I, like any other human female, go through phases.
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me, in Jessica Simpson boots |
One of these phases was tall boots.
I remember feeling as if I would drown under the number of knee-high boots that I "just couldn't live without".
Yet, even then - even amidst the crippling want that weakened my poor little knees - I was still wary of the epic over-the-knee-ers.
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Freebird by Steven |
Something about them just seemed trashy.
Like they belonged in strip clubs or street corners or strange S&M Shades of Greys.
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Michael Kors |
Then, on a whim, I fell for a pair by the most unlikely of suspects: Jessica Simpson. Truly. Whodathunkit that lil' (or not) Daisy Duke could have created a pair sleek enough to satisfy the sophisticate that is myself. (sarcasm).
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Givenchy |
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Proenza Schouler |
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Frye |
One year later, and I'm still a fan. And yes - at moments I do feel as if they're too mainstream - that they should be relegated to wannabe college teens and overeager bleach-blonde clubbers.
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The Man Repeller in Chanel |
But then I look in the mirror and remind myself that I'm weird.
And weirdness, my faithful friends, is the most perfect of haute-couture accessories.
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Stuart Weitzman |
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Sam Edelman |
I really want to know: Do you think that over-the-knee boots are kitschy faux-pas? Or do you think that there exist acceptable ways in which to style them? Coming up: I'll attempt - so any tips now would be highly-loved.
Cheers.
I think I need a pair! Love the burgundy ones!
ReplyDeleteI have yet to embrace them but that's because I'm super short ......and blonde.....and I don't want to look like a spinner haha But I actually like them on tall people with the right outfit! And I agree, weirdness us definitely the best haute-couture accessory :)
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Holy moly those Givenchy boots are BEYOOOND fab. I hear you on the ultra over the knee-ers. Something about them remind me of Julia Roberts a la Pretty Woman - aka a hooker with a heart of gold. I fell in love with a pair 2 years ago when I saw them styled super casual with a big chunky knit and over a pair of skinny jeans. Truth be told, those beauties haven't gotten much action. Thanks for reminding me I have 'em!
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Hello! I love your blog! Check out my latest post where I nominated you for the Liebster award
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I ADORE over the knee boots. I just wore my pair today!
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Hi! I am Christina. You photographed me almost a year ago. My friend Anastasia shared your blog on FB today so I clicked. I thought it was funny because I have the free bird caballero ankle boots, as well as a similar if not exact pair of the over-the-knee sam edelman's you posted in this post. Looks like we are kindred spirits :)
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