It's all in the shoes...

I have been obsessed with high-heeled oxfords and high-heeled loafers this season. For the past couple years, I have been in search for the perfect shoe in both styles and I recently found them at Designer Shoes Warehouse (DSW). I'll include the full outfit, so you can get a better feel of the ensemble. The first outfit was inspired by the recent change in weather. I was feeling very fall this day. :-)

Jeans: Banana Republic
Sweater: Gap (it's rabbit hair and I'm terribly allergic, but I just love it too much, I put up with the hives...ridiculous I know)
Jacket: Target
Gloves: Hand-knit by my fabulous Aunt Cyndie
Purse: GiGi Hill
Shoes: DSW - I splurged and spent $49.95, but I got $5 because it was my birthday month :-) The brand is "Not Rated".

My bombshell cousin, who works for a shoe designer, suggested I swap out the brown laces for a brighter color ribbon. I'm thinking purple or mustard yellow. Love the idea! Thanks Aimee!

The next shoes are high-heeled oxford knock offs. I love them! They have a retro 60s feel too them. They make quite the statement! I love the high contrast. Black and white color combinations are a BoiseBombshell favorite, always. These pants are a bold color choice, but I felt the fuchsia worked well with classic black and white. 

Pants: Ann Taylor (less than $30)
Top: Belle (a BoiseBombshell favorite, unfortunately it went out of business recently, tragic...)
Shoes: TJMAXX (less than $30) Usually I don't spend $30 on shoes, unless they're boots, but I felt these shoes were unique and I would wear them for years as a statement piece. LOVE!

Be sure you have the right shoes to walk the walk, my fellow bombshells!

XoXo The BoiseBombshell

Work-Day Wear - It's all about the shoes...

Want a simple way to add a pop of color to any outfit? Put on some bright shoes! I love bright colored or patterned flats. I usually don't wear all of one color, such as black. When I do wear all dark or all light I add interest to the outfit by adding contrast via shoes, lipstick and/or accessories.

Top: Belle Boutique in Boise (unfortunately this store is no longer in business, so sad...)

Jeans: My typical Banana Republic skinny jeans

Shoes: Ann Taylor Loft (less than $8!)

Another great idea? Change things up by adding an edgy piece to a light/flirtatious outfit. I love wearing cowboy boots with lace. Often I'll wear lots of bangles or a bulky cuff with light silk blouses.

Boots: Forever 21 (not the greatest quality, but I always get compliments when I wear them because they're so unique)

Dress: Target (the one bad thing about this dress is that it's really "static-y", I've tried wearing a slip, nylons, no nylons, rubbing a fabric softener sheet on the inside, hair-spraying the inside, nothing works...)

I went to the store on my way home from work and this little boy behind me turned to his mom and said, "Whoa mom look at those shoes!" He was asking for a pair, it cracked me up. :-)

XOXOX The BoiseBombshell