August's Must Have & WIWT

For this month's 'must have' it has to be the lace up Ghillie shoe, a trend that has been growing in popularity for the last twelve months or so & doesn't look like it's going anywhere fast.

These shoes really transform the most basic of outfits & the great thing is they're now available in a whole host of colours & more importantly heel height too.  I already own a couple of pairs from Office and a pair from Boden but I think the chances of me getting to the end of this post without clicking the button are virtually impossible ;-0

Of course there's lots of different styles around but the two stores that seem to be offering the most selection are Office & Topshop.  

So let's get started & what better place to start than with high heels. Perfect for date night, a special occasion or a night out on the town let alone Christmas parties (but hey it's far too soon to be saying the 'C' word right?!!).

Office seem to offer the highest heel at 11.5cm, which if you're anything like me will require an arm to steady yourself on but oh my these are just stunning.  I haven't even featured all the colourways Office sell, but the ones below I would seriously love one of every pair in my wardrobe.  Teamed with jeans & a blazer to a little black dress these would look amazing.

Office Parisian Lace Up Ghillie Sandal £75

Also Available In Red

And Nude

Black Leather

Or Black Suede

But if I were only to buy one pair I think it would have to be these.......definitely a case of love at first sight!

Office Parisian Lace Up Ghillie Sandal In Snake Print

Although these could really make the simpliest of outfits look fabulous.

And Bright Snakeskin

Moving onto Marks & Spencer next to a pair of shoes I've previously featured on the blog.  A great price with a slightly lower heel at 8.6cm.

Marks & Spencer Ghillie Lace Up Sandals £35

Also Available In Black

Onto mid-heels now with these ones from Topshop.  These are 5cm high so much more practical & less likely to result in me being admitted to A&E.  Again if the shoe fairy was listening, one in each colourway would be fab, but if I had to choose I think it would be a close call between the tan & the snake print.

Topshop Jupiter Mid-Heel Ghillie Heels £62

Also Available In Red

And Snakeskin

And Black

And then onto my comfort zone of flats, which are ideal for transforming an everyday look.  I've had my eye on this pair from Topshop for a while & am seriously tempted to click the button as like leopard print, snake print really adds a notch or two to any outfit. 

Topshop Kingdom Snake-Effect Ghillie Point £62

Also Available In Red £59

And Black Leather

Back to Office & onto a pair of shoes that already have a home in my wardrobe.  If you don't already own a pair of red shoes you should seriously think in investing in a pair & these would make a perfect contender.

Office Low Down Ghillie Lace Up £60

And Black

Needless to say my inner magpie has fallen for these!

Or Silver Glitter £62

And like the Topshop pair I've had my eye on these for a while.

Or Snakeskin £62

A slightly different style next & I just love this next shade for teaming with greys, blacks, navy & khaki come the Autumn.

Office Launched Lace Up Ghillie Point £65

Onto another pair that I've featured alot on the blog & that's this stunning pair from Boden, I mean who wouldn't love a lace up navy flat?!!

Boden Lille Lace Up Point £89

And finally what about these ones from Next.  Another pair that are such a great price it would be rude to ignore....yes?!!

Next Black Ghillie Lace-Up Point £26

Back to today & here's what I'm wearing.  I've a hundred & one things to do to get ready for our holiday so I've gone for comfort with a simple tee & capri trousers.

Top - Marks & Spencer

Belt - Banana Republic

Trousers - Zara

Trainers - Mango

Top - Marks & Spencer £19.50

Belt - House of Fraser Currently £3.78

Trousers - Boden £59

Trainers - Next £26

So what do you think?  Do you like the lace up style that's everywhere at the moment?  Perhaps you've already invested, if so what ones have you ordered?  Obviously not the most practical pair come the wet cold months but with party season fast approaching a must for making an entrance & hey we're going to have an Indian Summer right?!!  Oh & I managed to snag some stunning ones in Zara the other week with eyelet detailing around the edge, I can't see them online otherwise I'd have included the link but keep an eye out they're gorgeous!

And talking of gorgeousness look at this Mango jacket I spotted last night in their AW15 collection - simply stunning!

Mango Buttoned Jacket £79.99

Right I'm off to start my 'to do' list have a great day & see you tomorrow.