Chelsea boots, what a beautiful creation, mine both being from Topshop (and okay I know the leopard pair aren't exactly a classic chelsea, but close enough!) were around £36, and are currently my favorite shoes.
With heritage chic fast becoming one of the biggest trends this autumn/winter, its no surprise that I, like many others have been investing in one of the must-have items: the Chelsea boot. If chelsea boots have not yet crossed your fashion radar, it’s time to take note, and possibly hang your head in shame?! Chelsea boots are set to be the most talked about boots of the season... I assume anyway! A move on from the adored military boots, chelsea boots are less fussy with no laces and a comfortable elastic gusset, and look great worn with jeans, tights, skirts or dresses (literally every piece of clothing!) updating your look for autumn/winter.
I love Alexa Chung's take on them and often replicate the look with socks and denim in between seasons for an effortlessly cool, laid back style. Androgynous boyish looks are replacing romantic girly trends, and that means that masculine shoes and boots like chelsea boots allow you to adopt the trend with a relatively low risk approach. Comfort and style in one gorgeous boot, that sums up these babies!
If you are on a strict budget and need to find yourself a pair of cheap winter boots or cheap chelsea boots in particular, Topshop sell a wide variety for around £36, as does Monki, and various other high street stored. Places like Zara, Urban Outfitters, Asos and Topshop also sell them, but for an increased price. If you're longing for the look but can't find any to your taste/budget, do not fear!
Many stores are now combining trends, such as a brogue chelsea boot or a shearling military boot, getting you two looks for the price of one. Bargainous?!
The classic chelsea is usually in leather, suede or patent, however keep an eye out for unique detailing, like studding (like moi!) shearling collars, fur collars, etc!
Me personally, I love this trend, I chose to go for a classic look, however also opted for a more out there version! Leopard print always manages to sneak back into fashion for the autumn/winter seasons, and thank GOODNESS it does, leopard print is by far my favorite print, as many of you will know if you're from youtube, and studs are also a huge love of mine, so three of my faves combined into one boot?! Sold!
What's your favorite autumn/winter shoe?



