The best thing about the onset of autumn is being able to ditch the sandals, No more religiously painting your toe nails, buffing your heels or troweling Vaseline on your feet. Colder weather means thermal socks, skinny jeans and big boots! Trust me, I for one cannot wait to shove my foot spa to the back of the wardrobe until next year.
A few years back, I’d have been on the hunt for some knee-length stiletto heeled beauties - entirely inappropriate for my needs but pretty nonetheless. How things change when you have children! Now I’m a mummy, it’s all about flats and chunky heels that won’t see me topple over whilst I’m wearing the ultimate mother’s fashion accessory… a heavy toddler strapped to my hip. As I’m pregnant I’ll also need boots that are extra wide to accommodate my increasingly swollen ankles and calves.
Luckily I won’t have to ditch my inner vixen. There are some seriously sexy styles around this season without the skyscraper heels. Bells Shoes have hundreds of fabulous branded boots to choose from including Clarks, Ecco and Josef Seibel.
Leather is by far the best choice. Not only does it retain body heat and keep your feet nice and toasty, it also has a slight stretch to accommodate wooly socks and heat swollen ankles. When treated with wax or specialist sprays they’ll also withstand rain and snow. Finally, leather wears beautifully - scuffs and discolouration only adds to the look.
For ladies of a heavier disposition (myself included) aim for thigh-length or ankle boots. Ones that end mid-calf will draw attention where you’d rather not. Dark brown or black hues are also more slimming than light tan which will draw the eyes downwards. Finally, don’t forget to look for boots with elasticated side panels if you’re planning on wearing them over jeans and leggings.
Given I’ve managed to talk Craigy into joining me for a few walks this autumn, it’s handy that Bells Shoes also have a great range of boots for men too. I can already see the arguments and flat-out refusals to join me again if his whiter than white trainers see even the tiniest fleck of mud. Getting him a pair of leather boots might just offer the perfect solution as they look even better muddied. They’re also far more attractive than the suede / leather combos you see in specialist hiking shops.
But Bells Shoes are more than just boots. There are also plenty of eye-wateringly high heels for the braver mummy, and you can still get your paws on some sandals if you refuse to accept the summer is over. You’ll also find wellies for puddle jumping as they are stockists of the ever-popular Crocs., and loads of kids shoes for some back-to-school inspiration.
Whatever your perfect boot, team it with pashminas, scarves and gloves for the ultimate autumn look. By layering lots of different textures and fabrics you’ll still look every inch as desirable as you did in your summer wardrobe, without compromising on warmth.
Sound like I know what I’m talking about? Well the boots might be sorted but I’m no further forward on a maternity coat that doesn’t make me look like a walking sleeping bag. Please do drop me a comment if you find any nice ones.
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