{"id":165,"date":"2007-09-25T08:32:00","date_gmt":"2007-09-25T15:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wendybrandes.com\/blog\/?p=165"},"modified":"2009-08-14T15:12:13","modified_gmt":"2009-08-14T19:12:13","slug":"giving-you-boot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wendybrandes.com\/blog\/2007\/09\/giving-you-boot\/","title":{"rendered":"Giving You the Boot"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’m trying to avoid going into stores so that I’m not tempted to spend. Things are so much more enticing in person than they are online. I went into Barneys recently and I thought I was going to start licking the purses on the first floor. They looked so delicious. But I have new jewelry designs, new photographs, a new catalog and a new website to pay for. Oh, and new business cards, letterhead and packaging. I need to prioritize! Still, I am pondering the need for a pair of brown boots. These Miu Miu ones are nice and the heel looks high but sturdy.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Miu Miu boots from Bergdorf Goodman<\/a><\/p>\n

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While browsing the Bergdorf Goodman site, I noticed these black booties by Michael Kors. I do a lot of walking during the day, and this 2″ heel would be good for that. The boots are also a little Beatles<\/a>-y, which is a plus.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Michael Kors boots from <\/span>Bergdorf Goodman<\/a> <\/span><\/div>\n

I have a pair of old wedge-heel boots that give me about the same height as the Michael Kors, so I will probably just stick with what I have. The old ones are not the most comfortable shoes for a lot of walking, unfortunately, but don’t tell me to wear sneakers or flats! I’m strictly a heels woman.<\/p>\n

Speaking of boots, if you’re looking for a rubber rain boot, I think these are pretty cool, but I wonder if the holes for the laces let in too much water.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Tretorn boots from <\/span>Shopbop<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n

When I was in high school, EVERYONE wore LL Bean shoes<\/a> for bad weather.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>These are called “duck shoes.” Why? I don’t know. <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

I hated the LL Bean shoes! Even then, before I wore heels, I was distressed by the unattractive shoe options for rain and snow. A few seasons ago, I was delighted when model of decorum Marc Jacobs<\/a> came out with rain boots with heels. I got yellow ones because they made me think of the Morton Salt girl<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The Morton Salt girl has changed over the years<\/a>. This version of her is almost as old as I am! Poor girl!<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

I wore them earlier this month when we had a deluge.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The rain had stopped but I was soaked!<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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This picture was taken earlier in the day, out the window of my cab. I was trying to capture how flooded the street was (very!) but I don’t think this really shows it. I still like the picture because the yellow of the other taxi contrasts nicely with the grey day. For some reason, I’m obsessed with yellow<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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\nI’ve looked around teh Interweb a bit and haven’t found any new high heeled rubber boots like the ones I have, but these amusing Chooka boots would certainly brighten up a cloudy day.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Chooka boots are $60 at Jildor Shoes<\/a><\/p>\n

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eBay Rubber Boot Alert:<\/span> If you are a size 6, the yellow Marc Jacobs boots are up for auction here<\/a>. I don’t know if these stylish fetish boots<\/a> are guaranteed to keep the rain out, but I’m sure they protect against other fluids. If I ever have to stand in a stream and fish for trout, I’m wearing these<\/a> in order to look chic for the fishies<\/a>. Vintage rubber boots<\/a> would be fun but definitely measure your foot; shoe sizes have changed over the years.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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I’m trying to avoid going into stores so that I’m not tempted to spend. Things are so much more enticing in person than they are online. I went into Barneys recently and I thought I was going to start licking the purses on the first floor. They looked so delicious. But I have new jewelry…<\/p>\n

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