These Boots Are Made For Walking

A few weeks ago I received an email from the lovely people over at Barratts.  They'd seen my recent post describing my failed mission for a pair of boots (click here) and decided I was in need of some obvious help.  Their offer?  To send me a pair of boots of my choice. Well, I nearly keeled over.  In fact I thought it was a new breed of spam email and I waited for the catch.  Turns out there wasn't one.

After spending hours, and I literally do mean hours trawling the endless choices on their website, I finally chose a pair of boots.  I'm quite fussy when it comes to footwear and I had a pretty good idea of what I was after, which sometimes makes things tricky.

     My Checklist

1. They had to be black
2. With a broad heel
3. Could be worn with skinny jeans or dresses
4. Must not give me a cankle!!!

Two days later my boots arrived and I have to say their website doesn't do them justice.  They look even better in real life.

Not only that but I've had a serious amount of compliments over these boots.  My teenage sister!  My Mother! The Boyfriend!  Even a Builder!!!  It's safe to say I feel fairly smug with my choice and they have certainly become a staple part of my wardrobe.  In fact I have virtually worn them everyday since they've arrived and I think I've even developed a bit of strut!!  I'm not joking!  It's as if the streets have become my catwalk!  I need to remember, I am not a super model and therefore should not walk like one!! Except, I can't help it, these boots make me feel good!  Dare I go as far to say 'they complete me'?  Ok maybe not but they definitely complete my wardrobe!!

I think what I love about these boots is they fit all of my criteria.  They go with everything.  They're comfy.  Look good and sit right on the ankle.  There's nothing worse than wearing a cute dress only for your boots to sit just above your ankle giving the illusion of cankles.  You can tell I've got a hang up over this right?

But enough about my hang ups!  Back to the boots and how I wore them........

Casual drinks with the girls

How I wore them to the office

Sometimes in life there is no catch! And to top it off Barratts have got a massive sale on AND free delivery!!  They really do spoil us!!

Careful, My Shoes Bite

I'm so excited about my new shoes that I had to blog about them!!

I first saw a pair of shoes like this a while ago over at Josie Loves Shoes.  June to be precise!!  And I've been dreaming about them ever since. 

Anyway last weekend I was on a mission for some flat chunky ankle boots and came back with these!!  Ok so they're not exactly boots!  And as my fella pointed out not exactly practical for winter, especially where we live!  But it was love at first sight!  As soon as my eyes landed on them in River Island our romance began.  I love everything about them.  The shape.  The print.  The studs!!!  They go with skinny jeans or dresses and completely transform an outfit.  The ankle boots never stood a chance. 

I think it's only right that I share my new found love with you.  I hope you appreciate just how special they are.  Now if only it would stop raining so I could wear them haha.

Thanks Josie for bringing these into my life and Happy Thursday everyone!

P.S  Obviously these shoes don't bite like my title suggests, however if they were alive I'm sure they would cause some serious damage!!
 xx

Photos courtesy of River Island