Thick, chunky heels

What: Platforms and thick heels have dominated the past few seasons; and a number of the major design houses have seen fit to carry them on for Autumn / Winter 2008.

Seen on: the runways of Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Marni, Chanel.

Verdict: All those sturdy heels we've just invested in shouldn't go to waste too soon - despite the return of the more graceful stiletto. The definite advantage of shoes with a thick heel is that they're better to walk in; so make the most while you can.

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Stilettos

What: Yes, stilettos are back. Well, it's not that they ever went anywhere - but they're once again dominating the runways, and that is to say that the chunky-heeled revolution is (for the most part) over. One thing we are seeing though is a hybrid of platform and stiletto: a hidden platform in the front part of the shoe, with a super-tall stiletto heel at the back (as per DSquared2, pictured right).

Seen on: the runways of Balenciaga, Chado Ralph Rucci, Yves Saint Laurent, and DSquared2 to name a few.

Verdict: Stilettos are streamlined, elegant, and sexy. The higher they are, the hotter they look, but of course they don't offer much support for one's feet. Not that ergonomics is really on anyone's mind when they're looking at designer shoes.

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When writing about the latest fashion trends we're constantly looking at the clothing, hair trends and make-up trends, but sometimes it's easy to forget about a girl's most important accessory: her shoes. So here it is, your shoe guide to Autumn (Fall)/Winter 2008/2009 in the form of our 2008/2009 shoe trends bible!

Square toes, crocodile skin, triple-buckles, and bohemian fringing are just some of the things you might not have been expecting to come back into fashion so soon, and yet here they are. Read on to find out all of the Autumn / Winter 2008 - 2009 shoe and boot trends.

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When it comes to 2010 fashion trends we're facing a year of subtlety and tradition. And while many of us will be wearing classical silhouettes and subdued colours we'll all be in need of making them pop; after all, doesn't every fashioniser want to stand out from the crowd?

For women that 'stand out' look is just about to get a whole lot easier thanks to the hottest trend for shoes in 2010: thigh high boots.

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As the world slowly pulls itself out of an economic depression, the Fall 2009 (Autumn 2009) season will largely define what 2010 fashion will look like. From over the knee boots to capes and cloaks, our fashion trends guide for the colder months of 2009 and 2010 will help to keep your wardrobe sorted, and your looks on the cutting edge.

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Indian Models displaying Nida Mahmood's latest collection -- Nida Mahmood is a young & upcomming (& very cute looking) fashion designer & winner of the “Most Creative Design Collection” award in the graduating show at NIFT is an artist, fashion designer and painter. Her label, “Nida for SKIN” epitomizes her design philosophy “art translated” in more ways than one. Her designs may germinate from an instinct but are firmly based on logic. SKIN embodies a unique look – that which breaks all boundaries and believes in combining disharmonious elements together into a unified wh0le. Nida's collection are young, h!p & happening just like her & have a definite grunge element to them.Her design label which epitomizes her design philosophy art translated in more ways than one. Plus we all love a w0man who sports a nose ring.

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