The Boots.

{Top: Forever 21, $12}

{Dress/worn as skirt: Old Navy, $4}

{Ribbon Belt: Came with other dress}

{Rainboots: Kate Spade, $109}

{Watch: Gift}

So outerwear, generally meaning coats, is not included in the 30 items of the challenge. Shoes are included. But what about rainboots? I mean, their general purpose is functionality.... Anyways, you can obviously tell my opinion. Yes, I know this is definitely stretching the line- but some days you just need a pair of bright pink... high heeled... rainboots.

Pink Zebra

What

Jeans: TJ Maxx, $20

Top: Polo Ralph Lauren Outlet, $9

Boots: Kate Spade, $109 (My biggest splurge to date)

Trench: Kristin Davis for Belk's, gift

Necklace: American Eagle $7

Where

Classes and a study group

Why

Sorry for the lack of blogging lately. This Monday starts our last week of classes and my professors sure aren't making it any easier. I've had more exams and presentations in these last weeks before finals than any other time. Ugh. I believe I'll be doing a post on 'How to look good after and all-nighter' for Thursday beauty day. Until then, here's my casual look for the rainy day. Have a good week everyone :)

The Boots... Yet Again

What
Top: Old Navy
Vest: Old Navy
Belt: New York and Company
Jeans: TJ Maxx
Boots: Kate Spade

Where
To class, cleaning up my wreck of a room, and running errands to start filling up a storage unit with college stuff (hurry up summer!)

Why
I almost always wear these boots with a black and white skirt or dress. Although I really want to start mixing them up with some other fun colors for Spring, today was one of those "blah" days thanks to lovely economics at 8:30 AM (sarcasm if you can't tell). Oh well, this is a pretty nice combo for a casual day.

My New Boots

Hello dear readers!

I haven't posted in quite some time due to being sick and then midterms on top of that. However I intend to fully make it up to you as I fill my Spring Break with shopping, styling, and posts and website updates galore :)

Although I do love the snow (and it's a good thing- we've gotten 3 feet and I literally haven't seen grass for weeks) I've been praying for rain and slush. I know, this sounds completely absurd, but I have my reasons. Every year for my birthday my parents usually buy me one small thing and give some money to go along with it. While I normally save it and/or use it for amazing after Christmas cheapies, this year I splurged on the most gorgeous pair of Kate Spade Rainboots. Anyone close to me knows I never spend much on ANYTHING. In fact, the outfit I'm currently wearing cost me under $30 (minus the boots- outfit post to come!) However, after seeing Jessica of whatiwore wear a pair of marc by marc jacobs wellies time and time again, I decided I wanted a cute yet classic pair that would last me a long time. So the search began... The Kate Spade boots were love at first sight, seriously. Although I searched for a cheaper alternative, nothing quite compared. I reasoned with myself for weeks over these boots- but ultimately, I knew they would last (both in quality and in classic style), and I knew I could count on them for both casual and slightly nicer events. Of course, I finally bought the boots. As soon as the boots came in the mail any buyers remorse I had was completely gone. I LOVE these boots. I love them so much I find myself wishing for rain when I wake up so that I can turn to one of the (many) looks I already have styled for my beloved new footwear. Although some might consider these boots hardly a splurge ($125 original price - 15% discount = about $106) for the quality they offer, it was defintely hard for me to fork over that much for one item. So dear readers, how do you treat splurges? Do you research them and think them over for awhile first? Or do you simply buy what you love- no questions asked? I'd love to know!





Abby

P.S. Isn't the outfit inspiration super cute?! The Kate Spade Collection really outdid themselves- everything in their lookbook is styled flawlessly, check it out on their website at katespade.com!

Outfit Inspiration used from katespade.com