These Boots Were Made for Walkin’

by Kristina on November 11, 2010 · 34 comments

boots: c/o wanted, fringe top: forever 21, silver metallic shorts: old navy (old), jewelry: forever 21, street vendor, david yurman, black pantyhose: target

Sorry for the lack of smiles in my outfit post today…I pretty much had the worst day ever. I’ll spare you the details but, in short, my family dog died (Penny, not Winnie!), my passport expired and my dad is breathing down my neck about booking a plane ticket to Norway for Christmas since prices go up every day, my previous landlord is stiffing us majorly on our security deposit which we are depending on for December rent…oy vey. It’s been a rough day, to say the least.

On the plus side, Wanted sent me this fabulous pair of boots I picked out because they wanted my opinion on the whole experience. I say any company that a) seeks the opinion of bloggers, and b) cares that much about providing the best quality and customer service, is A+ in my book. And on top of it all, these are the first pair of boots I can wear that actually zip up my calves. I don’t know what it is, but these stubby little legs were not made for boots. Til now. They fit perfectly, and are so comfortable! I love that they’re eco friendly in that they’re not real leather (but I had to look it up to see that it wasn’t–it looks so real!) and that I could walk for miles in these flat boots.

I love how they look with shorts and sheer black hose, don’t you? And how about the return of this fringe sweater (seen here)?

Here’s the box they came in – isn’t it so pretty? I will be wearing holes into the soles of these boots, for sure.

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Love, Kristina

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1 Sara November 11th, 2010 at 11:05 pm

Ugh, I'm so sorry you had such a bad day! Those are the worst. But it looks like these boots make a pretty good attempt at making up for it :)

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2 AnotherPage:: November 11th, 2010 at 11:06 pm

I really like this outfit!

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3 Kate November 11th, 2010 at 11:23 pm

So sorry about your terrible day, dear! These boots are fantastic, and I loooove the shorts! So cute! My favorite trend this fall!

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4 Kerri November 11th, 2010 at 11:49 pm

Adorable outfit! I hate pantyhose, tights okay, but either bare legs or thigh highs for me!

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5 Sara November 12th, 2010 at 12:10 am

hope the week gets better for you love!! sorry to hear you're under so much stress =( at least you have some cute boots now?? =)

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6 Sara November 12th, 2010 at 12:11 am

may Penny RIP =(

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7 Christy Lorio November 12th, 2010 at 12:38 am

Love Love Love this outfit! I've been really into wearing grey as an alternative to black. It feels less harsh and more flattering, depending on the shade.

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8 marcella November 12th, 2010 at 3:07 am

I must say a big big – no – HUGE likey likey on this outfit, it's all so great, and the boots are so simple but awesome …

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9 alessandra November 12th, 2010 at 4:16 am

really sorry to hear about your bad day, hang in there and just think the weekend is around the corner.

the boots look comfy and perfect for the weekend….and can we just take a moment to say how fabulous your outfit is???

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10 Elisa November 12th, 2010 at 9:13 am

You look so cute! Be so proud! (private joke)

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11 Martina Thesolarflar November 12th, 2010 at 10:03 am

beautifull outfit!i'm new on blogger but from now i'm your follower :) if you want to follow me this is my link :) http://martinathesolarflare.blogspot.com/ xoxo

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12 Anonymous November 12th, 2010 at 10:12 am

Love the fringe top little lady! Also, omg, I have such big calves. I have SLLs too (stubby little legs) and my stems were NOT made for boots, either. it sucks. I see so many I love, but I put them on, and the zipper stops just as my calf starts. I'll have to check these out!

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13 Kristina November 12th, 2010 at 10:45 am

These have a stretch panel in the back which virtually eliminates our problem!

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14 Grit and Glamour November 12th, 2010 at 11:00 am

So sorry about your dog, honey, and all your woes!

I used to shop Wanted in Australia…one of my fave pairs of flat boots is from there. I like the way you styled these!

♥ V http://www.gritandglamour.com
twitter: @gritandglamour

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15 Katy_Rose1 November 12th, 2010 at 12:11 pm

Kristina – Sorry you had such a rough day yesterday. At least you looked smashing while going through it all. The gray on gray is a great combination and I'm liking the new black boots! – Katy

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16 rachael November 12th, 2010 at 3:07 pm

Love the fringe top! Great pictures…sorry you had such a bad day, hope tomorrow is better for you!
http://www.rachaeldiab.blogspot.com

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17 Sorcha November 12th, 2010 at 7:20 pm

Those boots look awesome! I made a pact with myself not long ago though that I would only wear leather shoes from now on to let my feet breathe!

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18 katie beth November 13th, 2010 at 5:32 pm

My sister-in-law works at forever21, and i did not like this shirt when she showed it to me. now i know the problem was the styling because it looks adorable on you.

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19 Kristina November 15th, 2010 at 2:13 pm

aww katie beth that means so much, thank you! i bet it would look gorgeous on you!

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20 Adrianillag2005 November 13th, 2010 at 9:32 pm

Wow! Love your rock'n roll hair!! How did you style it? Great outfit, too!! Loving the boots!

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21 Kristin & Megan November 13th, 2010 at 10:12 pm

Those boots are so gorgeous lady…and they look ridiculously comfortable!

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22 Kristina November 15th, 2010 at 2:13 pm

amazingly, they are! i always thought boots had to be uncomfortable because no pain = no gain, but dang, these are like wearing ballet flats!

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23 Stillblondeafterallt November 14th, 2010 at 7:29 am

Hi Kristina, I really like the outfit. Everything about it. I think you should stop commenting on your legs. That's how people will come to think of you. You are beautiful, petite, blonde and sparkly, HOW MUCH better could life be. You look great in the boots. Keep up the good work!

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24 Kristina November 15th, 2010 at 2:14 pm

Haha yes well you're right I should focus on the positive – but at least now y'all know that flaws and insecurities can plague the best of us! now, how to overcome them……

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25 Kimberly Reyes November 14th, 2010 at 5:25 pm

#1 That fringed sweater is the cutest thing on the planet.

#2 SO funny that you photographed the box…I used to do marketing for Wanted Shoes :-)

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26 Kristina November 14th, 2010 at 10:48 pm

oh my gosh Kimberly that is too funny–small world! yes, haha, i am the dork

who photographs the box. ;-P

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27 Pallavinr November 14th, 2010 at 6:35 pm

I have the same problem with boots! :( these stubby legs are just not made for boots i guess .

Your boots look amazing by the way!

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28 Kristina November 15th, 2010 at 2:15 pm

I recommend trying this pair – it has a mesh panel that is very giving in the back, and if my large calves can fit in them, I'll bet yours can too!

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29 Pallavinr November 16th, 2010 at 11:08 am

I will definitely check them out!

Thanks!

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30 Anonymous November 15th, 2010 at 4:23 pm

Such great boots, they look comfy and chic! Love that fun fringed shirt!!

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31 chris March 23rd, 2012 at 7:57 pm

Hi you look amazing in sheer pantyhose

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