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