Nutty shoes

This is one of the questions in the article 50 fashion questions you should be asking right now in The Guardians.

15. So do I need to take out a second mortgage for shoes?

No, the high street has some mad styles that the fashion editors are already putting their names on. And you, too, should consider purchasing some seriously nutty shoes - try the leather, wood and metal platform at Faith, £70 - or the tan, beige and blue leather plattie sandal at Aldo, £70. If you want the toned-down version, pick up a pair of cone heels at Kurt Geiger or, our favourites, a brilliant pair of red and black patent cone heel courts, £60, from Topshop. If your shoes aren't remarked upon by strangers, you're missing the point.

So the shoes gotta be bold and noticeable. Shall we look at some "nutty" footwear? Funky shapes and unexpected color combos are what the designers are focusing on. I love this trend. I think after a long dreadful winter, we are entitled to show off our feet in some spectacular "foot candy". Just don't throw away your classic pumps and sandals. These are for the days when you need to pack a punch in your outfit.

L.A.M.B. Shoes Dominic Two Piece Platform Sandal $320

Moschino Cheap and Chic Shoes Platform Lizard Stamped Sandal $525

Robert Clergerie Paradis Cutout Wedge Sandal $495

DAVIS by Ruthie Davis Mod Techno Two Band Plarform Sandal $425

Marc by Marc Jacobs Shoes Two Band Ankle Strap Sandal $370

Theory Shoes Kim T Strap Platform Sandal $285

Theory Shoes Nanna Asymmetrical Flat Metallic Sandal $240