We’ve got a sartorial predicament on our hands. Should our wardrobe loyalties lie with the all-concealing maxi skirt, or should we take the snip and opt for the midi?

It’s a toughie, we know, but with recent fashion inclinations leaning toward the latter, and Mad Men fever seriously gripping the catwalks as we’re headed towards a ‘50s revival (thanks, Miuccia), the midi has been making serious waves in fashion circles.

The maxi isn’t far behind though. Fast becoming a permanent fixture in the wardrobes of the style conscious; the maxi skirt isn’t just a summer flirtation, but looks equally winter-appropriate teamed with a chunky knit.

We’re still torn, though. We love that the maxi will give the illusion of a few added extra inches to our already lacking pins. But we also love how the calf-skimming midi will let us show off those killer Jimmy Choo’s, and the heels in turn will make our calves appear gazelle-like. (We hope.) So, we’ve decided to select the best of each, and let you take on the difficult task of deciding!

The Midi Contenders 

Acne Romantic printed taffeta midi skirt, £310, available at Net-a-porter

Marble Run print calf skirt, £55, available at Topshop

Marni midi skirt, £408 £285, available at My Theresa

Accordion pleat skirt, £39.99, available at Zara

The Maxi Contenders

D&G Tulle maxi skirt, £435, available at Net-a-porter

T by Alexander Wang Silk Maxi Skirt, £59, available at My Theresa

Front Split maxi skirt, £40, Topshop

Missoni Giunilla crochet-knit print maxi skirt, £730 £295, available at My Theresa

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My Fashion Life Ed, says: “Slate! Dress is too busy and the colour doesn’t suit her.”

You say: “Horrible!”

Verdict:  We’re fans of the palette of pink and gold colours but the large and unsightly orange ‘Y’ strap ruins the prettiness this dress is supposed to exude. Major style brownie points for the nude T-bar sandals, but the gold clutch would be better placed in Suri Cruise’s wardrobe and the dark, chunky bracelet does nothing to accessorise the outfit.

The key to this season’s candy-hued wardrobe is an air of frothiness, so keep accessories statement, but to a minimum (cue: princess tiaras at Louis Vuitton).

Sorry Bella, this one’s a definite SLATE!

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One tingles the tongue and calls your love handles home, while the other packs a punch and offers a triple flash of spring summer 2012, by incorporating three major trends into one covetable wardobe staple: lace, neon and sporty zips.

Get your savvy-wardobe-building-chocolate-refusing hat on. Need we say more?

111 x 230g bars @£1.97 = £218.67    MSGM Lace Skirt, £218, available at Matches

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Even though everyday should be a ‘Shoesday’, we’ve decided to aptly use the most rhyming day of the week, and voila! No, that isn’t the real reason!

It’s the day after the most depressing day of the week, and a little shoe therapy wouldn’t go amiss, along with 7-10 cakes, wine by the litre and a 10-week holiday.

For now though, stop trying to control the weather, tackle Obama’s fiscal policies or work out the number of surgical procedures Chloe from TOWIE’s had, and stick to taking a wander through today’s shoedrobe.

We promise you won’t regret it!

GILMORE2 Metallic toecap pointed court shoes, £60, available at Topshop

Scooter sporty platform sandal, £78, available at Topshop

Christopher Kane Chelsea Boots, £718, available at Matches

Pierre Hardy Neoprene and Patent shoes, £728, available at Matches

Acne Pistol short boots in Pale Blue suede, £370, available at My Theresa

Ashton cut-out mid-heel court shoes, £129, available at Reiss

Pastel split sandal wedges, £88, available at Topshop

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Fashion is the only arena where you can experiment without explanation. The catwalks decidedly smash barriers, unstitch formalities and deconstruct convention to give rise to a fresh and exhilarating aesthetic, that often leaves onlookers speechless.

And, in this case, even allows you to wear your school P.E kit to fashion week. (We’re assuming you were clued up, trend-wise, at 13.

Such is the allure of spring summer 2012′s sport-infused offerings; everything we witnessed on the catwalks scored undisputed goals with us. Usually the reserve of the playing field, this season brought us sportswear in an after-dark appropriate form. Suddenly neoprene, mesh and parachute straps have become soiree essentials and a neon-free you is not right.

Mix it up and make it feel unexpected by teaming a zip up dress with neon wedges, or pair a pencil skirt and brilliant white T with a nylon drawstring parka and killer heels. Quite frankly, these high performance pieces are  pitch and dance floor proof!

Jason Wu Silk-trimmed stretch-jersey dress, £920, available at Net-a-porter

Zip Up Neon-soled Wedges, £19.99, available at H&M

Orange Perspex Clutch, £35, available from ASOS Collection 

 Givenchy pencil skirt with patent detail, £495 £249, available at My Theresa

 T by Alexander Wang classic muscle jersey T-shirt, £70, available at Net-a-porter

 Thin Nylon Parka, £19.99, available at H&M

McQ Alexander McQueen Perspex detailed leather platform sandals, £370, available at My Theresa

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Be warned, your feet will not thank you for reading this post. While flats will always have the monopoly on comfort, sometimes a girl just needs skyscrapers! You know, those huge 5-inch heels that make you feel on top of the world. They might have us wincing in pain by the end of the night and they may dwindle away our bank account every time we splurge on a new pair, but there is something just too irresistible about high heels.

Marilyn Monroe once said “I don’t know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot”. Well we would certainly have to agree with you on that one Marilyn!

These lofty 5-inch heels from Pierre Hardy are almost to gorgous to resist. Made from fuchsia and beige patent, they are gloriously girly and we need them now…

Sultry Snake Effect Platform Court Shoes, £88, available at Topshop

 

These cult-hit studded Sam Eldman heels are a style statement and a half. They instantly rock up any outfit and trigger envious glances wherever they go…

Sam Eldman Black Lorissa Peeptoe Court Shoe with Studded Heel, £177, available at My-wardrobe

 

Cheryl Cole has definately worn her fair share of heels over the years so who better to design a shoe collection? This pair, created by Chez herself, are fabulously high and chic at the same time…

Hot to Trot Houndstooth Pumps, £79.90, available at Stylist Pick

 

These platform sling-backs from Topshop were made to be danced in. Their hot pink perspex heels scream party-girl and will make you the envy of the dance floor…

 

Lectra Sling-back Sandals, £65, available at Topshop 

 

We have been lusting after a pair of Jeffrey Campbell’s Litas for quite some time and these purple psychedelic ones might just make us sucumb. Ridiculously high but infinitely gorgeous…  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeffrey Campbell Lita Purple Combo, £125, available at Oxygen Boutique

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It feels like just yesterday that we popped open a bottle of bubbly reminisced on the great memories of 2011 and felt hopeful about what 2012 would bring. January is nearly over and time is flying by so fast that soon enough we’ll be debating on what we should and shouldn’t wear for our summer hols.

While we’ve tried to avoid all the “New Year, New You” type stories the truth is with the New Year it’s almost therapeutic to invest in a couple of wardrobe updates….one of these updates being an investment bag! A bag that’ll see you through the good times and the bad, the never ending gadgets that we have to lug around and the numerous after work events that we just can’t miss.

So without further ado, here’s our top 5 picks for the New Year ahead….

1.

Balenciaga, Tube Round Bag, £1175, available at Matches

2.

DKNY Eggshell Double Flap Shoulder Bag,, £260 available at My-Wardrobe

3.

Stella McCartney, Falabella Bucket Bag, £695, available at Matches

4.

Marc by Marc Jacobs, Too hot to handle bag, £350, available at Matches

5.

Allen, Large Shopper Caramel, £235, available at Reiss

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