New Clogs

I've been eyeing these babies ALL SUMMER LONG. When I saw them in the shop window marked down 50% I just went straight in and bought them. They're UGGS, so they have yummy sheepskin on the toe bed, which is so warm and comfy. They look super cute with my light brown, oversized sweater purse, and boot-cut jeans. Love.

Yellow Trench

Earlier this week, I read the post at YouLookFab.com about Color Blocking in the Bright Spring Sunshine and when I saw this yellow trench the next day--marked down 50% off--I snatched it up.

Bad picture, I know. Look at Merrit, though, in the background
doing his homework! 

I didn't have the guts to wear it layered with another bright color, though. Just went with a white T and a statement necklace (a multi-stranded mess of red and pink beads). Yay or nay? Can I pull it off?

The Boots to Beat

These are my boots. I love them.

Was I crazy to spend $200 on them? (Omgosh, did I just say that out loud?)

Nope. And here's why...

I have worn them just about every day since February 15, and my feet have never been happier! They are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn.

They have stood up to all the walking I've been doing, they are warm (maybe too warm for NC?), water resistant which makes perfect sense around here, and with the little wedge, they add a bit of style but I don't feel overdressed dropping Merrit off at school or going grocery shopping. The full sole is perfect for uneven surfaces; I think I'd break my neck in heeled boots or higher wedges on these cobblestone streets and old, cracked sidewalks! (Tina, that was for you.)

The boots look cutest with tucked-in skinny jeans in either black or denim and a tunic-length top. I also wear them with my boot-cut Lucky Brand jeans over top of the boots. (Snagged those at 75% off, which is more my speed. I'm usually Team Bargain Price, not Team Full Price.) Not as cute that way because you can't see the full boot, but still a good look.

I want to try them with tights and skirts/sweater dresses, but I have to wait for our boxes of clothes to arrive. My wardrobe right now consists of only what I packed in my suitcase for the trip over: Three pairs of jeans, three graphic T-shirts, one long-sleeved grey T-shirt, three tunic tops, one pashmina, three turtlenecks (in red, black, and brown), and my light grey puffer coat. This is a versatile collection of clothes (thanks to my friend and personal style consultant, Simply Fit Mama's Brandy, for helping me put it together).

However...after weeks on end of wearing the same stuff, day in and day out, in different combinations, I'm in a total style rut! I'm ready for a little variety. In the meantime, thank goodness I have some super cute boots to boost the style quotient just a tad and perk me up.

Here's the video that sold me on the boots:







What is your favorite wardrobe item? Do tell! And did you pay full price or get it on sale?