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Summer loving: hot heels

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Kat Maconie Georgia sandals, 185, Zalando

<p>For a bit of designer chic, I can't resist <a href="http://www.zalando.co.uk/kat-maconie-georgia-high-heeled-sandals-pink-km311b00b-j11.html" target="_blank">Kat Maconi's irreverent, blocky, graphic heels</a>. The colour combinations are genius and the heels are super comfortable. They look great with rolled up faded jeans, £185.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/vote#main-content" target="_blank">COSMO FASHION AWARDS: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BRAND FOR HEELS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS TO FASHFEST</a></p>
For a bit of designer chic, I can't resist Kat Maconi's irreverent, blocky, graphic heels. The colour combinations are genius and the heels are super comfortable. They look great with rolled up faded jeans, £185.

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Jewel detail sandal, 35.50, Wallis

<p>For work or play, <a href="http://www.wallis.co.uk/en/wluk/product/new-in-265972/new-shoes-2695715/black-jewel-detail-sandal-3121025?bi=1&ps=20" target="_blank">these jeweled black sandals</a> can easily make the transition from desk to date in an instant, with the the addition of a little sequined dress of course, £35.55.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/vote#main-content" target="_blank">COSMO FASHION AWARDS: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BRAND FOR HEELS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS TO FASHFEST</a></p>
For work or play, these jeweled black sandals can easily make the transition from desk to date in an instant, with the the addition of a little sequined dress of course, £35.55.

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Miss KG Earl sandals, 86, Very.co.uk

<p>When you live in a city but love the tribal trends, then the solution is to combine a sexy heel with an African print. I love the earthy burnt orange tone on<a href="http://www.very.co.uk/miss-kg-earl-sandals/1401629881.prd?_requestid=301906" target="_blank"> these animal print sandals</a>, wear with a funky leopard playsuit, £86.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/vote#main-content" target="_blank">COSMO FASHION AWARDS: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BRAND FOR HEELS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS TO FASHFEST</a></p>
When you live in a city but love the tribal trends, then the solution is to combine a sexy heel with an African print. I love the earthy burnt orange tone on these animal print sandals, wear with a funky leopard playsuit, £86.

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Saeber printed court heel, 120, Ted Baker

<p>Summer wedding coming up? Look no further than <a href="http://www.tedbaker.com/uk/Womens/Footwear/SAEBER-Printed-court-heel-Light-Pink/p/114427-58-LIGHT-PINK" target="_blank">these pretty printed court heels</a> from Ted Baker, £120.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/vote#main-content" target="_blank">COSMO FASHION AWARDS: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BRAND FOR HEELS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS TO FASHFEST</a></p>
Summer wedding coming up? Look no further than these pretty printed court heels from Ted Baker, £120.

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Blush multi-strap barely-there sandals, 75, Steve Madden at ASOS

<p>I'm a magpie so spotting these golden gladiator heels was easy. Make the most of the summer and get your feet out and about in <a href="http://www.asos.com/Steve-Madden/Steve-Madden-Blush-Multi-Strap-Barely-There-Heeled-Sandals/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3830654&cid=4468&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Nude" target="_blank">these gorgeous multi-strap delight</a>s, £74.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/vote#main-content" target="_blank">COSMO FASHION AWARDS: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BRAND FOR HEELS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS TO FASHFEST</a></p>
I'm a magpie so spotting these golden gladiator heels was easy. Make the most of the summer and get your feet out and about in these gorgeous multi-strap delights, £74.

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Forever Young, 50, Schuh

<p>If block colour, nudes and monochrome tones aren't for you, then these 'look at me' <a href="http://www.schuh.co.uk/womens-multi-schuh-forever-young/1139039970/" target="_blank">Forever Young heels from Schuh</a> most certainly will be.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/vote#main-content" target="_blank">COSMO FASHION AWARDS: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BRAND FOR HEELS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS TO FASHFEST</a></p>
If block colour, nudes and monochrome tones aren't for you, then these 'look at me' Forever Young heels from Schuh most certainly will be.

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Rodeo double strap, 55, Topshop

<p>You can't go wrong with metallics this season, so do the right thing and wear it on your feet. <a href="http://www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/shoes-430/heels-458/rodeo-double-strap-sandals-3142620?bi=1&ps=20" target="_blank">These Rodeo heels from Topshop</a> can dress up any casual daytime look, £55.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/vote#main-content" target="_blank">COSMO FASHION AWARDS: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BRAND FOR HEELS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS TO FASHFEST</a></p>
You can't go wrong with metallics this season, so do the right thing and wear it on your feet. These Rodeo heels from Topshop can dress up any casual daytime look, £55.

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Nude snakeprint heels, 55, River Island

<p>Victoria Beckham always maintains that a nude shoe makes your legs appear longer. Put that theory to the test in <a href="http://www.riverisland.com/women/shoes--boots/heels/Nude-snake-platform-sandals-655189" target="_blank">these nude snakeprint heels</a>. Totally sexy for 16cm sky-high heel glamour, £55.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/vote#main-content" target="_blank">COSMO FASHION AWARDS: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BRAND FOR HEELS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS TO FASHFEST</a></p>
Victoria Beckham always maintains that a nude shoe makes your legs appear longer. Put that theory to the test in these nude snakeprint heels. Totally sexy for 16cm sky-high heel glamour, £55.

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Cutaway boots, 16, Primark

<p>Snap up these cutaway heels from Primark and you'll be trotting along all the way through Autumn, £16.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/vote#main-content" target="_blank">COSMO FASHION AWARDS: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BRAND FOR HEELS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS TO FASHFEST</a></p>
Snap up these cutaway heels from Primark and you'll be trotting along all the way through Autumn, £16.

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Jamiya pink sandals, 30, Pretty Little Thing

<p>If Ibiza is calling your name this summer, then you may want to invest in a <a href="http://www.prettylittlething.com/jamiya-pink-holographic-cut-out-heeled-sandals.html" target="_blank">pair of holographic sandals</a> for your clubbing pleasure, check these out, £35.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/vote#main-content" target="_blank">COSMO FASHION AWARDS: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BRAND FOR HEELS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS TO FASHFEST</a></p>
If Ibiza is calling your name this summer, then you may want to invest in a pair of holographic sandals for your clubbing pleasure, check these out, £35.

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Block heels, 22, Peacocks

<p><a href="http://www.peacocks.co.uk/lds-shoe-block-mono-2part-sis-black.html" target="_blank">These funky block heels</a> are cute AND comfortable - ideal for summer worktime wear, £22.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/vote#main-content" target="_blank">COSMO FASHION AWARDS: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BRAND FOR HEELS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS TO FASHFEST</a></p>
These funky block heels are cute AND comfortable - ideal for summer worktime wear, £22.

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Safari heels, 60, Office

<p>If we are heading for a heatwave then I'm totally going to opt for a pair of these <a href="http://www.office.co.uk/view/product/office_catalog/2,37/1795892897">Safari heels from Office</a> for that <em>Out of Africa</em> feel. Also available in racy leopard print, £60.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/vote#main-content" target="_blank">COSMO FASHION AWARDS: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BRAND FOR HEELS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS TO FASHFEST</a></p>
If we are heading for a heatwave then I'm totally going to opt for a pair of these Safari heels from Office for that Out of Africa feel. Also available in racy leopard print, £60.

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Black open-toe gladiator sandals, 29.99, New Look

<p>You'll certainly be ready to do battle in these multi-strap <a href="http://www.newlook.com/shop/shoe-gallery/view-all-shoes/black-platform-open-toe-gladiator-heels_318410201" target="_blank">Gladiator Heels from New Look</a>. No messing on the dancefloor, £29.99.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/vote#main-content" target="_blank">COSMO FASHION AWARDS: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BRAND FOR HEELS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS TO FASHFEST</a></p>
You'll certainly be ready to do battle in these multi-strap Gladiator Heels from New Look. No messing on the dancefloor, £29.99.

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Pink two part sandals, 29, Next

<p>Pink is one of my favourite colours for summer and <a href="http://www.next.co.uk/x542310s5#" target="_blank">these easy ankle-strap sandals</a> will work brilliantly with both brights and pastels in your wardrobe, £29.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/vote#main-content" target="_blank">COSMO FASHION AWARDS: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BRAND FOR HEELS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS TO FASHFEST</a></p>
Pink is one of my favourite colours for summer and these easy ankle-strap sandals will work brilliantly with both brights and pastels in your wardrobe, £29.

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Milan heels, 59, Monsoon

<p>These smart occasion shoes from Monsoon are an investment buy to get now for next season, £59.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/vote#main-content" target="_blank">COSMO FASHION AWARDS: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BRAND FOR HEELS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS TO FASHFEST</a></p>
These smart occasion shoes from Monsoon are an investment buy to get now for next season, £59.

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Charlie high sandal, 39, Miss Selfridge

<p>Hot-footing it out for an important date? Don't forget your red lipstick and these gorgeous scarlet <a href="http://www.missselfridge.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33055&storeId=12554&productId=15988703&langId=-1&categoryId=&parent_category_rn=&searchTerm=MS51C85NRED&resultCount=1" target="_blank">Charlie heels from Miss Selfridge, £39</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/vote#main-content" target="_blank">COSMO FASHION AWARDS: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BRAND FOR HEELS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS TO FASHFEST</a></p>
Hot-footing it out for an important date? Don't forget your red lipstick and these gorgeous scarlet Charlie heels from Miss Selfridge, £39.

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Julien Macdonald embellished ankle shoe boots, 35, Matalan

<p>We all love a bit of glitz and glamour so these <a href="http://www.matalan.co.uk/womens/footwear/heels/s2569134/julien-macdonald-embellished-ankle-shoe-boots" target="_blank">cut-away heels with delicate jeweled ankle strap</a> from glamour king Julien Macdonald for Matalan is a hot Saturday night favourite, £35.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/vote#main-content" target="_blank">COSMO FASHION AWARDS: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BRAND FOR HEELS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS TO FASHFEST</a></p>
We all love a bit of glitz and glamour so these cut-away heels with delicate jeweled ankle strap from glamour king Julien Macdonald for Matalan is a hot Saturday night favourite, £35.

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Peeptoe buckle shoes, 35, Marks and Spencer

<p><a href="http://www.marksandspencer.com/peeptoe-buckle-shoes-with-insolia/p/p22299023" target="_blank">These mules from M&S</a> may look tall, but that thick heel and special insole technology means your feet won't suffer and you'll still look fab, £35.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/vote#main-content" target="_blank">COSMO FASHION AWARDS: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BRAND FOR HEELS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS TO FASHFEST</a></p>
These mules from M&S may look tall, but that thick heel and special insole technology means your feet won't suffer and you'll still look fab, £35.

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Kareena printed block heel court, 250, LK Bennet

<p>Love, love, love <a href="http://www.lkbennett.com/Shoes/Court-Shoes/Kareena-Printed-Block-Heel-Court/p/SCKAREENANAPPALEATHERPrintBlackWhite" target="_blank">these Kareena monochrome courts</a>, with a retro sixties twist, they are perfect for work or play and feel so sophisticated. Well worth the price tag, £250.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/vote#main-content" target="_blank">COSMO FASHION AWARDS: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BRAND FOR HEELS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS TO FASHFEST</a></p>
Love, love, love these Kareena monochrome courts, with a retro sixties twist, they are perfect for work or play and feel so sophisticated. Well worth the price tag, £250.

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Monochrome printed wedges, 40, Jane Norman

<p>If you love things a little jazzy then <a href="http://www.janenorman.co.uk/monochrome-print-wedge-heels" target="_blank">these Aztec inspired monochrome wedges</a> will work with many summer holiday outfits, £40.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/vote#main-content" target="_blank">COSMO FASHION AWARDS: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE BRAND FOR HEELS</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.cosmofashfest.co.uk/" target="_blank">BUY TICKETS TO FASHFEST</a></p>
If you love things a little jazzy then these Aztec inspired monochrome wedges will work with many summer holiday outfits, £40.

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As Senior Fashion Editor for Cosmopolitan I have the pleasure of creating fashion stories, product shopping pages and styling our celebrity covers. My previous role was Fashion Market Editor for Elle Magazine.
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