POWER PUMPS

Blame it on the cooler season, or the political climate, but now feels like a perfect time to wear shoes that can kick some butt. Whether you wear yours to show you mean business or elevate off-duty outfits to knock-’em-dead status, power pumps are the fall-winter 2018 must-have shoes. Rebecca Tay presents five pairs to strut around in.

PRETTY IN PURPLE Sexy, sophisticated and fun in equal measure, make these ‘Ysyna’ suede heels your go-to when you need a shoe to amp up everything from jeans to a tailored suit to an LBD. Aldo, aldoshoes.com | $90 WHITE OUT Forget everything you were ever told about wearing white shoes after Labour Day. With their studded trim and refined, slingback silhouette, this Alexander Wang ‘Rina’ style will stand out, no matter the season. Holt Renfrew, holtrenfrew.com | $815 CANDY SHOP SHOES If you’re like us and you like a sleek look but sometimes find it hard to pare your outfits down, consider these embellished faux suede pumps. Refined with a twist, they come in two cheerful candy hues, and trust us, you need both. Zara, zara.com | $45.90 MUST-HAVE MULES On days when you’ve given yourself precisely 10 minutes to brush your teeth and get out the door, these croc-stamped leather mules will be your style saviour. A cinch to slide on, they’re fuss-free yet smart enough and perfect for the 9-to-9. J.crew, jcrew.com | $253.50 SILVER BULLET It doesn’t get more powerful than a basic, flattering black pump, except when it comes to metallic details with a serious cool edge. Enter the Michael Kors ‘Paloma’ style, which are surprisingly as comfortable as they are chic. Gravity Pope, gravitypope.com | $188