Topshop magenta 'slash' platforms

Magenta is not a colour I tend to associate with shoes. In fact, like cyan it's one of those shades you only really expect to see in its purest form on a computer screen, but Topshop have gone all sci-fi with their choice of the colour for their daring 'Slash' gladiator platforms.

You'll certainly attract attention in these cosmic purple platforms, which do look a lot better on the feet, hence my inclusion of thier model photo above. Great choice for transition-wear too, as you could get away with wearing them tights-free on balmy summer evenings before revamping them for a more glamorous look come Autumn. £70 at Topshop.

High street vs Designer: Topshop Vs Celine

Topshop again, but the similarities between these 'Strictly' Multi Buckle Shoes and Celine's Panton shoe boots were too much to ignore. Topshop really is the high street leader for amazing designer copies - nowhere else does it better do they?

Both black, both open toed, both strappy (with the same amount of straps no less) they're almost a dead ringer for each other! Except the Celine ones are patent leather with a cut out back, and cost a not too bad £484 (ok maybe I've been looking at designer shoes too long if I think that's 'not too bad'), and the Topshop ones are suede, with buckles instead of poppers and cost an even better £65. The Topshop version also come in Magenta if that sways your vote. Which do you prefer?

Topshop heart-print pumps

I'm not really a casual pumps kinda girl but I'd be happy to make an exception for these pink love heart stamped shoes from Topshop. In fact, if these had been around while I was at school, I probably wouldn't have forged so many notes to get out of PE. Probably.

Comfortable looking yet pretty, these would be great for summer days out where lots of walking is involved or. If the hearts and the pink are too much for you, the Tempo-Heart Print Lace-Up Pumps are also available in charcoal and white.

Casual Friday: Topshop 'Time' jersey star print pump

Red jersey seems to be a very 'in' fabric for all sorts of accessories at the moment, and it works a treat on these cheery casual flats from Topshop. They're a classic basketball shape that your wardrobe will take an instant liking to, and we all know about footwear's endless love affair with stars... Pick up this credit crunch special for £15 at Topshop