Hello, Gorgeous!

The other week I posted about my must have fall item, riding boots. In case you missed it you can read that post here. Of course once I get an idea in my head I have to make it happen, so just a few days after my original post I went shopping. I had received a DSW coupon in the mail for $20 off (!) and it was about to expire. Obviously the right thing to do would be go to DSW and see what I could buy. I mean who would waste a $20 coupon?! I don't always have luck at DSW but they had tons of boots in stock. I was really excited to have so many options to try on, and everything was available in my size...one of the advantages of shopping for fall items in the summer. By the way, it is totally frustrating that you have to start shopping 2-3 months ahead of a season so you can get what you want before it is sold out. Have you noticed that? For example Hobby Lobby has had Christmas decorations out for weeks now. If I wait until October (which I think would be the appropriate time to start thinking about Christmas decorations) to shop I can bet that they would all be on clearance and completely picked over. There is something wrong with that in my opinion, it seems like our world is happy to live in fast forward. What happened to living in the moment and enjoying the now? But anyway, before I get too deep, back to the boots!

The pair I chose are made by Matisse and all things considered were a pretty good deal...boots in general are just expensive, but the DSW discount price plus my coupon made the cost bearable.

What do you think? I can't wait for fall and to start wearing my fabulous new riding boots! Now I just need some cute new outfits to pair with the boots. Hmm, I guess I have more shopping in my future! ;)

Boots, Boots, Boots

Some of you may know this already, but I live for Fall. It is my absolute most favorite time of the year. I start to get ready for it around the end of July. Yes, July. Don't get me wrong I enjoy each of the seasons and I l-o-v-e a beach vacation, but once I get in that week at the beach, bring it on Fall.

I love everything about Fall. The cooler crisp air, wearing jeans (I could live in jeans-more on that another day), fall scents (check out my Scentsy site!), fall decorations, colored leaves, a fire in the fireplace, apples, apple picking, hot apple cider, cold apple cider, fried shrimp broiled shrimp...sorry I got caught up in the moment (a little Forest Gump allusion--its my hubby's favorite--are you here reading this honey?!)

Anyway, this post was supposed to be about boots. So another thing I love about Fall is Fall fashion. I love jeans or leggings with sweaters, cozy flannels, down vests, etc AND a good pair of boots. My last boot fashion was my tall slouch boots. But this Fall I MUST have a pair of tall riding boots. Here are some of my favorites that I have found (warning--some of these boots should come with a free deposit into your checking account, ie. they are really expensive, but a girl can dream, right?):

Frye Paige Tall Riding

Lacoste Rosemont 5 Tall Boots

Spirit by Lucchese Annie Boot

Coconuts Blakely Riding Boot

Can you guess which ones I like the best? I'll give you a hint...they are the most expensive ones. Isn't that always the way it goes?!? Its seriously frustrating. Now that I have my boots picked out, here are some of my favorite Fall fashions that include tall riding boots:

Classic and Preppy

Cozy Casual Love

A Big Scarf and Pearls?!

All of these fashions and more can be found on my Pinterest board, Get In My Closet! And, now I feel the need for a shopping spree...

Are you into riding boots? Which ones are your favorites? Any other fall lovers out there? Can't wait to hear from you!