The Ten Best: Ankle boots

1. Christian Louboutin, £580

The designer to turn to for something truly high-fashion. These plum platform boots look great with fitted trousers.

www.net-a-porter.com

2. Pedro Garcia, £270

Add some Victorian spice to your look with these brown lace-up boots. Great with a mannish suit.

www.pedrogarcia.com, available from Selfridges 0870 837 7377

3. Kurt Geiger, £159

Dolly Parton would love these lace-up booties. The old-fashioned dancing shoe design has a hint of Texas bling courtesy of the gold lining.

www.kurtgeiger.com; 08452 572 571

4. George@Asda, £25

Supermarket shopping has never been this good. I love these sassy fold-over boots from George. Far more glamorous than frozen peas.

www.george.com; 0500 100 055

5. Emma Hope, £379

These are real do-everything boots. They are not the cheapest, but they are a classic design and incredibly comfortable. An investment buy.

www.emmahope.co.uk; 020-7259 9566

6. Marni, £329

The patent of these ankle boots by Marni looks great teamed with black opaque tights.

www.marni-international.com; 020-7245 9520

7. Nine West, £65

Add a little colour to your outfit with these fun cherry-red pixie boots. Just don't dress in green or people may mistake you for one.

www.ninewest.com; 020-7079 7586

8. New Look, £25

Shoes from New Look are a bargain so it is foolish not to buy two pairs each season. I love these Eighties- style heeled boots with ruched ankle.

www.newlook.co.uk; 0500 454 094

9. Topshop, £65

Pirate boots were last year's celebrity favourite. This pair from Topshop are very comfortable and can be worn folded up or down.

www.topshop.com; 08451 214 519

10. Gwendoline, £295

Neatly cropped at the ankle, these leather boots are perfect with a skirt. The tassel adds a swing to your step.

www.gwendolyncarrie.com; 020-7243 4301