Upper Street by Nicole Smallwood

This collection by lead stylist Nicole Smallwood is an inspiring movement in the way of shoes. It is a collection for women with larger feet featuring sizes 40-44, Nicole herself is a size 9, and says that this collection is ‘to help remove the stigma from having larger feet’ and that; she has! This collection is classy and elegant, the name itself evokes visions of big cities, highrises and skyscrapers.

The designs themselves have names like Gibson, Boyce and Kennedy, that are instantly Golden Era, retro, sexy and still very professional. With elegant toe straps and T-bars, in luxurious black patent and pony skin with accents of shiny pewter, sparkling amethyst, and stunning pinks – these shoes can take you straight from a busy day at the office and land you at a party.

What makes this brand extra special is that they offer a bespoke service so you can actually design your own shoe. We love this idea, Converse had it for a while and so have Nike. However, it’s not really made that jump into high fashion from trainers, and we mean lets face it, what self respecting shoe lover wouldn’t want their own tailor made shoes in their wardrobe? We certainly do!

These shoes are definitely perfect for this party season, they’re understated yet glitzy. They’re timeless designs wrapped up in a modern finish. They’re a staple of every girls wardrobe – the black heel with a twist, and with the party season upon us these are an absolute must-have this Christmas! But their appeal doesn’t stop there, because these are such a classic style they can follow you through the winter and into the summer garden parties without even blinking. Everyone needs a pair of shoes like this, and thanks to Upper Street even women with larger feet can enjoy a pair of flattering fashionable shoes.

Katherine Bull

To design your own shoes and see the collection click here.