Tuesday 17 January 2012

THE BIG CHILL

Well it seems as though Winter has finally arrived in Leeds with chilling temperatures. However on the upside this has meant I can put my recently purchased boots to the test. Below are a picture of my beloved old boots that have seen better days and I fear may be at the end of the road. Luckily over the Christmas period I found some replacement boots that have more than met my BOOT LOVING expectations. Firstly they were extremely cheap (especially as I paid nearly £70 for my old boots.) Secondly they may not be leather or suede but I love the colour and as it happens the cheap material of the boots is a lot easier to keep clean and maintain than my previous pair. They are comfortable and lastly they are dainty enough that I can still wear them with my skirts and dresses. 
If your like me and tend to form a dear attachment with your boots, below are some tips to make them last that bit longer!
  • If they are leather or suede invest in some protection spray for extra resilience to stains and water.
  •  Clean them at least once a month either with a damp cloth or wax.  
  •  A tiny bit of hair conditioner rubbed into leather can help remove stains.
  • When the heel is visibly worn visit a shoe repair shop and get your boots re-heeled for around £10.
  • New laces or buckles can also be replaced at shoe repairers.
Coat: H&M    Head Band: Missguided
Well i'm off to the library now and am staying suitably wrapped up in in my furry headband and cosy coat.

LS X 

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  1. Hmm I didn't know about hair conditioner on leather! Thanks for the tipp!!

    Xo Meinmode.blogspot.com

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    1. You only use a tiny bit, one of my mum's old tricks! Hope it comes in handy!

      LS X

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  3. Don't we all have a freakish love for our Boots.... then again maybe its just you and me Hun!

    Thanks so much for coming by my site {Little Miss Mama}, so glad you liked it so. Hopefully you get a chance to enter in my contest ! http://www.littlemissmama.com/2012/01/new-year-calls-for-giveaway.html

    I am your NEWEST Fan and Following your TWEET TWEETS!

    XO
    Tairalyn

    http://www.LittleMissMama.com

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    1. Haha maybe!

      Your very welcome. I will have a look at your contest in a min!

      Thanks for following me!

      LS X

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  4. Goodbye old boots and hello new ones! Thanks for the hair conditioner trick.

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    1. Yay new boots. Your welcome, hope it come in handy!

      LS X

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  5. Cool hat! I have one like this too - makes you hope its freezing cold all the time just so you can wear it! x

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    1. Thanks, Ha i know what you mean! Im sure I will be making the most of it this January!

      LS X

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  7. Is it bad that I'm totally crazy in love with the old boots? They have such character, probably from being a couple years old! I've found your blog when we were both featured on IFB this week and I'm so glad. It's so much fun to read and I'm now following.
    xo,
    Sarah
    http://comingunstitched.blogspot.com

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    1. Ha not at all...I totally agree. They may look a bit grubby but they have definitely been reliable boots and to be honest they still go with most of my wardrobe! Thanks for visiting my blog and following. I will check yours out now!

      LS X

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