HERE'S some good news the gods of fashion are favouring us this season with a high-fashion trend that women can actually wear. Introducing every girl's new best friend: the biker boot. Already a favourite with stylish celebrities, biker boots are both practical and versatile. Not since ballet pumps were reintroduced has fashion made such sweet (and oh so comfortable) sense. ... more
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