The 80s have called...

... and they want their boots back. 

But they can't have them as I am officially addicted to them.  So what the actual chuff am I writing about boots for in Summer? 

Ok so to keep you going in this heat, I've written an article here for The Pool on sandals - I will get around to exploring more if people are still in need of summer shoes? 

However for me - even in the heat, I can't get enough of ankle boots. 

And to be specific - as there is a specific style that I am obsessed with - pointy and kitten heels.  The classic 80s witchy boot.  Which I think belongs firmly in the tensies... what are they going to be called?  We had the noughties - what on earth is this decade called?    

But I digress...I have been asked so so often where my red boots are from - the answer is Topshop but the real answer is that they've sold out now.  As I'm tired of apologising for not being able to get hold of them anymore AND because I want a tan and/or white pair, I am on a witchy boot hunt.  This is not their official name by the way, this is what I call them.  Or as the husband likes to call them "horrid boots".

First up - what does Topshop have to offer?

Well mine are red and these would work for sure.

Monica Pointed Kitten Heels in red £69

However, these in red from M&S.  Oh hello...

Leather Kitten Heel Ankle Boots £69



Black patent Monica boots at Topshop £69




Black leather at Jil Sander from Avenue 32 was £525 now £210



Suede at Urban Outfitters £79



Suede again at & Other Stories.

Kitten Heel Suede Boots £95




Black again at Topshop in suede with studs.  LOVE. 

Ascot Studded Suede Ankle Boots from Topshop £72



Tan now at Topshop £72



Mimosa Metallic Ankle Boots from Topshop £65  I love these.  I wasn't sure but they grow on you.  I've mentioned this concept to the husband before and his answer is always "what, like mould?" but nope - I think these could be a real contender.  Although they *are* slightly on the high side for every day tramping around.



Then, there's pale blue at Zara.  I want to love them.  I think I might love them.  I need to ponder colour options.  Black and pale blue, gorgeous.  Will look amazing with denim.  I'd love to think forward to Autumn and teaming them with burgundy but dare I say Aston Villa, West Ham?  Yikes...

Mid-heel leather ankle boots from Zara in pale blue £69.99



And pushing the boundaries now - although we all know how much I love a statement boot and alas, I couldn't find any leopard so these two are the next best options.

Snakeskin at Urban Outfitters £79




Farrah Ankle Boots from Hobbs were £199 now £79




But be still my beating Bronski Beat heart.  M&S, oh how I love you.

M&S Kitten Heel Leather Boots in white £69



I have managed to procure myself another pair today, for the tidy sum of £15.99 from Zara.  I have pretty much looked in every jumble sale - sorry Zara store in the sale (seriously - HOW hideous a shopping *experience* is it?  Akin to shopping torture) for these.  I would have paid full price for them but only realised after they'd long gone in the season that I couldn't live without a pair (many pairs..) of kitten heel boots.   The fact they're not *exactly* my size is probably something I'll live to regret - especially as they're not leather (I know - what a gobknob, what am I thinking?).  I reckon they might stretch though (*prays to god of stretching boots or maybe I'll just have a toe lobbed off as they are almost identical to the Jil Sander ones but for £15).. maybe I'll try and wear them in round the house (and no doubt take them back, DANG IT!).

So talk to me about the 80s boots.   Will I be on my own rocking many pairs?  I think I might need the white M&S ones.  My only concern is, will they be too big on the ankle?  I will do the trying on and report back. 

And today, the sun came out! 



Summer Fiesta Print Dress - & Other Stories (back in stock! Size up)
Orange bag - Anya Hindmarch

And this is yesterday when it didn't.....


Jumper - Zadig & Voltaire
Hot Tropics skirt - Free People 
Bag - Gucci
Ash Trainers - My Fashion Tribu
Tomorrow, off to London to have my hair coloured at the lovely Josh Wood with Mads - fitting it in before the madness that is the holidays begin (and whilst I can get sitters and the nanny to cover work, it does seem ridiculously decadent to get my hair done), then meetings and a little lunch.  Bring it on Tuesday!