The only thing that can console me after the change in weather forces me to put away my easy breezy summer dresses and wedge myself into tights are boots. I love boots: knee high, wedge, flat, high-heel; any boot brings a smile to my face. I mostly try to keep my boots pretty high, but I am tempted this season by the ankle boot. Specifically, I am looking towards flat, menswear inspired ankle boots. I think they look great with jeans or tights and can toughen a girly dress. I love J. Crew's Emmett Ankle Boots, but there are two problems: the price ($238.00, yikes!) and they are leather.
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My favorite categories of ankle boots are "western" and "motorcycle."
1. Candie's Western Boots
$48 - kohls.com
2. Rifle Western Boots
$79 - famousfootwear.com
3. Bucco Western Ankle Boots
kohls.com
4. ASOS flat booties
$63 - asos.com
5. Forever21 studded booties
$33 - forever21.com
6. Forever21 slouchy boots
$33 - forever21.com
$48 - kohls.com
2. Rifle Western Boots
$79 - famousfootwear.com
3. Bucco Western Ankle Boots
kohls.com
4. ASOS flat booties
$63 - asos.com
5. Forever21 studded booties
$33 - forever21.com
6. Forever21 slouchy boots
$33 - forever21.com
And here are a few options for styling.
I could not resist styling one of the vacation purchases. This butterfly printed dress from Debenhams (by Oasis). The dress is so flowy and comfortable. I think the boots are a great contrast to the girly dress.
Halation necklace
$48 - anthropologie.com
This third look was inspired by J. Crew. "Liquid Silk" is the perfect name for this skirt. Although I like the bright blue color, I think the subtle pink works great with the brown ankle boots.
$48 - anthropologie.com
This third look was inspired by J. Crew. "Liquid Silk" is the perfect name for this skirt. Although I like the bright blue color, I think the subtle pink works great with the brown ankle boots.
Secret Wash button-down shirt in white
$63 - jcrew.com
And for the last look I am going with my casual uniform: jeans, cardigan and scarf. I have not ventured into colored denim yet, but I am willing to give it a try. I'm not willing to invest in the pricey Anthro skinnies yet, but I could be enticed by a reasonably priced pair from Target.
$63 - jcrew.com
And for the last look I am going with my casual uniform: jeans, cardigan and scarf. I have not ventured into colored denim yet, but I am willing to give it a try. I'm not willing to invest in the pricey Anthro skinnies yet, but I could be enticed by a reasonably priced pair from Target.
