Clever Knee High Boots

Posted on February 28, 2012 by admin

Add a Twist to the Trend for Hosiery with Clever Knee High Boots

Hosiery was a huge trend for Autumn/Winter 2011, which looks set to continue well into 2012. From printed and patterned, to lacy and lace up, attention grabbing tights were seen on the catwalks of Henry Holland, Betsy Johnson and Marc Jacobs, before they filtered down to the high street with hosiery brands such as Pamela Mann, Wolford and Pretty Polly.

The trouble with tights however is that they’re easily snagged and laddered, and you may find yourself going through pair after pair in your efforts to indulge in this latest fashion trend. Why not consider a sexy pair of Banana Shoes knee high boots as a more practical alternative?

The Bandit 426 boot by Leg Avenue is an unusual knee high boot that taps into the trend for tights perfectly. Designed to look like sexy Mary Janes over a microfibre suede ‘sock’, these boots also feature criss-crossing buckled straps up the leg.

Not only do these knee high boots give a look similar to wearing a shoe over a thick, velvety knee high sock, but they also tap into the bondage trend that’s riding high in the fashion charts.

Just like stunning hosiery, knee high boots have the ability to make any woman feel sexy. And the Bandit 426 features a four inch stiletto heel and a one inch platform, for both style and comfort.

If you’re the kind of woman that likes all eyes on you, these sexy knee high boots are real show stoppers, and will attract as much attention as even the sexiest pair of patterned tights.

So be different – purchase a cleverly designed pair of knee high boots, and wear the latest legwear trend with a twist.

Clubwear Find your Perfect LBD

Posted on February 20, 2012 by admin

Clubwear: Find your Perfect LBD

clubwear little black dress Every woman needs a fabulous Little Black Dress in her wardrobe, and what could look better when out clubbing than the perfect combination of sexy and sophisticated?

When it comes to clubwear, it’s essential to think form-fitting. A bodycon dress that hugs you in all the right places is sure to turn heads in the club and on the dancefloor.

The asymmetric trend is still going strong so why not try a little black one sleeved number like the Espiral 4710? This stunning LBD features one long sleeve which would look fabulous balanced out with a chunky bangle.

Those who like the asymmetric look but wish to avoid being restricted by a long sleeve may prefer the one shouldered Espiral 4073. Also featuring a figure hugging bodice and long shoulder ties, this LBD is simple, stylish and sexy. As it showcases the neck area beautifully, why not add a pair of eye-catching chandelier earrings to add interest?

When wearing a slinky little black dress, you may wish to balance out your look with a stand out shoe. A funky ankle boot would look great, particularly in a contrasting design such as a bright colour, metallic or animal print.

Qupid has a stunning range of ankle booties such as the Neutral 141 which is available in leopard print and metallic shades, or the Nelson 03 which comes in a fabulously bright, stand-out blue. All of these gorgeous shoes come with a sexy five inch heel and clever concealed platform, so that you can dance the night away in style and comfort.

A fabulous little black dress deserves an equally fabulous shoe. You can find both your perfect LBD and a wide range of glamorous shoes to complement it at Banana Shoes, and feel confident when clubbing in your sexy clubwear.

Reach New Heights with Stunning Platform Shoes

Posted on February 12, 2012 by admin

Reach New Heights with Stunning Platform Shoes

At Banana Shoes we appreciate that there are times in every girl’s life when she needs to walk taller. That special date, meeting with the ex, hanging out with their supermodel-esque friend….

Whatever your reason for wanting those extra inches of height, we’re pleased to offer you an amazing selection of stunning platform shoes to choose from.

You really can’t get much higher or sexier than the Prince 652 by Ellie Shoes. This shoe definitely deserves to be platform shoe royalty, with its whopping six and a half inch heel and vertigous platform sole.

Better still, its simple court shoe design in black patent means that this is a versatile shoe that can be worn with any outfit that makes you feel confident, comfortable and your best, most gorgeous self.

While the size of the heel may make even the most hardened stiletto wearer’s eyes water, a platform sole in a shoe makes these heel heights far more wearable.

If however, you’d like to lower yourself just a touch, Pleaser Shoes has a wide range of six inch high heels with clever concealed platforms. The Teeze style of shoe comes as a simple pump in black or red, an embellished sling back, a lace up sandal, a peep toe and a Mary Jane.

From simple black patent to animal print, to spotty shoes with satin bows, there’s a Teeze shoe to go with every outfit and suit every occasion. This is because the basic design of a six inch heel with concealed platform is one which combines both style and comfort, so gives the wearer a height, and confidence, boost.

We have the perfect pair of platform shoes for everyone at Banana Shoes, so let us help you to walk taller in those tricky social situation.

How to Wear High Heel Shoes

Posted on February 1, 2012 by admin

How to Wear High Heel Shoes, Jessie J Style

Quirky popstrel Jessie J has quickly become something of a style icon, thanks to her brave fashion choices. Regular seen pairing the trend of the moment, patterned tights, with stunning high heel shoes, this young trendsetter knows exactly how to empathise her best asset – her legs.

The good news is that everyone can be a leggy lovely with high heel shoes from Banana Shoes. Here’s how to get the Jessie J look:

1 – Think Print

Our Jessie is the queen of prints, and loves to wear funky patterned designs on everything from her leggings and tights, to her lips and nails. Animal print is a particular favourite of hers, and she’s been snapped with funky multi-coloured leapord print nails, dresses, shorts, tops, leggings, bras, hats and, of course, shoes.

Identical to Jessie’s leopard print booties are the Neutral 141 by Qupid shoes. This fabulously feline shoe boot features a five inch stiletto and hidden platform, as well as a cute peep toe and ruffle design.

2 – Mix It Up

If you’re one of the fashion brave you can copy Jessie’s clashing style, in star print tights and a black bodysuit. Alternatively, these boots would look great with everything from a little black dress, to shorts and tights, to leggings, to skinny jeans. If you love leopard then you’re sure to get lots of wear out of these classic but cool, on trend beautys.

3 – Go Chunky

Jessie is a big fan of a bold chunky shoe to toughen up her street look, and will often wear big boots with an otherwise glamorous outfit.

If you want to toughen up pretty sequins, animal print or flouncy dresses the Electra 1020 by Pleaser high heal shoes is the perfect boot for you.

So if you’re a funky Brit chick who likes her footwear fierce, you can get Jessie J’s look at Banana Shoes.

Colour Block and Colour Pop Your High Heels

Posted on January 19, 2012 by admin

Fans of colour will love one of the new styles that we have in stock at Banana Shoes. The Tatum 23 by Qupid Shoes (pictured left) is a stunningly bright and beautiful shoe that works the colour blocking trend and will add a colour pop to any outfit.

The Tatum is available in three different clashing colourways, which you may find it difficult to choose from. Its fuchsia, purple and orange versus black, yellow and turquoise versus turquoise, green and purple. These colourful beauties are sure to make a real style statement, whichever colour you choose, and are certainly not shoes to fade into the background in.

Sporting a stunning five inch stiletto heel, sexy platform and cute peep toe, this shoe is comfortable as well as drop dead gorgeous, as the platform elevates the soles of your feet and makes the heel height seem lower than it actually is. The insole of this shoe is also cushioned for extra comfort. All in all, it’s a great shoe for walking tall in, without the associated pain and discomfort.

These high heel shoes are real statement shoes, and tap perfectly into the current trend for cool neon brights which has been made popular by pop tarts like Cher Lloyd, Katy Perry and X Factor winners Little Mix.

Why not pair with trendy harem pants and a funky, fitted hoody, for an ‘of the minute’ street style that will see you into all the hippest bars and venues?

Alternatively, for a dressier look that’s still modern, a skin tight bodycon bandage dress a la Herve Leger would look great put with these shoes. Winning X Factor judge Tulisa is a fan of the curve hugging bandage dress – even being seen in a floor length version – and we can’t help thinking that her collection of grey and nude Herve Legers would look even better, and far edgier, livened up with some bright colour pop high heels.

However, these shoes are so versatile that they’d look as great brightening up a simple pair of jeans and a white vest top, as they would worn for a full on, glam night out. That’s the beauty of them. Despite being versatile they’re as far away from black court shoe territory as you can get, and offer something different, fun, eye-catching and unique to add to your shoe collection.

The Qupid Tatum 23 is also as perfect for spring/summer as it is for autumn/winter, which may just make it the best investment shoe of the moment. The brights trend is showing no signs of slowing, and fuchsia, turquoise, green, yellow and orange are all hot property for the up coming warmer months.

It’s rare that a shoe manages to combine such eye-catching looks with genuine versatility, comfort and fashion longevity, but we really feel that Qupid has achieved this with the lovely Tatum. We’ll take one in each clashing colourway please!

Pretty Up Platform Shoes With Bows and Ribbons

Posted on January 15, 2012 by admin

At Banana Shoes we have a wide range of gorgeous ladies platform shoes to suit every outfit and occasion. No matter what style of platform shoe you want, we’ve got it.

Pretty Platforms

Pretty platforms are perfect for dinners out, weddings and other special occasions. Among our platform collection you’ll find bows, ribbons, diamantes, glitter, polka dots and a whole manner of pretty detailing to prettify your feet.

One of our newest styles has to be a contender for the top spot for the prettiest pair of platforms in stock. The beautiful Blondie 615 by Pleaser Shoes is super cute and ultra girly. Adorned with pretty bow and ribbon detailing, this shoe is available in four colourways.

Choose from black with hot pink ribbon, pure black, pale pink with white ribbon, black with red ribbon and white with black ribbon, there’s a Blondie to go with every special outfit.

While certainly a perfectly pretty little shoe, the Blondie is not to be underestimated. A six inch heel and trendy double platform shoe sole means that you’ll certainly be walking tall and looking sexy as well as sweet.

Fierce Platforms

While pretty platform shoes have their place, sometimes only a fierce platform will do. These times include wild nights out, evening work do’s and first dates. If you’re planning on wearing a bodycon dress or skinny leather trousers then it’s safe to say that it’s a case of the fiercer the better.

One super fierce shoe from Pleaser is the Delight 687FH. Don’t let the sweet name deceive you as this is a shoe to be reckoned with. A sturdy six incher, with a giant chunky black platform, these patent mary janes not only feature a red lace corset detail on the heel of the shoe – they also feature it on the sole as well.

Whether you choose to let the angel or the devil on your shoulder choose your platform shoes, you’re sure to look sweetly stunning or fabulously fierce.

How to Wear Knee High Boots for Spring

Posted on January 7, 2012 by admin

During Winter we all go mad for knee high boots. And rightly so as they keep feet and legs warm while looking super stylish. But it seems a shame to send them up to the loft come March.

Get maximum wear out of your knee high boots this year with these great outfit ideas for spring:

Brown Leather Knee Highs

A great pair of worn in brown leather boots will look amazing with a pair of denim cut offs in any shade – from stonewash to darkest navy. But remember to distress the shorts for a cool, just thrown on look. If they’re brand new, fray the hem with a knife and get your nail file on the denim to scruff it up a bit.

Balance out the skimpy bottoms with a floaty cream blouse, to give this cool look a classy edge.

Extra boho touches that would look great include long necklaces and flower accessories for hair.

The Seduce 2013 by Pleaser is an amazing brown leather boot as it can be worn with the cuff folded down as a knee high, or up as a trendy over the knee boot – meaning you get even more wear from your boot investment.

Black Lace Ups

Classic black lace up boots are ideal for toughening up pretty prints such as florals, hearts and bird prints. Throw on tights and a biker jacket to complete this edgy look, and keep jewellery minimal.

If a leather biker is out of your price range then there are some very convincing faux leather versions on the high street that can be picked up at bargain prices. Alternatively, a slouchy blazer will work just as well.

The Seduce 2020 by Pleaser Shoes is a great example of a perfect pair of black leather lace ups, which you can wear from September through to June.

Get Free Delivery on Ladies Shoes Online

Posted on December 24, 2011 by admin

We’ve all been there. You see a stunning pair of ladies shoes online, order them, eagerly await their arrival….and they don’t fit properly, or just aren’t what you expected. Sure, you can usually return the shoes for a refund but what about the delivery charge that you’ve paid? All these £3.99’s, £4.50’s and £4.99’s quickly add up, and before you know it you’ve paid for a new pair of shoes and you have nothing to show for it.

It’s also annoying to have to pay a delivery charge for a low cost item. Where’s the sense in paying £5 delivery on a £20 pair of shoes, when it adds an extra 25 per cent onto the final price?

For these reasons, delivery charges are inconvenient and annoying, and can discourage shoppers from buying ladies shoes online.

This is why, at Banana Shoes we are happy to offer free delivery on all UK orders as a special limited time offer. We want you to be able to order as many pairs of shoes as you like, without risking ending up out of pocket. Whether the shoes cost £10 or £100, we won’t take a penny from you for delivering them to your door for you to try at your convenience.

In the interests of fair play, we also offer free delivery on orders over £100 to any country in the European Union, as well as Norway and Switzerland. Now we really can’t say fairer than that.

In many ways, shopping for ladies shoes online is more convenient than hitting the high street or a shopping centre. There are no crowds to contend with, no shopping assistants to wait around for, no bags to carry, no parking to pay for and no public transport to endure. At Banana Shoes we don’t want to spoil an easy online shopping experience by charging you for delivery – and so we don’t. Happy shoe shopping!

Offer valid until 31/12/2011 or until further notice.

Platform Shoes: The Only Way is Up!

Posted on December 23, 2011 by admin

Platform shoes are the little superstars of the footwear world, as they offer amazing height while still allowing the wearer to remain comfortable. They’re the perfect practical heel and are an ideal choice for occasions when you know you’re actually going to have to spend some time standing, walking or dancing in your shoes.

They’re especially popular with celebrities who know that they’re going to be standing around on the red carpet for a good while, and effortlessly combine style and wearability.

At Banana Shoes we have an amazing selection of ladies platform shoes for you to choose from, including sandals, court shoes and booties. Why not take your cue from the simply stunning Rachel Weisz who rocked a pair of equally simply stunning black courts at the Venice Film Festival? The Neutral 127 by Qupid Shoes is a simple black platform court with the added trend twist of a lace covered toe.

The same shoe is also available in a monochrome colourway of white court with black heel and black lace. This shoe would have made the perfect alternative for Ms Weisz who actually teamed her shoes with an on-trend monochrome outfit of a white shirt and black pencil skirt.

Another celeb inspired seriously stacked platform heel at Banana Shoes is the racy leopard print bootie by Qupid. Rocking the same fashionable print as Drew Barrymore during a Las Vegas press conference in July, these are the perfect platform for taking a walk on the wild side in.

So take your lead from celebs in the know and rock a platform sole on your heels. A fierce and fabulous pair of on-trend platform shoes will ensure that you’re walking tall and looking fabulous in your outfits, no matter how long it is before you can kick off your footwear.

How to Choose Ladies Shoes Online

Posted on December 14, 2011 by admin

At Banana Shoes we realise that browsing on our website can be a little bit daunting. With so much choice and variety, of beautiful, stylish, top quality shoes, it can be torture trying to choose that one perfect pair.

To help you out we’ve put together a handy little shoe shopping guide, so you can play pick and mix with our stunning shoes and boots, without the pain. Here’s what to consider when on the hunt for THE shoe:

The Occasion

It’s easy to get carried away when buying ladies shoes online, as the choice is often much wider than you’d find in any shop. However, it’s important to keep the occasion that you are buying for firmly in mind. After all, there’s little point going for those stunning thigh high boots if you need new shoes for a family wedding, is there?

The Comfort Factor

Some shoes are made for walking, some are made for dancing, some are made for standing and others are made for sitting down and looking pretty. Unless you have skin the consistency of leather then it’s really not wise to choose a pair of six inch stilettos for a night of tearing up the dancefloor (and your toes – ouch!). For a meal out, when you want to feel tall and goddess like however, the higher the better!

The Outfit

When shopping for ladies shoes online it’s a good idea to have the outfit that you want to match with in sight. Why not hang it up on the door frame of the room you’re in so that you can easily picture the shoes with the clothes?

The Ooooooh Factor

Sometimes, though, when it comes to shoes, all sensibility has to go out of the window and we simply have to rely on what can only be described as the Oooooooh Factor. If a pair of ladies shoes makes you go all gooey eyed and weak at the knees then at Banana Shoes we say forget comfort, the outfit and the occasion and just go for it. After all, if the shoe fits…

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