Whilst sometimes challenging (read: often torturous), I regularly extol the virtues of a heel.

It’s great being a few inches taller – so much so that I’m often known to exclaim “This feels like my natural height” (and with a size 9 foot, maybe it is).

I’m not entirely sure who I’m trying to convince though* because truthfully, I’m much happier in a flat shoe.

So this is the serendipitous thing – all those designers that I love have come on-board this season (and last season… and next season) with a full-fashion endorsement of flat shoes. Yay!

One of my favourites is the black and white loafer. It’s like a little tuxedo for your feet and looks super cute either dressed-down with a sweat top and your boyfriend jeans, or dressed-up with a black cropped pant or tailored skirt,

Need no more convincing?

Follow the link below for my edit of the best black and white loafers you can buy right now…

* Ok, ok… it’s me.

The statement necklace needs no explanation – it’s name pretty much says it all. They’re your fun, out-going little friends that can always be counted on to add some extra sparkle to your outfit.

And none comes more sparkly than the the statement crystal necklace.

Now you mustn’t be shy when it comes to these guys – they were never designed to be subtle. The amount of crystals works inversely with how serious you are feeling i.e more crystals = less serious.

Pile them on, layer them up and then team them with something less expected – think a grey marle sweat top, a loose white cotton singlet or maybe a black leather tee.

Ahhh… now that feels better, doesn’t it?

Want to see more?

Follow the link below for my edit of the best statement crystal necklaces that you can buy right now…