Diary of a Shoe Lover: The Winter Boot Collection of a Shoe Lover

Well there is no hiding it - I LOVE BOOTS !!! My love of boots began when I was 18 years old and I bought my first pair of Apre' Ski boots in London. They were black with a white and black spotted fluff top on them. I don't have a picture of them, I absolutely adored them. On this same trip I purchased my first pair of long suede boots, in a taupe colour. I also had a long pair of , equestrian style, red red red boots tailor made in Athens. These boots have long since gone to the shoe gods, but I still remember them with love in my heart.

So -- here is my current ever growing collection of boots - mmwaahh xx

These are are a pair of boots I bought at Shoe's on Scarborough, in their very first winter season. The stunning "Quins Ponanta" brand. They are now 5 years old, and I have worn them to death. Well worth the investment, I can definitely say that I have worked our "Cost per wear rule" with these.

( post http://shoesonscarborough.blogspot.com.au/2011/07/cost-per-wear-rule_28.html )

I have worn my black leggings with all these boots, not what I would wear with all of them normally. However, this is about the boots and I think they are a great canvas. These little gems are from a designer who has since retired. They are inspired by "The Kiss"' painting.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Kiss_(Klimt)

Robert Robert masterpiece, what more can I say !

These babies were ahead of their time! Django and Juliette in burnt orange. The must have colour for this season and

"the new red"

Maluf Italian, full of amazingness boots. I will always be obsessed with points, I am so glad they are making a come-back. Although, I would wear these regardless xx

I had to include these Rhode Apre' ski boots, in my favourite colour- red. They are super comfortable, funky and practical.

Relaxashoe - these are as close to an Ugg as I am going to get. Amazingly comfortable and the colour is a really handy addition to the wardrobe.

EOS, short cowboy boots. This picture was taken just after I went horse riding in Noosa. A must have in anyones collection and the style is huge this winter.

These are my "go to" boots. They have a stable wedge heel, look good and are surprisingly comfortable - might have to get another colour in these this year !

Classy little Lola Tores numbers, a handy black variation, and I love the leather ties around the ankles.

Brando Italian fabulous, long boots. I can do heaps with these and each time I wear them the leather gets more amazing. These are my newest addition.

Check out the video clip below with the awesome "Rocco" who is our supplier of Brando.

This video clip shows the amazing Carrie Copper of Beau Coups shoes, Rocco and friends. An insight into the enormous effort that goes into the design of incredible shoes. Pick me for your next trip - Paris, Milan !!!

Merci Beau Coup