So here I am after my trip feeling slightly more adult‐like. I'm wearing my favourite jacket for colder weather as it's padded, and it being oversized makes me feel instantly cosy. Though my love for pastel colours won't fade I felt like keeping things dark with this outfit, with neutral tan heels (I like how they match the autumn leaves). Hope you like :).

Top: Topshop, Skirt: Internacionale, Jacket: Rokit, Shoes: Kurt Geiger, Earrings: vintage

It's time for another Shoesday Tuesday, and I think that these shoes are pretty all white... Yeah, I went there. I am not a massive fan of the big platformed white sandals that have really hit off over summer. These shoes come in more classic styles, though they have interesting designs, textures or patterns. White is a great colour choice for shoes because it will goes with almost every other shade yet will give an outfit impact!

1. Office, 2. Miu Miu, 3. Nicholas Kirkwood, 4. River Island, 5. Gianvito Rossi, 6. ASOS, 7. ASOS, 8. Topshop, 9. Dr. Martens

Though summer is still at its peak I can't wait to see how the latest AW14/15 trends will be adapted for the high street. Here are some of my favourite looks from the catwalks:

The Suit:
From the rich jewel tones of Dior's fitted two-pieces, to Gucci's 'geek chic' looks set with bold framed glasses and Stella McCartney's effortlessly sleek suits, I can't get enough of this autumn trend. I've always loved the appeal of androgynous looks and I do feel empowered when sporting more traditionally masculine styles. However these suits do retain femininity either in their elegant cuts, colourways, or sophisticated loose forms that frame and elongate the body.

Sweet Shop Shades: 

Although candy-cane colours are usually associated with spring/summer, I'm delighted to see that these pretty shades are still sweet for autumn/winter! Whether they're coolly metallic, as the likes of Ashish and Miu Miu show, or in muted neons, seen with Christopher Kane, Alexander Wang and Carven, I'm all for this fresh take on the autumn palette.


Red:

I really need more red in my life. I feel that the vibrant, bold shade suits anyone, it's a great colour for creating an impact. With D&G's play on Little Red Riding Hood, this colour is also perfect for getting into the Christmas season. Other designers have opted for a more casual uptake on red by breaking it up and incorporating it in more modern forms. I particularly like Johnathan Saunders' mix of deep pink and red in patchwork patterns.

Embroidered & Embellished:

It's going to be a winter wonderland of the folkloric and mystical this upcoming season, with embroidered lace featuring fairytale designs. Expect embellishment, beading, and heavily textured pieces. And don't forget the capes!


All photos from vogue.co.uk