Carvela X Karen Millen Eliza Crystal Slingback Heel With Bow

Crystal-studded mesh upper set into an open diamond lattice - the sparkle catches light with every step without overwhelming the silhouette. Oversized satin bow at the slingback strap sits proud at the heel, structured rather than floppy, and acts as the shoe's focal point from behind. Sharply pointed toe gives the foot a long, clean line that works as well under wide-leg trousers as it does with a fitted midi. Flared sculptural heel standing between 7 and 9cm - shapely enough to read as a design detail in its own right, with enough height to genuinely lengthen the leg. Slingback construction keeps the silhouette open at the ankle, lending a lightness that a full court shoe would lose entirely. The Eliza is built around two ideas that rarely share the same shoe: restraint and spectacle. The pointed toe and slender flared heel give it the clean architecture of a serious court, while the all-over crystal mesh and statement bow make clear this is not a shoe that blends into the background. It sits close to the foot - the slingback strap holds the heel firmly in place - so it moves with confidence rather than shuffle. Wear it with a column dress or a sharp tailored suit for an evening occasion where the shoe is meant to be noticed. It transitions just as convincingly from a daytime wedding to a dinner afterwards, particularly paired with a silk slip dress or wide-leg tailored trousers where the pointed toe peeks through with precision. The bow reads especially well when seated, drawing the eye exactly where Karen Millen intends it to go.