Dear Brains and Beauty,
I’m 16 and love to go out! The annoying problem is: My feet are only a 2.5 (UK) and therefore I find it impossible to find cute heels in my size at stores where my friends shop like Topshop. Any Suggestions?
xoxo Bella
Heels, Heels, Heels: They create confidence, can completely change an outfit, can be art! (Think Alexander McQueen, Nicholas Kirkwood, Antonio Berardi) but what if due to the “traffick-jam” in your growing system your feet reallly never made it (or haven’t yet) past a 35? (That’s 5 (U.S) and 2.5 (U.K.)) and you’ve always had to buy at the kids section snapping up pink floral boots and green sandals? Worry no longer! Not just the ever growing amount of larger feet have been covered! The petite ones under us can slip on gorgeous high-heeled goodness too!
There are several places where you’re likely to succeed, first up:
The specialist store:
For small sized shoes try smallmeasures.co.uk this U.K. based online store was founded my mother and two daughters and aims at providing customers with fashionable footwear ranging from a UK 1 to 3 at affordable prices. We love these Suede and Patent Platforms (£79.99 via SmallMeasures.co.uk). They’re extremely versatile and can be worn day and night, the mix of suede and patent creates a fun detail that makes the shoe a step up from the standard “schoolgirl” patent mary jane.

Priceless.co.uk stocks a large amount of small sized at extremely cheap prices! Maybe a shoe-drobe a la Sex and The City isn’t so far away after all! We love these Platform Ankle Boots (£8 via Priceless.co.uk)…at £8 they cost just as much as 3 Starbucks hot chocolates! They fit into last seasons Rebel Rich (Click here to read more about “Trend ss09: Rebel Rich”) trend and will go perfect with next seasons floaty chiffon’s! Send us an email to brainsbeauty@live.co.uk if they’re really worth the price. After all…what can you expect from £8!

Next Up:
Vintage Footwear:
People used to be smaller, an increase in scientific research and improvement of nutrients in food have made us grow with the years…but what if you’re not really one of them?? Vintage footwear is perfect! Not only are “blast from the past” heels usually extremely cute: They also come in tiny sizes. We’ve made a selection to make it easier for you! Vintage magical land One Of A Kind has these wonderful Patent Cherry Squared Toe 90’s Gucci by Tom Ford. They are a little pricey at £210 but they wont only be part perfect…They’ll also satisfy the family! The court shoe shape makes them suitable for everything from family lunch to going out with friends.

Third:
The Designer Shoe:
So your average Office wont stock small and/or half sizes. But if you’re a) able to afford a designer shoe, b) are determined enough to save your money! c) can convince your parents that instead of buying cheap, you want to buy less shoes but instead buy more expensive BETTER QUALITY (hello mom and dad…you don’t want my posture to suffer do you?) If any of these you’ve said yes to…get ready to open up to a whole new world! With NET-A-PORTER.com alone stocking more than 100 shoes in a size 35!


These Andra Braided Leather Sandals by Tory Burch (£255 via NET-A-PORTER.com) and Urban Clog Sandals by Jimmy Choo (£255 via NET-A-PORTER.com) are comfortable enough to get you through the day and good enough to get you through the night! Inspired by this seasons clog fever (but made wearable!) with clever detailing they look pricey (and they better do at £255!) but wear with thick woolen tights, a sweater dress and mohair vest for now and with a kaftan and piled on necklaces when temperatures rise!
Lastly:
The Tips and Tricks:
So you’ve seen the shoe, you’ve fallen head over heels, you can’t stop looking, your heart is pounding, YOU HAVE TO HAVE THESE YOU NEED TO HAVE THESE, you walk up to the shop assistend and say “Can I have these ones in a size 2 please” already fantasizing how amazing they are going to look with that dress, you are dreaming away and then…crashlanding! “I’m sorry miss we don’t have those, but I can offer you a 36?” NOOOOOOOO! You kick at your own feet. What’s now? Shoes that are too big look stupid and are hideously uncomfortable. And how can you show it off if you can’t ermm show it! We have a few little tips to offer:
1. Heat and pain make your feet swell so you can: Wear your heels in hot weather or dance all night on the dance floor to make your feet swell that extra size! If you must must must wear them!
2. The famous stuff your shoes: Yes stuffed bra’s are so 2009, fill the tip off your shoe with cotton pads (as needed) slip on and tadaaa they fit!
3. Wear a funky insole. This doesn’t really work in a sandal…but perfect for a closed heel! These Foot Pillows (£5 via Topshop.com) will do the trick and add extra comfort. Still doesn’t fit? Stack them up…maybe hot glue gun them together?? Get creative!
Have a “body problem” which you don’t know how to dress? Have your personal tricks and picks that you’d like to share with other Brains and Beauty’s? Don’t be afraid to leave a comment or send an email to brainsbeauty@live.co.uk
XX Brains and Beauty






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