There’s no escaping neutral tones this summer. From romantic frills to girly prints, minimal shades of oatmeal, cream, biscuit, tan, taupe – and whatever other words you can think of to describe what others might term ‘beige’ – dominated the catwalks of spring/summer 2010.

If you’re keen to embrace the nude trend but want to stick to an edgier style, then look no further than Alexander McQueen who have produced these rather luscious peep-toe ankle boots, creating a subtly edgy look. We love the fold-over, studded panel and most of all, that trademark McQueen skull zip pull.

£595 from Net-a-Porter.