Scarf: Express | Sweater: Target (option, option) | Vest: Express (option, option) | Jeans: Delia's (option, option) | Booties: Report (old, but other grey bootie options I like here, here, here) | Bag: Kate Spade (option - on sale from $398 to $199, free shipping!), budget option) | Ring: Kate Spade (on sale from $58 to $29, free shipping!)
In an effort to uphold my Resolution #4, I've got another pair of shoes for you that you haven't seen before. At least, not that I can remember. I've had these booties for at least 7 years, if not more. I got them when "booties" were still being called "ankle boots." Back before skinny jeans were a thing. Before leggings were a thing. Before booties with bare legs were a thing for me. Before tights were a thing in my wardrobe. Without all those things, it was honestly pretty hard to style these in a way that showed them off. I always wore them under my bootcut or flared jeans, and even then, only the toes would be peeking out.
Now that I have jeans and leggings that I can tuck into these babies, I've been wanting to dust them off and take them back out for a spin. And to be honest, this outfit was just kind of blah to me before I put them on. I'm not sure why since I love leopard, I love fur, I love stripes, I love red. But something still felt unfinished about the outfit, and I almost changed out of it but decided to try it on with the booties first. The booties and bag definitely complete this look, and I felt satisfied. The next time I wear them will have to be with a dress!
Kind of amazing how fashion has evolved in just a short amount of time. These booties were ahead of their time, I suppose!
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What a chic, beautiful outfit Carylee. I of course pinned it. Your boots & bag are perfection.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure linking up with you for the first time yesterday. Have a Great Week, Ada. =)
Thanks, Ada! I enjoyed putting this together and wearing it - very fun!
DeleteSuch a fun outfit, I'm wearing my red jeans and stripes today with my herringbone vest. :)
ReplyDeleteThere's something so easy and fun about stripes and red! A great vest is just an added bonus!
DeleteWow great story and great "ankle boots". The whole outfit is perfect!
ReplyDeletexo, Lee
Thanks, Lee! I don't know when we started calling them booties vs ankle boots?
DeleteI love this outfit, I definitely need a good striped sweater, such a great staple.
ReplyDeleteNatalia
http://leavingthecorneranddippingmytoes.blogspot.com/
Oh yes, definitely! I have more striped sweaters, striped anything really, than I should for one wardrobe!
DeleteThe booties were the first thing I noticed. Don't you love when you hang on to something for years and bring it out and you love it even more?
ReplyDeleteTracy @Its Mostly About Fashion
Yep- treasure hunting in your closet. The best!
DeleteI have so many pieces I've held on to forever thinking I'll wear them again. Most I never touch! Haha. I am in love with your bag! If the blush color was still in stock, I might have bought it on the spot.
ReplyDeleteKatie
Style Diary
Aww, man! Maybe shopping fate will step in and you'll come across the blush one day!
DeleteI really am *trying* to wear the unworn!
I love when I hang on to something and then it becomes stylish again. Although those were probably never out of style. They look fabulous! Love that KS bag!
ReplyDeleteNikki
thefashionablewife.com
I've just always loved the shape of these! I hope they have lots more years in them!
DeleteThanks for reading!
Love the whole outfit between the mixing of the patterns and the color combo.
ReplyDeleteAnd your looks super sleek and fabulous!
Sofia
stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com
Thanks so much, Sofia! Color, pattern, texture = my favorite!
DeleteIt really is crazy how much style has changed lately! You look fab. I'm a fan of pretty much every "trend" you listed above! Hope you stayed warm in this crazy snow!!
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I'm so over the winter, Darcy! OMG! As much as I love layering and wearing boots, my body wants warmth and sunshine!! haha
DeleteAnd yes, I remember waiting for skinny jeans to go out, but it looks like they're here to stay!
Awesome look! I love those booties, and I'm impressed you have taken such good care of them over 7 years. I am so tough on shoes. I really like all the details in this outfit - especially the leopard scarf, fur vest, and bag. Really works!
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Well unfortunately (or fortunately?) when you're a shoe hoarder like me, my shoes don't get as much use for the mere fact that I have to work them back into the rotation. Definitely not bragging about that - it's probably more of a pain to have more choices!
DeleteThank you so much for reading and commenting!
Hard to believe those booties are 7 years old and still fabulous! I for one, love the outfit, with or without the booties ;-) All great elements - fur, leopard, stripes, red...love! Great job!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I threw so many of my favorites in them! Not sure why I wasn't feeling it before the boots! But looking back at these photos, I do really love this! I can't believe how much I want to wear this vest this season!
DeleteI love this entire look, especially the boogies/ankle boots.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm glad I've been able to give these a second life!
Deleteaaah those red jeans!!! Absolutely hot! Love the bag too..goes perfectly with your outfit :).
ReplyDeleteXX
Thank you! Delia's is such a good and random resource for me for bottoms! These red skinnies are the best!
Deletethe red jeans look great on you and nice job sticking to your new year's resolution!
ReplyDeletecute & little
Thanks so much! It's been nice to reference my resolutions every few days to keep myself in check! Blogging about it definitely helps!
DeleteRed and grey and stripes always a thing, the booties, ankle thinggies are awesome!
ReplyDeleteCome by if you have time,
Simona
ON/OFF DUTY STYLE
I agree - I've been a lover of all those pieces forever!
Deletelove the outfit!
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Thank you so much! I appreciate you reading!
DeleteThose great patent leather cap toe booties are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThey've always had a place in my heart which is why I could never part with them!
DeleteI love this color palette!
ReplyDeleteThanks, definitely one of my faves!
DeleteGreat outfit, and I love the scarf!
ReplyDeleteI recognized you on The Daily Express where we were both featured today, and remember you from GBCN. Small-bloggy world!
Happy Friday! :)
SO FUN! I immediately messaged Gina (daily express) and told her - OMG i "know" her from my style and beauty board!
DeleteWhat a coincidence and love running into you! Miss your OOTDs!