Christian Lacroix has a knack for creating shoes which seem like they've been sculpted into shape with each detail carefully etched into place. Take these Christian Lacroix large bow boots, the sleek grey satin paired with the soft scalloped shape and ruffled bow detail on the vamp combine to create a beautiful work of art. Or a chic and modern design. These booties would look great with almost anything, just don't forget to spray them with a stain protector before you wear them out!
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I tend to think super-furry boots belong only on those who live in the kind of climate that makes them absolutely necessary, or... on pole dancers. I doubt either of those groups would go for Marni's anthracite nylon fur platform boots , which makes me wonder who these boots are aimed at.
That said, I expect they're very, very warm (although impractical in snow thank to the platform and stiletto), but the $1521 price tag gives me one more reason to steer clear of them.
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I'm sure I've spoken many times about about my love of the bow - it's my inner 5-year-old, what can I say? So of course I loved it when Gucci released handbags and accessories with the a metal bow adorning them. Missed it? Well here's an example, the Gucci Duchessa cap-toe booties. Made out of black sued and trimmed with leather for a contrasting detail, this boot also comes with a little metal bow attached to the outside of the shoe. Isn't it just the sweetest thing? What isn't so sweet is the price, $716 down from $895. But it could be a good "investment" piece right?
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Eek! Do you think these Agyness buckle shoe boots from Office are trying to channel a certain Dior gladiator sandal perchance?
But unfortunately for them, they fail dismally. And naming them after the hottest model at the mo is not really going to help save this shoe atrocity I'm afraid. They're £75 (whaaaa?) from Office.
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I was going to say that these would be a good buy for the coming winter (no, I don't want to think about it either), but actually, as the seasons start to blend into one in the UK, I've been seeing more and more girls wearing their boots during the summer months too: let's face it, it's not like it's always too warm for them, is it?
A good pair of flat boots are close to being a wardrobe essential, I'd say, and these ones look rather Kate-Moss-esque to me. The fringing isn't something that would normally appeal to me, but I actually quite like it on these, and think they'd look great over skinny jeans or leggings. They're £85 from Topshop.
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If the currently arriving autumn stock is anything to go by, shoe boots are going to be just as big this winter as they were last year. If they all look like these ones by Rupert Sanderson, that'll be just fine by me: I love the curved upper and monochrome finish, while that stiletto heel provides a sexy touch. These are, as you would imagine, fairly pricey at £615, but look out for the high street versions I just know will be appearing sooner or later.
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I take back what I said earlier this week about being bored with bows. If Nordstrom would only ship to the UK, these babies would be winging their way to me right now! They're Stuart Weitzman's 'Bouffant' shoe boots, and they come in grey flannel and plain black. I favour the grey version because there's more contrast between the shoe and the bow, but both are lovely, and would be the perfect addition to my winter wardrobe.
They're reduced to $199 in the Nordstrom sale.
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