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Currently Craving: Burgundy Lace-Up Ankle Boots
As you know, I LOVE ankle boots! As my style has evolved over the years ankle boots have remained a constant, and as a result, I’ve recently started expanding my collection. Though I could certainly maintain a functional wardrobe with a single pair of basic leather Chelsea boots, I’ve started adding different colors and silhouettes into my closet and one of the best surprises in all of it has been how much I like lace-up ankle boots!
I love the silhouette they give and how they dress up even my basic outfits and for me and my personal style, I like wearing them with everything from pants to skirts and dresses. Plus, when I did my style consultation with Rachel last year, she recommended “traditional, feminine lace up boots.”
Specifically within the category of lace-up ankle boots, I have basic black of course (since it’s one of the key colors of my wardrobe) but I’ve started adding in more rich burgundy. Since figuring out my wardrobe color palette and the colors that I feel my best in, rich burgundy blends better with my wardrobe than a traditional, warm toned brown. Plus, there’s something so unexpected and beautiful about a perfectly died burgundy shoe that I just love.
At the moment, I have one pair of burgundy brown lace-up ankle boots that I bought before I went to Ireland and they were not only perfect for my trip, but I continue to wear and love them. That said though, the silhouette I chose was purposefully rugged and I’ve decided after wearing those for a few years that a dressier, slimmer style would serve my wardrobe well. Something that sits closer to the foot and has narrower sole would be a welcome addition to my favorite outfits - especially when wearing all navy or all white/cream.
Unsurprisingly, my next step whenever I’m interested in adding something new to my wardrobe is to see what’s available. I do this before I even add something to my wish list, and I use it as a way to really narrow in on specifically what I’m interested in. This takes it from a general thought to something concrete.
To do this, I like to check the brands I already own and love and then do a quick search for new suggestions in order to gather a list of options. Once I have those options, I like to compare and contrast. I go over everything from price to the construction and of course the look. If they don’t look right then I won’t wear them - even if they’re the most beautifully constructed shoes.
So, that brings us to where I am now. Below, I’ve outlined the boots I currently have my eye on with a quick overview. This includes a comparison of the silhouette from the side and the top and of course the price.
Doing this helps me see the profile and how thick or thin they look and allows me to easily compare them to what I already own - in the burgundy box at the bottom. Also, I can easily see which pairs clearly lean more brown and which are closer to the rich burgundy I’m after. From there I like to list out the different construction points so that I have them for easy reference and figure out which will be the best for me. Since the pair I have was purchased as an introduction to this category, I didn’t mind some lower end finishings.
For example, the pair I have has basic rubber soles rather than Dainite rubber soles which are considered to be the best. That, plus considering a standard leather sole for a sleeker fit are all things I’m weighing before making a choice. Also, the leather isn’t the top of the top and as a result, they still look great but definitely have more visible creasing after wearing them for a few years.
And finally, since my objective is to add a pair to my closet that’s slightly dressier than what I already have, things like broguing are worth considering, as well as the thickness and style of the laces and grommets. Below you can see a quick overview of the 4 pairs I’m considering and I’ve linked them all under the picture if you’re interested in any yourself.
Top to bottom, left to right:
Toast x Cheaney Boots / Cheaney Olivia R Wingtip Boot / Cheaney Tarran GV Derby Boot / Crockett & Jones Olivia Boot / Crockett & Jones Jane Boots
Wish List Outfit Planning - Shades Of Blue & Green
Today I want to share more wish list outfit planning but this time featuring shades of blue and green - two of my favorites! I love doing these collages of things on my wish list and things I already own in order to decide what will and won’t actually work in my closet. These help me stay focused and buy things that I’ll wear and love for years. Like always, I’ve linked or listed everything below. Anything marked with * was gifted.
ALREADY OWN
Green Pants, White Silk Shirt, Silk Scarf, Vintage Bottega Veneta Green Clutch, Mini Gold Hoop Earrings, Perfume
WISH LIST ITEMS
Green Signet Ring
ALREADY OWN
Green Pants, White Silk Shirt, Green Purse*, Vintage Ralph Lauren Sunglasses, Mother Of Pearl Signet, Mother Of Pearl Locket Gifted , Perfume, Printed Vintage Manolo Blahnik Pumps (Mine are kitten heel)
WISH LIST ITEMS
Large Signet Ring
ALREADY OWN
Green Pants, Off White Sweater, Vintage Green Bottega Veneta Clutch, Mother Of Pearl Locket Gifted , Mini Gold Hoop Earrings
WISH LIST ITEMS
Green Signet Ring
ALREADY OWN
Navy Pants, Navy Sweater, Vintage Ralph Lauren Sunglasses, Mother Of Pearl Locket Gifted, Ballet Flats
WISH LIST ITEMS
Large Signet Ring
ALREADY OWN
Jeans, Navy Sweater, Vintage Ralph Lauren Sunglasses, Mother Of Pearl Locket Gifted, Printed Mules, Printed Purse
WISH LIST ITEMS
Large Signet Ring
ALREADY OWN
Jeans, Navy Sweater, Silk Scarf, Perfume, Chanel Ballet Flats, Mother Of Pearl Locket Gifted
ALREADY OWN
Navy Pants, Navy Sweater, Vintage Ralph Lauren Sunglasses, Brown Chelsea Boots, Silk Scarf, Perfume
WISH LIST ITEMS
Large Signet Ring
ALREADY OWN
Jeans, Navy Sweater, Vintage Ralph Lauren Sunglasses, Brown Chelsea Boots, Silk Scarf, Perfume
WISH LIST ITEMS
Large Signet Ring
Wish List Outfit Planning - Shades Of Pink
As you know, I love having a wardrobe wish list. On it, I put things I’d like to add to my wardrobe and jewelry box so that I and plan and build my wardrobe with intention. On my wish list, I separate things by tiers based on how soon I’ll be able to afford them or if they’re filling a need in my closet. Before I buy anything from my wish list, I plan out how it will work with the rest of my wardrobe and if it will serve my style for the long haul. I love doing this by putting together outfit collages and since I recently added a few things to my wish list, I wanted to share some more wish list outfit planning. This set of looks is inspired by my recent love for pink and showcases some of the pink bits I already have and how the wish list items will fit in nicely. I’ve linked everything below. As always, anything marked with * was generously gifted.
ALREADY OWN
Mid Wash Denim, Light Structured Purse*, Sunglasses*
WISH LIST ITEMS
Pink Cashmere Sweater, Printed Flats
ALREADY OWN
Mid Wash Denim, Light Structured Purse*, Sunglasses*, Mother Of Pearl Signet, Mother Of Pearl Locket Gifted , Perfume
WISH LIST ITEMS
Pink Cashmere Sweater, Printed Flats
ALREADY OWN
Mid Wash Denim, Light Structured Purse*, Vintage Round Sunglasses, Ballet Flats (fit true to size)
WISH LIST ITEMS
Pink Cashmere Sweater
ALREADY OWN
Printed Skirt, Light Structured Purse*, Vintage Round Sunglasses, Chanel Ballet Flats (bought a few years ago)
WISH LIST ITEMS
Pink Cashmere Sweater
ALREADY OWN
Mid Wash Denim, Light Structured Purse*, Mother Of Pearl Locket Gifted, Printed Scarf , Perfume , Ballet Flats
WISH LIST ITEMS
Pink Cashmere Sweater, Large Signet Ring
ALREADY OWN
Pale Pink Pants, Light Structured Purse*, Mother Of Pearl Locket Gifted, Ivory Sweater
WISH LIST ITEMS
Printed Flats, Large Signet Ring, Ivory Sunglasses
