Ankle Boots

I was recently asked,

"What can you tell me about ankle boots? I am new to this trend and do not know what I can wear them with or how to style them..."

What a great question! 

Ankle boots, for me, are a Winter necessity. They are extremely versatile and can be worn with anything. Ankle boots are becoming more and more popular and they now come in a variety of colours, styles, cuts and materials. 

If you look hard enough, I can guarantee, you will find a style that suits your needs (and wants of course!).

I wear my ankle boots with my skinny jeans for a more casual look during the day or I wear them with dresses and skirts, with or without tights, for work and going out. 

I have many ankle boots and I style them all differently. I have a pair of chunky heeled, black leather ankle boots that I love to wear with dresses and skirts. I love the style of them and I don't want to hide them under jeans. 

I also have another pair (black suede and extremely comfortable!) that I only wear with jeans and sweaters during the day, for a more relaxed look. 

Ankle boots are the perfect Winter accessory. They are great for keeping your feet warm and dry during the cold and wet season and they are great for adding your own personal style to your Winter wardrobe.

If you are new to this trend, I would suggest choosing a classic style that can be worn with everything and choose a neutral colour. Black or nude ankle boots are a great place to start. If you are like me and have so many ankle boots, it is time to add a splash of colour to your wardrobe!

Shoe of the Week

Now that Perth, is finally cooling down, I thought it was time to pull out my Winter clothes and my favourite ankle boots, for the season.

My Shoe of the Week is 'Alias' by Sempre Di. This is my first and only pair of Sempre Di shoes and all I can say is... I want more. 

Wearing: Cue coat / Cue skirt / Cue accessories / Witchery handbag / Sempre Di heels

I bought these shoes back in early March, when Winter shoes started arriving in stores. I have held onto them, for months but now that the weather is cooling down, I can finally step out, in my favourite ankle boots.

These ankle boots are perfect in every way. I love how incredibly comfortable they are and how versatile they will be throughout Winter. The leather is durable against the rain and they are perfect for keeping my feet toasty warm and dry during Winter.

I am a lover of thin, stiletto heels but every now and again, I am thankful for chunky heels. These boots are very comfortable to wear all day and the chunky heel makes them easy to walk in.

Another feature of the boot that I love, is the cut out details on the side. Sometimes ankle boots can make your legs appear shorter. But, with these cut out details, they elongate your silhouette, so you won't have to worry about that!

I have worn these boots with everything. Dresses, skirts, jeans, shorts and I cannot get enough of them.

Shoe of the Week #10

My shoe of the week is 'Amp' in blood orange, by Siren shoes.

I discovered Siren shoes late into my sole obsession. I must have been living under a rock for some time! But, then I found them. And, can I just say... amazing shoes!

Wearing: Cue dress and Samantha Wills jewellery

I was doing some web surfing and decided to check out the new season shoes, on the Siren website. When I spotted these shoes, I knew they had to be mine. They are incredible.

What caught my attention most, was the height of the heel. The 14cm heel provides me with a challenge, which I greedily accepted! I have many different heel heights but I think this is by far, the tallest heels in my wardrobe. And... I can walk in them! 

I feel glamorous when I step my feet into these shoes. They make me so much taller. It's nice to see the world at 185cm, for a change! They also give me legs, to be proud of.

The platform is an added feature which aids in the comfort of the heel, by absorbing some of the height. The platform also adds extra support under the balls of the feet, while still maintaining the illusion of skyscraper heels.

I also love the colour of the shoe. It is perfect for the summer months to brighten up your wardrobe. The black and white accents on the shoes, provide a nice contrast against the coral and makes the style unique.

Another amazing feature on these shoes is the t-bar strap. This makes the style incredibly feminine and will be sure to turn heads. These shoes go great with dresses, skirts, shorts and jeans, which makes them versatile... another positive! 

I was surprised by how comfortable these shoes were. The 14cm heel is very structured and supportive and there is added cushioning in the sole of the shoes. This helps to relieve some of the pressure from your feet.

Once I bought these shoes, Siren released them in even more colours, including purple, which is my all time favourite colour. I am still yet to find a purple shoe that I love. These may need to be my next purchase!

Shoe of the Week #9

Jackets and Jeans and Boots... Oh my!

We are now well and truly into Autumn and Perth weather, is finally, catching up!

I am a lover of all things Winter. Cold weather, rainy days, hot chocolate and most of all... Winter fashion.

One major Winter staple for me is... ankle boots. Which is why, it was a 'no brainer' when I came across this style.

My shoe of the week is 'Cosy' by Nine West. I was looking for a work shoe, when I chose this style. 

My pre-requisites for my work shoe were as follows:

1. Versatility - I wanted a style that I could wear all the time, especially during Winter!
2. Comfort - I am on my feet all day, which means I need a shoe that is going to be comfortable!
3. Fashionable - I wanted a shoe that would make me feel good about myself and make me happy to be at work!

Wearing: Cue top / Country Road jeans / Samantha Wills ring / Calvin Klein watch / Swarovski earrings 

It's safe to say, these shoes definitely passed the pre-requisites.

What I love most about 'Cosy' is how simple they are. The style is extremely versatile and will go with absolutely everything. I have worn this style with jeans, leggings, tights, dresses and skirts. This shoe definitely gets a tick for versatility!

When I tried these shoes on, I was surprised by how comfortable they really were. There is extra padding under the balls of your feet which aids in the comfort of the shoe. They have a hidden platform, which takes away some of the height of the heels, but still giving the illusion of a glamorous high heel. 

The heel is amazing. It is well balanced under the heel of the shoe, which helps distribute your weight, evenly across your feet.

Also, another major tick for this shoe, is how stylish they are. I like the way the shoe is cut out above the ankle. This really elongates the silhouette. 

I love how simple an ankle boot is and how easy they can transform, anyone's outfit into a stylish and elegant ensemble.