These slinky little Prada sandals really are all we want for Christmas. Under the tree, in the stocking, they don't even need to be wrapped just get these on our feet in time for party season.

The pair work with just about anything though bare toes won't be making an appearance in this cold so they'll be strictly reserved for late night shindigs of course.

We love the delicate strap of lilac gems and crystals that ticks the necessary amounts of sparkle that is required around this time of year. So come on Santa...

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.