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skirt: anthro (just bought for $19!)
top: anthro (many years old)
tights: gap
boots: c/o Sperry Top-Sider
flats: target
bracelet: christopher won it at a bar (don't ask)
skirt: anthro (just bought for $19!)
top: anthro (many years old)
tights: gap
boots: c/o Sperry Top-Sider
flats: target
bracelet: christopher won it at a bar (don't ask)
I learned the hard way that a person needs to pack an extra pair of shoes on a rainy day. I'll spare you the embarrassing details (it involves slipping down the steps of a 300-person lecture room in wet boots). Now that I'm older and wiser, I wear a pair of rain boots on my bike ride to school and pack a slim pair of flats in my bag. When I arrive at my office, I leave the boots under my desk and put on my dry flats and--presto change-o!--I look like a grown-up but I have dry feet.
I'm a bike-riding bookworm in DC trying to make better use of a sometimes-vanilla closet. You can read a little more about this blog
39 comments:
i did the same today! rain boots for my commute/flats at the office!
Aww, I love the boots! Better not to break your neck falling down stairs though so the flats were a very sensible idea.
I've totally done the slip & fall in rain boots. yeahh it's embarressing & hurts your bum!! I like the leopard flats! I usually always bring two pairs of shoes just in case!! =) Cute outfit today! An anthro skirt for only $19? What a steal!!
I love those flats. They add an unexpected bit of fun and pattern to your outfit.
Ohh I love your blog. Your outfits are so great. I am a teacher and I vowed to NEVER become to ABC sweater kind of lady. I have gotten many stylish ideas from you!
P.S. I did the same thing with rain boots... but it was after school on a busy intersection while tying to walk my dog. Shouldn't rain boots be non-slippery?!
Good tip! But I thought rain boots should be non-slippery as Miss L. said. Mine are just kind of loud from the rubber. You look adorable as always!
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Smart girl! They're both cute looks though, but go with the safer one ;)
Looking good!! While in grad school, I used to wear flip-flops all the time, even in the rain, until I majorly ate it in the middle of the school's busiest intersection. Lesson learned.
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I am such a fan of those leopard flats-- and I love your hair pinned back like that! After a few slips, I made sure that my next pair of rainboots would have some nice traction action. But I am a big believer in bringing a pair of flats in my bag so I don't look like a kindergartner all day.
Love the skirt!
You're one smart lady! I try and do the same sometimes when it rains here, but usually dread carrying around my wet boots haha
I'm all about the boots. I can't stand having wet/cold feet so these work so well during autum. Your pair is lovely!
You are so adorable! I'm looking for a pair of rainboots right now. The Anthro skirt is a steal. I think I have the exact same top, except mine is not in good conidtion, so I wear it to sleep.
Genius! I need to apply the same theory to my 4 inch heels. Obviously, I'm still learning ;)
Fabulous! Both versions seem very Parisian to me!
Love it! And really, he won the bracelet at a bar? Funny!
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I looove the outfit with the leopard flats! Adds such a great shot of color and pizzazz to the solid neutrals!
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Love that outfit! TOO cute!
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Nice outfit!!! And GREAT BOOTS!
Smart girl :)
Love the black and white today.
Okay I have seen those flats on everyone lately! It seems every blogger has a pair, and I have to ask are they comfortable??
I love your rainy day look. I still need to get awesome boots because I damage my shoes all the time.
Don't worry about slipping - I do that even on not-rainy days...:)
JoAnn
Sidewalk Chalk
@kinsey--they are not really super comfortable. they are more like very light slippers (no arch support, no traction) but the outside is soft, so i never get blisters. but no--i wouldn't say they are particularly sensible shoes :)
Totally adorable - and I'm kind of laughing at little at the story about falling on the stairs... you poor thing! I did a similar thing in college and almost died of embarrasment
Love the look! I was about to ask about those flats, but I saw Kinsey beat me to it :)
ooo i bet that skirt is going to be super versatile for you!
First, you are an Anthro-sale-shopping superstar! Second, I've taken a few rides down the stairs on my backside (in front of large masses of people) more times than I care to admit. I had a friend that actually broke her tailbone on such a tumble... so I'm thankful that mine haven't produced injuries (well, besides the ones to my ego).
Oh, I think your hair looks lovely today! You make it look so easy to have long hair. I feel like I'm always fighting with mine--time for a cut, I think :-)
Since I take the train to work I have to always bring a change of shoes. Unfortunately not all cute shoes can be comfy.
i love the look more with those boots on. it's sooo cute :X
Those flats are awesome. Love them.
Glad to hear they will also prevent slip and falls!
hi it's sandhya over from the style co-op! thank you so much for your link and support! we really appreciate it.
p.s. those boots are so fun - i need me some. i loooove my sperry topsiders.
Oh you poor thing. I think I learned a lesson from you...cute flats are indispensible. I'll go get more now.
i really love the concept of your blog..works cited, on my reading list..im procrastinating for a mid term right now and reading your blog makes me feel better!! (and slightly academic) lol
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This outfit looks very nice- I always like your skirts.
I was just wondering, how do you avoid static when you wear them with tights? I can't stand it when skirts cling to my legs because of static. Or are all your skirts fully lined? If you have a trick, I'd love to hear it! :)
Omigosh! I slipped and then slid down an ENTIRE ESCALATOR! I always walk down the escalator on my way to the T in the morning, and...well... WOOPS. EMBARRASSING. You're not the only one!
cute! love the skirt. xxo!
great flats! a good pair of flats that go with everything is a total must-have in every woman's fashion arsenal!! these are so cute!
~Ally
http://modestlyfashioned.blogspot.com/
I always carry an extra pair of shoes to work. I walk to and from work every day, and it's just over a mile each way, so many of my heels and work shoes just aren't comfy enough. I always store a pair of work shoes, lunch, and a piece of fruit in my bag.
I love this outfit, too. The dark neutral base is lovely.
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