The 5 shoes every girl should own

As Marilyn Monroe famously said, 'Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world'. Emphasis on shoes plural, not shoe singular. Because let's face it, we all need a solid weaponry of footwear for whatever the occasion. We know slippers are for bed, trainers for sport, and flipflops for the pool - but what about the rest?

Look no further, this is the ultimate shoe checklist -

Block Boots

Standard boots are great for a) mild weather and b) comfort. But heeled block boots have an added bonus - ideal for times when you don't want to wear normal heels, but still want extra height. (Think parties and long nights dancing). Not only that, but they look great dressed down with skinny jeans.

Proper Heels

Unfortunately though, not all occasions allow for heeled boots. Really swanky events require a pair of quintessential, traditional black heels. To avoid the dreaded 'Ow my feet' syndrome, try to get ones that have a fairly wide heel (not like a pin), with added height at the front of the shoe.

Smart Flats 

Perfect for work, afternoon tea and day trips. I personally love patent styles which add extra shine to the shoe (also eliminating the need to polish them). Brogues are great, as are dolly pumps, but be sure to choose ones that are firm & padded so they last.

Casual Pumps

One down from the full blown sports trainer, pumps are great for those times you just need to nip out, or have a casual errand to run. I also love wearing them shopping, since you can easily slide them on and off to try on clothes, as well as walk around in them for ages.

Two Strap Sandals

And finally. Ideal for dry and warm weather, two strap sandals are the staple city break/holiday shoe. They take zero time to put on, are comfortable AF and are supportive enough to last all those miles by foot (especially when you get lost...).