Ladies: Raise your hand if you never feel like you have enough shoes!
**Guilty**
As a matter of fact, researchers have found that the average woman owns 27 pairs of shoes, while the average man owns 12. No wonder our other halves never understand our burning desire for just one more pair of lace up heels.
Luckily, owning this seasons hottest shoe styles comes at a surprisingly low price. Bargain site Banggood has more style steals then you can fit in your already-bulging shoe closet. **Forces the door shut**
Whether you've been eyeing up those Rockstuds or lusting over some thigh-high boots, there's no need to break the bank! Here's 4 shoe trends under $50 AUD ($36 USD, £24)...
The Inspiration:
The Valentino Rockstud, RRP $1400
You've seen the Valentino Rockstuds on every single fashion week street style page. As well as being covered in statement studs, they also come with a hefty price tag. If the Rockstuds have always been out of your reach, why not check out it's bargain little sisters, courtesy of Banggood?
'Oh my gosh babe I love your new Rockstuds'. Seriously: these have to be the best dupes I've ever seen! And with four colours to choose from at that price, you may just find yourself adding each one to your basket!
If just the thought of high heels turns you into a wobbling mess, you can still embrace the Rockstud style with these classic flats.
Well that's your shoes for the festive season sorted! This patent black pair is the perfect finishing touch to your classic LBD or funky embellished number.
If you want something Valentino-inspired, rather than an exact copy, these babies are for you! If you're heading into the Aussie summer, how beautiful will these lacey lovelies look with a tan?
The Thigh High
The Inspiration
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Stuart Weitzman Thigh High Boots, RRP $990
With a chunky heel and a soft, suedette design, these boots are a big-fat-tick in every 70s style box!
Perfect for the ice-y weather, these flat boots will keep you nice and snug without you breaking your neck!
The closest to the Stuart Weitzman pair that haunts our dreams, this mirrored stiletto pair is a wallet-friendly alternative.
The perfect match for your boho print dress or chunky knit.
The Pointed Flats
The inspiration:
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Jimmy Choo 'Alina flat', RRP $800
Yay- flats we can feel glam in! **Round of applause!** The pointed flat adds a dressy and chic edge to any look, without hurting your poor tootsies! If you're heading into summer, show off those tanned legs and go barefoot. If the snow is starting to fall, layer over thick black tights for a comfortable evening look. At Banggood, these pointed pretties are all under $50 AUD..
With a statement metal buckle, these flats are the perfect alternative to heels for an evening do.
Dorothy's classic glittery pumps have had a modern makeover! Do flats get any more festive appropriate than this?
I can't get over how expensive these shoes look! The metal accents on the toe give them that cool Sophia Webster vibe.
The everyday wardrobe, all-year round basic.
The Mary Jane style flats are making a comeback. Get straight to the point with this lush, blue pair.
Nautical-style shoes isn't exactly mind-blowing when it comes to Summer, but with this pair of pointed-pretties, we will happily adhere to the stereotype.
The Fringe Shoes
The inspiration:
Fashion's obsession with the seventies can be summed up perfectly in a pair of suedette, fringe shoes. We've all seen the coveted Kate Spade beauties splattered all over our Insta feeds and now you can get yours for one seventh of the price!
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Kate Spade, RRP $379
My personal favourite, these heeled stunners would look equally as stunner with denim shorts (Southern Hemisphere) as they would with ripped boyfriend jeans (Northern Hemisphere)
The perfect beach-to-bar basic for the Australian Summer!
These super-retro babies look like a piece of Woodstock's gone by. Loving the plaited detailing with metal accents!
Winter calls for a pair of classic black boots! Why not opt for this fringe pair to funk it up a little?
**This post was sponsored by Banggood**
Which shoes will you be rocking?
Rachel
xoxo