Amal Clooney knows when to let certain accessories shine. While she dips her toe in the trend pool, trying out bright blue animal print [1] and the PVC trench [2], she never has us looking all over the place. If her outfit's about the coat, her shoes are smartly neutral-toned. But for a daytime April outing in NYC, the stylish human rights lawyer [3], activist, and host of the 2018 Met Gala [4], drew our attention South.

Opting for a speckled wool dress, ivory trench, and Michael Kors Collection alligator handbag up top, Amal pulled her textured outfit together with a pair of snake-effect pumps, complete with a gold plated block heel. She accessorised with dark sunglasses and elegant earrings, leaving all of the edge to her footwear.

'Tis the season for scooping up a statement shoe that provides a bit of lift — one that you can mix and match with both your work wear [5] and your date night look [6]. Ahead, zoom in on the new must have shoe, then shop a handful of similar options available.