EVERY BOOT TREND DOMINATING FALL 2018.

Is it even Fall if you haven't bought your first new pair of boots? Of course not. They're an important investment, as footwear goes. Your boots can take you from early Autumn through Winter, then into Spring with just a few style swaps (that is a breezy floral dress for a chunky knit + midi skirt and back again). This year, prepare to choose from more than a few try-worthy trends. These are the must-have fall boots the street-style crowd has already been sporting.

1) Cowgirl boots: the western-inspired footwear trend has seen a boost thanks to the likes of influencers who have been rocking them in a way that's much more “Rodeo drive style” than “Traditional rodeo”.

2) Slouchy 80's inspired boots: there's no denying the 80's have made a major return for Fall 2018. While we're leaving our leg-warmers, shoulder pads and big hair in the past for now, we're joining fashion girls everywhere by embracing the slouchy-boots trend.

3) Animal print boots: it's footwear gone wild! Leopard, snake and zebra are just some of the animal prints on offer to enliven the dark season in style. So, follow your instincts and get on board with a version in any heel and shaft height that will get your look instantly on trend.

4) White/Red boots: two of the most unexpected trends of the last year have surprisingly staying power. White/red boots are sticking around for Fall, so allowing us to wear light outfits to match them and making transitional dressing that much easier.

5) Combat boots: whether it's 90's nostalgia or a style metaphor for the many battles women are currently fighting, combat boots are alive again and well for Fall. Certainly, they are a favourite among the youngest, who like to wear them grunge-style and, we must admit it, have more occasions to wear them, but they are worn also by more grown-up fashion girls, who soften this eccentric trend by matching it with feminine fabrics and prints.

6) Hiker boots: they're a bit less punk than combat boots, but just as in demand this Fall. No matter if you're not headed to rough terrain, this outdoor-inspired option looks as good with more indooor-friendly outfits like pleated skirts and dresses.

7) Knee-high leather boots: this shaft height was sidelined by over-the-knee boots in recent seasons, but no longer. Knee-high boots are ready for their comeback season this Fall, ah ah!, and they come in many iterations that encompass other trends.

8) High shine boots: metallic finishes are proving very successful in making outfits. These bold boots are the lazy girl's ultimate style ruse: just pair them with a tee and jeans and watch your look become a personal style signature.

9) Kitten-heel ankle boots: our love affair for kitten heels shows no sign of abating, and we're here for it. They're flattering on both short and tall women, and allow us to benefit from not being in pain after a day on the cobbles.

Personally, I'm a great fan of boots, since they're so comfy and warm in Winter: My favourite trends are the "slouchy boot" and the "knee-high leather" ones, since in spite of being a fashion girl, I'm still prone to choose more classic styles. Now it's up to you, dear readers: what's your favourite trend?

WHAT TO WEAR THIS SEASON: TEN FALL/WINTER 2018 TRENDS.

Although the weather is still feeling quite summery, Autumn is fast approaching and with it, the F/W fashion trends. What will we all be wearing this season? I've done a shortlist of the current trends in this F/W 2018?

1) ANIMAL PRINTS:

embrace your animal instinct. The animal print has made a huge comeback this F/W and several designers have totally embraced their wild side. Although this is a huge trend, most of us have been a little wary of the animalier trend. Developing in the early 90's,animal prints had their past glory, and we grew up associating any revival with crazy 80's hairdos and women over-indulging in over the top eye makeup, which made us slightly sceptical of this trend. However, I've learnt that although every single fashion trend may not be for me, there are infinite ways of incorporating them in a subtle, much more wearable way. Although I'm not going to go full blown animal instinct, I quite enjoy playing around with combinations of an animal print coat with black heeled ankle boots + black outfit, or else an animalier bag and shoes + a camel outfit.

2) WESTERN TREND:

This is going to be a great opportunity for high-street brands to come out with staples such as western-style belts, cowboy boots, prairie-style dresses, lots of rodeo-ready fringes, and some of them have been doing a great job representing it now.

3)PLEATS:

Pleats, please – If your wardrobe is a little pleats-empty, to me this trend feels quite summery and I think that it is actually pretty easy to transition the pleated dresses or skirts into your autumn winter wardrobe. Style your skirt/dress with a woollen jumper with a mini half-tuck, knee high boots and a dark coloured bag: job done.

4) TWEED - GIRL BOSS:

I'd probably consider this as one of our favorite trends at the moment. Tweed never seems to go out of fashion and perhaps because it's such a wearable trend. Dress for work in a pair of flats, jeans, a white shirt and a Tweed jacket. Feeling fancy? Dress this trend up with a 60's inspired mini dress, a pair of ankle boots, a black oversized suit jacket and add a silver clutch. I'm totally crushing over these pieces... 

5) TARTAN: 

Plaid, Prince of Wales heritage or tartan, checks in all their many forms are key for the new season. When we hear "tartan", we tipically think about school uniforms. But as proven by the trendsetters, it can be also incredibly stylish and there are some solutions we will certainly want to copy all fall long.

6) SCARF PRINTS AND SILK:
The sixth trend is silk, and not the beautiful delicate ones you would wear in Spring/Summer. Breathing new life into the well known print trend, this elegant version is "oh so chic" and totally wearable. Although the retro prints with bold colours, something that your grandmother would wear (!!!) may not be your thing, I do love the idea of pairing a oversized plain cosy jumper with a midi scarf printed skirt, or adding a beautiful bold silk pattern scarf to my hair or bag.

7)LEATHER TREND

The next trend is leather. Last season the catwalk was full of them. I am really intrigued to see how the highstreet is going to interpret this trend, and I advise you to be keeping a close eye on Zara’s new in section as undoubtedly they will be the first to adopt the trend! The dresses and skirts range from ankle length to short dresses and my favourite ones have to  be beautiful brown cinched waist dresses and midi skirts.

8) PATENT LEATHER TREND:

Kind of related, the next trend is patent leather and inspired by this, we're going to see lots of shiny fabrics. There are staple pieces already all over the high-street. Whether its your outerwear or accessories, patent leather and shiny fabrics is definitely going to be a trend to look out for and can easily be injected into your wardrobe through affordable accessories.

9) HOODS AND CAPES:
Dare we say that this trend feels very Parisian and perhaps a little "Assassin-Creed" inspired? this trend seems like the ultimate way to keep warm this Winter, without compromising on your style. wearing an oversized cape may seem a little tricky to wear, but I think that I might stick to a comfortable shorter version, perhaps with a hood; plus, this is a great trend to protect me and my mane from the weather elements this Fall.

10) BROWN, PURPLE, CHINA BLUE: 

These typically Fall colours have made their appearance again on F/W 2018 catwalks, after several seasons' absence and they're going to provide an alternative to other dark colours in the not-very variegated palette of our Winter wardrobes.

Now, it's up to you to do the most you can from these trends, with the addition of a few targeted purchase to your closets!