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I wish I could add stuff to my cart so I could see about how much I am spending. I know I can do it manually, but it's so much quicker.

I want to try some lug sole boots this year and I was going to get the Caslon ones, but now the Tory Burch ones have piqued my interest. I'm wondering if I should save or splurge?
 
I wish I could add stuff to my cart so I could see about how much I am spending. I know I can do it manually, but it's so much quicker.

I want to try some lug sole boots this year and I was going to get the Caslon ones, but now the Tory Burch ones have piqued my interest. I'm wondering if I should save or splurge?
Yeah I was wanting that too, broke down and calculated it all myself then quickly closed the calc app on my phone. Yikes!
 
has anyone seen these Aquatalia boots irl? I just ordered them...I love the height and lug sole and suede panel. I’m hoping they are classic enough to last years.View attachment 5135581
yes I saw them IRL and they are beautiful. I ended up getting the all suede version of this boot. I think the all suede version looks 'less rugged' if that makes sense.
 
yes I saw them IRL and they are beautiful. I ended up getting the all suede version of this boot. I think the all suede version looks 'less rugged' if that makes sense.
Makes sense! But now I’m doubting my choice and thinking I should have gone with the suede...of course after I placed a $900 order for the leather ones in 2 sizes. I was thinking the leather would age better than the suede but I could be wrong. I hate I couldn’t try them on in-person.
 
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has anyone seen these Aquatalia boots irl? I just ordered them...I love the height and lug sole and suede panel. I’m hoping they are classic enough to last years.View attachment 5135581
Classic pair and agree that it will last years. It looks so comfortable to wear and perfect for the fall and winter seasons. Aquatalia makes quality shoes.
 
Makes sense! But now I’m doubting my choice and thinking I should have gone with the suede...of course after I placed a $900 order for the leather ones in 2 sizes. I was thinking the leather would age better than the suede but I could be wrong. I hate I couldn’t try them on in-person.
I think it is smart to order 2 sizes.
 
Went in-store to pick up my orders and also browse a bit. My store was also pretty sparse, but it was nice to see some things in person. I really don’t have much to share since several items I purchased are repeats of last year - looking at you, Zella Amazing Crewneck - or the tried-and-true beauty items like Slip silk scrunchies and Oribe that don’t need a full review.

A few r notes:

The Sorel Joan of Arctic wedge didn’t slip off my heel like in years past, and that made me excited so I bought them right then. The leather is also a little smoother it seems like However, I’m just not as over-the-moon as I thought I would be with them. Plus they left black marks on my fingers. Probably going back. I should love a pair of shoes for $130.

The Caslon Miller boots will be a great pair to have when I don’t want to necessarily wear my nicest boots - like to an apple orchard after a rainy day - but still want a sturdy leather pair with a lug sole. Super well-constructed and really nice leather.

These Kendra Scott earrings are cute and not too flashy, but they are kind of loud! If jingly earrings bother you, don’t get these lol.

The Zella Cara hoodie is super comfy, but the elbow seam is a little weird. I mean I’m gonna keep it for $30, the sizing is great and I like everything else, but WHY the random elbow seam?

On Cloudflow rock/rose is as pretty as it looks online and was true to size. I’m an 8 in all workout shoes and these proved no exception. One thing - the laces are LONG!

Zella leggings still aren’t great. The pocket leggings have the WEIRDEST tiny pocket placement, and the live-ins are just so, so see-through. I was shopping in my old live-ins and compared the two…night and day thickness-wise. UGH. I keep hoping they’ll go back eventually so I try every year but this is not the year, friends.

I didn’t like any of the Sweaty Betty prints for the power pocket leggings, but these Super Sculpt ones were really nice in person! $70 for leggings is hard to swallow so they are on my “maybe later” list, but I was an unexpected fan of this style.

My sleeper hit was the Marc Fisher Nairy boot!! I saw these in person and that was IT. The leather is sooooo nice and they’re pretty lightweight. I can’t wait to wear these.

I really tried hard to see what was out there that wasn’t skinny jeans and grabbed a pair of the AG Ex-Boyfriend slim jeans to try on. I love AG, so I was thinking these would be a win. NOPE. The pockets didn’t start till halfway down my backside, making for a wholly unflattering look. Guess I’ll die in my skinny jeans :lol:

In case you haven’t made it to a store to check anything out yet, I’ll throw up a couple photos of the shoes & one of the earrings. First up is the Marc Fisher boots

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Caslon

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OnCloud

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Sorels

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Kendra Scott Liza earrings

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Love the Marc Fisher boots. They’re on my list too, just in a different color.
 
I really don't think you have to worry about skinny jeans. I've been reading for almost two years that skinnies are on the way "out" but literally everywhere I go, people are still wearing skinny jeans more than anything else. Even teenagers. Just because one type of jean is becoming popular, doesn't mean another style has to be out. I think, like someone else mentioned, it's just the fashion industry trying to sell product. I have flares, slim-straights, and skinnies, and I wear them all because I like them, not because someone said they are in or out.
You really have to wear what suits your figure. I've tried some wide leg crops that look cute and others that look like clown pants. But I'm glad there are wider leg options since I'm tired of my calves being strangled by skinny jeans for the past decade. It's so uncomfortable for me. I do best with straight or boot cut jeans, and even those can be snug depending on the brand. I generally wear a 6 but was cursed with tree trunk legs. I have never been able to fit into any of the designer jeans. I'm glad Levis came back into style. I've been wearing them since the 70s and always return to them.
 
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