As the skies transform into a cloudless grey and the nights turn into an endless solitude, the crunch of nearby leaves is the only sound that I can hear outside my window. I pick the leaves up and marvel at how the green blooms from summer have now marbled into a greenish orange and I let them fall underneath my high heeled boots, delirious at the feel of autumn underfoot. For autumn is the season where I sip on pumpkin soup and watch the steam rise from my bowl, enveloping me in a heady comforting aura, autumn is the season where I pull on my knee high socks and put on my warm velvet boots to keep me stylish during the cold and autumn is the season where fashion comes alive, where like the falling of the leaves we change colours, no longer bright, but still inspired by nature’s bountiful offerings. Some days I am the autumn leaves, dressed in pumpkin attire that is tinged with burgundy, while in others I am the crystallized moss that lies in wait for me in the woods. Autumn fashion is like playing dress up, and there is nothing I love more than reclaiming my inner child as I wander outside in the half moon darkness, drawing inspiration from the naked starkness of nature. In winter the leaves will be nothing but a distant reminder of what autumn once was and fashion too will go into slumber, as we wrap ourselves up to prevent against the cold. But for now I long for mini skirts and ankle boot combos, as I’m not quite ready to put my legs away just yet, oh no cold you will not defeat me.
And I’m not the only one who refuses to give in to the cold; queue Public Desire, the super-hero of all shoe brands who muscled their way into autumn, to create a chasm in time. No ‘winter’ they exclaimed, our time in autumn has only just began, and begin it did. Out went the pom pom sandals, plucked away by the Hawaiian summers and in came the trusty ankle boot. The boots were a delicious blend of clay and brick red hues, creating a tantalizing shade of pumpkin and strutted in like summer didn’t even exist. And it wasn’t the only boot to make its bid for the autumn throne; the distressed denim peep toe’s towered over the ankle boots with its height and prestige, while the patent perspex boots determined to stand the test of time. But as winter cast its frosty gaze, the boots had to endure blustering winds that threatened their position on top of the autumn throne, but no matter they cried, our time as autumn boots must come to end but winter we are coming for you. Suddenly the boots parted the winds with their courage and they proved that no matter what season came for them, Public Desire were always going to be one step ahead. The deed was done and the throne was reclaimed and as Public Desire settled into their headquarters to watch their boots guard their iron gates, they smiled and told me a wee little secret; Ana, you are the chosen one.
I clicked open my email with surprise and delight in my eyes, marveling that these superheroes had come to me for help. One by one the boots went into my basket, clamoring for my attention and yield my attention they did. Nestled in pink boxes, the boots had been caged and wanted to come out to play. They danced, oh so merrily on my bed, waiting for shoot day with all the excitement of a child in anticipation of Christmas. And when shoot day came, they played their part so well and they too whispered a secret of their own to me. But what was the secret I hear you ask, as you lick that leftover hot chocolate off your parched lips. One boot strode towards me, with confidence and said ‘Ana I have the recipe for nailing the A/W 17 boot trend: it goes sock boots to make the boys wink, peep toes to show off your mani-pedi, over the knees to protect you against winters harsh hand and ankle boots that will help you embrace your long legs. I smiled,gratified at their advice. I was determined to create a lookbook that I could share with you, chronicling all the stories my Public Desire boots had told me. We captured the boots in candid poses, watching as morning sun faded into autumn’s inky darkness one more time. The skies were full of promise and so were my boots, they had been modeled in all their glory and now they wanted their individual stories to be told.
The Sock Boot
The Pumpkin Sock Boots Are A Reactionary Trend Created In Response To Athleisure
The sock boot told me of its rise to power ‘do you remember the athleisure trend, where jackets became high tech and clothing became second skin?’. I remembered it all too well, 2016 starlets like Gigi Hadid would wear their bomber jackets with baseball caps and neoprane trainers and the whole world seemed to fall in love. But sock boots seemed so far from the athleisure trend that I was perplexed by my ‘sock boots’ explanation. But it all became so clear after what she told me next ‘think about it, post athleisure we all desire shoes that give us comfort as much as they are streamlined and the second skin feel of me on your feet feels amazing does it not?’. She was right but what did she mean? Did she mean that the sock boot was a response to the athleisure trend’s need for comfort and could give fashion lovers like me a chance to wear boots that weren’t going to rub our feet raw. And by God she was right, I took the sock boots to town and no blisters were formed, they were light as air and best of all, easy to stash in a handbag.The sock boot was both practical and stylish and hunny, I was living for it. I had no socks on and my feet were bare, but the sock boots enveloped my feet in all the love it could muster. And it felt glorious.
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The Embroidered Boot
Embroidered Boots Are Never Afraid To Reclaim The Spotlight
The Embroidered Boot was next to tell me their story. What was once confined to ‘aristocracy’ and weddings became a trend synonymous with mainstream fashion appeal. Boots, heels and bags galore were emblazoned in floral motifs, and the rich were no longer the only people who could worship themselves in embroidered glory. Shoefies took centre stage, while the paparazzi fell out of unmarked cars photographing them. It was a magical period of exploration and boots were no longer confined to ‘block colours sans patterns’, instead inspired by the orient or the East, the boots boasted magical patterns entwined with folkloric imagery, woven in a rich tapestry of texture. I grazed my thumb over the recurring floral pattern, marveling at the contrast between rough and smooth, swept up in the headiness of autumn’s biggest boot trend. I lusted after owning multiple pairs, in all the shades of the rainbow. Some were vibrant like blue velvet while others were muted calling to me through slanted eyes. One by one the embroidered pairs would line up,kicking my summer sandals to the kerb, begging to be noticed. They needn’t have asked, I told the embroidered boot that it had won my heart and it gazed at me with wonder and splendor. The embroidered boot was here to stay and the fashion world had sat up and taken notice.
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The Over The Knee Boot
The Burgundy Boot Dances Through Autumn Without A Care In The World
The 70’s called and they want their boots back. Only problem is 2017 is here and there’s no way that over the knee boots are going back into the past anytime soon. At least that is what my over the knee boots whispered to me when I asked them what their story was. The humble over the knee boot told me that they began as a ‘man’s riding boot’ subjected to mud puddles and left out in the rain. But then fashion came running and claimed the over the knee boots for themselves, turning them into models that would walk down the runaway. But they weren’t satisfied with their decorative status and longed to be seen as something more. So they plunged themselves into winter and stood the test of time, plowing frost glazed landscapes and running through dark forests.
The boots became more practical and were lined with faux fur, to protect their mistresses feet from the darn winter cold. Heels increased as the noughties came in dancing and the over knee boots resumed its decorative status, making its way downtown singing. But where are these boots today? No longer are they hiding in my wardrobe but have made their way out into the public with a speculative glance in their eye. Red, black, purple and blue, what was once a brown functional boot is now a shoe not dictated by functionality. But how should I wear you, I asked my trusty booted companion? Wear me with mini skirts, for a 60’s space age vibe or get Boho with a maxi dress. In the end I settled for two worlds; I was the 60’s space age diva dressed in a monochromatic palette of 50 shades of burgundy while in another dimension I went bubble gum pink, ticking off as many trends as I could in one outfit.
Luscious In Pink To Make The Boys Wink
I was an off the shoulder queen who found her way into embroidered denim and wandered into a world where pink was the colour of the day.I wrapped myself up in faux suede and found a Princess crown that would make me feel magical. I curtsied into a world made from flowers, where hummingbirds would sway softly on propped up branches, watching over its flower kingdom. I too hoisted myself up the tree but the bird flew away and I was left alone in the branches, with my high heeled over the knee boots dangling below. It seems like the bird had given me blessing to rule over its kingdom after all.
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The Perspex Boot
Toughen Up A 70’S Maxi With Perspex Boots
The perspex boot needed no introduction, before it opened its mouth to tell me its background story I knew what it was going to say. How it graced the feet of Kimmy K, who favored the mesh see through boots that gave an insight into the worlds most notorious reality star’s manicured tootsies. Or how its ‘perspex’ heel made models look like they were floating on air, while their feet were planted firmly on the ground. Or even how it knew that a ‘patent finish’ was my ‘fave’ and its glossiness drew me to widen my eyes in wonder. There was black, pink and khaki too and while others preferred an embroidered mesh finish, my feet remained behind closed doors, blanketed in the warmth of the perspex boots. They danced through crop circles and sashayed their way into the working woman’s wardrobe. They peeped out underneath gingham trousers and toughened up flouncy skirts and dresses, in short the perspex boot was both versatile and stylish, the most perfect boot combination you could ever need. The perspex boot caught me peeping and smiled, it knew the power of its influence over consumers and wasn’t afraid to use it.
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The Ankle Boot
The Baby Pink Ankle Boot Sat Proudly On The FROW
The ankle boot might be lacking in size but as it quite vehemently told me ‘what it lacked in height it made up for in character’ and the ankle boot was right. One minute it was parading its way through a NYC boulyveard angling its way into a photography shoot and the next it was sitting on the frow, mentally taking notes on its competitors and what it must do to take first place. It tried out different textures like faux suede and velvet and played around with heel shapes that would make them stand out. Cracked golden heels became an emblem for hope and were contrasted against bright colours, hoping to make its way into a wardrobe that craved the colour co-ordination that it provided. The ankle boot was very happy that I chose it and thanked me for being the colourful unicorn that it had always known me to be. It wrote me a note in colourful pink and blue and doodled a magical world where ankle boots would rule the roost and the other boots must wait in the wings, waiting for their time to shine once more.
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The Peeptoe Boot
The Peeptoe Boots Knows No Limitations Even When It Comes To Winter
The peeptoe boot was flirting with me and it knew that I was onto it. It turned and ran, cascading over rivers and mountains, flashing its perfectly manicured feet wherever it went, even in the middle of winter. The winter snow created a white blanket, dusting the fields with its magic fairy dust. But wait, what was that, deep footprints etched onto the white landscape, marking their territory in the blurriness of time. It was the peeptoe boot who refused to let winter leave it behind and while the feet lay frozen, the peep toe boot was happy once more. It was confident and sassy when it made its way out of the snow and craved a new beginning where the snow would begin to thaw. As the snow began to melt and winter turned into faded spring, the peep toes were once more given their time in the spotlight, watching the ice melt off the boots encased toes. The boots were finally home.
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And as an extra treat, why not treat yourself to these bad boys below. From Velvet stretch boots, to denim peep toe boots, here are some extra goodies to keep your tootsies fashionable this autumn.
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There is nothing like a good pair of boots, I’ve been looking for a new pair for this autumn / winter but I haven’t quite decided what I want yet.
I think the baby pink ones are my favourite
I’m all about the ankle boots personally, I think they suit my style the best and are easiest to wear. I wish I could pull off the others!
The collection of boots you have featured here are simply amazing, one and all! I have to say I haven’t heard about the sock boots but I am really intrigued by them, especially if they are as comfortable as you say they are. That pumpkin color is stunning. I am completely in love with the pink over the knee boots as well.
Well, if it was up to me I would have gone with 70s Maxi. It does look good on you and I am pretty sure it will look good on every woman out there.
I am the same with my skirts and boots! The cold is not defeating me yet either! I love the baby pink ankle boots and the outfit you chose to go with them is gorgeous!
I cannot get enough of boots! I LOVE the embroidered boots – they are incredible!! Also quite liking the peep toe ones.
You look amazing in all of them – you’re definitely a boot girl! x
For me, boots are the perfect autumn footwear choice. I love the embroidery details
They really are great for this time of year aren’t they – embroidery seems to be such a loved detailing this year.
Gorgeous! Love these.
I have absolute Boot envy right now, I adore the floral pair which you have x
I LOVE ankle boots! The sock boots are great, I’d love a pair for winter – I have some embroidered ones already and need to get some more that aren’t just black boots!
Looove the looks! The knee high boots are so great! And the wrap maxi dress is something I would totally wear.
Yes boots!!!! It’s my favourite thing about Autumn Winter I am loving those over the knee ones you are absolutely rocking them!
Love the pink ones and the floral ones! x
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Love the pink ones ! x
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Love how you styled each and every pair! Public Desire is such an on-trend and affordable brand too. Those patent finish perspex are my fave! Miami weather is so hot and humid all year-round but I still find a way to rock boots here no matter what LOL.
I’ve been looking into investing in a good pair of boots for this season. I do love them pink ankle boots however I feel I don’t have clothing that would go with them. I’ll definitely continue to look for some perfect pair for me. I do love how you have styled each pair.
The peeptoe boot is so cute. My daughter would love it but I am not sure of how practical they are for her lifestyle.
OMG I desperately need new boots for autumn! I love those orange sock boots!!
Gurlllll! I am loving these outfits. And I see that you shop at public desire, which is one of my favorite stores hahaha!! P.S I’ll definitely be stealing your style.
I love how you styled each pair, you look amazing. The baby pink ones are my favourite though x
Wow! I love your style! Those boots with the roses… in fact, that whole outfit! Thanks for sharing.
I really love the embroidered boots, so pretty
The weather has changed this week, definitely time to get my boots out!
I love boots, I live in boots and I would be lost without boots. I either wear ankle boots or calf high boots. I can’t pull off any of the others!
I love a funky boot, they can really level up an outfit. I think my faves are the pink suede ankle boots
I am absolutely in love with your boots! You look so fantastic and styled the outfits around them so perfectly!
Wow, you look amazingly stunning! all those boots are well paired, what catch my eyes the most is the very first one – The pumpkin sock boots, if that is only being sold world wide, I’m sure gonna get one.
These are all some fabulous boots! I need to go out and get a pair. I don’t think I own any. I mostly just wear my sneakers or flip flops everywhere since I’m in Texas and it never really gets super cold. You have amazing style!
I am loving those red thigh highs! It’s such a great color for Fall and would go with just about anything! I also like the sock-boots. They look comfortable and fashionable at the same time.
I’m not sure about the sock boot but I do like the pop of the embroidered boots. I like over the knee boots as well but you have to combine that with just the right outfit. I don’t have any peeptoe but wouldn’t mind a pair of those too.
Your boot game is strong 🙂 I love all the boots you shared, from the otk to the booties. Great selection of boots.
Girl, this lookbook is EVERYTHING!! I think my heart stopped a bit with that first outfit lol, it’s goregous! Each outfit is fun and unique.
-Joniamac
I love the way you write your experience about boots. I’m not really knowledgeable about boots and I learned a lot from this post. I got to know the latest autumn boots fashion as well. Thanks for sharing.
I love wearing boots in the autumn! The ankle boots are my favourite – gorgeous! x
Wow there’s so many pretty boots there. I prefer ankle boots myself because they’re easier to wear with jeans which is what I am in the majority of the time x
I love the boots with the clear heels, such a different look
Omg these are all AMAZING, I can’t decide which pair I love the most! The floral pair are so so cool but I also really want a pair of sock boots myself!
I am loving all the boots you are rocking here Ana. I can’t wait to start styling some boots for autumn/winter.
I love ALL of these boots! My favourites are the over the knees – they are gorgeous!
Love these looks and they make me feel much cheerier about autumn – the sockboot looks brilliant, I love it.
Oh my goodness!! I love me a pair of boots so this post is like heaven to me! Great collection 👍
I love wearing ankle books though I am struggling to drive with ankle boots on, loving the embroidered ones more.
omg all your boot choices are amazing! i especially love those over the knee boots!
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OH MY! I love all these outfits. They are gorgeous. Perfect for the upcoming fall weather.
I love the colours of this outfit. Beautiful. I love it so much. You look stunning.
Wow you are very stylish indeed. My favorite look is the ankle boot look that you’re wearing. I will probably show some of these to my wife 🙂
Autumn is my favourite season and I love wearing boots. I must admit, I haven’t heard of the sock boots but I did really like them. Especially as you said they were comfy too. Great choice and looks here.
Autumn fashion is like dressing up! I tend to find the colours are my mummy’s safety blanket! Warm hues and deep, rich darks 🙂 Love all the boots you’ve picked! xx
Loving all these different boots, and loving that it’s now boot weather again! Boots are my favourite footwear after flipflops lol. The over-the-knee boots are lush, and love the different colours x
I have a pair of Public Desire over the knee boots and I love them! They are perfect for autumn!
Okay, your boot collection is seriously unreal! I need to step my game up!
The Burgundy Boots have to be my faves! I so have to go and get myself a new pair of boots after reading this post!You have gorgeous legs!
Wow you’ve created some amazing looks as always Ana, with some beautiful boots. My faves are the Perspex Boots, I’ve wanted some for ages! 🙂
These are such great styles! I love how you included a bunch of different options and looks. Definitely keeps my interest!!
Okay, this is a seriously beautiful collection of boots. There’s no way I could pull off those over the knee boots like you do! And those sock boots sound so luxurious and comfortable- now this is something I could definitely get used to.
Oh my! I absolutely love these boots. Especially the over-the-knee ones in both colours, just gorgeous. Plus the pink ankle boots are fab, too. Public Desire has nailed it.
OMG! I am in love with your style, girl 🙂 If you ask me I think I am going to buy Pumpkin spice boots right now as not only it looks trendy but also I love that color. I wouldn’t mind knee-high boots too, this autumn/winter season.
wow!All these boot are beautiful on you.I really like the sock boot.The colour is eye-pleasing.The embroidery design is gorgeous too…
Wow so many styles and variations of boots. I really like the ankle boots , the colours are so pretty. You are spoilt for choice with so many different ones to choose from .
One of my favourite things about autumn is new boots! I love the pumpkin sock boots, so stylish 🙂
I love all of the looks, they are incredible! My favourite book is definitely the thigh-high one as I have a soft spot for long boots!
Loving the pink ones too. I’ll let a good friend who’s into boots check this post. She’ll go crazy with these selection.
wow the sock boot, i also went with this trend myself at one time in my teens
I always love all of your different looks Ana. Very beautiful as always. And I love the stories of your boots telling me of their history and how you can use them and when they are good in fashion. I really like the over the knee boots for you, but all of them look good on you really. The open toe boots look interesting as well although maybe hard in winter.
Ooh, I would love those peep-toe boots! They’re so cute. Loving the burgundy skirt you’re wearing in the top pic too 🙂
Louise x
I like the embroidered boots best. Goregous!
Such cute clothing! I need a new wardrobe for fall!
Ok, so you know I am coming over to your house right and stealing all these fab boots, now the only problem is I have big feet! haha”!
Lol I have big feet too for my height! Size 6 – 7 ! Come and steal my boots haha x
I can see that I’m denying my wardrobe by not buying more boots. I’ve always wanted an above knee pair of boots and seeing them on you makes me want some even more.
Oh my! Those boots are amazing! 🙂
I like your boots collection, especially the burgundy. So fierce and fabulous!
Its monsoon here and I needs boits perfect for that weather 🙂
Great article. Just got my first ever pair of knee high boots (well, i come from tropical climate so don’t need) and i’ve been looking for ways to pair them with my existing outfit.
Your couldn’t be more timely.
Big fan of the ankle boots, I clicked through all the thumbnails, there are a few where the heels really stand out… which I love!
Oh I love all of these boots, especially the peep toe ones. Wish I could pull off a pair of knee highs!
Those boots are absolutely adorable. I need to add some more to my fall wardrobe.
I don’t have much variety when it comes to boots. I have never had a short pair before but I really need to!
I love public desire even though I always forget to shop there. Those orange boots are fave but I also love the floral.
OMG! the burgundy over the knee boots are legit calling my name! You look fab as always!
We are headed towards spring/summer here so I’m really looking forward to open-toe sandals and flowy maxi dresses, but I love your styling for the autumn/winter times. Especially love the over the knee boots, they are gorgeous! <3
That collection is awesome. I can’t believe how reasonably priced they all are!
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Love boots in the fall. Your choices are so cool too!
Oh wow, some gorgeous outfits and you wear them so well!
You really know how to make the reader feel the cozy feel of autumn. You really know how to mix and match such incredible outfits. I am so impressed. The boots in almost every single one of these just blow my mind away. I think my favorite are those baby pink ones.
I do love a pair of boots. My favorite are those over the knee ones
I love fall fashion. Boots are my favorite shoes to wear this time of the year. I do wish it would go ahead and cool off down here though so I can bust out all of my Fall clothes
Okay, you are MOST definitely killing the boot game. You rock it completely. Not only that but the way you pair your outfits around your boots make them totally stand out and such a statement. I love the over the knee ones. Ive been wanting some for a while now.
Your style always reminds me of something I would see in a fashion magazine. I love all of your boot choices with the outfits you’ve paired them with.
Wow – who knew there were so many beautiful boots?! My favourite are the baby pink ankle boots 🙂
I’m loving sock boots at the moment, I was actually looking at a pair in Debenhams last week. I love the feel and look of them and how they are different to the standard boots I usually wear. My best friend adores peeptoe boots, I love that they have such a great range that anyone will be able to find the right pair for them
Some great looks here, I really like the burgundy boots, it’s my favourite colour this season
You are rockin each and every pair of those boots. I must admit ankle boots are my favourite although I’m not sure exactly when I’ll get to wear mine here in Portugal!
I do love dresses so for me the favourite has to be the 70’s maxi. That looks so pretty and something different too. Also love the black dress but then I would it’s gorgeous.
Wow! You are quickly becoming a fashion icon. Every single one of these boots is gorgeous – but you make them look even better by pairing them with awesome clothes and accessories. So. Darn. Fabulous.
Your books look so adorable! I like your cool fashion trends.
Nothing is better than having a good pair of boots and I must say all those boots are gorgeous. I love the knee boots especially if it were colored blue, the embroidered boots look unique too.
Fall is my favorite because BOOTS ARE EVERYWHERE! I am so obsessed!
You always rock the most amazing styles!!! Lived all these boots!
I have never heard of the sock boots, but you pull them off. My favorites are the floral.
My favorite part about the cooler weather is — BOOTS!
You picked some awesome choices here! I need to check them out!
I love those embroidered boots! They are super cute! I have one pair of booties, and that is it…once it gets cold here in New England we have to move to full on winter boots 🙂 I would love some cute ones though.
I have a very soft spot for boots and have a large collection, my favorites are the different types of ankle boots you have shared. I have blk, dark brown, light brown and tan but I am yet to add coloured ones to my collection. You have given me some real good ideas.
You’re the boot master! I like the burgundy boots. I think my gf would love it. I’ll ask her to wear one. Thanks for the lovely recommendations.
My mummy has invested in some lovely black sock boots to wear at work and they are so comfortable. Love what you’ve picked!
I need to totally add some more boots to my wardrobe!! Especially some over the knee boots!!
Those baby pink boots! I am so in love with them. Both the over the knee and the short ones. xx
I am endlessly jealous of your boot collection. Those are so adorable! I have about 13 pairs myself, but they’re all super duper cheapo 🙂