Shopping for Ankle Boots 11.08.2017

As with probably every female, ankle boots are an absolute staple of mine in the fall and winter (and all seasons, really), and if I had to pick, I would say they're my favorite category of shoes! I love to have a mix of more simple, staple booties, along with a pair or two that really make a statement (i.e. the [faux!] snakeskin pair above). As I've been online shopping lately [or always?] I've come across soooo many fantastic ankle boots, and I wanted to share them with you guys! I've split them up into three price categories. 

Under $50

Under $100

$100+

The ankle boots I'm wearing above can be found here (color is true to my picture, not theirs), and these ankle boots are on their way to me right now (so. damn. excited.)!  

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I'm Back! 9.06.2017

Hey hey! It's been a minute since I posted. I gave a little update on my Instagram story last week about what transpired with my father-in-law, but if you missed it here's a quick scoop without going into too much detail. Friday before last we found out he was being airlifted to a hospital about an hour from us (from Arkansas where he lives) with serious bleeding related to his cancer & treatments. After rushing to the hospital, we found things to be much much worse than we expected/knew and Friday night to Saturday morning was undoubtedly the scariest night of our lives. We are incredibly grateful that his surgeons/doctors and nurses did an amazing job, and that his mental strength and any remaining physical strength pulled him through that night and the remaining weekend. Over the course of last week he recovered and made gains at a rather miraculous pace (he was very popular at the hospital!), and we got to bring him home on Wednesday. Trey and I came home to work Friday, then headed back down to Arkansas over the weekend to visit, keep him company, and help with his care. 

We are just so grateful that he's okay and that his cancer outlook is now looking really positive. We were not ready to lose him, and knew he wasn't done fighting. We look forward to our kids knowing both of their incredible grandpas! 

Needless to say there was no time over the past week and a half for photoshoots, dressing up, or even giving a thought to Instagram and blogging. However, it's great to be back in a routine, and back to both blogging and work!  

Top (c/o)  |  Similar Jeans here & here  |  Ankle Boots  |  Similar Hat  |  Lipstick ("loved")

So, this outfit is definitely a more experimental look for me, but this fall and winter I really want to push myself out of my comfort zone with my styling combinations and purchases. I was honestly getting a bit bored, so want to take some style risks! 

Cropped, relaxed jeans paired with tall ankle boots are definitely a look that's new to me, but I'm diggin' it right now and want to play around with the pairing more in the future. This super oversized tee from Maude Boutique is so comfortable and versatile. I love that I can style it as a cute lounge look around the house, or dress it up a bit with denim to head out the door. See another way I styled it here.  

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The Cutest Ankle Boots on the Web 11.10.2016

Suede Ankle Boots

Happy Thursday ladies! I'm so happy that it's almost the weekend. This week has been emotionally draining hasn't it?

I'm sure you've noticed over the years, but I am a huge fan of ankle boots! I wear my black leather pair nearly every day this time of year, and plan to buy a new black suede pair soon! Shopping online for shoes can be really time-intensive (especially if you're as picky as I am haha), so I rounded up all of my favorite ankle boot options that I found. Many of these come in multiple colors (especially in the suede category), and I couldn't control which one appeared in the widgets, so make sure to check out all of the options :)

Suede/Faux Suede Ankle Boots

Leather/Faux Leather Ankle Boots

Velvet and Embellished Ankle Boots   

If you missed yesterday's post and need a pick-me-up, I shared 7 ways to have a good day!

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Boho Fall Dress 9.15.2015

Dress: c/o Chicwish (also comes in white) | Booties: Aldo

Bag: Zara (also love this one) | Necklace: Kendra Scott

Bracelet: Margaret Elizabeth | Lips: MAC 'whirl' liner + 'velvet teddy' lipstick

As soon as I tried on this dress I knew exactly how I wanted to style it - I just needed the right shoes! I've been eyeing these booties from my fall ankle boot guide for weeks and weeks and finally got them over the weekend. Let me just say that they are amazing! I'm so excited to wear them with jeans once it cools off again. As for my dress... how gorgeous are the delicate lace details? I love the swingy, oversized fit, and think it will be cute over skinny jeans with heels as well. One thing to note... it unfortunately isn't lined, so it's a bit see-through. I didn't want to wait on a slip to shoot this look, but I'm thinking of buying something like this.

xo,

Jacy

    

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Best of Ankle Boots 8.27.2015

Ankle boots are probably my favorite type of shoe (other than heels). I love that they're a way to casually wear a heel without a bunch of people commenting how tall you are in heels or asking why you're so dressed up (anyone else get annoyed by these remarks after awhile? haha). Flat ankle boots are growing on me too though...I used to not love them, but I bought a pair of Chelsea-style boots last year that changed my mind. 

I know it's a little early to really be thinking about fall/winter footwear, but ankle boots are one of my favorite ways to transition to fall (they look adorable with dresses and skirts). I also like to start shopping for a new season before everyone else so that I have a wider selection to choose from! I hate when you fall in love with something but it's already sold out in your size, so I usually shop early for shoes because they're what I'm most picky about.

These range in price from $35-130, but most are under $100. I'm all for cheap shoes, but I've found that when it comes to ankle boots, spending a little more makes a huge huge difference. I definitely recommend buying a quality pair because they'll hold up when you want to wear them all fall, winter and spring :)

Click on the images to shop!

Thanks so much for reading! And if you've found a tan/beige/greige pair of suede booties that you absolutely love, let me know what they are!

xo,

Jacy

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Merry Christmas Eve | Windowpane Blanket Scarf 12.23.2014

 Scarf: Asos | Blazer: Forever 21 (old | similar here, here) | Tee: Target (old | similar on clearance for $4.80!) | Jeans: H&M | Booties: Elliot Lucca via Lord & Taylor (more sizes available here) | Bag: H&M (similar) | Sunglasses: Amazon | Watch: Fossil | Bracelet: Loren Hope

Merry Christmas Eve Eve/Christmas Eve (depending on when you're reading this)! This is an outfit I threw together for some last minute Christmas shopping and grocery shopping today, and it was perfect because of the layers. This Asos blanket scarf is one of my latest closet additions and it's probably my favorite scarf I've ever owned! It's so soft and fleece-y, and it's huge (in a good way).

I hope you all have a blessed Christmas Eve with your families! We celebrate with Trey's family on Christmas Eve and my family on Christmas Day, so it's going to be a wonderful couple of days :)

xo,

Jacy 

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Weekend Cozy Casual 12.21.2014

 Cardigan: Forever 21 (still available in gray | very similar - both under $20 right now!) | Tee: Piko 1988 (15% off here w/ code 'happyholidays') | Jeans: Forever 21 (similar | nicer version for 50% off) | Hat: Sole Society (in black | similar in gray) | Booties: Forever 21 (love these new ones even more) (both are 30% off today!) | Watch: Fossil | Mrs. Necklace: Kate Spade

I'm back!! I've pretty much been out of commission for the past week and a half due to the flu and another virus (back to back...so rough), and there is no way in the world anyone would have wanted to see my face during that debacle. Anyways, I'm finally healthy minus coughing and some leftover exhaustion, but I was so excited to get out of the house for some errands and outfit pics yesterday.

I wore this comfy & warm look out for a casual date with Trey Friday night and then wore this cardigan again yesterday because it was so cozy (and burgundy is my favorite color at the moment)!

xo,

Jacy

   

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Cognac Booties 12.03.2014

 Top: J.Crew Factory (on sale!) | Jeans: Forever 21 (similar, better version here) | Booties: Elliott Lucca at Nordstrom, Lord & Taylor | Hat: Sole Society (similar | same hat in black) | Bag: H&M (similar here, here) | Watch: Fossil at Macy's / on sale here | Bracelets: Margaret Elizabeth, Lily and Laura | Lips: L'Oreal 'Raisin Rapture' | Nails: Essie 'Power Clutch'

I have been hunting for the perfect pair of cognac leather booties since late August, and I finally found them! I'm so so happy with this pair... The color is exactly what I wanted (light enough to easily wear with dark denim and black), the leather is really soft and looks great, and the heel height is perfect (high, but totally wearable). I've had so many outfits in mind to wear with cognac booties, and I love that they're technically a neutral, but honestly add a little bit of color and dimension to an outfit.

The tunic blouse I'm wearing happens to be on sale today, and I've found it's so great for both work and casual outfits (and layering)!

xo,

Jacy

Linking up with the What I Wore Wednesday (#WIWW) Link-Up today!

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how to wear booties 10.30.2013

I recently had a few friends ask me to do a post showing different ways to wear ankle boots/booties! As I'm sure you've noticed, I'm a huge fan of these types of shoes and have at least 5 pairs (eek!). Here are some ways I've worn them, as well as some great inspiration I've found!

How to Wear Booties

My favorite way to wear my booties is to either cuff or roll my jeans! The outfit on the left is from this year & the one on the right is from last winter...and this year I've been preferring to cuff my skinnies just once because the look is just a little more sleek. No matter which one you prefer, I wanted to share this tip because I've found it lengthens my legs and makes them appear thinner (always a good feeling, right?)! The ankle is the thinnest part of the leg, so it helps to show a tiny bit of skin there to draw the eye down the leg. I also don't like the kankle look that can happen if your jeans bunch around your booties.

 

 In the outfit on the right (hot pink top), my booties were pretty tall so I went ahead and tucked my skinny jeans all the way in. There's a little bit of bunching here, but if you wear leggings or really fitted jeans/jeggings then it can totally work!

Beyond skinny jeans, leggings, etc. I love wearing my booties with skirts and dresses! People tend to dress very casually in Missouri, so sometimes dresses and skirts can feel a bit overdone (sad, but true). So, booties are an awesome way to keep your skirt or dress feeling laid back and casual + I always love having an unexpected element to my outfit.

 My biggest source of style inspiration comes from other bloggers! I love getting new outfit ideas from them, and also looking at outfits with pieces I don't own. Here are some of my favorite ankle boot looks:

1) Barefoot Blonde | 2) Ivory Lane

Both of these fabulous bloggers have amazing, thin legs (so jealous), which makes it even easier to pull off the tucked in look! The style note to take away though is that both of their pants are quite fitted around the ankle, which prevents too much bunching!

 

 1) Pink Peonies | 2) The Daybook

I love how Rachel of Pink Peonies styled her chic ankle booties with little socks! This adds extra interest and color to her look, and is so unique. Sydney of The Daybook rolled up her skinny jeans and it looks adorable. 

I also found this awesome guide with 10 ways to wear ankle boots! Her outfit ideas are great and she gives some really good written tips as well. 

What's your favorite way to wear your booties?

xo,

Jacy

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