'Tis the Season for Boots

Ever since Fall I've been obsessed with boots. Leather, suede, slouchy, buckles, whatever. I love the idea of boots with leggings and skinny jeans. Given that there's a recession going on, I had to suppress my urge to buy a pair of each kind. I convinced myself that I can buy myself a pair of boots that are versatile enough to be "commuter boots". I take the bus to work and I don't like having to walk very far in my heels. So it's be nice to have a pair of cute walking boots that I can also wear for fashion.

Ugg Elijo Boots - $180. I got these on sale for $99 from Nordstrom's! They're warm and comfy but I decided not to keep them because I wasn't sure they were me. Or as my husband says: "Uggs are what California girls wear when the temperature drops below 70 degrees".

The North Face 'Nuptse II' Boot - $79.95. These boots seemed very functional. But I chose not to keep them because they really look like snow/winter boots. I can't imagine wearing them for anything else except commuting.

Miz Mooz Amber Boot - $129. I wished for these for my birthday and my hubby got a pair for me. They look cute one but I read reviews that these were uncomfortable. I really wanted flat boots so I decided to return them.


Steve Madden Tianna Slouch Boot - $89.95 - I didn't pull the trigger on these shoes. They look cute and I love the idea of grey boots. But they're suede! That means I can't really wear them if there's a chance of rain... It's so hard to resist because they're very cute!

I Love My Shu Uemura False Eye Lashes

I was unlucky to have been born with short and stubby lashes that don’t even try to curl up. I’ve hardly bothered with mascara because they smudge and run and they aren’t just worth the effort when your lashes are so non-existent. I’ve only worn false lashes once before in my life and that was on my wedding day. I felt like a princess but what bride wouldn’t? I got these Shu Uemura false eye lashes for my birthday (thanks Tina!) and after wearing them just once, I’m totally in love. I had someone else put them on for me and it took just a few seconds for the glue to dry and viola! Beautiful, luscious and long lashes. You don’t have to use mascara so no worrying about smudging. I felt like batting my eyes all night because I felt so pretty. That’s exactly what they are, prettiness in a box. You put them on and boom, you feel extra pretty. Why have I not discovered them until now? I think these will be my new favorite accessories for a night out on the town.

Universal Wish List

As we get ready for the holidays, one of my new favourite discoveries is Amazon's universal wish list button. You just add it to your browser toolbar so that no matter what site you're shopping on, you can add whatever that catches your fancy to your universal wish list. That way you have one wish list with all the things you desire to make Santa's job a lot easier. God bless technology!

Update: Gold Monogram Pendants

Ever since the Delicate Raymonds gold monogram pendant caught my attention I've been keeping an eye out for similar gold pendants. I found a couple of more so that Santa will have more choices. :)

Tiffany Notes Round Pendant - $750. This is a total splurge! But what girl doesn't love that little blue box?

Red Envelope engraved initials necklace - $99.95 This version allows 3 initials. I personally prefer just the single initial but this is an affordable alternative.