Kate Returns To Topshop

There was pandemonium back in 2007 when Kate first launched her collection for Topshop. It sold out and eager buyers put it straight online to sell it at an extortionate rate, so it's no surprise to me Philip Green wants another collection from her.

The collection is set to launch April 2014, and consist of over 40 pieces including ready-to-wear, accessories and footwear which will be sold in other 40 countries. Although there are no sketches to be seen as of yet, Kate apparently has started work on her designers already. She says- 'I have really missed being involved in the design process and working with the Topshop team.' Mr Green also seems eager for Kate to be back with the Topshop family - 'The first time around was so much fun and she has been sorely missed.' He has mentioned the global aspect of the collection, saying there will be pop ups in department stores around the globe - how exciting!

There are still a few unanswered questions however; will Mossy be fronting the campaign? Will she still be the face of it or is Cara on the cards? (It is possible) and will she potentially be in the shop windows around the global like the first time round? We'll all have to wait and see.

I was only 12 when her first collection came out, but boy did I want a piece of it back then. Because of my age I never got to own a piece so this time round, if something tickles my fancy I will be right down there in line to buy. The collection first time round really reflected Kate's style I feel, girly with a punk-ish edge so I'm so intrigued to see what she brings to the table now! Are you?

Shoe Porn

Sunflower Sandal - Zara

Oh Zara, why do you do this to me!? My poor bank balance can't take it. Zara has been so on point from last season to this producing some really stunning pieces, these babies included. I'm really into the holographic trend for SS13 and these I feel would be such a nice addition to anyones wardrobe.

I used to hate, I mean actually loath shoes this shape, I thought they were ugly and only chunky shoes where my thing. Oh how my style has changed. I literally saw these this morning and put them straight into my bag. I think they'd make any all black outfit sparkle, and I do wear a lot of black as you know. At only £29.99 they're super reasonable and from the TRF section of Zara. I'm a tad wary of the ankle strap as anything that cuts you off at the ankle instantly makes your legs look shorter and I need all the height I can get (being only 5'2) but it may be a small price to pay for shoe perfection.
Get them while they're hot kids!

High Heels Out, Kitten Heels In

Yes, I'm just as shocked you are. I don't know who thought that kitten heels were EVER okay but apparently the era of the 'slag' heel is over. Who states this? None other than Catherine Deneuve. In her latest book she has revealed that 'one cannot walk properly in very high heels.' Okay, that is nice for you but why do you have to ruin it for the rest of us Deneuve!!

Catherine is probably best known for her role in Belle de Jour, where she plays the housewife of bourgeois, who turns to afternoon prostitution to relieve her bordem. She wears seemingly high heels in the film, but it's only coming out now about her true footwear preference.

Kurt Geiger has revealed they've had a significant rise in sales of smaller heeled shoes compared to the extreme heights of some of the shoes they sell. To me, the shoes heels (below) don't scream 'sexy' at all. Actually they don't scream anything but frumpy. Even Louboutin has dabbled in a slightly, I say slightly, smaller heel compared to usual sky high heel, and even that is estranged to me.

1. // Topshop £42 2. // Stella McCartney £590 3. // Louboutin £395  

4. // Zara £69.99  5. // Kurt Geiger £85

For me, kitten heels will never be an option. I feel because I'm shorter I can get away with extremely ridiculous shoes that give me a few more inches or 6. If I were an above average girl I think I'd feel different. However, celebrities are bringing it back in which ultimately is what influences women. Flats or even smaller heels don't have to be frumpy it just depends on how you style them. What does everyone else think?