The season of booties

Errr.... by booties, I definitely meant shoes! It is officially fall in the district, and I can finally wear my boots again. I was so disappointed waking up Monday morning, to realize that I do not have a pair of boots appropriate to wear with dresses. Yes, I have uggs, and slouchy boots, and short suede booties, a pair that kind of look like cowboy boots. But nothing work appropriate to wear with my ridiculous number of skirts & dresses I'm not going to retire just because its cooler out. (The sad part, is that I came to this conclusion via BBMing with my fashion-forward, trendy Mom, who informed me that my originally planned outfit would just not do.)

After my Mom gave me a very distinct description of what types of boots to look for (a below the knee "tight" black boot, and a "shoe bootie," maybe brown), I went on an after work mission. Finding boots that fit just right is hard work.

While it took forever to find a pair I liked, and a LOT of texts/photos sent to my Mom, I ended up scoring the Steve Madden pair (above). I'll even begrudgingly admit my Mom was right, the boots I had tried to wear with a dress were absolutely terrible/inappropriate, especially comparison to these ones. They're super comfortable and looked great with the dress I wore to work today. I always eye the Steve Madden boots that Nordstorm has every year, so I'm happy to finally own them!

I never found a bootie I liked in the store, and apparently I misinterpreted my Mom's definition of "shoe bootie" after receiving at least 6 emails filled with links and photos of the types of shoe I should find.
I love my boots, so here are a few of my favorite "bootie" style shoes I've found while still searching for myself.  A few of them are still possible contenders.

Piperlime

Anthropologie

Anthropologie

I absolutely LOVE these Anthro ones, but they do not have my size!

Anthropologie

Not my normal style, but I like these Oxfords

Nordstrom

Okay, so these are completely different, but I just really liked them.


So, what boots/shoes are you lusting after? Photos? Links? I need more inspiration!

Weekend Recap

While my Wolverines could not get their act together to defeat the Spartans (the above photo summarizes how our awful defense kept being left in MSU's dust!), this was still a great weekend. I'm turning over a new leaf and trying to appreciate the great things in life, pushing the negatives aside. In the past I've been one to dwell on things I cannot change, but I'm starting to focus on what I can change. Changing my attitude, for one. Eating healthier, spending less money on frivolous items, starting to exercise. Make an effort to be more social. Stop living in the past. Smile more, frown less. Little things then when piled together, will make a huge difference!


Reasons this weekend was fabulous:

1. My new job at the most amazing PR firm, starts tomorrow, and I am so unbelievably excited. This factor alone would have made my weekend.
2. Whilst cleaning out  my bathroom counter, I came across a huge stash of money that I probably hid months ago. I'm low on funds right now, so this made my day!
3. I made a pretty amazing buffalo chicken dip yesterday, and despite the high caloric count, is absolutely delicious.
4. My parents are just amazing, and sent me a congrats edible arrangement's fruit basket. My Mom remembered me saying I've always wanted one, months ago.
5. Halloween is almost here - I have festive cookies to make :)
6. I watched endless amounts of How I Met Your Mother, which never fails to make me happy!

How were your weekends?

I can already tell that October will be one heck of a month. It's only October 2, and I've already had an internship, left an internship, got a job offer (and accepted said job offer!), and a day trip to Baltimore for a baseball game. Needless to say, October is going to be my best month this year, especially once I start my brand new big-girl job- I am no longer an intern and am sooooooo excited. Finally being able to do what I love :) The month of October will also bring a big move, as I search for a new (cheaper) apartment and possible roommates. It will definitely be a busy, adventure packed month, so I'm excited to share some experiences via my blog! Even without all this not usual excitement, October is one of my favorite months of the year.

1. The Weather - It's finally cooled down, and I can break out my boots, jeans, trench coats and scarves. Nothing makes me happier. My windows are open and I can finally have fresh air without all the humidity. The leaves change color, its beautiful out. If I'm in the Midwest, I can go to apple orchards, eating donuts and drinking cider. Nothing, is better.
2. Sports - College football is in full swing, and the hockey season is just around the corner. Hockey season makes me happy, even if I know I cant go to many games this year since I wont be home! I will resort to watching as many nationally televised games as possible, until I can figure out why my Slingbox doesnt work! 
3. Coffee - In the summer, drinking hot coffee always feels gross, but I dont particularly enjoy iced coffee. Fall equals warm drinks, curled up under blankets and watching TV or reading a good book. Nothing better.
4. Fall Clothes - I love fall clothes. I hate summer clothes - particularly shorts. In fall, I can still wear my dresses, but with leggings; tanks & tees, but with cardigans. It's all about the layering look, which is my favorite. I also just love boots. I would wear boots every day if I could!
5. Holidays quickly approaching - I love October because it means the holidays are almost here. And I love spending time with my family members and friends, and eating insane amounts of delicious food.