My MUST HAVE items this winter...

My AW11 MUST HAVE ITEMS by shopaholicsoph featuring strappy sandals

So due to the fact that it has just been payday, uniform, 30% off and I sold a few bits on eBay I have been able to do my favourite thing of all - SHOP!!! My winter wardrobe is beginning to come together...now it is me so obviously there are sequins, feathers and a lot of black...but I am MOST excited for my new wedges in oxblood, I ordered them online Friday (they were still available thank god!) and they came this morning....now I loved them dearly in black and wore them with everything so hopefully these ones will be just as good and will be a nice change from black I guess. Especially as I have managed to get a pair of black Allegras

Now I know they have been out for a while and I was convinced the most sought after chelsea boot of the season from Topshop was completely sold out but luckily I managed to nab a pair which was left in the Fargate store on Saturday...these will be my winter boots which will go through everything and get me through any nasty weather as I can't wear wedges in the ice/snow. i recommend a chelsea boot as a must have on trend item to anyone looking for new footwear this season. The black marabou feather jumper is an item I was slightly unsure about when I tried it on...I had been waiting for it for so long and when it finally arrived instore I was slightly gutted it wasn't longer but still I think it is a perfect statement item which will look a-maze with some leathers and my new allegra boots with lots of fierce gold jewellery obviously!! The embellished black sequin shorts are a perfect winter item, sequins are for life not just for Christmas, I will wear loads with tights and can't wait to rock with a tan in summer, however in even better sequin news, I managed to get an electric blue pair of sequin shorts off eBay which were originally a press sample...I will be wearing this weekend and will upload a pic but they are extremely sparkly and very exciting. I LOVE SEQUIN SHORTS and they are my must have not just for the party season but all year round. I never got round to buying a winter coat, so this black faux fur gilet is perfect for keeping me warm when worn over my leather jacket with a belt, it looks extremely expensive when styled like this, so anyone else who cannot find their dream winter coat don't worry you won't freeze just smack up a faux fur gilet and layer up - perfect! Now a controversial item that I recently bought is this maxi dress, which I absolutely LOVE - now on the hanger i'll agree it looks like a sack of shit but styled up it looks so much better....despite being told I look like a deciple or Morticia Adams I have had some compliments on it from true fashionista's who appreciate just how simple and classic the dress is...I also think it will be an amaze piece for the summer with a bare leg and sandal with serious layering of chain charm necklaces. Now if only I had been lucky enough to get the Versace for H&M cuffs....

How to wear the boutique maxi... by shopaholicsoph featuring a silk dress

Let me know what you think of the controversial dress but I am sticking with loving it and that is why it is a must have item for me! Now this month I have become more shoe obsessed than ever and my other must haves are the black suede Topshop Lightening wedges, which are uber comfy and perfect for day or night and then the ultimate fierce snake skin shoes which I think are a perfect statement shoe for the party season!!! Peace, Love & Must have items Sophs xoxo