new year, new shoes
A pseudo-resolution of mine for 2015 is to be a less impulsive shopper. I admit to having more clothes than I need, partly because I have so many clothes and shoes purchased because they were cheap or good deals. Then said clothes end up being worn once or twice and eventually end up forgotten in the corners of my closet. But this year I'm going to be more discerning about my purchases.
On my current wish list is a pair of over the knee boots. I've already dedicated a whole post to my undying love of the Stuart Weitzman Lowland boots, but before I make an investment like that I'd like to exhaust the more affordable options. Most of the boots I found were more similar to the Stuart Weitzman 5050s with their elastic backs. I'm not sure how I feel about this since I think elastic backs can look somewhat matronly. In addition, if I'm paying over $100 for a pair of shoes, they better be of good quality. When a boot is half elastic rather than leather or suede, I'm getting less bang for my buck. A fitted shaft is another must-- not too tight that they look painted on, but not too loose that they end up scrunching down, specially around the ankles. Of course some scrunching is inevitable, and I think suede hides that better than a smooth leather.
In an ideal world, all of these shoes would be available in my size at one retailer, so I could try them on consecutively, and make a decision. If you've tried any of these on or have any other OTK boot suggestions, please share!
1. Chinese Laundry (on sale)-- pictures of them worn on this blog
2. Urban Outfitters
3. Tommy Hilfiger (on sale)
4. Stuart Weitzman (~30% off in other colors)
5. Stuart Weitzman Lowland <3<3<3<3
6. Via Spiga (on sale, out of stock online but you can use live chat to find them in stores)-- tried these on in store and I felt like I was wearing superhero shoes. While they are made out of suede, they look like neoprene :/
7. Steven by Steve Madden (on sale)
8. Free People
P.S If you're reading this, I hope you had a wonderful start to 2015!
On my current wish list is a pair of over the knee boots. I've already dedicated a whole post to my undying love of the Stuart Weitzman Lowland boots, but before I make an investment like that I'd like to exhaust the more affordable options. Most of the boots I found were more similar to the Stuart Weitzman 5050s with their elastic backs. I'm not sure how I feel about this since I think elastic backs can look somewhat matronly. In addition, if I'm paying over $100 for a pair of shoes, they better be of good quality. When a boot is half elastic rather than leather or suede, I'm getting less bang for my buck. A fitted shaft is another must-- not too tight that they look painted on, but not too loose that they end up scrunching down, specially around the ankles. Of course some scrunching is inevitable, and I think suede hides that better than a smooth leather.
In an ideal world, all of these shoes would be available in my size at one retailer, so I could try them on consecutively, and make a decision. If you've tried any of these on or have any other OTK boot suggestions, please share!
1. Chinese Laundry (on sale)-- pictures of them worn on this blog
2. Urban Outfitters
3. Tommy Hilfiger (on sale)
4. Stuart Weitzman (~30% off in other colors)
5. Stuart Weitzman Lowland <3<3<3<3
6. Via Spiga (on sale, out of stock online but you can use live chat to find them in stores)-- tried these on in store and I felt like I was wearing superhero shoes. While they are made out of suede, they look like neoprene :/
7. Steven by Steve Madden (on sale)
8. Free People
P.S If you're reading this, I hope you had a wonderful start to 2015!