HOW TO - CHOOSE & WEAR FORMAL SHOES

There's nothing worse than flopping out of shoes that are too big or limping with painful blisters if they're too small.

Here's some valuable advice when choosing your shoes:

- Make sure you can walk in them! Sure those 15cm heels may look fantastic but tripping over them face down on the red carpet could cause some embarrassment!
- If possible, bring your dress or fabric swatch with you. This will help in choosing the correct colour of shoes to enhance your entire look.
- Hidden Secret! Ever wondered how Paris, Victoria Beckham and Lindsay Lohan walk in their heels? Insert a Killer Kushionz into your heels and dance the night away! Known as 'rescue therapy for stressed out feet' these little wonders cushion the entire foot, prevent toe scrunch & ugly overhang and stops feet from slipping & sliding in your shoes. What more could a girl want!?
- Slippery Soles? You've got to be able to stay upright on the big night so grab a pair of 'Sure Grips" ($5.95) and stick to the bottom of your shoes. These will help grip to all floor surfaces, preventing slipping.
- Love the shoes but want Bling? Easy...add Shoe Clips to plain shoes for a bit of sparkle on the night. These clips come in an array of styles to suit most strappy shoes.
- If you buy new shoes, they will need to be 'broken in' so you don't get painful blisters or go skidding across the dance floor on the night. Practice walking and dancing around in them to make them a bit more comfy.
- You may need to scuff up the sole for a bit of traction on the slippery dance floor. It's a long night and your feet WILL get sweaty and sore but don't take them off, even under the table. Phew! You could try slipping some padding into your shoes.