Steve Madden boots

Saturday morning was spent driving around in a mild snowstorm to three different stores to find snow bibs for Aspen. Kev finally went to a store by himself (while I took Aspen home for lunch) and scored a pair for 30% off. The adventure wasn't a total bust, though, because at ROSS we found snow boots for Aspen and a pair of beautiful, cognac Steve Madden boots for me. They actually had many styles similar to the ones I have collected here, but for MUCH better prices (the two-tone were only $25 at ROSS).

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Unless Kev wants to surprise me with the grey boots (from Target) for Christmas, I told him this could count as my present. We're so cheap. But it's all good!

Delight in Target

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I can't decide if I love or hate the Payton Wedge (in the multi-color option). It's like... is it too much or just enough? It looks like a cozy winter sweater so I'm inclined to love it.

I'm still lusting after the perfect boot

I KNOW! It's been like, two years, and I still haven't found the perfect grey boot. Problem is, now I'm also coveting a cognac book. I even had a dream about finding the perfect shade of brown. I might need professional help.

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These boots were made for walking. And for wearing. By me.

I'm still lusting after a good pair of grey boots, and I don't know what's keeping me from investing. If I just save up some of my Yoga money, I could easily buy a pair without spending any of Kev's hard-earned paycheck.

This pair by Story looks just like a black pair I picked up from a clothing swap (for free!). I love those boots and wouldn't mind having another pair in the grey I've been coveting for over a year now.



Why didn't I think of that before submitting my one Christmas-wish-item to Kev this year? Looks like I'll just squirrel away some cash until I can make these mine. Is there such a thing as a New-Year-present-to-oneself?

How to do a trend the right way

I love me a good pair of boots. I also love me a good pair of jeans.

But guess what. Just because both the boots and the jeans are good, it doesn't mean you can stuff those pant legs into those boots.

ESPECIALLY Uggs. Those are NOT meant to be seen outside your pants. Uggs are comfy. Uggs are warm. Good for you. But please please please do not wear them outside your pant legs. It makes you look stumpy.

Additionally, just because your boot is dressier than an Ugg, it doesn't mean you should stuff wide-leg/boot-cut jeans into them. You're just asking to look 5 pounds heavier.

I think it's safe to say that only leggings or skinny jeans should work their way into your boots. Trust me.

Ok Kev, let's go Christmas shopping!

Too much of a good thing?

I can't decide if I like these boots or not. I think I'd be more inclined to like them if the toe wasn't round. It's possible that a pointed toe automatically makes me like a pair of shoes.