Harrods new shoe room

A pair of limited-edition python-skin sandals by Nicholas Kirkwood have been kept under wraps - until now. I'm the first person to try them on, and they are stunning, with intricate mesh criss-crossing the ankles. They cost around £1,100.

As I start to walk in the 6in-plus heels, I feel unsteady, but Kirkwood advises: "Heel down first, then roll through the balls of your feet and spring off your toes." But it's no good; back into the box they go. It's time to find something a little safer. Here's my choice of on-trend heels - and you can walk in all of them.

Animal print: Python platform sandal, £180, Kurt Geiger. Wear with: flares, Seventies casual.

Colour: Red peep-toe shoe-boot; £350, Kurt Geiger. Wear with: a neutral trouser suit or contrasting bright dress.

Nude: Leather bow sandal, £540, Rupert Sanderson. Wear with: a white Stella McCartney-style trouser suit.

Ladylike: Patent kitten heels with bow, £480, Valentino. Wear with: midi skirts, skinny and cropped slim trousers.

Seventies: Leather sandal, £710, YSL. Wear with: jewel-coloured Gucci-style satin separates.

Harrods Shoe Salon is holding a week of customer events from February 18; 020 7730 1234, harrods.com

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The hottest looks from the red carpet

You know when we are on the brink of London Fashion Week when the British Elle Style Awards crop up. This year's event was another star-studded affair, with appearances from some of major 'slebs including Emma Watson, who won theStyle Icon award, which was presented to her by Vivienne Westwood. The actress braved the chill in a very mini pale Hakaan cut-out dress, but she wasn't the only one to bare her legs. Minnie Driver and Fearne Cotton also got their stems out, while Thandie Newton went a little sexy in a thigh splitting halterneck number byLouis Vuitton. Taking a leaf out of Jessica Alba's recent electric blue outing wasBlake Lively, who wore a Grecian-inspired cascading Emilio Pucci dress.

Other winners on the night included Coco Rocha (in Alexander McQueen), who took out the gong for Best Model. Cheryl Cole won for Best Music, collecting her award in a floor-length red McQueen gown. For her Outstanding Contribution to Fashion, Helena Christensen was given the special honour, and named ...

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