We’ve come a long way since the old wives saying: Red shoes – no knickers. In fact – over the last few months some of the shoes I have most coveted have been of the scarlet variety. They make a striking impression with black trousers – or dress up your favourite old jeans.

When I first saw the Jimmy Choo Friday – in In Style magazine I swear my heart skipped a beat, so great was my longing for this shoe! In fact so great was my obsession for the ruby slipper that my Dorothy complex began. I would wake in the night to take a peek at the mag, I would find myself browsing the net for a glimpse.

Finally the day arrived – pay day – I spent the income of a small country purchasing the ravishing beauties. All of the evils of the world were solved once I had these shoes. I was convinced of the magical powers of the ruby slippers and wore them to a job interview – would you know it I got the job!

But… could I walk in them, could I heck. Despite hours of practice, I still cant! I have to say though – they still look great when you are sitting down!

The mighty power of the red shoe still lives on. There are some stunning examples out there. The nicest rubies that I have been able to find are:

Peep Toe Lovelies

Perfect Patent

Bowtiful