Leopard Oxfords

plaid poncho, tunic sweater, leather leggings, leopard oxfords outfit

When: Wednesday // Weather: 40s // Real life: work

plaid poncho, tunic sweater, leather leggings, leopard oxfords outfit

plaid poncho, tunic sweater, leather leggings, leopard oxfords outfit

plaid poncho, tunic sweater, leather leggings, leopard oxfords outfit

plaid poncho, tunic sweater, leather leggings, leopard oxfords outfit

plaid poncho, tunic sweater, leather leggings, leopard oxfords outfit

plaid poncho, tunic sweater, leather leggings, leopard oxfords outfit

One of my coworkers got me this poncho for Christmas. I can’t imagine why she thought I would be interested in a wearable plaid blanket. It’s not like I would ever wear plaid or complain about being cold in the office. Not me, no ma’am. But, you know, I thought I’d give the plaid poncho a try. Turns out it’s right up my alley. 😉

Every spring and fall when I switch out my seasonal clothes and shoes, there’s always something I forgot I had that I get so excited about. (Maybe next year it’ll be this poncho.) This year, it was these leopard oxfords. I absolutely love them, but they’re not exactly subtle so I didn’t wear them much last year when I got them. Plus they’re haircalf, so I can’t wear them in bad weather. Basically, it’s like they’re still brand new, and they were a surprise gift from the person who knows me better than my coworkers, better than anyone: ME!

similar Poncho (on sale) // similar Sweater (on sale) // similar Leggings // similar Shoes (these are awesome too) // similar Necklace // similar Bag (on sale)

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Statement Booties

matching sweater and ankle boots, plaid blanket scarf, majesty peacoat

When: Friday // Weather: 20s // Real life: work

matching sweater and ankle boots, plaid blanket scarf, majesty peacoat

matching sweater and ankle boots, plaid blanket scarf, majesty peacoat

matching sweater and ankle boots, plaid blanket scarf, majesty peacoat

matching sweater and ankle boots, plaid blanket scarf, majesty peacoat

matching sweater and ankle boots, plaid blanket scarf, majesty peacoat

Sweater (on sale) // similar Scarf (on sale) // Coat // Jeans // Boots (on sale) // similar Bag // Earrings

I got to work around 9 on Friday, and by 10 I had already gotten at least three compliments on these boots. I wear cute shoes all the time (as you know) so I can only assume these are remarkable because not many people brave ankle boots that aren’t your basic black or brown.

Not me, friends. I will boldly go where no boot has…well this is getting cheesy, but you get the idea. My best advice for styling uniquely colored boots is to keep it easy. Just match the boots to a sweater and throw on some dark wash skinny jeans. There are definitely more interesting things to do with burgundy suede booties, but for those of us who work in a law office in the Midwest, matchy matchy with jeans is a good casual Friday option.

You can find my burgundy sweater here and boots here (both on sale!), and below are a few more matchy matchy sweater/boot combos I came up with for your viewing / shopping / outfit planning pleasure:

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