I decree it is officially ok...

.... to buy new boots. 

I have tried.  I have really really tried to not let this weather get me down, I've cracked on with the white and summer style jeans, I've ventured out scarfless - exposing my bare neck to the elements. 

Well.  Sod.  That.  When the weather forecaster earlier said that we could expect snow again next week (with a smile - seriously?  Is she off to Dubai for the week?)

I have about as much desire to purchase a pair of sandals as I do of flying to the moon.  Granted, were I to be jetting of to the sun any time soon, it may well be a different story but seeing as I shall be at Casa Tipping With Rain for the foreseeable future, sandals are not high on my must have list. 

I therefore proclaim it Boot Buying Week.  It's probably a good idea to buy them in a light colour, to give a nod to the seasons that may never be.  But let's face it - it's a purchase that you will get a lot of wear out of. 

And another huge plus is that they will give a new lease of life to clothes that you are beyond sick of wearing (or is that just me?).

This may or may not be a pathetically veiled attempt at justifying a new boot purchase chez moi.  I haven't caved.  There should of course be a "yet" at the end of that sentence.  But staying strong girls, staying strong.... 

However were I to not buy the Marant Jennys (I'm secretly clearly waiting for them to sell out and then I can be officially obsessed with them and go into meltdown mode. It has been known to happen.  More than I'd care to admit.....), then definitely a pair of light coloured western style ankle boots would be an excellent addition for the Spring.   Some of which are suede. Suede I hear you cry?  Is she insane? (yes but no but).   Yes suede.  Spray with waterproof gubbins within an inch of its life.  And don't wear when we have rain of biblical proportions.  But most suede ankle boots, especially those of the western variety which I'm a fan of, have a worn look to them anyway and certainly the odd spot of rain isn't going to ruin them. 

So let's go forth and shop.  Who needs new boots?

Firstly the classic - the Ash Spiral (which, from what I can make out, used to be the Jalouse.  I'm not sure I can see a huge difference.   They also bear a remarkable resemblance to the Isabel Marant Dicker.  Which I think may have come first......which obviously is worth the extra £200 that they cost.......)


Ash Camel Spiral in Suede from My Wardrobe £145 (I think there may be a money off Spring voucher if you google...) 

Ash Vision Spiral Suede from My Wardrobe
Am also a fan of the Office Untouchables in Taupe for £65



With a slightly higher heel, these are a steal from Zara at £29.99.  For leather boots, I think this has to be a mistake.  They are exactly the same style as my greige ones but are a slightly different fabric I think.  Mine were actually £39.99 i the sale though.  Excellent.  Not.  (however I am still loving my grey boots - super super useful and so difficult to get your hands on - hence a beige boot blog post.  Duh) 







These from Carvela are stunning and in the sale now at £70.  Scarily, scarily similar to the Acne Star boots..... love the colour.  Just perfect for the Spring.  



In for a penny, in for a pound, these scream yee ha, but there is definitely something about them that peaks my interest.   Rather reminiscent of a Jimmy Choo boot but great for adding interest to some plain jeans and a white tee in the Spring.  These would also look great with shorts and skirts.  

The Serena from Kurt Geiger now nearly half price at £79.




These I just love, even though they're not remotely on brief - a dark military green.  But so unusual.  Adore, despite them looking like they've been dug up with a corpse.  Luca Mode boots from Yoox.





Back slightly more on brief, another pair in leather from Mango.  Slightly less cuban, lower heel but with a bit of detailing still.  £99.



A Suede version similar to the one above from John Lewis. £95




Stunning but not cheap are the Sendra boots from Wrap London. 

The Vintage Ankle Boots.  £200






Or the Cutwork boot also from Wrap £199







Dune Picker Boot - slightly panto but I just think they're fab.  Now £59.  I genuinely think they do work for the Spring though - it's the distressed metallic that makes them great.  Definitely look a lot more expensive than the slightly less than £60 they are now. 










An old fave of many is the Melanie Jane in Suede from Clarks.  A great price and you at least know they're going to be comfortable and you can walk miles in them.  £59.99 - a more chestnut colour than most. 





Top of my list though (apart from the Wrap London ones which I think are just gorgeous) are these, again from Yoox.   A make called -ki which I will admit that I've never heard of.  But for £78 I can live with that.   



Also in a blue which, again, I am slightly salivating over.  Wrong but right.  And great for the Summer. 



Blue suede shoes anyone?  Boom boom. 

So there we have it - a brief round up of some that have caught my eye.  I haven't bought any yet, as I've dragged my Rockafellas out of the back of the drawer but I am still so so torn as to whether to sell a kidney and buy the Jennys........

Moving on though to what I've been wearing the last couple of days. 

Monday I wasn't actually v well.  Cold from hell, missed the gym and a lovely friend's birthday lunch but I felt rough rough rough for most of the day.  Perked up in the afternoon but still a very casual outfit from me. 


Navy and white longline jersey top - Joules
Distressed biker jeans - By Malene Birger
Marigold double breasted cardigan - Goat Library
Tan Rockafellas - Russell & Bromley
Chestnut cross body bag - Campomaggi from Plumo
Navy jersey scarf - Zara

Am working on another cheeky item to purchase now that we can all wear post.  Not that anyone should need an excuse to shop........ New Boots anyone?