They tell us that spring is on its way, but here in London we’re still in the depths of winter. By now we’d expect to be organising picnics in the park and wondering whether its really necessary to take a coat, instead cashmere and cosy knits are still de rigueur. So what better to cheer us up and inject some much-needed sunshine into our lives than Charlotte Olympia’s delicious Cruise Collection?

In a range of bright tropical hues, shimmery glitter finishes and exotic prints, we’ve fallen head over heels for Charlotte’s summery collection of shoes. Vertiginous heeled sandals, retro-inspired beach-to-bar (ha, ha HA!) wedges and as-high-as-you-like showgirl-style platforms, practical shoes these are not. We would not advocate attempting to run anywhere in these. We would, however, advise you to cavort, dance and look showstoppingly stylish in them…