Aptly named Check Mate this boot is a fun and funky shoe by Poetic Licence

In a lovely grey leather with tweed fabric and pink satin ribbon to the side, this boot by Poetic Licence it the perfect boot to update your outfit. It it zipped on the inside witih an elegant slender heel and comes in grey - one of the hottest colors of the season (£70 at John Lewis)

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Black studded suede Mary Jane pumps by Prada will make your feet happy

Prada's black studded suede Mary Jane pumps are made with a silvertone variegated studded suede upper, a tapered round toe and an elasticized Mary Jane strap over the vamp. The heel is approximately 3" and the shoe and sole are both leather ($550.00 at BlueFly)

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Shearling ankle boots by Opening Ceremony are a chic way to stay warm this winter

This winter-chic suede bootie has a plush shearling cuff, cinched with an adjustable back strap. It has a stacked heel of approximately 4 1/4" and a leg circumference of 9". The bootie has a shearling lining and a leather sole ($430.00 at Saks Fifth Avenue)

Playful cutouts add zing to these simple skimmers from Old Navy

A cute cut-out pattern boosts these ballet flats to style superstars! The flats have a rounded toe and are made from faux-leather with a textured sole for traction.  These shoes are available in gold and black jack ($14.99 at Old Navy)

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