Shoe Porn: Glitter, Glitter, Everywhere

…and for those of you who have a pair of glittery shoes, you’ll know that title is quite literal.

I’m such a magpie when it comes to glitter and sequins. I had an amazing pair of pumps when I was at uni, they were multicoloured sequins and flat (perfect for the hills of Aberystwyth!) but they got destroyed when I walked in a huge rainstorm to visit my mum at the hospital. She told me off and threw some money at me, telling me to get into town and buy a new pair of shoes before I came back to visit her! I already have one beautiful pair of glittery heels but I need more. MORE!

First up – the party shoes. It’s coming up to office Christmas party season, and glittery shoes are the best way to make an outfit seem festive. Wedges like the nude pair from Debenhams* (1) (£37.50 in the sale!) or the black glitter wedge pair from Dune* (5) (£51 in House of Fraser’s sale) will be easier to walk to different bars on – especially if there are cobbles inbetween! If you prefer a stiletto heel, this gold pair of Steve Madden shoes from Sarenza* (2) (£93.50) or this black pair of Bordello heels* (3) (£97.90) will go with most outfits. (Side note: I totally want a pair of Steve Madden shoes because of Josie and the Pussycats. They’re new. They’re ORANGE gold. By far my favourites have to be the Geordie wedge boots from Carvella/Kurt Geiger* (4) (£109). I mean, look at them. They’re wedges, boots, and insanely sparkly.

For a more everyday look (well, as everyday as you can get with glitter), these Qube Qalm glitter brogues* (1) (£27) from Sarenza are cute – I already have a pair of glitter brogues from Primark, but they seem to be falling apart after a few wears, boo! The navy glitter Joana pumps* by a brand called Anniel who I’ve not heard of before (2) (£87.55) are pretty, with multicoloured glitter bits in there to make them a bit more interesting. The pink “Ultragirl” pumps from Kurt Geiger* (although the brand seems to be Melissa, so perhaps they’re those plastic shoes?) (3) (£65)  are perhaps a little bright for work, but are very cute and will catch some attention. Finally, these London Rebel black sequin slippers* (4) (£29.99) from New Look look like they would go with most things – however I managed to find a very similar pair on eBay which cost me a mere £11 including postage, because eBay had one of those £5 vouchers that they seem to have occasionally but not really tell anyone about them.

Are sparkles too much for work? Would you wear them? (I have, they only ever got positive comments from the bosses!) More importantly, how do you keep the glitter to stay on the shoes? I’ve heard hairspray, but it can dull the glitter. Annoying!