Thrills And Espadrilles.

Who can say no to a classic black espadrille over the Summer months? I certainly can't. Especially if they look anything like these Charlotte Olympia ones up top. A very genuine tear came to my eye upon the realisation that they are unlikely to ever be mine. I apologise for the PDE (Public Display of Emotion) but this is one of those rare moments when you find a wardrobe sparkler that matches each and every criterion you've ever created to make your increasingly stringent product assessment even more stringent. Or is that just me? It is a revelation in itself to find such a style satisfier, let alone one as glorious as this. Regret for the lack of interest in the other two pairs, they're nice, just not as nice. I'll leave you to, like myself, have a moment with these wondrous wedges.

Carmen Textured Cotton Espadrille Wedge Pumps, £525, Charlotte Olympia. Panier 120 Espadrille Wedge Sandals, £345, Christian Louboutin. Loren, £95, Kurt Geiger.

High Shoe. High Street.

Python Black Suede Slingback, £65, Miss Selfridge.

Heston, £180, KG by Kurt Geiger.

Obviously I still prefer the latter more expensive pair, but it was the thought that counts.

Search: Sandal.

When is it acceptable to start shopping for sandals? Because I have.

Red Feather Sandals, £30, River Island

Flat Knotted Sandals By Unique, £100, Topshop

Fox Blue Clean Buckle Sandals, £42, Topshop

Koala, £75, Carvela

White Woven Sandals, £35, River Island

Red Ankle Strap Sandals, £40, River Island

Sorrowing Sales.

The sales bring absolutely no joy to me; both as a sales assistant and an avid shopper. See post Just A Short One for a more in depth analysis. As far as I'm concerned, if I see something I'll get it, if I don't I won't. I don't intentionally go sale shopping and I would hate to be labelled as another sale blind 'bargain' shopper. Full price vs. half price? Don't become blinded by how much you would save by getting it, full price every time. I ask myself whether I would buy it at its original price, if not, leave it for someone else to pick up off the floor.

One shop that has impressed me this sale season is Kurt Geiger. They always throw in a couple of good pairs of shoes amongst all the rubbish, unlike most shops. An example of this is these lovelies from their Fashionistas range. Named Corso Como and half price from £290 to £145. Although don't get too excited, they've already sold out. Olivia Palermo is the proud owner of the yellow pair.

Another find was Kurt Geiger's navy desert boots which had gone from £110 to £19! Of course in every size bar mine. It's enough to put me off.