Just when it seemed our love or leopard print was ready die a natural death, the pattern has gone into all-out attack mode, sinking its fangs into everything and anything you might possibly want to wear. Jimmy Choo's gone mad for it, and now Stuart Weitzman has lost all sense of decency with these wild leopard-print wellie boots.
OK, I do have to admit I'd love to wear these boots, and think the crystal clear soles are a very smart touch. But £89 for wellies? But hang on. A quick look through some of the more purse-friendly stores revealed that there was something awfully similar to be had at Miss Selfridge, where you'll find the wellies on the left (complete with 'designer' clear soles) for a good two thirds less. The choice is yours!
Stuart Weitzman boots £89 at Farfetch. Miss Selfridge boots £22 at Miss Selfridge
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With grunge threatening to make a messy comeback at any moment, there's so much DM-driven creativity going on at the moment it's hard to keep up. But here's a style I spotted over at US site Karmaloop that's particularly caught the mood: it's got the random-sized eyelet look made popular by Stella McCartney et. al. and I think it works really well.
You'd need to be brave enough to rock these boots with a short (preferably leather) skirt to really work the style but a pair of DMs will never let you down whatever you wear them with. Grab a pair for £90 at Doc Marten
The common sense side of my brain is telling me that these Office Slip It On shoes are a seriously impractical purchase for the next few months. They're suede, so they're destined to be destroyed by the onslaught of Autumn rain. They're bright pink, so they're not going to go with much of my, primarily green and purple, wardrobe. I have a feeling my feet would look a little choked in the high cut ankle design too. Plus the likelihood of me losing the ability to walk normally after an hour in these is pretty low
That's the common sense side of my brain though. The shopping side of my brain is screaming to me that I need these shoes. The cute bow on the back. The unusual cut of the edges making it perfect for skinny jeans! The gorgeous cheery colour! Did I mention the cute bow on the back? I really want these shoes, and I definitely have an opening for a bright pink suede shoe-boot in my collection.
They're £68 and also come in black if you're not feeling the pink ones.
It's not the only pair of pink shoes I've got my eye on at Office though...
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Last week was all about deep purples and other dark and sinister tones but this week we've moved on to washed out greys and neutral tones. They're going to be huge this winter too, so don't assume you have to go as dark and Gothic as Agyness Deyn's hair!
Chie Mihara's 'Ayoi' boots are a lovely shape, displaying the label's distinctive weighty, rounded style alongside some fun seasonal flourishes - like those oversized floppy bows. I think they'd look amazing under jeans and can't imagine seeing many more of them pounding the streets here in the UK this winter. If you like your footwear to look a little different, they're available for £266 at Footlux
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These suede ankle boots by Ash are a really solid and substantial style that looks pretty indestructable to me, a serial destroyer of boots who has yet to get through a season without grinding down both heels by January. So if you also tend to need something tough, these should see you through to spring.
Practicalities aside, I really like the chocolate brown suede and think the studded straps work nicely to give the boots a harsher edge. The oversized buckles are a nod towards the piratey look being embraced by Alexander McQueen at the moment, but it's a small nod, which you may well consider a good thing!
£170 at John Lewis
We're seeing more 'perforated' shoes and those perforations are getting bigger and bigger, creating ever more crazy shapes and patterns.
It's unlike Gwen Stefani to do things by half, and I like the way she's used the cut-out sections to full effect in these 'Raina' shoes, which would look just fab teamed up with a pair of plum tights and plenty of black leather. True to the brand's style, they've got a super sexy skinny heel and daring peep-toe.
£290 at Fashionstage
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It's taken me a while to warm to these boots, but having had a good look at them and got excited about zip 'embellishments' elsehwhere, I think I'm starting to like their style. The rugged edging with just a hint of bling and a lot of functionality provided by the zip is very A/W 09/10 so you'll have no trouble matching these to your outfits. It's just a case of getting used to seeing a 'frill' on the site of a shoe instead of the front - but I think it makes a welcome change from a style that's getting a little tired.
The platform is a nice height, and I love how it balances out the heel, which is just on the good side of skinny. Now, if only they did them in black, I think I'd be smitten.
£305 at Net-a-Porter
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