Looking like a shiny, bright Christmas decoration this party season is hot. Trust us. It's the angel on top of the tree that we're all taking our sartorial cues from. Glittery accessories are amping up dull winter wardobes and nothing's doing it with more sparkle than the shoes.

Bottega Veneta have dipped these beautiful white heels in gun metal grey glitter. From the front these are perfectly sensible but it's from behind that the party gets going. Slip these on and they'll be no way you'll loiter in the corners at the Christmas party this year. These will have you dancing. Retailing at £560 they are available from Matches.

Python boots are having something of a moment. But with the fash-pack scrabbling over knee high sturdy-heeled numbers from Valentino and Prada, Roberto Cavalli steers the trend towards a decidedly more sexy route.

Pin heels guarantee a seductive hip swinging walk and the blue toned python skin channels some rebellious outlaw taking on a Texan saloon in the midday sun. Sounds like a tentative link we know, but these boots make you feel like kicking up the dust and doing something wild.

Plus the neutral tones work with just about anything you fancy throwing on with them making them a very sound investment for the season.

These heels from Alexander McQueen at first glance look rather regal in royal blue suede, that is until you spot the detail sitting on the toe - the weighty, glitter grinning skull. In a moment of Union Jack ripping rebellion these shoes are given the signature punk stamp of a McQueen creation. Wear with skinny trousers and let the shoes get all the attention.