We also accepted an invitation from other family members to hit up Saturday vigil mass and then a nearby Italian restaurant afterward.
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| Linking up with Fine Linen and Purple |
Do you notice anything wrong here? Like the fact that I live in northern Indiana now and about 67% of the shoes I own are open-toe or sneakers? The truth is that I hate shoes. One of the first things I do when I get home is take off my shoes. And it's not because I'm trying to keep the carpet clean or any frou-frou reason like that. I also dread shoe-shopping. Because no matter how comfortable a pair feels in the store, it is just never the same when I actually wear them. The two pairs of "nice" black shoes in the upper right almost never get worn because they're just not comfortable. I've decided to blame my feet. I think my right foot is bigger than my left and that my toes are wide-ish but the rest of my foot is narrow. (B blames it on wearing flip flops for 10 months a year while in FL--his theory is that my toes got to spread out.) I don't know. But I have actually added two pairs to this collection recently, for better or for worse.
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| Pardon my dopey expression. There also used to be a bookshelf behind me, but it has now been moved. |
I'm still getting used to the boots, and B told me that somewhere around the internet he read that it takes 60 days to break in boots. Maybe that has been my issue with all my shoes? Usually I just give up after wearing them three times.
I love your outfit! I have really been wanting a nice belt like that.
ReplyDeleteI also kick off my shoes the moment I walk in the door. It tends to add to the clutter problem around the entry way :) You might find that you like the boots more once you get used to them because they're not so easily kicked off and more "part of the the look"
ReplyDeleteHey! Saw you on the link up. I've been wanting to participate for a while :-) I'm definitely adjusting to "boot life" too, haha.
ReplyDeleteCute look, the belt is great!!! My shoes look like yours, except I actually live in Florida so I couldn't really figure out the problem (aside from the Georgia footwear...LOL!).
ReplyDeleteI am always a fan of boots! Love your outfit! I have issues with shoes, too. I just love flip flops so much that it has been hard branching out to different shoes. Boots is what helped me and now I am a shoe monster!
ReplyDeleteI am THE SAME way with shoes!!! I HATE them. I also wear flip-flops as much as I can (even to work shhh). I also need more close-toed shoes that aren't sneakers...I'll work on that maybe...
ReplyDeleteI love your outfit, Cat! the belt and boots totally make it! I was hesitant to add skinny jeans to my closet but now I wear them all the time. I have the same problem - all open toe shoes or sneakers. I finally added a couple pair this year :)
ReplyDeleteHahaha... Now, how did B find that out (the 60 day thing)? Either way, I think you made a fine choice... they look good on you!
ReplyDeleteReally cute! Love the purple top and the boots!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute outfit! I have heard that it takes a while to break in boots, though I hope they only mean 60 days if you are wearing them once a week.
ReplyDeleteI love the belted sweater look! And I have a pair of boots from Target as well. I got them last year so they aren't quite like the ones you are wearing though.
ReplyDeleteCute outfit! I love wearing skinnies and boots. Also, the belt is great. Where are you in IN? We live in Indy and love it! :)
ReplyDeleteYou look great!
ReplyDeleteI feel the very similarly about shoes . .. I just don't like going shoe shopping. Although my boots that I wore the last few years got worn out last winter, so I did buy some new ones - very similar to yours - recently. So far they haven't bothered me as far as breaking them in, but they do make my feet really hot. I guess that's not a bad thing though when it's cold out . . . :)
I so want a belt like that. You look great!
ReplyDeleteI love the belt and cardigan look! I really need to get on that! :)
ReplyDeleteLove it!
Boots are my go to during the Fall/Winter. They are stylish and WARM which is not the same when wearing heels with no socks or nylons! I really like your attention to detail in the addition of the belt. It takes the outfit up a notch. We had THREE Thanksgivings last year to accomodate all the relatives!
ReplyDeleteGreat boots!
ReplyDeleteA word on shoes from a self-professed shoe lover: shop around and find what works for you. If you try on enough shoes, you'll find brands you love and brands you hate. Got to a good department store and ask someone there what they recommend for your particular issues - they can be pretty helpful, and don't feel you have to buy anything just because they helped you. If you really do have two different size feet, spend the money to shop at Nordstrom, where they'll sell you two different size shoes (that's where I shop b/c I have over a half size difference between my feet - my shoes are INVESTMENTS).
And, if you find shoes you love, find a 'shoe guy' (or gal) - someone to fix your shoes when they inevitably wear out. It's worth it.
Also - enjoy northern Indiana. My hubs is from that area and it's beautiful. We live in southern FL and I miss weather cold enough to have a varied wardrobe - although being able to slip on flip flops 2 seconds before walking out the door is a luxury I love having!!
Those boots! I need to get me some! Too bad there isn't a shoe carnival anywhere near me. I do love the belt, so many uses for it! Thank you so much for participating with us every week :D
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I love those boots, and the belt is a nice touch.
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