Heavy Metal

I'm a girl who loves shoes, I'm also a sucker for embellishment, a bit of zip-detailing, a couple studs, tassels and feathers are all fine with me. There is something about studs that is always so effective, a reason why they won't go away, they always seem to look so gooood. I know last season's iconic Balmain shoes are old news but despite being over-exposed, it would be criminal not to include them in this list, as they are still the ultimate in footwear! I have also included some men's brogues from Prada. Here are some of my favourite studded beauties:

1. Givenchy

2. Prada (men's)

3. Balmain

4. Louboutin

5.Louboutin

6. Isabel Marant

7. Chloe

Beyonce...my HERO

I am re-developing an obsession for Beyonce this year. I am extra loving her for her kindness towards Taylor Swift at this year's VMA awards in New York (when Kanye was being a "jerk"); and of course for her spangly leotard and kick ass performance. She is so talented, one half of one of the most incredible power couples in the world, so fierce yet so gracious, so sexy yet modest. I think she represents the female dilemma; through being one part'Independent Woman' and one part 'If I were a Boy' - you can just tell she dotes on Jay Z but it is equally clear she takes no prisoners! She has outdone her fashion self this year, demonstrating maturity with a series of metallic, sharp-shouldered, futuristic wonders and one-pieces. She has also been sporting a lot of Balmain and making it work, in favour of her volumptuous woman's body. She has been looking amazing! So Balmain, so booylicious, so iconic. Bionic B, we salute you; a modern day superwoman!

Buckle Up

1. Tall Engineer Boots by Jeffrey Campbell £182.59

2. Easy Rider Over the knee Boots by Charlie my Love £240.24

3. Leather Buckle Booties by Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain £765.58

4. Suede Slouch Buckle Boots by Jeffrey Campbell £182.59

5. Suede Buckle Boots by Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain £1021.84

All at http://www.intermixonline.com/

Welcome to Emerald City

Jewel tones have been featuring heavily in our winter wardrobes for the past few years. This season sees bottle green embellishment as a repeated theme. To my mind nothing quite says glamour like a shade of kryptonite. The A/W 09-10 Valentino campaign features maribou feathers in a deep sea green with bare legs, pale skin and killer heels. The scraped back hair and burgundy lips scream Hollywood glamour. Following the Bal-mania that took the fashion world by storm ealier this year, I still have not recovered from the incredible green mini dress worn by the Jennifer Connelly at the 'He's Just not that Into You' premiere. Sienna Miller then exhibited a Twenty8Twelve backless version from her own collection.

See below how emerald embellishment have hit the high street.

Sequin shoulder pad dress £150 Oasis

Green sequin bow detail court shoe 'Dolly' £100 KG by Kurt Geiger