I'm slightly obsessed with studded things lately. It's one of those trends I've fully bought into, and if I could I would buy into these Fendi ankle boots in a millisecond.
Of course, they look fully impractical and I'd fall over within moments of putting them on (5 inch heels are not my friend) but who cares?! Not me! That huge platform adds a touch of S&M and the small gold studs top off the tough-but-sexy effect.
They're made of leather and calf hair, and are available from Net-A-Porter for £640.
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Right now the thought of having anything on my legs in this heat is torture. Which is why I find it strange that a sudden crop of boots have hit the web, including these ones by Chloé.
As hot as I am though, if I had these I would find a way to wear them. Maybe I could stuff ice down them? Stick them in the freezer before i wore them? Unfortunately, as the Multi buckle leather boots are a cool £825, I don't think I'll be testing out my theory. But if you like them, get them from Net-A-Porter for when it inevitably gets cold again. At least then you'd have a reason not to mind!
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Forget gladiators, forget statement platforms, the shoe to be seen in at the moment is the, wait for it... gold ankle boot (!?) Well, it certainly seems that way considering two of the UK's hippest, hoppest (yeah, I know that's not a real word) peeps in the public eye have been seen out and about wearing them in recent times - lady-magnet Noel Fielding and The Kills' Alison Mosshart.
While not necessarily a shoe I'd be getting a lot of wear out of this summer (although, to state the obvious, in the UK you just never know do you?), it does add a certain amount of 'cool-factor' to your basic black-jeans-and-a-tee outfit. I love how Alison has also chucked on the leopard print coat for extra cool points. If you want to get in on the act, Marc by Marc Jacobs' gold ankle boots are a good place to start - and are currently on sale for just £196.80 at theOutnet!
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I'm not sure if I took a second look at these cut-out wedge boots by All Black because I thought they actually looked good or because they're by a brand that has the same name as my favourite sports team (check them out girls!) Either way, they got me to look twice and once I looked closer, I could definitely see their merits.
They're chic and trendy without being too over-the-top, which is a nice change really, considering we're seeing a lot of OTT statement shoes at the moment. You'll be able to wear them pretty much throughout the year - the cutouts will allow your feet to breathe in summer; just add opaques in winter and you're away. They're £120 from Urban Outfitters.
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I've been seeing these amazingly cool boots crop up on Sienna Miller for a while now, pairing them with everything from airport outfits (above left) to hitting the red carpet (right). They're obviously a shoe wardrobe favourite of hers - it's not particularly hard to see why - and I've been hearing from a few of you who would like to track down a pair of your own. Apparently, Sienna's are apparently from Russell & Bromley, but I have also heard that despite restocking this style twice, they have now completely sold out. Never fear, the boots-of-lust are being sold online at LuisaViaRoma.com and excitingly, shipping is free to the UK! Ah, life is good, isn't it...
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These studded peep-toe boots are really love at first sight, aren't they? Well, they were for me anyway. Taking elements of Gucci's studding and the elegant peep-toe seen in the likes of Louboutin's designs, the 'Abby' would definitely be a chic addition to your boot collection.
While you're probably more likely to be thinking about sandals, flip-flops and wedges at the moment, there's also no harm in sorting out your footwear now for those colder, rainier days up ahead. If you're worried about them being "out of fashion" by that time, then rest assured we'll continue to see the trend for buckles and studding for some time yet. You can purchase these from Topshop for £90.
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There are many unanswered questions in life. What came first, the chicken or the egg? Why are we here? Is there a God? Why does Donatella Versace not give the sunbeds a rest? Why did Heidi Montag/Pratt feel the need to make an album? Added to this list is now "Who the hell designed these, and why, oh, why?"
Urgh. Yuck. If you'll excuse me for being crude, it looks like they are made from human skin, and someone (maybe a giant?) has shoved on someones finger as the heel (although this has been described by Marsèll as "distinctive" and "organic shaped". Please.)
I mean really, who would want these on their feet? Not only that, but who would pay £679 to have them on their feet?
If you would, and I've thoroughly offended you by this post, I'm sorry, and as a consolation you can find the snappily named 'Leather boots with cut-out sections' from Farfetch here.
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