Winter Favorites

Although I have loads of favorite shoes (I have loads of favorites of everything), I only have a few winter suitable favorites. Winter just isn't my season. That said, these next shoes are definitely winter favorites hands down. I love these shoes. They are comfortable enough and I think they are super stylish. I also love that they can be styled three ways (you can either fold them completely over, or fold them over leaving part up - that's how I usually wear them, or you can have them all up).

Shoes saved: Gamloong shearling detail fold-over ankle boots

Worn on: last Monday (6.1.) shopping trip*

Wearing: H&M coat, H&M studded bag, Reserved mini skirt, vintage sweater, H&M opaque tights

*bought the cutest white leather motorcycle jacket at Zara (amazing quilting detail, will show you once it's Spring, promise)

I looked through the blog but couldn't find their last year's shoe save (I didn't look too thoroughly though and yes, I do the challenge every year) but I did find the year before and the post when I bought them. Man time flies!

Below is another example of when I wore these shoes this year - I think I mentioned it, saying that I wanted to get better pictures and this photo below was all I had at the time. But anyways, it goes to show that I do wear these shoes a lot and if you check out the older posts you can see that they go equally well with jeans as they do with short skirts. I love a versatile shoe...

Backlog

Hey everyone, how was your New Years? M and I stayed home and comforted the pig, who was all crazy from the stupid fireworks. I hope one day they ban the fireworks people can buy because it honestly just makes a mess in the city and all the animals are so scared. Some of the idiots who live in my apartment complex launched their fireworks from their windows or from the parking lot and it went into other people's windows, there are no words. Anyways, besides this, I had a nice relaxing evening drinking rose champagne and watching movies. I'm sorry for not blogging, I was just too lazy. But I have managed to fit in a few shoe saves so there's at least that. I'll be posting them today so stay tuned!

Shoes saved: H&M ankle boots with shearling detail

Worn on: Monday Dec 30th

Wearing: Zara Woman coat, United colors of Benetton scarf, Zara Woman mini skirt, Reserved sweater, H&M studded bag, Promod earrings

These shoes are very comfortable because they have a super thick sole. They are the closest thing I have to hiking boots (except for my hiking boots haha). Anyways, I wore them out to do a spot of shopping and I only managed to get the following: a bottle of wine (hey, there was a pig on the bottle! A pig wearing a red jumper no less.. ), a pair of cutesy hair pins that were on super sale and my dinner (that's what's in the paper bag) - Mexican tortilla, some nachos with a spicy dip and grapefruit flavored Jarritos - the best soft drink ever!!

I haven't really gotten into the post-holidays shopping mood and that's so strange for me because every year I score some amazing things but this year I'm more bothered than ever by the crowds and I guess I'm still waiting for further sales (I'm talking to you, Zara.) I mean I still love shopping but I don't need all the stress of people frantically trying to score the best deal. Plus I kinda hate trying on clothes in the winter - you have on all those layers and that bulky winter coat and then it's hot inside the store, so you take half the stuff off only to have to put it on again = hell. That said, I think I might you look inside Zara today once again because there's this midi length skirt I've had my eye on...

You're gonna eat lightnin'

 Last night I went to a dinner and originally I thought I was going to wear something completely different but then practicality got the better of me (that certainly doesn't happen too often). I was going to wear some ridiculous OTT shoes but considering that I was going by bus instead of car, I chose boots that were actually made for walking.

Shoes saved: Fifth Avenue shearling detail boots

Worn on: 21.11.2013 - dinner date (and no, I didn't go to the Rocky Sport Bar, haha, but thought it was a lovely backdrop for my photos)

Wearing: Camaeiu coat, Liquor Brand bag, gift heart brooch on bag, Asos dress

These boots are nice and warm and have a low wedge heel so good for walking. That's all good but on the other hand, I don't think they look too good with jeans so I only wear them with dresses. And I don't wear them too often. But maybe I'm being too picky, perhaps they could work with pants. Whatever. Below is another shoe save and the last for today - I wore these yesterday for my long work & Uni day (photo is from when I finally came home) but I also wore them today to the lab. However, I didn't feel like taking an outfit photo yesterday and I definitely won't be taking one while I'm at work (can you say awkward), so this grainy shoe shot will have to do.

Shoes saved: Pepe Jeans lace-up boots (love the detailing - wish you could see it better)

Anyways, I'm off to lunch and then have a long day ahead so I guess I'll see y'all on Monday. Have a lovely weekend!

This is a shoe challenge post.