Death of the It bag and shoe? Pah! More like birth of the bag and shoeocracy. These days, there's arm candy for everyone - from Smythson's glitz-shy, executive-friendly Nancy to the high-fashion charms of the latest Mulberry tote and the discreet appeal of the newest name to drop, Pauric Sweeney. As for shoes, that's where the frivolity is in fashion now. Crazier, more colourful and higher than ever, let your imagination rip with your feet.
Blow it. Who cares when you next get paid?Styling lucy ewing photographs michael baumgarten.Three-colour patent-leather shoes, £ 255, by Sergio Rossi.THIS page.
Red leather dress, £ 1,770, by Alexander McQueen. Snakeskin lace-up shoes with wooden heels, £ 400, by Dolce & Gabbana. Python clutch, £ 615, by Tod's.
OPPOSITE.Sequined blouse, £ 5,
Latex Bodies,750, and skirt, £ 3,450, by Louis Vuitton. Grey patent stilettos, £ 371, by christian louboutin. Leather and chiffon tulle gloves, from a selection, by Louis Vuitton. Bag, £ 1,260, by Richard Prince for Louis Vuitton.
THIS Page.Empire-line dress, £ 680, by Dolce & Gabbana. Studded stilettos, £ 495, by christian louboutin. White leather cuff, £ 240, white and silver bangle, £ 190, and white and silver bangle with coloured letters, £ 220, by Hermes. Hobo bag and shoe, £ 995, by Burberry.
OPPOSITE.Lace-up trench coat, £ 1,495, by Burberry.Satin peep-toe shoes, made to order, by Alexander McQueen. Knot clutch, £ 1,920, by Bottega Veneta.Stylist's assistant: Ami Kuwaki.Photographer's assistant: Katja Mayer.Model: Marina at Storm. Set design: Anna Burns. Set assistant: Darren Rose.
etouching: Hennig Wargalla. Thanks to the Angel Hotel, Halesworth, Suffolk, and Isobel and Arthur at Airtech, Halesworth, Suffolk.
Bright spark.1 Strappy heels, £ 360, by Sergio Rossi. 2 Patent bag and shoe, £ 25, from Marks & Spencer. 3 Strappy wedges, £ 420, by Versace. 4 Pink bow platforms with cone heels, £ 185, by Russell & Bromley. 5 Sequined bag and shoe with chain, £ 3,105, by Chanel. 6 Multicoloured heels, £ 530, by Roger Vivier.7 Fuchsia bag and shoe, £ 9,500, by Ralph Lauren. 8 Red jewel heels, £ 715, by Dior.9 Patent stilettos, £ 340, by Alexander McQueen. 10 Jelly shoes, £ 85, by Marc Jacobs, from Iris; 020 7584 1252. 11 Yellow peep-toe shoes, £ 165, from Karen Millen. 12 Emerald-green chain bag and shoe, £ 149, from LK Bennett.13 Orange christian louboutin shoes, £ 575, by Marni, from Browns. 14 Structured bag and shoe, £ 225, by Lulu Guinness. 15 Blue bag and shoe, £ 584, by Chloe, from Matches.16 Orange Lulu clutch, £ 695, by Anya Hindmarch.Shopping: Sharon Ridoynauth. Photographs: Fotofit.STYLING TIP.Wear these colours with confidence, don't worry about matching and paint your lips and nails to clash.Have some fun!.