Knee *Hugging* boots

 Boots: Esprit | Jeans: Asos (similar here & here) | Clutch: Primark (similar) | Sweater: Iris and Ink (similar & Miu Miu on sale) | bracelet: Monica Vinader Fiji | Bracelet: Lux Divine | Nails: Barry M Gelly Pomegranate | Lips: YSL RougeVernis à Lèvres Glossy Stain 26 Violine Surrealiste

Before buying these boots I had my doubts...I neither wanted to look too tarty nor that I would get the 'my thighs look fat'-idea. Then again, my inspirations varied from dare-cat Puss in Boots to the glorious warrior babe Barbarella, and some films as well.

Thus, dressing it up with demure patterns like houndstooth & a sweet pink cashmere sweater gives it nice appeal. Also, sorry about devoring the clutch: d I told you I was channeling the cat and it looked like a juicy bird ; ).

my 1st kneeboots hero: da Puss

'Barbarella': nice way to hunt at other planets (?)

Jane Fonda got some typecasting after Barbarella, eg Metzengerstein also being booted (then she got into aerobics)

Typically Dutch Autumn

Instead of the high fashion sets I usually do, I wanted to go for the more 'down to earth' Dutch variety. The stuff I was raised on,  or, actually the things that are quite the necessity over here during Autumn.

Een, you couldn't go around with huge storms and non-waterproof mascara. DejaVu is a brand that stays waterproof until you add lukewarm water.

Twee because most Dutch women feel the need to be casual and dressed at the same time: a sharp blazer will look good on jeans or with a dress, and this one can be paired with several items.

Drie because our mums will probably provided us with the flowers to make our home more cosy, or perhaps we bought them ourselves...Ofcourse in the colours that match Autumn.

Gloves will become a necessity soon with the colder weather, and what better option than Vier to get a pair in Vinyl: sexy & waterproof at the same time. I already got this pair : )

A bike, Duh. Vijf is in a sassy leopard print.

Zes, boots are a Dutch woman's staple! This Autumn the over-the-knee will be running around, but as the average Dutch woman wouldn't like to be too tacky. This pair still looks decent and is under 120EU; the stereotype. And to conclude with Zeven, an umbrella, but only a stormproof version from Senz.