In Need Of Some Brown Ankle Boots

I have found a bit of a hole (yes, another shoe one I hear you say) in my wardrobe again at the week-end. Some casual, short ankle boots in a brown colour.  I like brown/tan etc for casual as it's a smart casual look with them and that's what I like.  I have my old faithful Timberland Earthkeepers but they are higher up the leg and a few other but none that would be an all day walking around the shops boot (!).  I am short enough as it is so don't want to cut part of my leg off so to speak with a taller boot.  That being said, I still have higher boots and still wear them but there's a time and a place.

So I've been on the 'virtual' hunt, and here are my favourites so far.  Criteria; must be leather, ideally not suede due to our temperamental weather here in the UK, however I do prefer the look of a suede boot!  Would like a lace up, but I am being swayed by a Chelsea boot style.  Mmmmm, I need to get trying on!

H&M £59.99

Seven Boot Lane £150 (thank you Avril over at School Gate Style for introducing me to this brand!)

Next £55

BCBGeneration at TK Maxx £39.99 

Timberland's Earthkeepers £130

At the moment the TK Maxx (even though heeled) and H&M ones are my favourites.  I'm in no hurry though so will keep you posted.  Has anyone else discovered a hole in their Winter wardrobe so far?

A Bit Of A Shoe Thing Going On

I am known for being a little obsessive with things.  If I see something that's out of stock, I go on a mission to locate it.  If I buy something, I usually continue buying along the same lines, my current two obsessions being shoes and red clothing!  I like items to inspire me.  Shoes are doing that at the moment.  Especially suede ones!  London Fashion Week didn't do anything to dampen my mood, there were so many.  Some I loved, some were just outright mad but I still loved them!  So much so I felt they deserved their own special post.

Shoes do seem to be like buses for me, I don't see any for ages (that I like), then I go months of seeing them all!  I'm trying hard to be rational, I have two new pairs (for regular readers, the Zara and LK Bennett ones) not worn as there hasn't been the occasion.  So I feel I really need to justify future purchases.  That being said, I LOVE suede shoes and there are so many colourful courts around.  But where would I wear them?  I think I will just have to try the Topshop ones on, pray they don't fit (usually the case when I lust after something for a while) but if they do, run away!

My affordable favourites at the moment, Topshop's 'Gwenda' £58

I love all the colours! 

LK Bennett at Bicester Village, £250 down to £165

Not suede I know but loved these from Ugg, again Bicester Village, £225 down to £110

Ending on a Summer note, I do like to buy out of season.  I've harped on about Timberland's Earthkeeper range before, the comfort is amazing.  Now, are these a step to far?  Granny or not?  I can't decide!  Originally £90, down to £44.99 now £19.99, bargain yes but only if they are worn!  Mmmm....

Marks & Spencer Shoes and their Sale!

I had a very interesting conversation with some lovely ladies last Saturday night whilst 'out on the town' - M&S shoes = your old (well something along those lines anyway!).  Myself and another lady were baffled at this shock announcement, as we both wear them and are actually huge advocates of them.  Their Autograpgh Insolia range is on a par with my love of Timberland's Earthkeepers range for comfort but better for style (and are also dare I say it, both above Ugg for comfort factor).  The following day I was dashing into an M&S for some urgent school ware for my eldest and literally grabbed these snapshots - um, not so fuddy duddy in my opinion?  Get yourselves in there ladies, your missing a trick!

Some of my favourite M&S Autograph shoes (both under £20 in the sale)

Another reason for this post - I literally got all excited about the email that arrived in my inbox tonight, their sale starts on line tomorrow at 8pm, in stores Tuesday.  So no one call me, no one Skype me, Twitter and Facebook will be ignored, I will be fighting the crashing of their systems as happens at their sale times.  And if any of these go into the sale, DO NOT purchase the size 3.5 - they are my wish list items this week!