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Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Before things were things





Scarf: Express | Sweater: Target (option, option)  | Vest: Express (option, option)  | Jeans: Delia's (option, option)  | Booties: Report (old, but other grey bootie options I like here, here, here) | Bag: Kate Spade (option - on sale from $398 to $199, free shipping!), budget option)  | Ring: Kate Spade (on sale from $58 to $29, free shipping!)

In an effort to uphold my Resolution #4, I've got another pair of shoes for you that you haven't seen before. At least, not that I can remember. I've had these booties for at least 7 years, if not more. I got them when "booties" were still being called "ankle boots." Back before skinny jeans were a thing. Before leggings were a thing. Before booties with bare legs were a thing for me. Before tights were a thing in my wardrobe. Without all those things, it was honestly pretty hard to style these in a way that showed them off. I always wore them under my bootcut or flared jeans, and even then, only the toes would be peeking out.

Now that I have jeans and leggings that I can tuck into these babies, I've been wanting to dust them off and take them back out for a spin. And to be honest, this outfit was just kind of blah to me before I put them on. I'm not sure why since I love leopard, I love fur, I love stripes, I love red. But something still felt unfinished about the outfit, and I almost changed out of it but decided to try it on with the booties first. The booties and bag definitely complete this look, and I felt satisfied. The next time I wear them will have to be with a dress!

Kind of amazing how fashion has evolved in just a short amount of time. These booties were ahead of their time, I suppose!

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Linking up for Style Sessions, Trend Spin Linkup with Erin and Laura, Stylish Tuesday,

38 comments :

  1. What a chic, beautiful outfit Carylee. I of course pinned it. Your boots & bag are perfection.

    My pleasure linking up with you for the first time yesterday. Have a Great Week, Ada. =)

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    1. Thanks, Ada! I enjoyed putting this together and wearing it - very fun!

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  2. Such a fun outfit, I'm wearing my red jeans and stripes today with my herringbone vest. :)

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    1. There's something so easy and fun about stripes and red! A great vest is just an added bonus!

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  3. Wow great story and great "ankle boots". The whole outfit is perfect!
    xo, Lee

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    1. Thanks, Lee! I don't know when we started calling them booties vs ankle boots?

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  4. I love this outfit, I definitely need a good striped sweater, such a great staple.

    Natalia
    http://leavingthecorneranddippingmytoes.blogspot.com/

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    1. Oh yes, definitely! I have more striped sweaters, striped anything really, than I should for one wardrobe!

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  5. The booties were the first thing I noticed. Don't you love when you hang on to something for years and bring it out and you love it even more?
    Tracy @Its Mostly About Fashion

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    1. Yep- treasure hunting in your closet. The best!

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  6. I have so many pieces I've held on to forever thinking I'll wear them again. Most I never touch! Haha. I am in love with your bag! If the blush color was still in stock, I might have bought it on the spot.

    Katie
    Style Diary

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    1. Aww, man! Maybe shopping fate will step in and you'll come across the blush one day!
      I really am *trying* to wear the unworn!

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  7. I love when I hang on to something and then it becomes stylish again. Although those were probably never out of style. They look fabulous! Love that KS bag!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

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    1. I've just always loved the shape of these! I hope they have lots more years in them!
      Thanks for reading!

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  8. Love the whole outfit between the mixing of the patterns and the color combo.
    And your looks super sleek and fabulous!

    Sofia

    stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks so much, Sofia! Color, pattern, texture = my favorite!

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  9. It really is crazy how much style has changed lately! You look fab. I'm a fan of pretty much every "trend" you listed above! Hope you stayed warm in this crazy snow!!
    www.amemoryofus.blogspot.com

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    1. I'm so over the winter, Darcy! OMG! As much as I love layering and wearing boots, my body wants warmth and sunshine!! haha
      And yes, I remember waiting for skinny jeans to go out, but it looks like they're here to stay!

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  10. Awesome look! I love those booties, and I'm impressed you have taken such good care of them over 7 years. I am so tough on shoes. I really like all the details in this outfit - especially the leopard scarf, fur vest, and bag. Really works!

    See What Katie Wears

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    1. Well unfortunately (or fortunately?) when you're a shoe hoarder like me, my shoes don't get as much use for the mere fact that I have to work them back into the rotation. Definitely not bragging about that - it's probably more of a pain to have more choices!
      Thank you so much for reading and commenting!

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  11. Hard to believe those booties are 7 years old and still fabulous! I for one, love the outfit, with or without the booties ;-) All great elements - fur, leopard, stripes, red...love! Great job!

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    1. Yeah, I threw so many of my favorites in them! Not sure why I wasn't feeling it before the boots! But looking back at these photos, I do really love this! I can't believe how much I want to wear this vest this season!

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  12. I love this entire look, especially the boogies/ankle boots.

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    1. Thank you! I'm glad I've been able to give these a second life!

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  13. aaah those red jeans!!! Absolutely hot! Love the bag too..goes perfectly with your outfit :).
    XX

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    1. Thank you! Delia's is such a good and random resource for me for bottoms! These red skinnies are the best!

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  14. the red jeans look great on you and nice job sticking to your new year's resolution!

    cute & little

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    1. Thanks so much! It's been nice to reference my resolutions every few days to keep myself in check! Blogging about it definitely helps!

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  15. Red and grey and stripes always a thing, the booties, ankle thinggies are awesome!
    Come by if you have time,
    Simona
    ON/OFF DUTY STYLE

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    1. I agree - I've been a lover of all those pieces forever!

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  16. love the outfit!
    http://saltskinned.blogspot.com.au

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    1. Thank you so much! I appreciate you reading!

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  17. Those great patent leather cap toe booties are fabulous!

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    1. They've always had a place in my heart which is why I could never part with them!

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  18. Great outfit, and I love the scarf!

    I recognized you on The Daily Express where we were both featured today, and remember you from GBCN. Small-bloggy world!

    Happy Friday! :)

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    1. SO FUN! I immediately messaged Gina (daily express) and told her - OMG i "know" her from my style and beauty board!
      What a coincidence and love running into you! Miss your OOTDs!

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