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Nothing says winter like stepping into my favorite pair of sturdy boots on a cold blustery morning. From my treasured cowboys, which have seen me through 6 winters and many a festival, to my favourite pair of Isabel Marant ankle boots – bought 10 years ago and re-soled and heeled more times than I can remember but as stylish as ever. Great boots don’t come cheap so invest in a pair you really love that are built to last. I’ve rounded up 6 key styles that are worth the money.
SHOP MY TOP PICKS
Chloé Eve 85 Leather Knee-High Boots
Want a pair of classic 70’s inspired knee-highs you will wear forever? These beautiful gold embellished brown boots by Chloé have real ‘wow’ factor and are the ultimate investment buy. Style with knee skimming A line skirts or woolen tights and a mini.
LK Bennett Chelsea Western Suede Ankle Boots
Arguably the most versatile of style, the chocolate brown ankle boot styles with almost everything in your wardrobe. I can vouch for these classic ones by LK Bennett which are well made, comfortable and competitively priced for the quality.
You can rely on Cos each year for a stylish update on this wardrobe classic. The latest version of the riding boot is crafted from premium leather and is reassuringly sturdy and warm for winter. Style with everything from your favourite jeans to midi dress all year round.
Rosabel boot by Jimmy Choo
The Rosabel boot by Jimmy Choo is another year-round classic you can wear with bare legs and denim shorts for summer festivals and with tights and midi dresses right through winter too. Beautifully crafted from italian leather and embellished with a pull tab and front latch, these boots are one of my ultimate statement pieces.
Block Heel Side Zip Boots
While I love a pair of classic mid length Cowboy boots, I prefer a more versatile style that treads the line between the classic western and the Chelsea. These perfectly designed block heels from Dune bear a striking resemblance to the sell out Isabel Marant versions and are an excellent price.
HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Sequin Embellished High Neck Midaxi Dress
Marks and Spencer is having a moment. A few weeks after launching a sell-out collaboration with Bella Freud, their limited edition capsule – M&S x 16Arlington has fashion editors raving again. Speaking of the collaboration, 16Arlington founder Marco Capaldo said: “We believe in designing pieces that feel bold, brave, and unafraid to take up space. This collaboration has allowed us to explore our signatures in a new way.”
Our fashion director put the collection to test and picked out her key pieces to shop here including this beautiful high neck sequin body con dress in silver.
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