'She wore blue velvet'

'High heeled shoes were originally invented in the early 1500s for soldiers, to stop their feet slipping out of the the stirrups while they were on horseback. They quickley became fashionable, for both men and women, in the French court'

'To keep or not to keep' was the question with these shoes, I bought them to go with a dress for a wedding - I didn't wear the dress so I didn't end up wearing the shoes. They are a Primark special - blue velvet and a complete steal at £18 so I think they may become a more permanent part of my selection!