These are my best boots. They were handmade in Spain, are comfortable, fit perfectly, and are waterproof. I'm pretty sure I'm not lying about that first or last part. I first fell in lurve with them at one of my neighborhood shoe stores. I couldn't afford them. I eventually received an email coupon from the store that was keeping them
Daily Details:
- weather: rainy
- coat, cost $120 divided by 20 uses = approximate current cost per wear (accpw) $6
- dress, thrifted, accpw $0.50
- leggings, accpw less than $1
- boots, local, accpw $7
- ethical ensemble evaluation: B
Those boots are great! Even better that they were handmade, how cool is that?!
ReplyDeleteI totally believe in spending all of what you can on waterproof boots where we live. It's sink or swim in the closets of Seattle!! I wear a lot of Ecco and La Canadienne boots because of this. You won't regret a single moment in those.
ReplyDeleteAh, yes, I envy your La Canadienne boots. My calves are apparently too chunky to fit into their gorgeous waterproof creations. I've tried multiple times!
DeleteLove those boots. Boots are worth their weight in gold in the PNW!
ReplyDeleteThese boots are just a win all around. They are cute, WATERPROOF (what??? AWESOME!!!) and were on sale? Great job Vivienne!
ReplyDeleteLovely post (humor and info) and great boots to boot!
ReplyDeleteThat link page thingy was AMAZING. I will be in there for the rest of the weeeeek!!!!
I hate it when stores keep my things hostage too! I love your layering and that you invested in great boots! I do not own a pair and i am currently on the hunt!
ReplyDelete-Nico
www.Satinandsalt.com
Absolutely gorgeous (and funny!) and now I'm suffering from boot envy.
ReplyDeleteI love boots. They don't love me back. *sniff, sniff* As for waterproof boots, they are worth their weight in gold!
brilliant boots are hard to find, I sure know that. but I have noticed that when I wear a pair of boots for like 5 years then those boots are not so warm anymore and they get tired if I can say so.
ReplyDeleteanyway, I like your coat a lot! fits you so well.
Maiken,
Maikeni blogi - part of me
Good boots are worth the investment!
ReplyDeleteGOTTA have boots to live in the rainy NW :)
ReplyDeleteI think a good pair of boots is a solid investment. I bought some new ones last fall and wore them almost every day and they only have a few scuffs now.
ReplyDeleteYou look so cute and I love that striped sweater dress :)
They are very nice boots! In fact they look really really similr to the most expensive pair of boots I have ever bought. I bought them for £60 in the sale (£120 originally) Must get them reheeled! Your dress is really pretty!
ReplyDeleteEveryone needs at least one pair of boots or shoes like that! Yours are great!!
ReplyDeleteI adore the striped dress too!
These boots are amazing! I'm sure they are 100 percent worth it :)
ReplyDeleteIt's always nice to find something so perfect. I adore the dress, too. x
ReplyDeleteThose boots are gorgeous and you really will get the cost per wear down. My Born boots were expensive too, but I've had them for 5 years and they're probably down to pennies/wear now.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I love that dress!
Those boots look great for lasting winters. I think that a good pair of boots is worth a solid investment. Sadly last year I bought a super expensive pair of boots and then the zip broke so my own logic failed me. I'm sure yours will last fine though! Ignore my sad boot-fail story.
ReplyDeleteThose boots are so pretty - leather and waterproof too, score!
ReplyDeleteI love finding a accpw item...frequent wearings price decreasing!
ReplyDeleteI can see why you wanted to bide your time and wait for those lovelies! They are gorgeous and versatile. And I love that coat, the detailing across the waistline is so flattering!!! ~Sarah
ReplyDeleteBoots are in a completely different catagory than shoes so you should feel guilt free about your purchase. You NEEDED those beauties!
ReplyDeleteConnie*
Those boots are kickass. And the coat is gorgeous too - perfect pairing!
ReplyDeletesome things are definitely worth the money. these boots are one of those things (or two???) i also love your coat!
ReplyDeletesome things are worth the investment. i believe in that. handmade, waterproof boots are a must and they are a beautiful. never feel guilt for spending that money. and that coat too. i love it.
ReplyDeleteps. i really love your accrued cost per wear. that's always how i think of things. i do own a pair of flats that cost me...a lot. we'll say that. they've lasted 6 years and i've worn them too many times to count. i like to think of things like that. i dont' know if i have told you this - or at least not enough, how much i appreciate that about your blog
<3 katherine
of corgis and cocktails
well they certainly look fabulous, & if you are still this excited about them, i think they were worth it too! :) pretty dress, & coat dear v.
ReplyDeletesuch a cute striped dress. great piece for a rainy winter day.
ReplyDeleteIt's always worth it to invest in footwear. You lucked out that they were on sale! Cute striped dress too!
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