I’m terribly sorry for being mostly MIA these last coupla weeks, and not in a good way. I’ve been all over the map, burrowing my way through a glut of writing assignments, and completely and totally camera-less. This fact was especially stingy through my recent Agent Ribbons tour… Those ladies know how to DRESS. We took Farmington, MO by storm, I tell you what!
Of course, I have been thinking about fashion. Always. And lately I’ve been thinking about bondage-inspired ankle boots. About.com asked me to write a few pieces for them and here is my latest.
In past decades, le dépêche mode (fast fashion) was our enemy when investing in the trendiest boots. Who wants to adopt an expensive trend that might stale at any moment? Ankle boots, however, have been huge for the last several years and show no sign of being set free from their prominence. In fact, the latest ankle boot trends show the opposite sentiment: a tendency towards bondage. If you’d like to dabble in this “fetish” without breaking the bank, here are my top 10 picks that feature a plethora of buckles, harnesses, straps, grommets, laces, studs, cuffs, and even cages. Let’s get chic!
1. Strappy Buckle Bootie – Overdose on buckles! Why not? These easy-entry suede boots with a back zipper are only $26.40.
GoJane.com, $26.40
2. Engineer Ankle Boots – Harness boots with a rustic flavor and unique gold studs.
Forever21.com, $22.80
3. Leatherette zipper caged heel – This style walks the line between Yves St Laurent’s famed cage heel and Alexander McQueen’s motorcycle zipper bootie. Either way, you’ve got this trend under lock and key for only $25.20!
GoJane.com
4. Black Patent Lace-Up Ankle Boots – Simultaneously practical and daring, these stunnahs are wearable, warm and only $44.
NewportNews.com, $44.60
5. Bunny Ankle Boots – Paired with black skinny jeans and a shrunken leather jacket, anyone could pull off these exaggerated cuffs with aplomb.
Forever 21, $27.80
6. Crinkle Leatherette Lace-up Bootie – Rugged styling with ultra feminine details, like tassels, macramé and a sky-high stiletto heel for a mere $29.40!
GoJane.com, $29.40
7. Multi Strap Platform Bootie – Edward Scissorhands himself might covet this boot, Just imagine how nicely they would toughen up that floral body-con dress you thrifted last week.
GoJane.com, $31.50
8. Greta Wedge Boot – These boots are probably my tamest choice, but only because the last pair whipped them into submission. I reckon these beauties will still be chic next year, so you’ll get your $32.80 worth and then some.
Forever21.com, $32.80
9. Finella Bootie – Wear this corseted peep toe with layers of tights to keep your toes warm in cooler climes.
Alloy.com, $44.90
10. Zipper Cuff Peep Toe Bootie – Like a motorcycle jacket for your feet! What’s not to love?
GoJane.com, $26.80
Oh I love these boots! Have to say the fifth pair are most definitely my fave. I hope ankle boots stay hip forever because they’re soo damn useful. and look great too!
- Anna Jane xxx
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Every boots have it’s quality. I like most Multi Strap Platform Bootie. I think the price is also reliable.
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Luv the straps on #7!
Ohhh, the Bunny Boots are killing me. I would love to see what sort of outfits you could come up with for all these Amber! Glad you’ll be posting more again. I will be reading more again.
Ankle boots porn! I am in shoe heaven.
-meream
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All uncle boots are awesome and have different look. I like long heel boot.
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WOW!!all the ankle boots are stunning i wanna try all o0f them they all are very good looking.
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The Multi Strap Platform Bootie resembles so much with tle louboutin model http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thing?.out=jpg&size=l&tid=8551765
I am all about the lace ups right now… I had a dream last night that some one gave me a beautifully polished black leather and canvas lace up booties in a little shopping bag. sick, i know, but it happened.
I’m in love with the Greta.
Love Grace
Wauw great shoes, really love the first one!
xxx M
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Number ten is definitely my favorite, but alas you link only goes to the front page of gojane.com and no amount of searching turned up the bootie. Do you know what brand it is by any chance? Or maybe another site that sells them? I’m on a hardcore bootie quest here.
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Wow great finds! I hope you can check out The Fashion Smoke and follow
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Wow, i really luv the first ones. They look so grate.
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These boots are wonderful, I love all of the straps
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Super chaussures, ma préférence va pour la première
Karine
J’adore les premières mais elles sont toutes fabuleuses on en mangerait
Karine
I wish ankle boots didn’t make my legs looks so stumpy! These are killer.
xoxoxo
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I love the first one! very Balmain!
I love the wedge boot. It has some elegance to it. I wouldn’t mind have everything as a matter of fact
Thanks for the information. Cheers
I love all these boots. They were all awesome and beautiful. I really like it! Where can I buy these?
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I so love all these boots. All were awesome. I can’t even choose one.
those boots are great love them good post
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These boots are gorgeous. I love them!
This boots are so beautiful, i love it