Cream lace and studded shoes...

Can you say cliché?! This outfit looks like every festival inspired look or 'ways to toughen up a pretty dress' post that you have ever read but oh well! My new boots arrived at the weekend and I couldn't have been happier. I have been looking for some black ankle boots for ages and these ones are lovely- the leather is so soft and the studs are very subtle and perfect for adding a bit of interest to a more practical shoe...

Dress: Forever 21, belt:ribbon, shoes: Betty London from Spartoo
I wore this dress to celebrate my Grandad's birthday and although it was perhaps a silly idea to wear a cream dress when eating curry, I did appreciate the elasticated waistline ;) A new photo location too, my grandparents really do have a beautiful garden...


I love the wooden heels on these boots, I do wish they were slighter higher but actually, being flat, they will be much more practical once the weather gets worse.


For now though, I will enjoy wearing impractical clothing in the last of the sunshine...
OH HAI beautiful new ankle boots
I would never have usually chosen boots like this in the past but recently I have found myself drawn to things that are slightly edgier than I would usually pick and these boots are a perfect example of how my style has changed since I started blogging. 

How has your style changed? Have you been making the most of the sunshine?
P.S. This post was done in collaboration with Spartoo

11 comments

Unknown said...

I prefer the word classic to cliche! you look great and I love the tough/pretty combination!

char said...

I love the way you rock this look, Maria.
I am always too scared of cream or white dresses, I often worry I'll look a bit too wedding in them. But this could be the perfect solution!

Unknown said...

Um, would you hate me if I got these Spartoo shoes too....? :P <3

Gem said...

I love these, wish that brand went up to a size 8! I love the Ash boots on spartoo too.
My style has changed a lot since starting bloggin, I wear less girly clothes now and more black, simple items x

daisychain said...

I think you'd best keep a close eye on those shoes...

Sherin said...

I love how you added edgier shoes to a pretty white dress. It's a dream combination.

jamie-lee said...

Loving this look - the edgy boots add a whole new element to this sweet lace dress x

Lauren said...

I LOVE the detail on those sleeves! x

Sarah P said...

Ooooh I love this outfit so much - the dress and the boots! <3

You look amazing! :)

xx

Leanne Cornelius said...

Love this outfit, the boots go so well with the pretty dress xx

Chloe said...

Loving the dress, it's lovely, and I'm glad to see it's not just me (and my dad) who like to where the palest of pale clothing when eating curry.