One little trip to the hairdressers...

... and I suddenly am addicted to a whole new world of footwear.  What is it about a magazine at hairdressers that makes you look at everything in a different light?  I had only gone in for a blow dry with a new French recruit, Sev (rather pleased with the results for sure, shall definitely be going back and anyone local - highly highly recommended at Daniel Jordan) and ended up coming out with pretty fabulous hair and a full on obsession with new boots. 

And it's all Polly from Grazia Vernon's fault.  We're talking the so obviously marmite Toga Pulla boots.  Now I'm not going to get into a row about which came first - the Toga Pulla boot or the slightly more elaborate Chloe Susanna boots (which I posted about on here eons ago over which apparently most people threw up on their laptops). I am not nearly trendy enough to either know or care but to my mind they do definitely share a look. 

I can only imagine that these will elicit as diverse a reaction as the Susannas did.  Which I didn't end up getting.  For numerous reasons - they detailing was rather out there for me and there were a gazillion tributes on the market within 5 minutes which were just as good as the real deal but sort of took the gloss off somewhat.  However the original were and are still hilariously priced.  Hilariously at nearly £900 priced.  I seriously kid you not.  And also almost sold out.

Susannah Studded boot from Chloe £895 (I feel slightly sick typing that...) 

So they didn't happen.  For £900 worth of reason and whilst they stroked my Suzi Quattro itch, it wasn't going to work.  

But then last year I saw Polly wax lyrical about the snakeskin pair Toga Pulla pair which were, thank the lord, sold out. 

However DARN HER, this week, she's snaffled out the plain black pair for A/W this week in Grazia.





Toga Pulla Leather and Suede Buckle Boots £325



I appreciate for many, I will be polishing a turd here, but I do also like the plain leather one, coming soon at Matches. 

Toga Pulla Boots £326 I have just squealed with excitement - properly screeched - at them having them with my bag (although she must be really diddy as it looks massive on her...) and told the The Husband to come and look and ask his opinion (I have had wine and I now realise this wasn't the best idea I've ever had)  "Dear God they are absolutely revolting.  You will look like a geriatric goth"  Ah bless.  And sod him. 




If you have diddy size 3 or 4 feet you can get the red ones for a steal at Coggles. 

Toga Pulla Women Suede boots in red £163 half price 


Or the grey ones for £165 from The Outnet.  Again I would have to have a couple of/all of my toes amputated to fit the diddy sizes left.




TopShop have already bought out a tribute pair but as a lovely lady pointed out on Instagram (and if you're not with the Instagram programme, oh my lord you need to be - tis addictive and then some, I promise you) - they're not quite pointy enough.  I have also noticed they're missing a buckle so I shall be on the hunt for others.  Although I'm more temped to wait for a Matches money off voucher.... 

Billy Buckle Boots from TopShop £46




I actually definitely prefer the croc version £46





For me, on reflection, I think it would have to be the original Toga Pulla versions.  It's the extra buckle, perfect heel height, super pointy toe and the whole perfect lushness of them.  Fully expect about turn shortly mind you. 

One of my best friends in fact got a pair of similarish monk boots in pale pink suede from the M&S sale (none left online alas) but they do have similar A/W versions in darker shades. 

Flat Buckle Ankle Boots £39.50


And in a blue also £39.50


So anyway, I started this last night and have woken up this morning after a lovely dinner with friends and STILL think they are the mutt's nuts.  The Husband has also confirmed he still thinks they are revolting.  Plus ca change....

Are we all going to go Adam Ant this year?  In my head I can see this working to give last year's outfits a new season feel.  Or look like a tool......

Finishing with my outfit from Friday in fact.  Slightly chillier but a great day and evening.  Oh and a new blow dry complete with new boots ideas.