DESIGN OF THE WEEK: BLUE & BLACK PLATFORM OXFORDS

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There's something inherently smart about an oxford shoe. Whether it's the practical almond toe, the neat laces or elegant upper panels, oxfords channel the cleverness of a school librarian into a chic, comfortable shape. 

That said, we've never seen a school librarian in shoes like this. 

With their light-blue soft leather upper, black patent toe and heel and red patent laces, these power pumps boast the brains of a traditional oxford plus the spectacular sex appeal of a 6-inch stiletto. 

The heel equivalent of ruby-red lip gloss, slip them on with any of your trusty black, navy or grey ensembles to instantly lift your look to the next level. Smart never looked so damn sexy.

Would you wear this shoe as is? Or customise it to suit?