So if you live on the East Coast you know what I’m talking about…. IT’S HOT. Like, really hot. I’ll take the heat any day… blizzards and ice storms – no thank you! Last winter our power got knocked out by one of those insane storms and we lost power for 5 days – with a 6 month old baby…talk about a marriage tester! I will CERTAINLY be better prepared this winter (stocked up on wine, batteries and boardgames). Another thing I will have plenty of is SHOES! Like I didn’t have enough already!?! Browse through DSW.com and try not to put something in your cart…I was just browsing and found some of the cutest fall styles – it may tempt me to get excited for cooler temps!
These open toe booties are the perfect transitional shoe for the next couple months! They are so comfortable – not too high, and have a zip up the back to take on and off so if you tie them once you are good!
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Check out these adorable neutral Adidas sneakers! They are the perfect cream color..I will say I was watching where I was stepping because I would be so bummed out if I got dirt on them 5 minutes after putting them on!
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What can I say – a black pair of boots looking like you are ready to kick some… wait no, I won’t say that – what I will say is look how awesome these black and tan boots look with a simple pair of leggings! I have a feeling I will be wearing these all winter long. I love the silver detail on the lace hooks. They also come in a great dark brown and maroon color way that I may need to scoop up next!
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Hold up wait a minute – ya’ll thought I was finished?! I had to add a timeless strappy black heel!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the side bow detail on these gorgeous suede heels – it’s a chunky heel and only 3 inches so you can dance all night in these! (Katie, I hope you don’t see this because I am wearing this exact outfit to your wedding!!!!) They come in 4 amazing colors (red, neutral, black and dark blue). Have to give a shout out to my FAVORITE store in my hometown, Louella! This gorgeous dress moves so well and a cold shoulder is always super flattering….BONUS: bell sleeves – my fave!
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