An Ankle Boots Wishlist

Posted on October 14, 2016 by fashion-mommy

This week has been a bit of a milestone when it comes to the weather. This is the week I have dug out my opaque tights, and my ankle boots have come out of hibernation. It has felt distinctly Autumnal, with that sense that Winter is definitely on the way. The mornings have been crisp, the nights have been cold, there hasn’t been that much sunshine, even during the day, and boy, those days are getting shorter and shorter.

So, you may be reaching for your ankle boots, or shopping for a new pair. The great thing about the current designs in ankle boots is that they really do compliment every look and style. Once ankle boots were the footwear that you kept to wear with your jeans or trousers, if you were wearing a skirt or a dress you would opt for your longer, knee high boots, or would wear a pair of shoes instead. But these days, ankle boots add an edge to a dress, particularly if you opt for a spiky heeled style. Lower heels, and Chelsea boot styles, work well with mini skirts, whilst fluffy hug style boots will keep your feet warm and snug no matter how low the mercury on the thermometer drops.

Side zip fastenings, buckles and fringes all add interest to the current crop of boots. Colours are not limited to the classic black, with tan, navy, grey, brown and tan designs are proving to be popular. Heel heights are also varied, I like my boots to have quite a high heel, but smaller Cuban heels, more squared designs and completely flat varieties are also available. It seems that whatever your boot preference, you are bound to find something that you like, that fits and is comfortable enough to wear every day.

Here is my current boot wishlist from House of Fraser.

Aldo Mathia stacked heel ankle boots £90 Click to visit House of Fraser

Head Over Heels Petrela pointed toe fringe ankle boots
£22 Click to visit House of Fraser

Phase Eight Jenny Ankle Boots
£110 Click to visit House of Fraser

Carvela Shooter low heel ankle boots £99 Click to visit House of Fraser

Head Over Heels Opera mixed material heeled ankle boots
£53 Click to visit House of Fraser

Carvela Stephan zip up ankle boots £89 Click to visit House of Fraser

Paper Dolls Croc chelsea boots £34 Click to visit House of Fraser

Little Mistress Lazer cut boots
£31 click to visit House of Fraser

Reviewed – Clarks Aldwych Wood Boots at Cloggs

Posted on March 8, 2016 by fashion-mommy

Since it was founded in 1979. Cloggs has been a great place to find branded shoes and boots at really great prices. Currently it has a fabulous range of shoes for men, women and children from the likes of Fitflop, Birkenstocks, Converse, Joules and, my personal favourite, a range from Clarks that includes shoes from the iconic Clarks Originals. Recently Cloggs got in touch to see if I would be interested in a review post, and of course, the brand I was drawn to immediately was Clarks.

The Clarks Aldwych Boots are truly the best of both worlds. I have an addiction to suede boots, always buying suede when I need new boots. Unfortunately, as pretty and stylish as suede looks, it is not the most practical of fabrics, particularly when faced with a very wet Winter/Spring like we have been this year. (As I write this, it is raining again.). That is why I love the Aldwych boots design, which incorporates a partial suede upper for a style effect, with more practical and durable leather for the rest of the boot. This boot is just gorgeous, and is a perfect match for a couple of Vivienne Westwood bags I currently have my eye on.

Clarks – Aldwych Wood – Black Combi Leather £36 Click to visit Cloggs

The VW bags on my wishlist that I want to team the boots with…

Vivienne Westwood Frilly Snake 6571 Small Cross Body Bag
£95.00 Click to visit Garment Quarter

Vivienne Westwood
Frilly Snake 3655 Small Evening Bag
£90.00
Click to visit Garment Quarter

The Aldwych Wood is an ankle boot with a chunky 7cm heel. This makes it easy to walk on and perfect for shopping trips or the school run. I love the durable rubber sole with Cushion Soft layers, it makes the boot extremely comfortable, even for me (I’m currently suffering with a problem ankle so comfort is extra important.) The zip fastening makes these easy to get on and off, and even when new in the box, the zip wasn’t stiff or hard to move. The boots are fairly true to size, I chose a size 5 and would probably have gone for a half size if available, but these are breaking in nicely for me.

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Ankle boots are great in that they are possibly the most versatile of looks. I will always pull these on with jeans or trousers as it is a no brainer, they look great and work so well with pretty much any trouser shape. But I also love this particular boot with a skirt or dress, it toughens up the look and can also give Summer dresses a lease of life for Spring, just add opaque tights and these boots.

Worn with jeans

With a Hotsquash dress

With a coloured jersey dress

The Aldwych Wood boots are currently reduced to £36 from £59.99 so you can get a really big saving at the moment, making these a must buy if you are on the look out for a transitional pair of boots that will last right through Spring, and can be picked up again in Autumn.

*I was gifted my boots by Cloggs.

Fashion Focus – Ankle Boots

Posted on January 13, 2016 by fashion-mommy

In my humble opinion, a good pair of ankle boots, especially one with some sort of heel, is the most versatile footwear in your wardrobe, and one you should not be without when putting together any sort of capsule wardrobe. They can be worn as an everyday staple under jeans and trousers, and, if you opt for leather, they will also be all weather proof. Choose a stylish suede pair, with either a kitten or stiletto heel are perfect with a bodycon or shift dress and add an edge to any outfit.

I don’t mind admitting that, when Winter really sets in, I live in ankle boots. Currently my hero pair are from Clarks. They have a square heel, are black leather and are durable and hard wearing. I’m reaching for them every single day as they are the sort of boots that would keep you upright on an ice rink. For evenings or more dressy occasions I am wearing a black suede pair with studs and a more spiky heel – more of a shoe boot style, and find that these are still glamorous enough to wear with a dress. (You can see those boots in this post here).

Now is a great time to invest in a new pair of ankle boots as there are some really good sales on, and many boots have got some good savings. You can buy womens boots online here. This is great as we have at least two months of needing boots due to the weather, and most of us still remain faithful through the Spring too. (Unless of course we get a scorcher, in which case the sandals appear – and, of course, by a scorcher I mean firing the barbecue up when it reaches 14degrees…)

Kate Moss is the Queen of Ankle boots for day or night