Winter Wear Watch

Hi friends! Thanks for putting up with my deadbeat blogger ways lately. I've been sorting out the blog, some fun projects, and not to mention, my life. On the fun project note, I'll be sharing bits and pieces slowly... so stay tuned.

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However, I made this post more out of necessity than anything. As I was walking home today, it was not quite snowing, not quite raining, not quite in between. At one point it seemed like really fat raindrops, and at other moments the sleet felt like tiny rocks being thrown at my face from above. Let's just say it was all bad.

I've been talking about buying a new pair of winter boots for a while, but the procrastinator in me waited until my Uggs soaked all the way through to make a decision. So when I got home, I promptly hopped online and did my winter boot research. I've come to two options:

Items in this set:

Splendid - Very Light Jersey Cardigan (Ivory) - Apparel, $69
Moto Jacket, $1,015
7 for all mankind Josefina distressed cropped boy-fit jeans, $139
Women's shoes/bags: Sorel Tivoli - Houndstooth, $95
Marc by Marc Jacobs Twisted Q Groovee - Black, $498

or

Items in this set:
RM by Roland Mouret Orion dress, $1,495
COLLECTION, John Lewis Women Cape Cardigan, Dove , S, 50 GBP
Sorel Black Women's Joan of Arctic Shoe, 75 EUR
aerie slipper sock - Dark Heather Grey, $15
Marni Ruched suede pochette, $525

Both by Sorel. Both insanely weather appropriate. Both with a do-able price tag, as they will be with me every single day as I trek downtown. Now many people tell me to get over the idea of attractive and functional winter boots, now I don't have to.

Let the Rain Come Down

The weather is cooling pretty quickly here in Chicago and fall rain has made its big debut. Over the years living in walking cities and towns, I have somehow managed to have never owned a single pair of rain boots. No really... ever.

I think what really discouraged me from buying rain boots all these years was how I really don't like the rubber boots that are typically in some ridiculous color, plaid, or a juvenile animated print of sorts. Needless to say, my feet have suffered dearly. So I'm taking a stand and decided I want a rain boot that looks like a boot I would (and could!) wear all day. Enter light bulb over my head: rubber riding boots.

1. Urban Outfitters 2. Tory Burch 3. Hunter

They look good, they'll make me feel better about rainy days, and I'll feel chic and stylish in my rubber footwear.