So I'm still down with the Mormon-chic vibe and I think I may have found a reincarnation of this dress that I've never forgotten about:
The Free People Edie dress is serving modest hotness (with a boho flare of course). It looks like the type of Orthodox Mormon garb the traveling cult types would wear in the summer; specifically the prepubescent girls who were a couple years too young to be married--Emma Hale Smith is SHAKING.
...and just in time to make it look like I actually have HOLIDAY CHEER IN THE MIDDLE OF A COMMUNIST TAKEOVER THAT HAS CANCELED CHRISTMAS.
They passed with flying colors. I got them in this neutral colorway because they were on sale on the Ugg site, but I really wanted the yellow ones that unfortunately sold out in my size from the Foot Locker site I initially ordered from (why they were still listed I don't even know maybe the stock person was too afraid of c0vid to update the website *eyerolls*). Currently, I wear them with socks, but they are designed for summer with a canvas upper and a super light foamy sole with a memory foam insole (feels like a LITERAL MASSAGE OMG).
I'm kind of shocked at how Ugg has blazed their way into the sneaker game despite some very stiff competition and I'm definitely eying the ca805--the profile is soooooo '90s Britney, even more so than the triple s:
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| the fact that they're in PONYHAIR--I need them too badly. |
One note is that they are not Ugg boot sizing, they are regular shoe sizing (maybe a bit small because I fit an 11, but I'm truly a 10.5). They also fit narrow even though the canvas upper might still be bearable for wider feet (I have very skinny feet so I wouldn't know). The version of the ca805 shown has been designed for all genders so I assume they may have a wider fit.
I have to be honest, the chunky black boot is rather ubiquitous right now and the more I look at them, either I'm going to really REALLY want a pair or I'm going to be sick of seeing them. For now, I'm compelled to add them to the list as I can appreciate the Britney '99 Billboard performance vibe:
I still remember the moment she back-flipped into my obsession, thee MEMORIESSSS.
Anyway, as you can see the boots in question feature a thick, stacked rubber sole and just above ankle shaft height. I noticed in the video where these screenshots were taken that the right boot appears to have some sort of applique on it similar to the Prada combat boots that have been seen everywhere. However, I'm not really into the replica-style combat boot and Prada is always so LATE to me, they probably copied her for all I know, she is indeed one of the most influential pop stars in the world.
I prefer clean lines when it comes to boots and with the selections above I'm not leaning towards any type of zipper placement, but the front zip style is the most alluring to me because I've never owned a pair like that. All of them are really good options and it's most likely going to come down to price. As usual, I plan on waiting until the fall/winter sale season kicks off before I make any luxury purchases over $100.
LOOKIT HA!
I literally have the biggest sneaker obsession right now, sucks winter is coming soon and I'll have to switch to boots regardless (I'm unfortunately still stuck in the wretched midwest). These are the prettiest triple s sneakers I've seen so far and I'm so tempted to buy them before they sell out...but I said I'd restrain myself until the holiday sales kick in. If only Demna would release a neo classic bag in this color too--that would be LIFE.
Almost a decade ago, I used to run a street style blog documenting the sartorial expressions of others around me. "Style watching", as it's sometimes referred to, has always been a favorite hobby of mine; when I was a kid I remember waiting patently for the dial up to connect just so I could scroll pages dedicated to my favorite celebrity street style icons. Despite the fact that I hate people, I've always loved how fashion made me feel like I was a part of something without having to do more than get dressed. This makes sense considering I've always been more of a spectator of life rather than a participant...that's the world anyway now that people have decided participating in life means they will in fact DIE or KILL SOMEONE.
This photo was taken at an airport months ago, I had to take the opportunity to do an anonymous street style shot since we are required to be mAsKED uP in public and even private places. Her boots are everything and she is really selling me on cowhide. I didn't get it in the shot, but I remember she had a fabulous western style hat on as well. She was doing so much with ease and it really made me smile. Maybe if we weren't brainwashed into thinking socializing is evil, I would have actually approached her and asked for a full photo and details like I used to do instead of this covert act...perhaps this is the "new normal" style watching of the surveillance state we're now living in.
I highkey DID NOT like the first launch of the track sneaker or track 2 at all whatsoever. In fact, I think I felt the same way about them as many people feel about the triple S and its overt ugliness.
I find the triple S to be endlessly comfortable and I don't see it getting phased out of my wardrobe even though I'm far from a sneaker enthusiast. I have been using them to exercise and the slightly weighted feel from the excessive rubber sole really makes me feel like I'm getting an extra kick in my work out like back when Sketchers tried to scam people into thinking their funny shaped shoes were helping flabby women build a better ass as they simply walked around (I think they got sued for making that claim later on if I recall correctly). In contrast, when the track sneaker came out I thought it looked too skeletal? Or maybe just too basic?? I don't even know, I just couldn't get into it even as its popularity was catching fire on instagram. Then these new colorways came out and now I'm like, hmmmm there might be a place for them? Maybe two? The oil slick ones and the light pastel ones are my favorites of these selections and I also like the all pink ones that always seem to be sold out (not pictured).
I'm still in the market for another pair of the triple S because they remind me too much of one of my staple inspiration vibes: late '90s Britney Spears. However, I feel like I'm getting closer to adding a pair of track sneakers to the list...let's see what the cov*d inflation does to these holiday sale prices though.
Despite all the bags I've featured on here, I have yet to mention the Cholé Daria, it really is one of the coolest bags to come out in recent seasons. Initially, I wasn't too excited about the available styles online because they seemed so bland compared to what I saw on the runway. However, the actual structure of the bag is absolutely spot on; beauty meets functionality. I finally saw a color that caught my attention for obvious reasons, this really is the perfect pastel green much like that Mary-Kate Balencicaga city bag that I STAY being OB-SESSED with, let's compare:
I found this photo complete with the iconic stain, I think this Daria is pretty close to the inspiration and will hopefully be in some sort of c0vid sale this holiday season.
Punchy pinks and metallics to end the summer season and transition seamlessly into fall (btw that MK bag is legit the teeniest, tiniest bag I own and barely fits my phone!).
It's weird how certain pieces still connect me to strong memories. I got this dress in La Jolla, California in 2016 and I remember the girl who helped me pick it out was so pleasant and professional...I remember how her manners were in such stark contrast to the eurotrash lady who rushed me out of her store that I visited just a moment before as I was looking for souvenirs of my first trip to California (the flimsy bralette I purchased in haste to prove I wasn't some black lady coming to steal I ended up wearing once and discarding a short time after). The luxe fabric still makes me feel like I'm on vacation even though I can't see that happening anytime soon.
...not gonna lie, I wasn't really feeling this new Balenciaga bag style until I saw this colorway--AND IT'S IN CROCODILE??! Demna please have mercy.
She is the most perfect sweet darling angel....she also has feet, which was a pleasant surprise.
...just wanted to show off the new bag chain that finally arrived; I like how the edit makes the bag look rose gold (taken with my trusty ipod btw).
