Wild Wild West: New Suede Cowboy Boots

Have you noticed a lot of cowboy inspired boots everywhere? Wooden block heels, suede and just a hint of western style detail. They started popping up on my radar in late Autumn. Yeah, I'm slow getting on this bandwagon, I know! If you read any of the popular fashion blogs like Fashion Toast you're most likely to have spotted the Dicker Boots by Isabel Marant, those were the first ones I noticed. Priced at a mere £350, I went out and snapped them up. No. I'm totally joking! Do I look like I'm made of money?!

Ever since I first saw and began lusting after those I've been craving some of the western inspired suede in my wardrobe. I shopped around for a pair. In the end, perhaps for the first, and most probably the last time in my life, I actually preferred the cheapest pair I'd seen. Shock horror!

Black Suede Cowboy Boots - New Look

I got these little beauties from New Look. They won me over because they're that perfect kind of heel height that is still really comfortable to wear and even thought they were quite cheap they don't feel it. They are made of real suede and the heel feels really solid. It's also chunky enough to be nice and stable if I choose to wear these out for my next cocktail night. Always such a bonus!

You can get your hands on a pair for £36.99 here! Alternatively, there's plenty of choice to suit every budget in the shops at the moment...

 

1. Black Suede Boots - Steve Madden - $120
2. Coconut Sammie Bootie - DSW - $64.95
3. Fran Block Heel Ankle Boot - Oasis - $115
4. Dicker Black Suede Ankle Boot - Isabel Marant - $580
5. Kenny Black Suede Ankle Boot - ASH - $325
6. Dicker Tan Ankle Boot - Isabel Marant - $580

So what do you think of Cowboy Boots? Do you have a pair or will you be getting any?

xxx

Wedge Bootie Love - Forever & Today.

Say hi to my new loves. Wedge booties have been on my mind for a while now. I specifically was after a black suede pair. They have the ability to lengthen your legs beyond belief and yet they remain fairly practical. They can be dressed up or down. Pretty tunic dress or skinny jeans, they'll look equally great with both.  

With all the above in mind I've been scouring the internet for a pair because most stores here don't have my size, only a US9 I hasten to add. I checked every online shoe store I know. There was a cute pair on Steve Madden but I couldn't really commit without trying the size first. Then a friend of mine who I'd mentioned this to said she'd seen a pair in Forever 21. I had to go look. As soon as I got to the footwear I spotted them. They were perfect; but then I remembered where I was and how my feet are bigger than the average man's here (they have small feet, I do not have clown feet)! There was only three pairs there and as I turned them over to check sizes I was willing them to be my size. They were! Yey! 

In fact, I guess F21 stocks my size and has next to no demand for it because they had loads of shoes in my size. I couldn't help myself from picking up the leopard print peep-toe ones too. After all, two pairs at Forever 21 still costs less than one pair just about anywhere else.

Now, I know some people hate leopard print but I'm having a serious print obsession moment. Worn with a classy non-slutty outfit a touch of print can look great. Here's my proof for you;

Maybe not appropriate for winter in Korea though. Sigh.

                                                                    Source: quid-est-veritas.tumblr.com via Amelia on Pinterest

Have I convinced you?

 

I tried to find the boots on the website to link them up for you guys but unfortunately I couldn't so you may have to go check out your local F21. Even if they don't have the boots you're bound to find something you want. I can't seem to get out of there without buying at least two or three things. I also picked up a cute knitted scarf and some bangles on this trip.

More Forever 21 finds

Leather studded bangle set. Gold 'Love' bangle. Knitted scarf with metallic gold thread.

Leave me a comment and let me know your take then go tempt yourself on Forever21.com

xxx