Dress for Less: Shoe of the Day

A double feature wammy for you today, readers!  Dress for Less & a Shoe of the Day!  Wowza.  You might reconize these adorable heeled sandles...

 By the ever popular and adorable brand, Seychelles, ya?  Well only one of these are the Seychelles Women's Gypsy Sandal and the pair on the left is actually significantly cheaper by Mossimo® Vivien Pleated Heeled Sandals via Target.

The Target pair comes in only Mushroom (shown) and black, and not all the fun and bright colors the Seychelles comes in (like this orange-coral color I love).  I ended up getting the Target ones, and while I've only worn them around Target and my house a bit - so far the seem very comfortable and look just like the Seychelles!

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Favorite Blogger Outfit: All around the shoes

Sometimes I pick out my outfit solely around a certain accessory or pair of shoes!  In this case, I can only dream of all the fun outfits I'd wear with Pamela's cute shoes (that I may just break down and get them myself some day):

I not only love Pamela's {of Ginger Girl} super fun teal shoes, but what she wore them with!  I love colored tights {almost more than anyone}, and then her bright fun skirt!  What a perfect outfit to brighten up a winter day.

Her Outfit Deets:

Shirt: J.Crew

Skirt: Anthropologie green thumb

Necklace: Forever21

Tights: Hue

Heels: Kensie Girl kid sister

Shoe(s) of the Day: Lace Up Booties

Ahh! I have been SO out of the shoe loop lately!  I apologize for the lack of Shoe of the Day posts these past month - shoes do NOT deserve that kind of lacking attention.  So,without further ado, a Shoe of the Day post that's long over due (and no, I didn't even mean to make a little poem).

So you have seen my new lace up booties a couple of times (here and here).  I scored these after Thanksgiving at DSW.  I can't find them online - but they are by Audrey Brooks and they are the Sasha lace up booties.

This can be a great time to buy boots of any kind, as retailers are trying to get winter stuff out, to make room for transition and spring products.  However, it can be hard to find your size or the color you want before it's gone!  Some other lace up bootie boot options that I think are equally, if not MORE, cute and available (but probably for a limited time....):

Urban Outfitters - $20; Dolce Vita via Saks - $68; Asos - $73; Xhilaration via Target - $30; Sam Edelman via Zappos - $91 (to $130); Mia via Piperlime - $40

Happy boot sale hunting!

P.s. remember to sign up & use Ebates (or remember to use it if you already have an account) to get cash back on online orders!

Shoe of the Day: Over the Knee Riding Boots

For a heck of a deal... these cute boots are less than $36!

Forever 21 Over the Knee Riding Boots

Shoe of the Day: Printed Lovelies

Aren't these heels just absolutely lovely?  They'd make a festive addition to any holiday dress this time of year... and they won't hurt your wallet one bit!

Lafayette Pleated Pump - $45

 

Alexa Exotic Peep-Toe Pump - $45

And better yet ... It's BOGO - so buy one pair of shoes and get any other pair 1/2 off now through 11/24.

Shoe(s) of the Day: Target Boot Reviews

After last year's big Target boot hit, I was wondering how this year's collection of boots would be.  I finally got to Target to try some on and snap a few IRL pics...

Mossimo Supply Co. Kachiri Leather Americana Boots:

 For $50, these are bit on the more pricey side for Target... but the material (they say leather) looks pretty good and the color is a pretty greyish-taupe.  Here they are on me:

The only thing I didn't like was how loose the ankle part was and thin the actual boot shaft is.  You can see how wrinkly the combo of this makes the boots when on.

Size - I find that all Target boots run a bit small.  I'd go up at least a half size and I actually went up a full size.

On the up side, besides what I already have mentioned - they fit even bigger calves ( like mine)!

Other cute boots I saw...

 Mossimo Supply Co. Kaden Tall Buckle Boots in Tan - These are cute and I love the Red zipper up the back.  They only had small sizes left in my Target store, so I wasn't able to try them on.

The top buckle around the opening of teh boot allows you to customize the opening to fit small to bigger calve sizes!

 

These are the same boots in the above, but in black with no red zipper.

I don't usually like cheaper boots in black, because I think it is easier to see that they are of lesser quality and look cheap.

I have enough boots, so not int he market for any of these, but if I were, I'd get the first pair!  

Do you have any of this season's Target's boots?

All That Glitters: Shoes of the Day

Maybe a sparkly dress is too much sparkle, or maybe not enough?  From "All That Glitters: Party Dresses" to sparkly shoes that can be worn to party in or jazz up jeans:

A. Marinelli Event Pumps - $99; Nina Unilla T-Strap Pumps - $89

Audrey Brooke Kari Pump - $40; Report Women's Boyd Platform Pump - $90

And for a some more wild sequin options...try these patterns:

 Miss Me Women's Garnet-11 Pumps - $46; Lovely People Vera Sequin Pumps - $55

Thankfully I'm already covered this year for sequins on my feet.  I got these sparkly numbers last year and still LOVE them:

xoxo!

Shoes of the Day: Prepping for the Cold

I've already got my indoor/casual wear comfy & warm boots, but not I need some serious weather boots.  Last year was crazy snowy and cold, and I didn't have proper footwear.

So this year, if I plan accordingly, it'll probably be a super warm winter and I won't even need these boots...  But I'd rather be safe than sorry, and these options are both warm and cute:

Joan of Arctic Boot by Sorel; Granby Tall Boot by Timberland; 

Sorel Caribou Snowboot; Columbia Sporswear Heather Canyon Snowboot

What are your favorite winter, outdoor, cold/snow boots?

Shoe of the Day: Leopard Flats

My leopard flats are a constant go-to in my closet.  A must have!  They can spice up any neutral outfit, or add an unexpected compliment to other patterns and colors.

Mine are from Marshall's last year.  I love them.

Similar:

Sam Edelman Caper Ballet Flat
And right now at Endless - you get 25% off new flats that are $80 or more.  No code needed, discount taken at check out.  The above are included!

Shoes of the Day: Sale on Kohl's Boots

Tis the season!  I can't get enough of boots boots boots. Wear 'em with bare legs, wear them over tights, over leggings, over jeans, with skirts, dresses or shorts.  Tis the season!

And Kohl's is already having a sale on their boots:

Sonoma Tierra Tall Boots for skinny claved girls (13" circumference shaft)

Croft & Borrow sole (sense)ability™ Vivica Tall Boots - 14.5" circumference shaft

And...on trend, Sonoma Eleni Ankle Boot.

I'm looking into some ankle boot options...this one is definitely an option.

See all the on-sale Kohl's boots here.

Shoe of the Day: A Boot I Need

The last piece of winter gear I need are new boots.  Need, I said, but want is a what I mean, I guess.  And want is exactly the right word that came to mind when I saw these:

Best parts?  $53.  Yes, there is no 1 in front of that 53. and top opening circumference is 16" - so will fit my larger than skinny calves.  Boots by Ruche.

Shoe of the Day: Suede Wedges

Perfect for fall...suede wedges.  Anything in gray, I love.

So I got them.  Target Merona Myka Suede Wedges and I used a $5 off Merona coupon in the latest InStyle & People magazines.  IRL:

In store, there was gray (the ones I got/wearing), taupe and black.  Online I saw plum - which would be totally cute!

Shoe of the Day: Bright Teal Sandals

Squeezing the summer shoes in before it gets too cold, plus their on sale, and AWESOME!

I lurve...

ZiGiny Majesty Sandal

On Sale for $33

Not left in my size, or they'd be on their way to me... sad.

Also in black (not on sale), pink and royal.

Oh! found more sizes here.

The Royal Blue ones are one their way to meeeeee.... :)

Shoe of the Day: Gearing Up for Winter with a Dress for Less

I know, I know - mention of winter, already?  It's not even dropped below 80 degrees yet!  Ok, but hear me out.  Last year I about froze off my tootsies when I was caught off-guard in the first few winter blizzards and the absolutely wrong foot wear (a la rain boots...).

Of course by the time I tried to find some proper footwear, it was next to impossible.  Everything was sold out and what was left was small or huge sizes or not at all my style.  So when I was approached to do a review on a pair of great, WARM boots - I was excited to get going on gearing up for winter.  After all, I've already purchased a cute pair of boots, and now I need a practical pair. :)

So when you think of a warm winter boot...you immediately think Uggs, right?  Even though, as you may have heard me rant about before, I think Uggs are pretty Ugg-ly, I think that are super practical.  Practical, but expensive. For $140, I'd rather buy these.

Anyways, you can have your cake and eat it too - Dress for Less:

Instead of spending $140 on the UGG Australia on the left, you can get almost the same thing (quality and all) for $94.  And I'm not talking about fakes.  I'm talking about real Ugg Boots (which the meaning is boots made from sheepskin), but from a different brand.

Enter the Whooga Boots. They come in a variety, but I chose to review the above Weave Boot.

Have you heard about the Whooga before?  They are Ugg Boots that cost less and lined with Thermofleece, thicker and more comfortable than any other brand.  I agree with this since I do have the UGG Australia boots and compared them to these.  They lining was plushier, softer and warmer.  So these boots will get me through the bitter winter!

I ordered the boots, and within a week they arrived, cutely packaged:

Boy they look pretty cute!  Here they are folded down:

The inside, plushy soft lined thermofleece:

Don't you just want to sink you foot into that?

And on my feetsies, pulled up, folded down, and from behind:

        

They even fit over my above larger than average calves. :)

So, my final thought?  

Save yourself some bucks, and instead of buying maybe more well-known, UGG Australia brand boots, check out Whooga Ugg Boots for the same sheepskin styled with a warmer, softer lining, similar styles and comfortable footing.