It's no secret that I love a good pair of suede/leather shoes. As I have mentioned in previous posts, I believe that they are items worth splurging over. Not only will shoes made from quality material last, but you will look and feel better in them! Us nannies, and other working women, need shoes that will with stand the wear and tear that you will encounter from every day use. Plus, your feet are going to feel much better at the end of the day if they are in comfortable shoes. And for girls who are constantly on their feet, or on the go, comfort is an important quality to have.
In my mind, you can have the most stylish outfit in the world on-but if you finish the look with beat up shoes, the look is left looking sloppy and incomplete. No matter how cute a synthetic shoe may look, it wont last as long as a good quality leather boot or suede flat. Of course, you are going to need to spend more to get more. Sure you may find a great leather boot on sale for $60. Great! But if you buy a man-made boot for $25, the most you are going to get from that shoe is exactly that...$25 worth. Now, I am not saying to spend on your money on pricey boots. Find a pair you love, save, and keep an eye out for a great sale. It is a good idea to spend a little more on a high quality product; because you are much less likely to have to replace it sooner.
This "spy and save" method is exactly what I used for my new black over the knee riding boots. When I graduated college, four years ago, I decided to buy myself a nice pair of black leather riding boots. They were $150, and even though that may be a lot for a new college grad, I decided that I deserved them after all my hard work. I am so glad that I treated myself! To this day these boots are still intact and can be seen in some of my previous posts. My once dressy boots are now perfect for nannying! They are in great shape, but I do not need to worry about getting scuffs because they have been worn in.
About two months ago I decided that I wanted a new pair of black riding boots. For me, a pair of brown riding boots, black riding boots, brown booties, and black booties are staple items to my wardrobe. I know that I get my moneys worth because I live in them from November to April. Therefore, I decided to keep an eye out and not make any impulse purchases. I knew that I wanted my new boots to have certain qualities. I want them to have some form of quilted leather, like my older pair. I also wanted a flat sole, so I would have no problem wearing them every day. And I wanted them to be over the knee, because I had never owned a pair like that before.
G.H. Bass & Co. Factory Outlet is where I found my new leather over the knee riding boots. They were exactly what I wanted, but were $330. I decided that amount was out of my price range, and that I was going to wait and hope that they went on sale. Thankfully they did! They went on sale for 80% off. However, the holidays were approaching and I did not want to spend $90 on myself, so I waited even longer. I am so happy that I did, because they later had an additional 20% off the sale price! In the end I spent $70 for a pair of $330 leather riding boots. You know what people say, "patience is a virtue."
Maybe leather/suede shoes are not your splurge item. We all have things we love, and our own fashion rules that we have for ourselves. My point is, find an item you love. Put money aside, wait for a sale, and then treat yourself. Because we all deserve to have nice things that make us feel happy.
OUTFIT DETAILS: Over the Knee Riding Boots: G.H. Bass & Co. Factory Outlet. Knit Top: Express. This top is from last year. Similar patterned tops found here and here. Plaid Scarf: Forever 21. Similar blue plaid scarves found here and here. Dark Wash Jean: Express. Studded Tote: Aldo. Similar tote found here and here.
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