For the ten year anniversary of their women's collection and for the first time since their creation in 1987, IKKS has associated their image with two muses chosen for their discretion, their charm, and their spontaneity: Virgenie Ledoyen and Vincent Perez. For the occasion, the two actors were photographed in natural light by Nathaniel Goldberg, fashion photographer and portrait artist working between Paris and New York.

The campaign consists of a series of images combining American scenery and phone booth photos while highlighting the  two key pieces of their spring/summer collection: the trench coat and the military shirt.

Authentic and illustrating natural beauty, Virginie Ledoyen represents the modern woman, at once elegant and relaxed, modern and trendy. The trench without sleeves is worn open and lightly creased to underline its spontaneous charm: the shirt is authentic and fitted to show its casual, chic style.

Vincent Perez has been chosen for his sexy and charming "bad boy" style that inspires both sympathy and fascination. The trench is worn short and relaxed, underlining its casual nature with style: the shirt is on the frontier of chic and urban for a style that is subtly nonchalant.

The result is fresh, timeless, and proudly represents the fundamental values of IKKS: style, natural looks, and daily comfort. 

For more information on the campaign and the making, please go to IKKS.com // Photo credits : Press Trench for IKKS.com

To help us break out of the daily fashion routine, designers often try to "wake" us up by offering us audacious and unique shoe with creative forms. This winter, we were introduced to the open-toed low boot, a mid-length boot with an opening to show off just a few inches of your toes. With the beginning of the Spring-Summer 2010 season, it is another revolutionary concept that we can't stop talking about: the sandal-boot.

Minelli is right on trend with their latest spring/summer designs and city girls looking for high-fashion models should find everything they need among their high-heeled creations. Quite chic with their detailed straps in quality leather, yet a little rebellious with their studs and metallic finishings ... I'm sure this isn't the last we'll hear about sandal-boots from Minelli!

One of the best known brands among real trendsetters, Cosmo holds nothing back and has designed a line of shoes that are unique yet as glamorous as ever. With their resolutely sensual lines, they are subtle enough for any wardrobe and yet will give you a seriously trendy look!

A newcomer in the fashion world and a welcome member of the fashion community thanks to their original and fun designs, Dkode has followed this trend to the letter while adding their own distinctive and personal touch. With this brand, you can find any style, from the creative to the classic, not to forget a few girly choices with bows and ribbons! Be patient, the new collections are coming...

You may not have heard, but I'm in a princess-power mood at the moment. My Facebook wall resembles Disneyland, my work desk looks like Sleeping Beauty's castle, and my flat like Barbie's palace (well, not quite). 

After wearing my Converse all weekend and dealing with my frozen feet, it is time to ask a crucial question: what would a princess wear? Which brings up the eternal debate between a furry slipper or a glass slipper ... you know the ones I'm talking about. The ones that the Princess loses so that Prince Charming will chase after her. It's too bad nobody knows what HE was wearing for shoes.

You could pick a furry or fur-lined shoe. However, I can't really image a princess wearing UGGs, but one has to take into account the times in which we live and the current weather.

If you prefer a glass slipper, à la Disney, then you prefer precious, fragile and sumputous.

I'll have to ask my fairy godmother to choose for me. While I'm waiting, maybe I'll lose one of my trainers on the staircase and see what happens. 

So finally, with this cold weather we've been having here in the United Kingdom, have you had the courage to go out shopping or have you decided to wait? Personally, I'm only going outside if I have to - I prefer to stay home where it is warm and check out the sales on the internet.

If you are used to following my blog and reading my articles, you should know that my passion is shoes. It goes without saying that in only one week of sales, I've already purchased a few pairs.

I went back on Spartoo.co.uk yesterday so that I could show you a few pairs of boots and court shoes currently on sale. Even if I can't buy every pair that I want, at least I can have the pleasure of sharing them with you. And maybe you can get a pair in my place!

Firstly, I checked out all the boots and I can confirm that I absolutely love the new styles from Cosmo Paris.

At Cosmo Paris, I fell in love with the Cosmo Paris CHIPI (3)model in leopard print - it's so different than what you see normally and really gives a femme fatale look. 

You can also be daring with a glam-rock style thanks to Buffalo with the model Buffalo MAHR (2) and their 10cm heel with studded straps that criss-cross on the top of the foot.

Nice surprise with this pair of boots Mellow Yellow GATACA (1) that combine the western look of the cowboy boot and the refinement of two leathers (smooth leather and suede leather).

I decided to check out the court shoes next. In case you were wondering, I obviously couldn't resist! I decided on a classic - a pair of black stilettos. I chose the model Buffalo SIRVEL (2) in black patent leather for a glamorous look.

Still going with neutral tones, I also picked the pair Buffalo ALICIA (1) with a rather classic cut yet chic thanks to their silver-plated leather. Still with Buffalo, but this time more colourful, Buffalo MARISA (4) so girly thanks to their beautiful suede leather.

To finish with Buffalo who, if you haven't noticed, have been my real favourite with regards to court shoes/sandals, I fell in love with the pair Buffalo PANILI (5), midway between a pair of wedge heels and a pair of stilettos. With their 11cm heel and multiple colour combinations, there is only one thing left to say: I love it!

Finally, I feel like I have déjà vu with this pair of leopard print court shoes Cosmo Paris STARA/PON (6), since I have already chosen the matching pair of boots. So, are you court shoes or boots ?

Between the time that it took me to write this article and the time to publish it, I could of easily added a few more pairs! A word of advice, keep coming back to Spartoo.co.uk to find the best deals and the lowest prices!

Take advantage of Spartoo.co.uk's Winter Sales: 70% off more than 5,000 models! 

So, what was hiding under my Christmas tree this year ?

…You guessed right ... low boots!!

Bought from Spartoo, they are from Minelli. I'd like to take the time to reiterate that the Minelli page at Spartoo, where I most recently bought my little black studded clutch bag, is full ofgood deals ! Keep your eye on them for the sales, I think there will be a lot of really good deals.I chose these!

I was absolutely searching for black low boots, but I wasn't 100% sure that the "cowboy boots with heel" style would work for me. And naturally, I've been wearing them non-stop since I received them! The leather is beautiful and soft and yet they don't gape around my heel. What more could you ask for!

We have been waiting for months, and now it is official since last Wednesday at 8 a.m.: the sales have started! And to kick things off, Spartoo.co.uk has pulled out all the stops - a bunch of models are already at 70% off! For those who are still a little hesitant to do their sale shopping online, here are a few arguments that hopefully will change your mind.

The days are over where, driven by a passion for finding the best deals, one had to wait in front of their favourite store two hours before they opened in order to be the first to benefit from the sales. Today more than ever, the best deals can be found on the internet. Finished are the crowds, the queues, the never ending waits for the fitting room ... I could go on and on. Now you can do your shopping while relaxing calmly on the couch, without stress or crowds.

At Spartoo.co.uk, more than 150 brands and 5,000 models are available for sale at a price that beats the competition. Pataugas, Converse, Adidas, but also Geox, Birkenstock, Minelli ... all the season's best are here. Thanks to our many filters, you can refine your search by size, colour, heel hight, brand, discount .... Sale shopping has never been easier!

Regarding our stocks, all the shoes and sizes that are shown on the website are available for sale. You will known right away if the model you are looking for is available! Boots, court shoes, trainers, ankle boots, sandals ... the choice is yours!

The delivery of your items is free of charge and guaranteed within 6 working days. You can choose to receive your parcel(s) either at home or at an alternate address. If there is a problems with either the model or the size, you can return your item(s) to us free of charge within 30 days. Therefore, you can take the time to try out your shoes at home before you make your final decision.

For you payment, you can choose to pay either with a Visa debit card, Mastercard, American Express, or through Paypal. Thanks to our secure payment system, Spartoo.co.uk guarantees the absolute security of your online payment. 

The winter sales kick-off was a record breaker at Spartoo!

- 250% increase in new visitors in comparison to the precedent sales

- 300% increase in sales in the first hour (8h-9h)

- 66% average discount in the first hour

- 8:05 a.m. : visitor traffic peaks with more than 300,000 new visitors

- 50 products added to shopping bag per second in the first hour of the sales

- 8:10 a.m. : orders peak: 10 orders per second

- more than 250,000 euros in sales the first hour

- 18% increase in average shopping bag compared to the 2008 sales 

- Average spending during the sales: 130 euros per client

- Prefered brands at the beginning of the sales: Kickers, Converse, Pataugas, Timberland, Dr Martens

- Differences in spending between women and men: women spent 30% more then men at the beginning of the sales.

- 70% of consumers will use the internet for their sale shopping this year. 15% intent to do the majority of their shopping online.

I don't know about you but for me, I am much more tempted by a pair of colourful shoes than black. Even though black is certainly chic, I find it a little sad and boring.

And that is a mistake on my  part because, when you have no idea what shoes to wear with an outfit, a nice pair of black shoes can really get you out of a jam. Even if I avoid them, black is a colour that will never go out of fashion.

That is why one of my new year's resolutions for 2010 is to buy a pair of black shoes.

A pair of flat shoes (6), practical for walking, low boots (4), strappy sandals (1 et 3), open-toed boots (2), high heels (7 et 8) not to forget high heeled sandals that look like court shoes (5), there is everything I need no matter what outfit I decide to wear.

1. Cosmo Paris Awa (Black), £81.99
2. Minelli F93 506/imp (Black), £98.99
3. Minelli F93 274 (Black), £96.99

4. Cosmo Paris Cloe (Black), £106.99
5. Cosmo Paris Suba Croco (Black), £98.99
6. Cosmo Paris Sefora (Black), £98.99
7. Eden Shoes Floresti (Black), £62.00
8. Cosmo Paris Satine (Black), £106.99

Regarding shoes, what is your New Year's resolution?