It doesn't seem to matter how many times I see these boots and am told by proud owners that they bought them in Topshop: I still mistake them for priceless designer gear every time. The styling is so utterly "now" and the hardware so shiny that they look loads more expensive than they really are - the mark of a winning high street style.
My only gripe with these boots is that they have the dreaded winter peep toe going on, but with a pair of industrial thickness tights and a bit of rock chick attitude running through your veins you'll be just fine. A great buy for the serious follower of fashion on a budget.
If you only go for one fashion 'look' this season, Glam Rock is leading all other trends - and you can be sure that a pair of studded boots will give you instant attitude without you having to even think about leather jackets or big hair. They're easy to wear, fit in with both casual and dressed-up looks and are just so much more fun to buy than plain boots.
The main problem is deciding which style to go for: there are just so many, and as you can see from the small selection above, a lot of them look almost identical. The good news is that the prices vary far more than that, and there's something here to suit all budgets. Can you tell the difference in quality here without looking?
Read on over the jump for prices and other details of each boot
Over the past few years, I've had to strike quite a few otherwise perfect styles off my ankle-boot wishlist - all because the designers saw fit to remove the toe portion of the boot - traditionally an integral part of autumn and winter footwear.
What's going on here, folks? I know that practicality isn't the only concern when buying shoes, and is often the least of our concerns. But the open-toe styles we all love in the summer months seem to be creeping into more A/W styles than ever, and unless you're a year-round jet-setter, I can't see the trend being good to you.
...or do I just need to stop whining and invest in thicker tights? You decide!
I almost don't want to post about these boots because I've decided that this is the year I buy a really decent pair to last me well into the new decade - and these may just be the main contenders.
With the 40% off, these Stella McCartney boots are bordering on high street prices, which seems too good to miss. They're a classic shoe-boot style that would work with skirts, trousers and almost any smart/casual ensemble with some very cool design trappings. I'm loving the gold 'arch' under the heel that injects that special little flash of quality.
So there you go. I really want these, but I'm feeling so generous that I think you should take advantage of this great offer, too. Just don't go buying them in a 4, or I'll send the boys round....
Looking for something warm that's a bit more presentable than Uggs? Long boots of any sort are a good bet for providing insulation but there are plenty of shorter styles with cushioned or faux-fur linings around at the moment, many of which are as stylish as they are cosy.
I'm quite a fan of Dune's 'Bunni' boot, which is a slouchy, shabby-chic style with a lining of super soft fleece. It's available in black or brown and ready to be your best friend throughout the colder months.
In the past, the whole trend for over the knee boots has left me a little cold (not literally, I’m sure toasty kneecaps will be lovely in the next few months) For me they tend to fall into the domain of hooker boots, particularly those of the high patent leather varieties.
I might be tempted to change my mind after seeing these little beauties on Missguided.co.uk though. The boots are a little bit posh and yet also have a little bit pirate, not a combination you get to often. I think it’s the studs that draw it away from a lady of the night look, and I really like the flat heel detail. They’re remarkably similar to the Faith ‘Mienna’ boots Abi recently wrote about, but quite a bit cheaper at £28.99
It’s got me thinking about the best ways to wear over the knee boots without looking like a fashion victim.
ASOS have brought out some very pretty shoes with frills recently and these suede booties are a bit like the autumnal cousins of the patent peep-toes we fell in love with during the summer.
I've included a back view here so you can see that the pointy bit poking out at the back is not a bow as you might have assumed - that would have been way too much and would have overbalanced the delicate look of the frills. It's actually a zip, which gives the boots an extra edge. I also love the way the frill fetches up in a point, for a note of sassy, catwoman-esque chic. Could these be the ankle boots you're still searching for?
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