Sarah Jessica Parker and Gwyneth Paltrow are just some of the celebrities toughening up their pretty dresses with some seriously tough footwear. We have been in love with Carrie Bradshaw's Dior heels since the Sex and the City film photos first appeared in September of last year — they've got it all: chunky straps and sexy cut-outs, check! A platform sole, check! A spike heel, check! Fierce studs, check! Teamed with a fresh floral frock, they are the epitome of cool. Likewise Gwyneth's leather sandals look modern against her floral wrap dress, and Emma Watson's covetable Burberry platforms give her that extra bit of lift. Model Liya Kebede pulls off a pair of ultra-strappy gladiator-style sandals that snake all the way up to the knee — advisable only if you have model-like legs!
STYLIST'S TIP: Go totally flat or super-high — kitten heels do not make enough of a statement to suit this trend. Team with everything from jeans to sweet sundresses and your summer footwear is sorted.

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