GADABOUT: [gad-uh-bout]: noun, one who seeks truth; a habitual pleasure seeker: March 2012

Thursday, March 15, 2012

These boots are made for walking ... in Paris

The Isabel Marant knock-offs arrived, and here they are with my white jeans - what do you think? (pardon the flash)

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

I need to boot!

French designer Isabel Marant is a genius to me, and her aesthetic brings me a little slice of Paris here in California. I love that her clothing is super feminine but at the same time very boyish. And her collection of shoes is no different. This spring I am eyeing these Dicker Boots by Marant in taupe, which pair well with any color jean or skirt due to their neutral tones. I am particularly looking forward to wearing this boot with white jeans. They sell for $580 (ouch)...

Isabel Marant, Dicker Boots, taupe suede, $580 @ La Garconne

Two more affordable options worth considering ...

Dolce Vita boot, $83 @ Endless.com

Pembroke by Steve Madden, $63 @ Endless.com

What will be your main purchase for Spring???

UPDATE: Just purchased the Steve Maddens online. I'll post a pic wearing them w/ white denim as soon as they arrive : ).

Slip into Something More Stylish

Style doesn't begin with the clothes you wear outside your home. Style resonates everywhere-in your home's contents, your car or bike, and yes, even in the look of your pajamas.

Most people I know dress like slobs at home because they believe no one will see them so why should they make the effort? Many folks also believe that comfort = slob-fest = ratty t-shirts and sweats... If you look like a slob, then guess what? You are a slob.

Now I'm not suggesting that one should dress up and be formal at home (read: bed jacket and ribbons in hair à la fifties housewife). However I do believe that style can exist at home with some slight adjustments, including a nice, comfortable stylish pair of house slippers.

I wear mine all of the time, simply because I like having something on my feet at home. And I find they are comfortable, attractive, and they go with everything. And I never feel like a slob. I recently purchased these by Daniel Green ...