Monday, October 3, 2011

Trending Through the Decades: Boots

BOOTS






Welcome to week 4 of trending through the decades.  This week it's all about boots, bootielicious, bootsarama!  Call them as you see them.  I love them all.
All that I ask is that you state your decade (age) next to your name and link back to my site so other boot lovers can join in the party.

I am just busting my buttons......I think I should be the official thrifter of the year!  I found this brand new pair of J. Crew boots (never worn with the little paper still stuffed in the toes!  For, wait for it.........$3.00!!!
Can you believe it?

I swear when I arrived at my local GW they were like a beacon on a light house calling me over...being the thrifter I am, I followed my instinct and rolled with the "feeling".
But, what did I see just sitting there innocently on the top shelf.......?  The perfect boots for my gypsy, Halloween costume.  I was so excited.  But then as I zeroed in on these little beauties, I thought hmmm,  why are they talking to me?  Saying pick me up, feel my soft leather, look at the bottom of my sole.  Find out how special I am.
So I picked them up, gingerly touched the leather, started falling in love.  Then I turned them over.  What???   Made in Italy?  J Crew? They had me at Italy.

Once I got home, and was able to breath again I again, being the thrifter that I am looked them up on line.
Found a very similar pair for $298.00 That's dollars ladies!

Those of you that know me know I am a frugal person.  I have never worn something so luxurious.  They feel like kid gloves............My feet are incredibly boot happy.
I am truly in boot love!

I am participating with Two Birds:  http://twobirdsboutique.blogspot.com/
I took two of the 3 inspiration pictures and rolled them into one.
I'm sure I will join up with several other links this week.

My Two Birds inspiration's





My outfit stats
Jacket:     $2.50 (All it needs is a cigarette holder and martini!
Skinnies:  $20.00 Target.
Scarf:       Thrifted
Boots:      Thrifted $3.00













17 comments:

  1. Tammy I am so happy for you. I love hearing GW success stories like this. Great for you darling. I am loving your challenges, such a great link up. You are getting lots of responses. Love the print on your blazer! Boots are gorgeous...lucky!

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  2. great score! Love them. I really like your red plaid too! I am going to try and wear boots this week, so I can have an honest post :-)

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  3. loving your red plaid top! what a find!!! and i can't wait to link up with my newest boots that i love so much! i'm really enjoying your choices. they're so much fun!

    http://spinning-threads.blogspot.com

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  4. what a steal! and that plaid looks great on you, so cozy and cute!

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  5. What a find! The outfit is perfect for fall.
    I have been shopping at some stores that I never did before. One is Name Brand Clothing 1/2 of 1/2 off. I found a silver Ralph Lauren sweater for just $10.00. Not as good as thrifting, but darn close!
    Is that a Longaberger basket I spy in the background?

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  6. Yay! I'm first this week! I love that you did boots and I always enjoy a good thrifting story. Debbie http://thriftygirlvintage.com

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  7. Those boots and the plaid look so great! I wore boots in today's post so I think I'll go ahead and link up!
    -Meagan
    www.spunkychateau.com

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  8. Those boots are simply gorgeous, Tammy - great shopping!

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  9. Boot heaven!!! I don't even know which one is my favorite. They're all pretty amazing.

    http://www.glamkittenslitterbox.com/
    Twitter: @GlamKitten88

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  10. You look great and I love how you paired the two looks for a combination of casual and chic! I'm wearing my boots today- just need to photograph them and they'll be on the blog by Thursday!

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  11. great outfit, you can't imagine how jealous i am about your boots, j.crews my favorite store! i'll link up tomorrow!

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  12. what? $3 ? that feels like a hammer slamming on my head! Mine was $24. Not even J crew. I'm glad this week I could participate. Kinda miss your posts, can you still like post while doing the link up? That's a great fall outfit, you made the look your own and your outfit is many times better than the original inspiration. I like your scarf especially!

    love,mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  13. $3, and JCrew? Now that's just crazy talk. I see that they are size "10" I have big foot syndrome as well!

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  14. I cant believe you got those boots for 3 bucks!! How lucky is that? I never have that type of luck!
    I will be linking up...

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  15. What a find. They contribute to the overall beauty of your outfit!

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  16. Love your outfit and the boots are amazing! I'd love to meet up when you're in town.
    Not sure why Google gives me a hard time posting on your site....this time, for some reason, it went through. Wish I could remember how I got it to work!

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  17. I love those boots you thrifted, and your take on the look! You totally made it your own, and it looks great!

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