Budget Stylista: Bring on the Boots

August 20, 2010 2:00 pm     Posted in Fashion, Style  Jill - University of Wisconsin g+ page


By Jill

I hate to admit it but fall is almost here. Major tear.

But while I’m not excited for midterms, wool coats, shivering on my walk to class and being too cold to drink iced coffee, I am excited for boots (and really excited for Pumpkin Spice Lattes). I know, its not easy to think about knee-high boots when you’ve got sweat building up in the crook of your arm (just me?), but right now- while you’re still in summer mode – is really the best time to stock up on boots for the season:

1) Because you can find good deals.
2) You can find whatever you want in your size.
3) You’re so sick of dirty flip flop feet, you just want something soft and buttery covering up those toes.

Those three reasons were good enough for me to go on an Internet shopping spree from my bed last night. And I found some major gems.

This season, embellished boots and more masculine lace-up boots are totally in my closet. Doesn’t seem like you? Wrong. You can wear these little guys with anything. Pair them with leggings and a long button down for the day, or pair with a flirty feminine look for a nice juxtaposition of girly and boyish.

Here are a bunch of boots that I’m loving right now. There are different heights (from over-the-knee to ankle booties), colors (grey, olive, and tan are nice alternatives if you already have black and brown but want something new) and styles. So go ahead, stock up! You’ll look bootiful (did I just say bootfiul? Ohhh no. That was so a joke my 7th grade geography teacher would have made…) and kick off the new semester in style.

Top Row (L to R): Lulus, $48; Gap, $79.50; Target, $39.99; Madden Girl, $69.95
Middle Row: Forever 21, $27.80;  Charlotte Russe, $40; Forever 21, $34.50; Madden Girl, $49.95
Bottom Row: Delia’s, $59.50;  Lulus, $49; Rocket Dog, $69.95

12 Comments on "Budget Stylista: Bring on the Boots"

  1. Isabella says:
    Sun, 22nd Aug 20106:33 am 

    Could you tell me where you found that photo at the top of your article with the model? I am obsessed with that jacket and want to find it!

  2. Lindsay says:
    Fri, 10th Sep 20109:17 am 

    Wet Seal has an ADORABLE lace-up stiletto military-style boot as well. That just so happens to be on sale for 19.99 AND is on the buy-one-get-one for a penny sale. Talk about a steal!

  3. tony says:
    Tue, 12th Jul 20115:08 am 

    Could you tell me where you found that photo at the top of your article with the model? I am obsessed with that jacket and want to find it!

  4. Auth says:
    Thu, 9th Aug 20128:25 pm 

    No matter how you slice it, (unlalenteed, soitemmes impromtu) noise bands just dont make sense in a family pizzaria! I played a show there and it was a horrible time! The band got two free beers (theres 5 of us) for playing and I didnt get paid (as usual in CT) and no one there appreciated it (as usual in CT)! Even the people there to see the show were outside smoking cigarettes the whole time and didn’t even say boo to me. I went to 3 shows total and they were all the same. If I was the owner I would get rid of that headache too! Sorry Bobby, we all love you but you need to find an audience and a real place to book shows. The only person making out from these shows doesnt even want you there so think about moving on! I hear there is a bunch of abandoned warehouses you can rent out for $100 or less down the street. Also, someone please use that Reeds center for something besides housing supposedly artsy – definitely rich people. Book less shows, book better bands and get the fuck out!

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