There’s nothing like a new pair of shoes to brighten up a dull Monday is there? And how better to cure those weekday blues than with these particularly festive pair of new Laich slingbacks from Aldo (£70).

The only way to balance the proportions of a swing coat, high waisted flares, or a mini-shift are with wedges and platforms, both are here to stay (for the summer at least). Not only are they chic, add height and make your legs look fabulous, but they are comfortable enough to wear all day and party all night thanks to tougher, wider heels and platform soles. So where...

Now, thanks to the likes of Vivienne Westwood and Prada, to name a few, not only can we look as if we ourselves have just walked straight off the catwalk but we can also experience the world from the same altitude of those who grace it. Platforms are back…good news for the vertically challenged! Platforms are a fantastic asset to ones wardrobe this season, wear with...

Sometimes platforms aren’t always the best idea as shown in the video below…. But if like me you insist on adding height to your wardrobe, why not take inspiration from Dior. What a beautifully constructed platform shoe! The studs and heel separation are just genius. Is it just me, but upon first glance does the thought of robots enter your imagination? (Image:...