Fierce Shoe Friday

Coming back with a bang...

Obviously there hasn't been a Fierce Shoe Friday post in a really really long time, so I thought these bad boys were the perfect way to restart FSF with a bang. Today's Fierce Shoe Friday post is Zara's Leather Ankle Strap Boot. I am utterly obsessed. My sister recently purchased them, but as they fit too small, and she has as of yet been unable to exchange them for a bigger size (sold out everywhere...) I am hoping these bad boys will grace my footwear shelf. Fingers and toes crossed!

Zara has labelled them as 'back soon' on their site- so register your interest with them as I am sure they will sell out instantly again. I (hopefully...) plan to pair them with tuxedo trousers I bought a while back or a pair of culottes. A copy of the much coveted ALAIA shoe- these are so perfectly seductive on the feet and at only 70 euros, do not come come with a weighed down price tag. 

Happy Friday x

Leather ankle strap boot (Zara)

Men's wear A/W

A Male's wardrobe

So my bf posted up a tweet recently stating his a/w predictions;
'Jade, monochrome, baroque, leather, velvet. A/W 2012 #Freshtodeath'

So using the tweet, I created a must have list that if my credit card was limitless, this would be his must have winter wardrobe. I don't see myself as a particular expert in men's wear and just know what I like to see on guys! I am quite lucky because the boyfriend likes fashion too, doesn't mind spending a day in the shops (in fact I think he likes it more than me...) and takes pride in what he wears! You will never see him in a football jersey or not colour co-ordinated. 

I like a lot of dark colours on males, with a pop of colour in an accessory or a play with textures.  Leather, tweed and wool are not only functional but work well with each other. I have a big issue with the way (many) males in Ireland dress. They don't dress for themselves, the shape of their own body or their lifestyle. They dress the way every other male dresses, lacking in individuality.  Though having moved over here nine years ago, I am seeing a slow progression, especially in Dublin, where males are taking pride in their appearance and their own style. Which I think is totally refreshing!

Black shark jaw tee (Givenchy), Grey textured double breasted suit (Topman), Tobacco and Vanilla fragrance (Tom Ford), Round lense readers (Topman), Rottweiler print Ipad case (Givenchy), Green Ice wash oxford short sleeve shirt (Topman), Air Jordan 3- BHM (Jordan), Skirt front trousers (Givenchy), Owl handle walking umbrella (Burberry),  Dark brown slim chino belt (Topman), TMD Charcoal wool fur coat (Topman), Nightshade blue stretch skinny jeans (Topman), Jade green flannel shirt (Topman), Mermaid oversized cashmere wrap (Givenchy), Black turn up beanie (Topman), Lexington chronograph watch (Michael Kors), Air Max 1 (Nike), leather bag (Givenchy), Arthur Mix brogue (Topman)