Anyone who keeps an eye on what's hot in the world of footwear will know that these Rupert Sanderson shoes for Osman are the sandal shape of choice right now.

Just take a look at the feet of editors, bloggers and stylists and you'll find that clean lined strappy sandals are always getting an airing. Sanderson created his minimal sandy coloured pair for Osman's SS12 runway to perfectly offset floaty lemon yellow dresses and smart electric blue trousers. He's since got us craving balmy summer nights to banish winter for good and give these beauts a spin.

Mermaids calling to fishermen, clams and coral, shells and the mysteries of the deep inspired designers for spring. And Chanel, with Florence Welch crooning from inside a giant oyster, led the way. But it's the shoes for spring from the fashion house that are getting some much deserved attention too.

With perspex heels having a moment and iridescent fabrics seen everywhere for spring this nifty pair combine both trends. Their shape and heel height have something reminiscent of those sandals loved in the '90s but are given delicate straps and fun textures for a more ladylike nod.

The disco's of the Mediterranean should see a lot of these beauties come summer.

For all those wanting to be one step ahead of the crowd it's perspex shoes that should be slipped on. The trend has been seen across the catwalks of SS12 with Michael Kors, Prada, Christian Louboutin, and Philip Lim getting in on the sci-fi action. But it's Nicholas Kirkwood's creations that have turned a material usually associated with stacked stilettos for the clubs into something more demure. His folded, almost gift wrapped pair make for a ladylike heel and a shoe that transcends seasons.