10 My New Trusty Black Ankle Boots

Some of you may have read my Christmas wishlist post where I lusted over a beautiful pair of Topshop Chelsea boots. Safe to say, they were definitely out of my price range at a whopping £80 so I stuck to mooning over them online to cheer myself up on particularly bad days.

HOWEVER, last week I invested in a new pair of boots that happen to be almost exactly the same (minus the elasticy bit on the side) for a fraction of the price. I have fallen into ankle boot love and they have seriously improved my life (no joke). 

After my favourite brown boots died a sorrowful death in the snow, I had to pop into town for an emergency shoe buy and came across these beauties in Dorothy Perkins. They were on sale for £20 (YES) and have a teeny tiny heel that make a really satisfying clicking sound on the pavement so pretty much a win in every respect. The only downside is that they’re made of a suede like material which means they scuff quite easily, which for me is an issue as I walk like a ridiculous person and manage to scuff shoes in places they shouldn't be scuffed.

I envisage myself wearing these with everything. You really can’t go wrong with a pair of black ankle boots, can you?

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2 Steal Her Style: Rita Ora

Having left a blazing trail of fun and effortlessly stylish fashion in 2012, Rita Ora continues to fly the flag for street-luxe-meets-old-Hollywood glam in the New Year. Our favourite songstress leapt to fame last year with her chart topping hits R.I.P and How We Do (Party) but has also been rubbing shoulders with the fash pack ever since her eclectic wardrobe stole the spotlight.

Safe to say, the Brit has taken the fashion world by storm. Citing Gwen Stefani as her ultimate style icon, Rita mixes the 90s urban look with red lippie and statement jewellery. Her no-fear approach to style has captured the attention of super-cool Italian brand Superga, where she is set to front their Spring/Summer campaign (taking over from icon Alexa Chung). Other fashion houses have also been clamouring to dress her, with favourites like Vivienne Westwood, Pucci and McQ already leaving their mark on the Kosovan beauty. 

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Rita’s urban glam style has had a huge influence on our highstreet wardrobes. The fact is, rocking her look couldn’t be easier. The key to achieving the look is to mix sport style with more feminine pieces. For a daytime outfit, Rita isn’t afraid to don a pair of high tops with a bold printed bodycon dress, finishing the look with layers of statement jewellery. To keep warm in the winter months, baggy denim jackets, oversized parka jackets and beanies are Rita-approved ways of staying stylish and cosy. The fash queen has proved that the horror of clashing prints is a thing of the past, so we should seriously think about mixing the likes of leopard print with geometric designs for our daytime wardrobe.

(All items from fashionunion.com)

  As a winner of the ‘Best Newcomer’ in the British Red Carpet Fashion Awards, Rita knows when to step out of the high tops and into a pair of heels. The singer knows how to work fashion-forward evening wear and we can definitely take a leaf out of the star’s lookbook for our Saturday night party dresses. Channelling old Hollywood glamour, the songstress combines bold prints with classic shapes to create a sleek and dramatic red carpet look. To create our own Rita-inspired evening look, the first rule is to wear a statement dress. The singer’s evening looks often channel ladylike sophistication, so midi or maxi dresses are a must to recreate her style. To bring in some urban glam, accessorise with bang-on-trend jewellery and slip on a pair of platform boots. An oversized clutch bag completes the look. Of course, Rita’s vintage-inspired curls and her signature red lipstick are also mandatory.

(All items from fashionunion.com)

Whether you’re inspired by Rita’s eclectic urban luxe daywear or her Hollywood glamourpuss evening wear, the British singer is set to become an even bigger style icon in 2013. The fact is, her loud style reminds us that fashion is fun, creative and the perfect way to express ourselves!