boots

a case against UGGs

 

Just say 'NO' to UGGs.

Rarely do I rant on my blog but this instance, I had an irresistible urge to do so. So here it goes...


I thought the popularity of these boots would wane after one season. Maybe two. I was wrong. After achieving mainstream popularity, they won't seem to go away. I realize they have a history with (and were originally designed for) surfers, they are apparently very comfortable and they do sometimes look cute on 'tween'-age girls. Personally, I cannot think of another pair of shoes that would make me feel less sexy. Actually, I take that back. Crocs rival UGGs for the top spot for the list of shoes I would also never be caught dead in. But that's a blog rant for another day.

UGGs might be worthy of being worn around my apartment because they look like bedroom slippers to me. There's no good reason why a grown woman (like myself) should ever leave home wearing a pair. It would only make me feel as though I had completely given up on a desire to look/feel stylish or sexy. Besides, why on earth would I ever aim to dress like every other mall-crawling, Britney wanna-be out there? I live in New York. There are just endless (and more fashion-forward) options for boots out there.

Sorry loyal UGG lovers. I am just not a fan.
That is all.

 

boot dreams for fall

When I think of fall, I think BOOTS. I have my eye on gray ankle boots but I still love the idea of tall riding boots. I also found other interesting ones out there. My jeans, sweaters (and, yes, TURTLENECKS) are ready. Here are some of my favourites...

In an alternate universe where I had $1,100 to burn, my wallet would spontaneously combust for these Chloe side-buckled boots. They are PERFECT.


Minnie by Vince Camuto (sadly, only size 9.5 left! Gasp!!)



Air Petra by Cole Haan, simple with a nice silhouette and comes in a few colors


Crush by Cole, Rood & Haan Co. (the new vintage inspired line). Oxford-like, elegant.



Crispin by Via Spiga, love the oxford details with the laces

I adore these Platform Ankle bootie by Pierre Hardy! The desert boot just got sexier.



Shirley riding boot by Frye, you can't go wrong with Fryes



Love the buckles and the heel on these Zooey boots by Dolce Vita



This how I would do over-the-knee. Jada by DKNYc



Watson boot by Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent. The cut-out in the back is great.