ISSUE 6 WE LOVE...                       

From left to right: Marc Jacobs, Nancy Bird, shoe chair.

Here's a question - how do you create a high heel pump without the heel? By having the moxie of Marc Jacobs - a man intent on keeping shoe lovers on their toes...literally; if you rock back on these babies you'll hurt yourself.

Nancy Bird's cute rounded clutch bag can be worn over the shoulder with the hand woven strap attached at the sides, or tied at the top as a wrist strap. Signature front and back panels in colourful prints complete the picture.

Hailing from the aptly named SexyFurnishings.com, this fabulous shoe chair could be just what your quirky footwear boutique needs. It's available in 14 different colour combinations and is upholstered in sumptuous velvet.

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ISSUE 5 WE LOVE...                         

From left to right: Gorman Luna heel, Manolo Blahnik Favore flat, Rock Star Baby Birkenstock.

The Luna heel by Gorman looks good enough to eat and is bound to get wearers in the mood for spring. In Gorman's signature enticing multi-tone palette and featuring not-too-high uplift, it's a wearable treat for your feet.

No self-respecting shoe industry newsletter would be complete without reference to the king - Manolo Blahnik. A bit radical to show the Favore flat instead of those legendary heels, although, while the heel is flat, the styling is anything but...

Rock Star Baby, a range of Birkenstocks designed by Bon Jovi drummer Ticco Torres, has recently been released in Australia. So if you like your 'stocks with attitude, here they are; complete with skulls, studs and black leather - available to adults and kids.

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ISSUE 4 WE LOVE...

From left to right: Churches care kit, Shoe Stoppers, Belinda Pieris leather accessories

For the man who has everything, this small travel shoe care kit from iconic British shoe brand Churches is perfect for staying polished on a business trip or weekend away. It contains brushes, a real horn shoe horn, wax polish and a soft cloth.

Shoe importer and wholesaler Jane Brown has designed a range of wine stoppers that appeal to chicks' two great loves - wine and shoes. Shoe Stoppers are hand painted, feature a hot pick stopper and can be found at www.wholesale-shoes-australia.com.

There's nothing like supporting a local talent, and buying a worked leather marvel by Australian designer Belinda Pieris makes it easy. Pieris' designs blend fine decorative treatments and delectable leathers that make brandishing your wallet a pleasure.

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ISSUE 3 WE LOVE...

                               
From left to right: Melissa Ashanti Lifestyle Shoe, Preston Zly, Converse by John Varvatos

You probably know by now that Brazilian phenomenon Melissa defies the definition of mere footwear. With top designers including Vivienne Westwood and Zaha Hadid having lent their name to brand, pop on a pair of these bubble gum fancies and you're a walking work of art.

Local brand Preston Zly also embodies the love affair between feet and art, but this time with a proudly home grown edge. Handmade from the brand's studio in Fitzroy, Melbourne, Preston Zly shoes are an instant classic that will never go out of style.

The CVO Wing Tip Slip from Converse by John Varvatos is a shoe to be reckoned with, so imagine what a pair of them can achieve. Whether loafing on the beach or hanging in the city, these easy wear shoes will do any gear proud, from jeans to an artfully crumpled linen suit.

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ISSUE 2 WE LOVE...

                               
From left to right: Emu baby bootie, Sportsgirl Diamond Sling Bag, Shoe Box Heaven shoe box

These days it goes without saying that kids are dressed better than their parents, so it makes perfect sense to invest in Emu's best selling baby bootie. This season the snug mini footwear comes in a chic gift box, ideal for teething recipients to chew on.

Sportsgirl has done it again with this Diamond Sling Bag. Throw it over your shoulder to lend a monochrome, harlequin edge to any occasion. At under $20 it's an affordable hit of sass and sophistication.

Designed to end wardrobe malfunctions of the organisational variety, these classy shoe storage boxes from Shoe Box Heaven are the ideal purchase for Carrie Bradshaw types. The transparent also enables round-the-clock eyeballing.