Though summers in London can consist of ominous clouds, drizzle, rain, winds and yet more rain, don't let the gloom interrupt arguably the best season of the year. Add a pop of colour to offset the grey with these Manolo Blahnik stilettos. Step into them and sip on a pina colada (adorned with an umbrella naturally) as you're taken away to the tropics, dipping your feet in the turquoise water. The coral applique turns this classic shoe into a show-stopper. Ditch those predictable sandals and grab these when you need a bit of flair and fancy. You'll feel like you're on a never-ending holiday whenever you put these on and who can complain about that?

The 'Un Bout' style shoe from Christian Louboutin (you know, this shoe in different colours minus the spikes and plastic) has been making the rounds on the red carpet this past season on the feet of icons like Beyoncé and Elle Macpherson, but you've never seen them like this.

Cinderella's dainty glass slippers have turned tough and vampish. The ingenious clear structure together with gleaming spikes lends a sleek, revealing look if you're feeling a bit daring for a night out. These heels will be the ultimate cure when you have a bout of nothing-to-wear. Add these on with the simplest of outfits and you're guaranteed a good night. If not, just give whoever's ruining it a swift kick. That'll teach them.

Summer might finally be upon us and what better way to celebrate than by donning a pair of sunshine-yellow Manolo Blahniks? The intricacy of their cut out detail is offset with a shock of sky blue and finished with delicate ties to adorn your ankle. Never one to be prim, the unusual ball heel is the work of a Manolo idiosyncrasy for the SS12 season where kitten heels were propped with one steel sphere and the highest stilettos piled high with six. Snap up these summer sandals.