fashion52: photo challenge (13/52)

Look! that's me below, outside, with no coat! We're finally getting some weather relief and feeling like this whole 'spring' thing really might happen after all. It's been a wet Easter weekend so far but it's given me good reason to pull out my Hunter Rain Boots. I stalked them for a very long time and finally splurged last fall. No regrets my friends, no regrets. :) 

*photo courtesy of my cool little 9 year old, Tanner*

fashion52: photo challenge (7/52)

My posts have been pretty summery and colorful. Here's a more realistic view of what's happening where I live. Trying to look cute in this weather is no easy task, but we give it our best. 

fashion52: photo challenge (4/52)

In attempts to not let the weather get me down (currently -2 out there) I decided to go for a more colorful ensemble. I'm a strong believer in 'you feel how you dress' or vice versa so HOPEFULLY, by doing this, I can stay positive, think warm thoughts and avoid uprooting the entire family to some quiet beach town somewhere in Hawaii (even tho that actually sounds pretty amazing right now). :)

Aldo Boots, American Eagle Tank (both a few seasons ago)
bright pink necklace made by me for only pennies from random garage sale necklace torn apart  - Love :)

grey boot search

Sometimes there's something that just needs to be in your closet. Right now, for me, that item is knee-high, grey riding boots.  The grey would go well with so many outfits I've dreamt up. Especially my navy Paige Denim skinnies (similar here but I found mine at Nordstrom Rack on super sale :). It would be a great way to tie so many things together when black or brown boots just don't get the job done. And to be perfectly honest, having that low heel means much more wear when it comes to the average Wisconsin weather. 

Unfortunately, I'm having a really hard time finding them (within budget and in my size). There's a lot of greys that have a lot of yellow tones and aren't a true grey. Or they have gold hardware when I'm leaning on silver, etc..etc...  Either way, the search continues! Until then, here's a watercolor and pencil sketch of mine and a few other inspirations.

Here are two that are SO close but not in my size. :(

1. Kelsey     2. Lundunn

And here are two Polyvore ensembles that I would love to recreate if I got my hands on some knee high grey boots. They may seem a bit plain and monochromatic to some but I definitely have a thing for matching and keeping things simple, so for me, they are perfect. :)

Casual ensemble with a pop of beautiful coral - my creation from Polyvore

A classic combination - very Kate Middleton I think - my creation from Polyvore