Basic Black Boots

Nine West Blondey Boots - $64.90 at endless.com

It was a typical morning in the office, I was sipping my coffee and checking email at my desk when I got the regular 'Friday deal' email from Endless.com. Why not check it out? I so innocently thought. Well a few clicks and a few minutes later, I ordered these Nine West black leather knee high boots. Sure, they're nothing spectacular or eye catching but every girl needs a pair of basic black knee high boots and I've been due to replace my current pair. I'm happy with them except if I wear them at work all day I am pretty anxious to take them off when I get home. They'll probably soften up after more wear so that they don't feel as constraining.

I Love My New Aldo Boots

I picked out these Aldo boots as Christmas gifts from my mom. Yes, I went shopping with my mom and like a teenage girl I pointed out to the ones I wanted and she bought them for me. I had to wait until Christmas to wear them and I'm so happy with them. I wanted leather slouchy flat boots to wear for the weekend with skinny jeans, tights and skirts and even to work. I've been wearing these almost every chance I get. They're super warm and comfy. I mean, it feels like I'm wearing slippers to work. I love how I can walk around in them for hours and feel so good and look cute too. They're the equivalent of ballet flats for the winter: functional and fashionable.


Aldo Cassella boots - $130


Forever 21 Mellisa Knit Dress - $19.95 One of my favorite outfits with my new boots is a casual knit dress with tights. It's feminine and comfy.

AE Classic Cardigan - $29.95 Another favorite outfit of mine is a white tank under a grandpa style sweater with faded blue skinny jeans and slouchy boots.

'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!

Going Green in Fashion

Gas prices are just getting too ridiculous. Both of our cars take premium gas which hurts even more when we fill up at the pumps. I personally don't mind the gas price increase because I think it will naturally drive us to innovate and create better mass transit and more fuel efficient cars. However, I decided that I didn't want to contribute to the problem so I'm going to start taking the bus to work 2-3 times a week. I took the bus all through college and I hated it during the rainy season, which is about 9 months out of the year here in the Pacific Northwest. Now just because I want to go green doesn't mean I can't do it in fashion. So I figured I could use the money I save on gas to shop for accessories for my commute. The first item on the wish list is rain boots.

Chooka Signature Printed Rain Boot - $59.95. These are adorable with the cute little whale prints. And affordable too.


Juicy Couture 'Sammy' Rain Boots - $107.95. I probably wouldn't get these in pink but they're just so darn cute in that colour. These come in black as well which would be more versatile.


Burberry Rain Boot - $195. These would be my first choice but I would have to take the bus for 2 months to save up enough gas money to buy these. But a girl can dream... These boots will go with any outfit.