Style Speaks Louder

I am definitely a winter shoe girl. This was decided one day last week when i was overwhelmed by the amount of winter boots i saw and fell in love with. I prefer a good flat boot over a strappy sandal any-day and I'm a sucker for anything suede, leather, fringed or lace-up-able, this season will most certainly see my winter shoe collection grow to staggering heights.

I have a winter boot list currently growing, taking over my Christmas wish list. Thankfully my birthday is also in December, which makes sense as this love of winter wear must have been growing since birth and may be entirely due to living in Germany, dressed in cute snow boots as a child.

At the top of my list are the most lovable black fringe/tassel suede boots from Zara. I saw them on a PR type woman and had to ask where they were from fully thinking they were going to be out of my price range. They are very on trend for winter and have a great solid heel on them - love at first sight. (Boyfriend take note)

Then i fell for a pair of sexy military boots with laces and solid heels from All Saints (see picture). Gorgeous in leather and although they may not have any striking features they look so punk/goth and tough and just looked amazing on my feet.

Also on my eternal list of boots to buy are a pair of pale nude lace up hiker boots and some over the knee black flat boots, which i have been chasing around on ebay the hope of a bargain.

Despite being low on funds i will be fueling this dirty love affair with boots and for those people who refused to consider boots as a suitable birthday/Christmas present (on the grounds i already have too many shoes) - are you crazy!! A girl can never have too many shoes, or in my case boots, boots, boots!

If you like me love a good graphic t-shirt or sweatshirt then look no further than www.dnagenes.co.uk

A new London based clothing brand, Dnae Genes's ethos and inspiration is generated by 'the positive diversity of people, human strength and unity', which translates to some pretty funky designs which brighten up sweat shirts and t-shirts for men and women.

I particularly like the 'Interplanetary Sweatshirt' for men (pictured), although i would wear it in a mannish baggy kinda way with jeans and the 'More Alive Tee' which is for men and women, as most of the designs are, which I would funk up with some cool black boots and a little skirt for the ultimate pop meets grunge look.

In fact you may have already come across this label as they are already stocked in Hooky in Brick Lane and 15 Minutes on Kings Road, so if you are not clicking on their website check out their stuff stocked in and around London (and Denmark) and pick up something original to wear on your chest.

Click me for the website

This APC sailor jacket was all over Paris fashion week, seen on stylists and fashionistas and is a great and fun little jacket to play around with until the winter cold really sets in.

Ok so sailor style isn't really new, it feels like only yesterday (summer i think) that nautical anchors were everywhere and little seaside dresses were floating around. Topshop also had a nice little sailor inspired jacket in store during summer.

But this little APC jacket is so cute and will no doubt be back during Spring 09. The reason I like it is because it's not too obvious. The details are kept quite tasteful and there are no garish anchors only subtle sketching on the buttons.

It is also quite versatile as it can be toughened up with skinny jeans and tough military boots or feminine over a dress with cute shoes. If you cant afford this one - be sure to look out for similar styles which will no doubt be hitting stores soon.

Apologies for the lack of posting in the last few weeks - can't believe my last post was September when so much has happened in the fashion world.

Milan and Paris fashion weeks have been and gone with plenty of drama - Prada girls slipping over on the catwalk (their slippy pop socks were to blame - cos we all know models can walk in heels) and there were the fabulous hats at John Galliano (of course)with hats paying homage to British art- history. My favourite was the Napoleonic esque hat.

And of course we are now officially into AW08 territory - in fact it was only last week I pulled out my winter coat (and bought another one - buts that's another post). So for all of you who haven't been checking up the trends on style.com then I'll tell you - black, lace and big hair is what you need to know.

Think Camden Goth meets West London socialite and you might get an idea - keep the black nails, zips and leather but throw in some luxe fabrics like lace, silk or chiffon and you will be on trend. But if black is not your thing then this season is also paying homage to the 70's with wide flared jeans and plaid still going strong into winter.

So sorry for the 'No Post's but keep coming back cos I've got plently more in the pipe line.

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