Transitional Item: The Open Toe Shoe Boot

I haven't written about open toe shoe boots before, but it's one of my favourite footwear trends of the last few years. The change of seasons can be a tricky fashion time, and the unpredictable weather can mean jeans one day and shorts the next. For cooler summer weather and in early autumn, the peep-toe ankle boot is the perfect transitional item, combining the best of both sandals and traditional boots.

They can easily take you from the office to a night out, and add a stylish, modern finish to any outfit. They look great with jeans or leather trousers and are the perfect choice for adding an edge to a pretty dress.

Here are my current favourites:

I've always loved boots from Whistles and these beauties would be top of my list if I had the budget:

Ania Open Toe Boot £165

And a very flattering pair from Karen Millen:

Leather Peep Toe Shoe Boot £155

Karen Millen also has a mid heeled pair in black:

Mid Heel Leather Shoe Boot £155

Mint Velvet do some fabulous shoe boots - I love this chic cut out leather pair:

Black Melissa Shoe Boot £129

And a more summery pair from Mint Velvet in taupe suede, which also comes in a soft grey:

Taupe Tyla Suede Shoe Boot £129

I've been really impressed with shoes from Next over the last year or so and these look like a classic and more affordable version:

High Front Buckle Shoots £46

And here are mine from Topshop (now sold out), worn here last weekend to dinner at friends, with black double zip jeans from Mint Velvet and a grey knit top from Karen Millen that I borrowed from my Mum:

I love the detail on the back of the Karen Millen top:

And here is a close up of the shoe boots:

And I wore them again this week when I was staying with my sister this week, with faux leather Zara trousers from a couple of years ago and a wrap top from Mint Velvet:

Do you like open toed boots? I would love to know what you think..

I am now on holiday count down, four more sleeps!

Abbi x