Dolly Mixture

Looks like Autumn/Winter is going to be rather sweet, ladies. I know my previous post was suitably sugary, but I felt I would attempt to perk up this sunny Monday with some lipstick pink pieces. 

1. Only recently did I realise how wonderful Net-A-Porter's online bookstore is. With everything from Rizzoli's Big Book of Chic through to this charming Camilla Morton fairytale book, this is a great stop for Christmas presents for those fashionable sorts who really do have everything. 

2. BaubleBar jewellery is a huge hit across the pond, and a regular fixture in Instagram's many #armparties. Sadly BaubleBar does not appear to ship to the UK, but we can still ogle at this beautiful costume jewellery. I love this candy pink bangle with glossy buckle detail. 

3. If you are on the hunt for a beautiful colourful coat that taps into this season's hottest colour trend, then look no further. This aptly named Dolly coat, coming soon to ASOS, is trend-led but wonderfully feminine and wearable. With a curved hem and collar, this candied coat really is all sweetness and light. It will be online next month for £85. 

4. Rebel rebel at heart? Spice up a saccharine sweet dress with this expletive ring by Jacquie Aiche at Austique. The New York jewellery designer is another Pinterest/Instagram favourite of mine, and these naughty but nice rings are sure to spark a few conversations. If anyone is appalled, tell them it clearly says "luck" and that they have a filthy mind. 

5. Ciaté polishes are always on the money, and this hot pink Raspberry Collins shade is the perfect way to nod to next season. From their latest Suncatcher collection, and named after an equally yummy cocktail, I love this candied shade on toes worn with fierce sandals like these. It's a cool £9 here. 

6. Prada Candy is my current fragrance of choice, for it smells like a sweet shop. Can't really get much better than that- it's good enough to eat and that 1960s inspired packaging is equally delicious. 

7. A sign of my maturity if ever there was one, I have now grown to love liquorice allsorts. Once repelled by the bitterness of liquorice, I now am more than partial to a coconut roll or ten. Thankfully, Mrs Kibbles offer these sweets individually, so we don't have to bother with the rest. Additionally, how on trend are these sweeties? Unlikely style icon, much. Buy 'em here. 

8. I do love a little bit of underwear-as-outerwear, and this neon pink triangle lace style by Topshop is made to be seen. Try under a sheer silk shirt, buttoned to the top. 

M&S Autumn/Winter 2013

Good old Marks & Spencers, eh? While I will put my hands up and admit that I would happily live on Marks & Spencers ready meals and yummy lunches for the rest of my existence, this is supposed to be a fashion blog (in theory...) so I shall write about my other favourite F word here instead. 

I always get rather excited going to the M&S press days, especially since the last one was so gorgeous (see my post here) and their collection for AW13 certainly did not disappoint. 

With new Style Director, Belinda Earl, at the helm of the ultimate heritage Brit brand, M&S have really gone that one step further on the fashion front with a select few trend stories and some wonderfully crafted pieces which champion great British manufacturing, a focus for which M&S was once celebrated. 

The press day took place at the glorious One Marylebone, a spacious and stylish location which just exudes exclusivity. From the monochromatic banners outside the building through to the devilishly handsome waiters stood by the door a selection of suitably tempting tipples (don't mind if I do...), this felt like a thoroughly stylish affair from the offing. 

While M&S may not be an obvious choice for high fashion piece, sometimes it is good to look beyond the Zara/Topshop comfort zone and try something a little different. As far as quality, style and cut go, M&S is always a good bet...  

With a tailored edit of trends, this collection covers all bases from forties frivolity through to punchy punk and languid luxury. With killer coats, embellished dresses and grungy knitwear, there is a little something for every taste.

The accessories on display in the first room of the press day really were top drawer. Between you and I, if you were to tell me that the above earrings were actually by Shourouk, i'm almost certain I would believe you you.

All ready and raring for the party season, these dazzling earrings, bracelets and necklaces are sure to liven up an ailing jewellery drawer.

With jewellery covering all bases from punky bracelet stacks (or Arm Parties) through to statement emerald green collars, it really is all about the sparkle for M&S for AW13. They certainly know to appeal to my internal magpie...

If there is one standout fixture of the collection, though, it has to be leather. From stretch-back leather leggings in black and Oxblood, through to leather trimmed tuxes and cuffs, M&S have certainly got their leathers on for AW13.

With a slightly more "fashiony" (technical term) aesthetic, the punk inspired collection offered up an eclectic and so-wrong-it's-right clash of studs, leopard, tartan and lace.

Finding a gorgeous handbag on the high street that A) isn't from Zara and B) hasn't already been snapped up by all your friends is no mean feat, unless you know where to look.

I have long been a fan of M&S handbags, and I love this monochrome splatter clutch in on-trend ponyskin. It looks particularly chic with the marine boxy tote with golden detailing.

Suddenly that Céline isn't looking so appealing... Oh, who am I kidding. 

Androgyny is one of those trends that never seems to go away. It lies dormant for a few seasons with little resurgences here and there, before taking centre shade every now and again with some form of natty update.

M&S have launched a new initiative which goes back to the core values of the brand. The Best of British campaign offers some stylish and well-made tailored pieces which are all inspired by British heritage and, of course, are all made on these fine shores. 

This grey tweedy suit with pink pocket square perfect toes the line between dapper and darling. 

Sheer leopard print? Trust me on this one: it's so much better than it sounds. This strokeable tee blouse was in the punk section but I would be inclined to wear with white skinny jeans and lots of golden jewellery. It is sexy but still elegant with velvety leopard spots and a boxy tee style.  

The most "me" thing at the press day = this update on the classic creamy shirt. I adore the folksy, Babushka aesthetic that is kicking around for Winter, and i'll be more than a little bit tempted to snap up this number when it hits stores later this year. Paired with my favourite black skinny jeans and some towering wedges, this is a look that means business. This is potentially my favourite piece from the collection. 

Yes. I am predictable. What of it?

Very Christian Dior, this woolen fit and flare coat is so fabulously 1940s that it could almost pass for vintage. It is ladylike but foxy with a nipped in waist and full feminine skirt. 

Much more to my tastes on the coat front, though, is this cream cocoon style in wool. Cosy but still simple enough to remain versatile, this coat transcends trends for a worthwhile investment that is worth every last penny.

Keep your eyes peeled on the M&S site and in store, as the collection is in stores from July.

Stay tuned for a little lingerie-themed post from the press day and please do let me know what you think of the collection- it's always so nice to hear from you!

LFW AW13: How Do You Shoe?

Though Milan has now kicked off, i'm still playing catch up with LFW, so here are some more lovely images to feast your eyes on!

Today we have the most divine shoe porn from a number of AW13 presentations at Somerset House, ranging from delicious little pumps through to pencil heeled sparklers. 

My personal favourites have to be the French Sole pumps. I know it's safe, but i'm a total ballet pump devotee, so imagine my joy at spotting these studded ankle strap flats. I can only imagine how lovely the nude pair would look with these luscious J Brand skinnies from Atelier-To-Go (how amazing?!) and this Equipment Leandra blouse... What a lovely outfit post that would be... Curse my student budget!

For a little bit of different, though, I adore the outlandish quality of Sophia Webster's collection. How about that arty clutch for a witty but pretty way to spice up a little black dress?

Aah... Shoes, glorious shoes.

PS.

I couldn't resist updating my shoe collection with these jade Zara heels... Perfect with skinnies and a printed blouse. Unfortunately, though, the pair I bought have a nasty scuff on them so I'll have to keep my fingers crossed that my local Zara have a replacement. Wish me luck!

Dapper Darlings

1. Slick Black Jacket from The Kooples £340
2. Chain and Bead Clutch from Zara £49.99
3. Sequin Skinny Trousers from Reiss £99
4. Céline tee from Farfetch- currently sold out, but if you're desperate, check THIS out.
5. Stunning chain detail heels from Zara £69.99

I know that the party season is not the easiest time when it comes to fashion- so many parties/events, such little time ! It's a hard life, isn't it?

Anyway, I thought i'd put together a few little posts about some killer evening looks with a little bit of a difference. First up, we have something for the more sophisticated sort.

If you're bored of the old LBD, then a two piece suit could be just the thing for you.

1. Blazer from River Island £40
2. Glitter Heels from Topshop £50
3. Grey Wide Leg Trousers from Reiss £125
4. Cocktail Ring from Accessorize £12
5. Embellished Clutch bag from Topshop £70
6. Delicate embellished top from Miss Selfridge £45

 It doesn't need to be a black tux with a classic white blouse, though, this season ever brand from The Kooples through to River Island have come up with a more party-ready take on this classic look.

Whether you decide to add a touch of glamour with sequinned trousers, or keep it understated with a muted dove grey palette, the suit is always a sexy alternative to a little dress!

1. Multi-Row Cross Pendants from River Island £12
2. Topshop Bralet £32
3. Metallic Bronze Blazer from The Kooples £350
4. Matching Bronze Shorts from The Kooples £150
5. Black Velvet Wedges by Kurt Geiger £220
6. Lovely Stud Detail Clutch by Missguided £22.99

Add a few sparkly accessories and sophisticated shoes to add a feminine touch to a sharp tailored suit. And if you really can't bare to cover up head-to-toe, then try a short suit.

The Kooples have such wonderful tailoring season by season, and for the party season they really have pulled out all the stops with this metallic shorts suit- a real favourite with fashion bloggers and celebrities alike.   

1. Tweed Blazer from Topshop £68
2. Young Hearts Run Free t-shirt by Wildfox £70
3. Tweed Trousers from Topshop £40
4. Gorgeous grey pouch bag from Whistles £55 (great price)
5. Beautiful Violet Heels from Zara £39.99
6. Collar Necklace by Dannijo $445
7. Revlon Nails in Plum Seduction (at Boots) £6.99

Finally, to stop a simple grey or black suit veering into office territory, keep it bright and bold with colour pop accessories and kitsch touches, like a cute Wildfox tee or Markus Lupfer knit.

Ultimately, a suit is smart, clean and sure to make you stand out from the hoards of girls in cutaway body-con dresses. 

All Saints, All Sinners

1. Ring by Zoe & Morgan £395
2. Neely Dress by All Saints £165
3. Revlon Lipstick in Va Va Violet (see how it looks on here)
4. Topshop Booties £75
5. Whistles Pouch £35 (bargain!) 

This little black dress is my favourite piece from the new All Saints collection, which sees a real departure from their usual grungy look with a slick, modern aesthetic that screams nonchalant London elegance. 

This dress, however, belies the All Saints name... I feel it is rather more of a sinner, a devilish and suggestive little number that transforms the wearer into a sort of femme fatale.

A slick of patent violet lipstick and some towering lace-up boots give the dress a directional edge, balancing the delicate lace panels and the sculpting body-con fit. Lighten the look with soft waves and a splash of duck-egg blue- a fresh and unique accent to breathe new life into your LBD.

I love it. Someone want to buy me it? I think my wardrobe desperately needs a killer dress, and the Neely is just the ticket. 

Fat Day Formula

1. Miss Selfridge Jumper (SO comfy and such a bargain with their current 20% discount for students!) £35
2. River Island Maxi Skirt £20 (even more of a steal if you have this month's Company magazine or go to the student lock in on the 4th!)
3, 4 & 5. Multipack of Rings from Freedom at Topshop £12.50
6. Ring from  Freedom at Topshop £6.50
7. Ring by Rock'n'Rose £16
8. Zara Bucket Bag £79.99
9. Topshop Stud Ankle Boots £85

Fat days are the bain of my life. Perhaps fat days are the wrong thing to call these days... The ones where I roll out of bed to notice that my hair is standing on end, my face is a spotty mess and my arms look particularly doughy. It's generally just an "EW day" but a fat day sounds better.

There are lots of ways to combat a fat day, and my preferred method is to slink into my Jack Wills joggers and my school hoody with "WALLY" emblazoned on the back, however that is not particularly chic. While I love to cover up and look even more anonymous than usual, that is not always the best option when off to work or out for lunch with the girls.

BEHOLD, the ultimate fat day formula that is comfy, discreet and still looks reasonably cool...

Massive chunky knit + maxi skirt + ankle boots + jewellery = nonchalant, grungy look that hides a multitude of sins. 

A Gothic Goddess: BE MINE.

Dress by By Malene Birger

You know when you see a dress, and you really like it, then you dream about it, then you realise it's £499. Then you cry?

Yeah. That.

I didn't actually cry, but I am so in love with this By Malene Birger dress that I dreamt about it... So sad, but true.

After spotting it at a recent Atelier-To-Go shoot (like our FB and Twitter for some behind the scenes shots), I fell a little bit in love.

With delicate lace panels, thigh splits and a darkly ethereal pleated skirt, the dress is the stuff of dreams. It's a little bit Gucci but still wearable and (dare I say it?..) veering towards affordable.

One of Atelier-To-Go's esteemed stylists, Julia Brenard of Russian Vogue, styled the dress ala Gucci A/W 2012 with deep berry lips and the most beautiful Jimmy Choo peep-to booties. The gorgeous blonde model, all wavy hair and enviable legs, pulled if off a charm- it was elegant but still gothic and beguiling.

Tempted by Tempest...

William Tempest's fabulous sketches for the designs

Snippets from the collection:
1. Sequin Shirt Dress £100
2. Sequin Flapper Dress £150
3. Sequin Crop Top £65
4. Cut-Out Shoe Boots £100

1. William Tempest at River Island Flapper Dress £150
2. River Island Limited Edition Pale Pink T-Bar Heels £55
3. River Island Pearl and Diamante Head Piece (as seen here) £20

You all know that i'm a sucker for a fabulous collaboration so imagine my excitement when I laid eyes on the William Tempest designs for high street favourite River Island.

The fabulous William Tempest, an alumni of LCF, has designed this capsule collection for the exciting River Island design forum and it is truly beautiful- pieces that were made for the party season!

Drawing inspiration from art deco and ancient Egypt, the collection is full of decadent embellished pieces ready to grace any party girl's wardrobe.

My pick has to be this flapper dress that i've styled up above! I think it is truly stunning and certainly does not befit the £150 price tag- it looks far more expensive than that.

I think for Halloween I may go as a flapper girl... Just to give me an excuse to buy it!

The collection is in stores this month from selected River Island shops and online!

What's Your A/W Persona?

Every season we are faced with a wealth of fashion trends ready to confuse and intimidate the living daylights out of us. One minute we are girly in saccharine sweet lace and the next we are clad in skintight leather wielding £500 whips. It's a tricky biz this fashion lark, but I do rather love it- just in case you were not quite aware...

I know that all those lovely fashion folk are risking life and limb at fashion week (as some tweets appear to suggest... First world problems, ladies and gents?) to peruse the SS13 collections for trends and the like, but in the real world it is only just starting to feel autumnal, and therefore it is time to immerse ourselves in our AW wardrobes.

Just hold on to your horses, I'm enjoying GBBO waaaay too much to be thinking about crop tops and bikinis just yet. Gimme gimme gimme that blanket coat and fur gilet - let this less than perfect body remain in blissful hibernation until there is no alternative! 

So this post is a little guide on which Autumn/Winter persona to take on- its just a bit of fun really, not intended to be a deep psychological experiment that reveals your true self. I'm just a fashion blogger, sorry. 

You have one of three options, revealed in my silly little Q&A below... This season will you be a goth, a geek or a glamazon? 

Where do you tend to get your style inspiration?

A) Vogue, Harpers, Elle. It's all about the high end fashion houses and couture, anything avant-garde really.

B) Blogs. All about the blogs. I like accessible fashion, ya see, it's all about clothes that I can wear and look nice in.

C) Nowhere. I lead, I never follow... But I like to think my style is Daphne Guinness meets Rosie Huntington Whiteley at Studio 54 in Givenchy Haute Couture. 

Who would you say you dressed for?

A) Facehunter, The Sartorialist, Tommy Ton. 

B) Myself, I suppose. I wear whatever makes me feel good.

C) To keep my followers and admirers happy.

What was your favourite trend this summer?

A) Leather. It's my favourite trend every season, I love it's risque quality.

B) Pastels and lace probably. Feminine but understated.

C) 1970s Luxe, obviously. Lots of gloss and glamour for moi.

Who is your favourite designer?

A) It varies from season to season, of course. For A/W I was obsessed with Gucci and Givenchy.

B) I always love Chloé, Celine and Stella McCartney.

C) Dolce and Gabbana- if you've got a gilded black cloak and embellished knickers, i'm all yours.

MOSTLY A'S: GOTH

You follow the trends each season and love a look that is fashion-forward without being over the top. This season you are crazy for the glamourous goth look. Plum lips, black lace and lashings of leather shall be your go-to.

1. Topshop Dress £58
2. Topshop Feather Bolero £85
3. Kurt Geiger £220
4. Tom Ford Black Violet £135
5. Zara Clutch £49.99
6. Valentino Shoes £650.17 @Saks
7. Nars Lipstick in Scarlett Empress £17.50
8. Topshop Rings £15
9. Alexander McQueen Bangle £325
10. River Island Maxi £40
11. Topshop Cross Necklace £18.50
12. Miss Selfridge Cobweb Sweater £39
13. Topshop Cross Earrings £6.50

MOSTLY B'S: GEEK

Don't be offended if you landed on geek- it's my choice this season! It's less geek and more chic, to be honest. Think chunky knits, skinny pants and cocoon coats. JW Anderson for Topshop is perfect for you.

1. Zara Ankle Boots £49.99
2. Carven Maroon Blazer £410
3. Des Petits Hauts Sweater at ATELIER-TO-GO £155
4. Zatchels Satchel from £103
5. Topshop Check Trousers £40
6. JW Anderson for Topshop Shirt £39.99
7. Topshop Tartan A-line Skirt £36
8. JW Anderson for Topshop Sweater £49.99
9. Urban Outfitters Watch £24
10. Office Tan Loafers £50
11. ASOS Ring £175
12. Topshop Satchel £28

MOSTLY C'S: GLAMAZON

You are all about making an impact, so it looks like you are going to be loving the opulence trend this season. Think overt embellishment, lavish brocades and sumptuous velvet all dripping in gems and jewels. 

1. Topshop Sequin Tee £46
2. JW Anderson for Topshop Paisley Skirt £69.99
3. ASOS Gem Necklace £60
4. Topshop Gold Jacquard Trousers £45
5. KG by Kurt Geiger Velvet Platforms £160
6. Dannijo Crystal Earrings $410
7. ASOS Opulent Earrings £15
8. Zara Embellished Belt £19.99
9. Topshop Velvet and Gold Platforms £65
10. Tom Ford Lipstick in Cherry Lush £36
11. River Island Embellished Mini £60
12. Kurt Geiger Lace-Up Heels £350 (LOVE. THESE.)

A Leather Love In

1. River Island Dress £120
2. Zara Booties £89.99
3. Citizens of Humanity Jeans at ATELIER-TO-GO £260
4. Sandro Jacket €795 (in. love.)
5. Mango Cuff £22.99
6. Mulberry Leather Trim Blouse £225
7. Mango Heels £69.99

Did you read my Blether About Leather? Well this post is a wee follow up with all my favourite leather lovelies in the shops at the moment. I would wear 6 with 3, 2 and 5 for the most AMAZING look ever, ever, ever. Crying about being poor.

PS
Every bone in my body wants to buy the Zara peep-toe boots, someone convince me not to... I am so weak!

A Blether About Leather

So summer is basically over, without actually having existed, and now the autumn collections are landing in stores ready to attack my credit card with their irresistible velvety, lacy, tweedy loveliness. Curse you, Zara and Topshop, you are both repeat offenders and if I did not love you so very much, I would hate you.

When I initially cast a beady eye over the AW collections I cannot say I was overly impressed. I felt that there were very few collections that were exciting, without being novelty, and I was a little bit perturbed by similarity to previous seasons. However, I now stand corrected. Whilst rifling through my wardrobe in a bid to find something- ANYTHING- to wear for Vogue’s FNO, I realised that I’m stuck in a fashion rut. It’s all cream, or peach, and it’s all a little bit dated. An update is certainly in order, and I know just where to start.

It is time, I think, to go to the opposite end of the scale. From soft to sinister, from blush to black, from lace to leather. Suddenly I am experiencing some sort of leather love-in and I cannot get enough.

There is something about leather that is more than a little bit alluring. While looking girly is all well and good, I have suddenly decided I want to be cool. When I grow up, you know.

Leather is the uniform of the cool. I am not talking about beardy ginger men straddling Harley Davidson’s or about Catwoman costumes that do the rounds at Hallowe’en, I am instead talking about the leather that has been on the catwalks for season, which is just so very right for now.

I know that you can hardly move for leather shorts at the moment, and that leather skirts are everywhere, but there is no denying that a bit of leather goes a long way and is the perfect update for now.

I am particularly obsessing about leather dresses, from sexy little shifts through to peplum hemmed River Island tunics. I love the juxtaposition between the prettiness of a flirty dress and the edginess of leather. Leather is hard, leather is sexy and leather is a little bit naughty, it is everything that my beloved chiffon isn’t really.

My only bugbearer with leather, though, is that it is far from forgiving. While Heidi Klum and the models at Balmain can rock a leather legging at ease, it is far less appealing to a mere human like myself, particularly given my fondness for white wine and risotto.

Leather is, unfortunately, not a girl’s best friend. A leather pencil skirt may look absolutely killer on Carine Roitfeld, but a bit of a bloat and suddenly that gamine charm is a gonner and you become Kat Slater’s long lost sister. It is not easy to wear but when it is good, it is great.

Leather is unforgiving and a little intimidating, but therein lies its draw. Fashion shouldn’t be a breeze, sometimes we have to try something a little out our comfort zones. For me, leather is just the ticket.

Where do you stand on my leather love-in? Stay tuned for my favourite leather picks for the season ahead!

Fashion Week Fantasy #2

1. Zara £129
2. Miss Selfridge £45
3. The Kooples £265
4. Topshop £18.50
5. Ring £6.50
6. Tom Ford Lipstick in Black Orchid

Friday's Finest: Booties

Office Dalmation Boots £80
Zara Magenta Boots £59.99
Kat Maconie Boots £260

I want all these boots so much! I just can't believe how many gorgeous boots are out there on the high street at the moment and i'm longing for payday like crazy!

The little dalmation pair are perfect with leather look skinnies (stay tuned for some AMAZING denim from ATELIER-TO-GO) and a slouchy fine knit for a casual look. The vivid magenta pair are a perfect way to tap into the purple trend this season- wear with black lace for a gothic spin or try with a sexy little dress for a great, modern evening look. Lastly I just had to include these fabulous boots by the amazing London designer Kat Maconie (see my post on her here), whose designs I first laid eyes on last fashion week. These deco-inspired boots are the perfect black ankle boots to carry you through season after season!

Fashion Week Fantasy #1

1. Zara Handbag £49.99
2. Ashish Topshop T-Shirt £40
3. River Island Pencil Skirt £22
4. ASOS Rings £8
5. Louise Gray Topshop Nail Polish in Junk Yard £6.50
6. Zara Belt £19.99
7. Zara Heels £39.99

* HIGH PITCHED SQUEAL *

London Fashion Week is so totes around the corner. Just over 15 days until the fashion crowd descend on Somerset House and a number of other fashion-fabulous venues to view next season's most delightful collections!

This is the first of a few posts I shall be doing with outfits that I wish I could afford to splurge on for fashion week. I realise that they are all high street, but I am a poor student and can not afford to splash the cash on an entire new wardrobe just for fashion week. Though I certainly wish I could do so. 

My first look is a kooky take on a classically sexy look as often sported by the impossibly hot Carine Roitfeld. Adding this Ashish Topshop t-shirt and these vivid purple heels (in a shade very close to Atelier-To-Go's signature colour!) gives this simple look a modern edge and the bold accessories keep it fresh for the ever eccentric London Fashion Week!

I adore this Zara handbag as well, it is the perfect size to fit your camera, your iPad, your notebook and that all-important lippy for those impromptu street-style snaps!

What is your perfect fashion week look?

River Island: Three LBDs, Three Trends

1. Topshop £18.50
2. River Island Dress £55
3. NARS Lipstick in Scarlet Empress £17.50
4. Topshop Clutch £38
5. Zara Boots £89.99

1. ASOS Earrings £15
2. Topshop Heels £65
3. River Island Dress £60
4. Topshop Lipstick in Rio Rio £8
5. Accessorize Clutch £45

1. ASOS Clutch £18

2. River Island Ring £4

3. River Island Dress £120

4. Topshop Earrings £150

5. Kurt Geiger £170

Lace and Gems

1. ASOS Earrings £18
2. Miss Selfridge Clutch £29.99
3. Topshop Playsuit £46
4. Zara Necklace £19.99
5. Zara Heels £59.99

Trend Time

Winter Coat Floating My Boat

Ooh Ya Bootie

all from Topshop (race ya?)

And so the hunt for the perfect Winter boots begins...

Oop. That was quick, wasn't it? I would happily welcome any of these studded boots to my wardrobe, particularly the £70 and the £80 pair.

I'm a woman obsessed with studs and all these boots are just tempting my inner magpie and urging me to reach for my purse. If you see me in Topshop with more than one pair, please do stop me, remind me that I need money to live, not just wear nice boots. Priorities, Shona, priorities.

I would wear these with everything from jeans to my new favourite lacy dress and they are all so lovely and practical. Not ideal for airport security but (BOO HOO) i've done all my international travelling for this year, so that doesn't bother me!

I'm currently on a clothing ban (no. more. clothes.), but I can still buy a pair of winter boots, right?

Or two... Or three... Or four...