Have you heard? Maybe you have. It is fall, which means fall fashions, layering and transitioning into winter. You've heard it all before, if you're a Damsel. But, please. Just humor me. Or, humour me, if you're British.
What better accessory for fall and winter than the boot? So stylish, so different from summer, and most importantly, so warm. This season, I've especially noticed the far-reaching trend of the riding boot. I, for one, am ready to ride this trend-horse off into the sunset, because if there is anything I can get behind, it is a boot with no heel.
Whether or not it has been brought to your attention before, I cannot walk in heels. It's never been a strong suit, and I avoid it at all costs. As I walked across the stage for my college graduation, for instance, every step was a fearsome, gruesome, high-heeled task. Thankfully, I didn't fall or make a fool of myself, but I will never get those years of stress back. NEVER.
Needless to say, when I can be stylish sans heel, I become a very happy Damsel, indeed. So, imagine my mirth when I viewed these lovely equestrian leather soles:
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| Via Tory Burch |
Behold, dearest Damsels, the Selma riding boot from Tory Burch. J'adore. It is offered in both black and brown. Both colors are good choices in my opinion. But, they retail for $495. Insert sad face here. After pining after these specific riding boots for at least a month, and trying to look for any semblance of similarity in other brands, I had almost given up. Until:
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| Via Nordstrom's |
Ah. Why does half the price feel so good? These are Vince Camuto version of the riding boot, and I have to say, I may enjoy the emblem placement even more than the Tory Burch version. This boot is just $209! This brown is particularly flattering with jeans, and having tried them on in person, I can honestly say they fit close to calf, giving a true-to-form, slender fit, rather than a bunching, gathered, stiff leather fit, which most boots sport. As far as I can tell, they are only available through Nordstrom's and ShopStyle, but they are worth the dough.
Please excuse me while I grab my trusty steed and ride off into the sunset (perfectly accessorized, mind you).
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