Mia, Art Gallery Assistant, New York – “My ultimate party heels! So many great memories with these beauties… Expensive but simply irresistible!”

Francesca, Architecture Journalist, Milan – “I love to discover young labels from around the world but usually end up buying italian shoes! These gorgeous heels from Pura Lopez I bought on a weekend trip to Barcelona last year!

Melissa, New York, Sales Assistant – “My life motto is: The sky is the limit. So it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I adore these brogues by Jeffrey Campbell. Unique in it’s style and make me an inch taller!”

Madame B, Fashion Blogger, London – “I am a retro girl but love mixing up my wardrobe with modern pieces. I love the color red. Be it on my lips, my scarf or my new shoes! A true eye catcher and comfortable at the same time, try to find that!”

Philippe, Fashion Student, London – “Fashion has always been about individuality. Personally, I think it’s all about the right mix. Second-hand sweater, bespoke trench coat and high street oxfords by Zara.”

Sebastian, Blogger, London – “Absolutely adore John White but love to give my clothes a personal touch. Agree with me or not but I think I did an excellent job… ” What do you think?

Peter, Student, Zurich – “I’m a huge comic book fan so it shouldn’t come as a surprise that I bought these sneakers a few weeks ago. I love colors and everything fun. Life can be serious enough sometimes so let’s at least put on some fun shoes ”

  Dear iphone lovers, samsung warriors and blackberry addicts. Your phones might be working but when it comes to design, sorry, you might be out of fashion. Meet the “Shoe Phone”! UK company O2 teamed up with designer Sean Miles to create a fully working phone using recycled handsets and vintage shoes. The project called [...]

Jenny, Design Student, Santiago de Chile – “Even though I’m more drawn to modern design, I definitely have a nostalgic side too. I love things that tell a story. These sneakers I have for more than 3 years now… They brought me to some amazing places and hopefully more to come this year!”

Alexander Street, Film Student, Sydney – “Film or Fashion? That was a tough one! Even though my apartment looks like sydney’s biggest clothes store, I decided to pursue a career in film… There is a certain magic about films. The way it touches you, inspires you…”

Carolyn Hsu is a New York based freelance writer and blogger. Her writing has been featured in Health.com, Refinery29, Stylecaster, and DailyMakeover among others. She’s also been the voice behind luxury lifestyle guide TheDailyObsession.net since 2006 and more recently launched her own personal style blog TheHsuCloset.com. With the last name Hsu (pronounced Shoe), it only [...]

Emilia, Fashion Editor, London – “Sergio Rossi definitely knows how to make your dress jealous of your shoes. The perfect eyecatcher and a must have for every fashionista.”