Lily Cole’s Unpolished Toenails in Hot Shoes at British Fashion Awards

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If Nicholas Kirkwood isn’t on your list of favorite shoe brands, we have to ask — why not?

Every pair of shoes crafted by the designer makes a strong statement.

Supermodel Lily Cole attends the British Fashion Awards in LondonSupermodel Lily Cole attends the British Fashion Awards in London on December 7, 2010

Every pair is edgy, modern, vibrant, and seriously unique.

Lily Cole throws a sultry look in an all-black look from the red carpetLily Cole throws a sultry look in an all-black look from the red carpet

Need some proof? How about the shoes that supermodel Lily Cole wore to the British Fashion Awards yesterday.

Lily Cole rocks a head-to-toe black look, complete with leather touches and a metallic clutchLily Cole rocks a head-to-toe black look, complete with leather touches and a metallic clutch

Even from first glance, you can tell these shoes bring a bit more to the table than your ordinary peep-toes. These stilettos are edgy, yet still wearable. Let’s take a closer look.

Lily Cole's unpolished toenails peek out from beneath her Nicholas Kirkwood peep-toe heelsLily Cole’s unpolished toenails peek out from beneath her Nicholas Kirkwood peep-toe heels

What do you think?

This style might not be for everyone, but a few are sure to fall hard for these shoes.

It’s tricky to find this exact pair online, but if we had to guess, the silhouette on Lily’s shoes seems to indicate that her pair is from the designer’s Spring 2011 collection.

Nicholas Kirkwood Spring 2011 Shoes

Nicholas Kirkwood Spring 2011 Shoes

Nicholas Kirkwood Spring 2011 Shoes

Nicholas Kirkwood Spring 2011 Shoes

Nicholas Kirkwood Spring 2011 Shoes

What do you think of the entire line?

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