For some reason, despite my somewhat, erm, expansive shoe collection, I realized I didn’t have a pair of brown boots. In fact, I realized I was rarely wearing much brown. What? A under-utilized color in the Fashion Huntress world?! Never. So, now I’m finding myself wearing my brown boots all the time, and pairing them with all my under worn brown outfits. Feels good, readers. Leave no color unworn! It’s your world, color it however you want.
Sweater: Kenji via Savers ($2, unknown retail)
Dress: Gap ($27 marked down from $60)
Leggings: TJ Maxx ($5 marked down from $10)
Necklace: Skull Paradise (gift)
Shoes: Rocket Dog via Marshall’s ($20 marked down from $90)
Fashion Huntress tips:
1) Clearly, tall brown and black boots are staples in your wardrobe. I’ve found that I really don’t wear mine outside once the salt and snow hit the streets and sidewalks. As much as it’s sort-of a hassle to carry around spare boots, most boots (leather, suede, or synthetic) really don’t do well in adverse weather conditions and can leave your boots looking really worn and stained. Even though I bought these boots for $20, they will still last years if they are well cared for in winter. Moral of the story: get one pair of waterproof warm boots that you will wear for six months straight outdoors (if your weather is anything like Chicago’s), and show your other boots some love by sparing them from slush, salt, snow, and sand.
2) My fiancé and I came across work created by Skull Paradise while in New Orleans, Lousiana. If you’re interested in unique, handmade jewelry and art work, it’s great to support local artisians. I met one of the artists while visiting their booth at an art fair and loved the warm enthusiasm. If interested, you can check them out via: https://www.facebook.com/CrescentCitySkullClub
Anyone else loving handmade jewelry lately? Brown boots? 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by, readers! I hope everyone has a good start to their week!
I like brown boots too! It’s funny Bc I posted a fashion post a few weeks ago about pairing my all blAck pieces with brown. I don’t wear much color so brown is a step 🙂 haha! X, jenna
Cute look! Love the boots! 🙂
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Love the necklace and I love that it is handmade! I do the same thing since we live in NYC, I never wear nice shoes in the winter. I change wherever I go!
Oh yes, brown boots a must! Your combo gorgeous as ever.
I like youR dress… you are so perfect with plaids. And i love that you dont miss any color in fashiin….kuddos! Lovely boots….
What a great outlook! Leave no color unworn .. makes absolute sense in a fashionista’s world though. My favorite about this look is the plaid dress, extremely cute and wow what a steal of a deal.
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Cute dress and your necklace is beautiful. Very cool that it’s hand made. It’s funny I just realized that I don’t really own a pair of brown boots either, and I have a lot of shoes & boots! I do have a pair of taupe suede booties but that doesn’t count.lol!
I find winter can wreck havoc on your boots so I only wear my leather ones outside. I do use mink oil once every few weeks on them, which helps prevent salt damage. I also bought this shoe polish called Urad at a Home Reno convention, and it’s a miracle worker. It repairs any salt damage to shoes & boots, and works on all materials from leather to synthetic. I bought both the neutral & black cream polish…so good.
xo, Jackie
Love your boots!!
Ale
You look adorable hun, I love the white cardi paried with the plaid dress shirt, super chic! Have a great week ahead! 🙂 xo~ Lena
Love your brown boots! I am a big fan of the stacked heels. And you would totally rock brown like no bodies business!!
I actually love cognac colored brown boots better than just straight brown, but both are gorgeous!
Kari
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I loved the boots 😍…i wish my part of the world wasn’t half as sultry so that i can try boots!!! 😦 the sweater’s too cute too 💝
The plaid with the chunky knit is just perfect! Yep add this all, actually add two of those sweaters, to the closet! Is it possible to add that adorable ponytail bun too?!
xx Cara
Brown boots – how did you possibly get by without them? I pretty much live in mine. 😀 Also, loving the statement jewelery! Totally digging handmade jewelery, for sure!
You are beautiful! Love this look on you!
You’re definitely my inspiration!
Much love, Vanessa
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Love the boots and the jewels, the whole look! Your hair is so cute, I always love your more casual laid back styling. 🙂 That dress is seriously too cute, if you’re ever looking to get rid of it I would welcome it with open arms. 🙂 Fashion exchange? Hehe.
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Love this outfit! ❤
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