Daily Style: Tall Boots Girl

Let me tell you, there is nowhere you can go that you don't see tall boots on ladies feet. It's crazy! Is it just me or has there been a tall boot explosion just in the last year? Maybe it's just the Clemson football games I go to that make me feel that way. Maybe it's just that you see grandmothers wearing them these days too. With all that being said it doesn't bother me enough to make me toss mine in the donate pile! No way! I rarely stay on top of trends to be "the only" one wearing something. I do love an ankle boot too which seems to be a bit more underground still. Mark my word I will NOT be one of those gals that expose my ankles when it is 30 degrees outside unless it's a crazy rare moment that I get to go to a fancy party. So that leaves...boots!

Also, Happy New Year! I hope you all had a fabulous time! I went to bed about 11:15pm. It was as far as I could go. I tried! But my son had a friend over for a sleepover and I knew they would be up early. They are only seven years old so sleeping in is not a thing yet. In other news, I think I will try out a few new things around here on the blog to freshen things up. I have no concrete plans but I like introducing new posts with a picture and words - like I did right up there. What do ya think? Maybe have some more written posts with what I'm doing/thinking/not doing/not thinking...I don't know. I do have a bit of the new year buzz. I hope you like the changes! I will still keep the "Girl" part of each post title because...hey...I am one girl right? 

Outfit details: Denim dress: thrifted Liz Claiborne, Leggings: Hue, Boots: Steve Madden

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For the Love of Boots

Y'all I don't know what to tell you other than I need therapy for how much I love boots. Tall boots, ankle boots, heeled boots, cowgirl boots. Sheesh. I can't help it. The rich colors and rustic feel just gets me every time. Makes me want to crunch the leaves under my feet and drink hot cider. Whoa! Hold me back! 

Here's a few of my favorites I have fallen in love with while window shopping. I included a beautiful deep green pair for my sweet friend that is in the market for a pair! Links are down below if you need the deets.

Sam Edelman leather boots
amazon.com

Frye tall boots
amazon.com

Sole Society suede boots
solesociety.com

Cole Haan tall boots
amazon.com

Steve madden boots
stevemadden.com

Steve madden boots
stevemadden.com

Free Shipping $50+ on Steve Madden Booties For Women
stevemadden.com

Red Lipstick Boots

There might be a bit of a boot theme going on here! Except these boots were only $3.50 at the Goodwill. Just as exciting as waiting for a brand new pair in the mail. I couldn't believe my luck picking up these beauties. I love the color red! I have paired these up with several other outfits just somehow haven't seem to make a post about them yet. I did wear them here with an autumn twist. I took a classic approach for this outfit. Maybe a little Parisian with the black and white? I chose a black blazer and a black and white striped shirt to pair up with the red boots. I wanted a little bit of flair in my hair so I opted for a side chignon with some flower bobby pins. It felt Spanish inspired...like a flamenco dancer. Except without the dress...or the castanets...or the dance moves. This little spot for the photos is one of my favorite spots in my new yard. I love the bird house and the plants as they get ready for winter. There are bird houses everywhere here. I will be sitting on the porch and spot a new one in a tree, one that I haven't seen before. I can't wait until the spring! But that's a little too far away to think about that now. Got a long way to go...

My first jump picture! We did it! I thought it was impossible. I totally got some air.

Photos by Brian :)

Blazer: Thrifted, Goodwill

Striped Top: Kohl's

Jeans: NY&Company

Red Boots: Thrifted, Goodwill

Scarf: JCPenny

Hair accessories: DIY

Earrings: NY&Company

Rainy Day Jumper

Stacey of Goodwill Huntingg made me look at my jumpsuit a little differently. I hadn't really thought about a way to style it for the fall but after seeing her wear her thrifted find with heel booties and a thick belt, I decided to give it a try too. I love the crazy pattern on this jumpsuit! Also, navy is so classic and I feel that helps ground this piece a little bit and keep it from being too obnoxious. My favorite go to cardigan for fall is my creme one with the lace back. It keeps it from being just a boring cardigan when you get the lace peek on the back. The rainy day flattened my hair to pieces, but it was good to get some rain. Hope you guys had a great Monday!

Photos by me

Jumpsuit: Thrifted; Goodwill

Cardigan: Urban Outfitters

Belt: Kohls ?

Boots: Restricted

Necklace: Thrifted, local resale shop

October Schmocktober

Taking time during a very busy October to spend a glorious fall day strolling through the Botanical Gardens. It was a beautiful and day and Brian and I needed the time to relax. This month is jam packed! My brother is getting married on Sunday, 10/10/10. I am so excited because they asked me to take photos of their big day. I think it is going to be a sweet and special day. Just an intimate wedding...nothing elaborate. Which I think are some of the best.

Then, of course, we are getting ready to move. I have to pack my whole apartment in just a few weeks. Thank heaven my mom is going to help me get everything spic and span before I hand the keys back over. Its a bit overwhelming to have to pack and wonder if you are going to get your security deposit back. I mean, I should. Neither I nor my son (which is amazing) have done anything other than regular wear and tear on the carpets and stuff. Getting ready to buy a house is just as bad as moving out of one! There is so much paperwork, so many things to do, to order, to pay for, to fill out. Ahhhh! It will be very nice to get "home" and unpack and organize. I plan on having a pile to donate, a pile for a blog shop-my-closet shop and maybe a few vintage pieces for an Etsy shop. We'll see. It may just get dumped at the resale boutique and I'll let them do all the work and I will just come by and collect the $!

Later on in the day (after a nap!) we went to Katie's birthday party at a delicious Indian restaurant. I threw on some red lipstick and tried a high bun for a bit of a 40's flare!

We stumbled upon these curious little rock creatures that someone had secretly built. They were interesting because they looked like they could topple over any minute. If I was there by myself it might have been a bit creepy. But in the light of day it was pretty serene.

 Photos by Brian - thank you sweetie!

Dress & belt: thrifted, Goodwill

Shades: RayBan

Cowgirl boots: Dan Post

Creek Bed

I drooled over these Dan Post boots for about a year. I would go by Discount Shoe Barn and try them on over and over and over. I even went by an took a picture of them one time. I could not bring myself to spend that much money on myself. I think Brian finally felt sorry enough for me and surprised me with them on my birthday. Bless his heart. Maybe he just couldn't take my pouty face whenever I passed by a pair of cowgirl boots not a minute longer. Or maybe he's just sweet. Or maybe they were on sale. Or maybe....the shoe gods were looking out for me...

 I love the way this one turned out because it captures the colors in the dress. It was hot and sticky when I was taking the photos and the breeze felt great.

 

Dress, cami & Belt: thrifted, Goodwill

Boots: Dan Post

Earrings: handmade by a coworker's mom