New Mary Portas Clarks Collection 2012

THE wedge, the essential sandal, the Mary Jane and the party shoe have been given a sensible yet stylish makeover for Clarks’ latest collabo with Mary Portas.

"Life is not about teetering about painfully on top of a pair of heels" - Mary Portas

Of the biggest trends of the season featured detailing includes mirrored heels, colour pops in neon lime, textured snake prints and wearable natural shades – all designed for women, not girls.

The overall aim has been to design shoes to embrace the latest trends without over-stepping the mark into trendy teenager territory. After all, fashion often lacks functionality.

La Marianne Gold £79.99

Mary said: "The most important thing we have tried to do is create a modern shoe collection for every part of a modern woman’s life today.  Life is not about teetering about painfully on top of a pair of heels – we’ve got the kids to run after and work to get on with. 

“This collection is about being able to look fashionable and fabulous while getting through the daily grind.  From efficient and sexy office shoes, and glamorous evening heels, to cool and funky everyday footwear – these shoes are on-trend and gorgeous, all with a bit of the ‘Mary’ edge.’

Packaged in their own specially designed luxury shoe box, the range of 27 across ten styles is exclusively available in 20 Clarks stores nationwide and online at clarks.co.uk