"when they come back, we give back"

I've been following the boot girls over at Boot Campaign for quite awhile now. I love everything about their cause and who they are. Their mission:

The Boot Campaign was created to generate American awareness about the needs of our military men and women coming home from combat. The money raised from boot sales will go to nonprofit organizations that best serve combat veterans.

Our military heroes volunteered to put themselves in dangerous, life-threatening situations to preserve human freedom. The Boot Campaign motto is simple…“When they come back, we give back.” The Boot Girls want every person within reach of our website to tangibly give back to our troops by buying a pair of combat boots and proudly wearing or displaying them.

Buy a pair of combat boots for $129.99, and $50.00 goes to support our veterans (THE USO, Lone Survivor Foundation, and Military Warriors Support Foundation). Can't beat that with a stick.

For months I've had my name on their list for a pair of boots. And today--just in time for Independence Day--I received word: My boots will ship mid-July!

Texas A&M Head Football Coach, Mike Sherman

Governor of Texas, Rick Perry

Houston Astros Centerfielder, Michael Bourn

Texas singer/songwriter, Aaron Watson

American Hero and Navy SEAL, Marcus Luttrell

NFL Houston Texans Head Coach, Gary Kubiak

Texas singer/songwriter, Bleu Edmondson

yellow box - spring 2010

A few of the latest Yellow Box styles from their spring line . . . .







Skyscraper - The model to the left is wearing these in the ad. I can SO see myself posing exactly like that in just such a corridor. HA!

(I love these in black too)

Debbie - Sure, I have some almost exactly like these; but mine are really 'well-loved.' It's probably time to upgrade.
Shiver - so sassy :)

bootylicious

Around these parts, events don't get much bigger than the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, which kicks-off tomorrow, March 2. I'm constantly amazed and inspired by the fashion that emerges around this time ... particularly the boots.

The current issue of Southern Living includes a feature on El Paso, TX and Rocketbuster Handmade Custom Boots. As the article says, a pair of these lovelies will set you back a couple of thousand; but they're amazing to ogle. Whether you love 'em or hate 'em, it's damn near impossible not to appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into each handmade pair--truly a work of art.

A few that caught my eye ....

ruffles!

XOXO Romance Sandal

Steve Madden - Regaal Pump

SM Luxe Brake Ruffle T-Strap Sandal

Nine West - Fluffy

Tibi - Alena Ruffled Slingback

Tibi - Andrei T-Strap Sandal

Coconuts Anniversary Ruffled Flip Flop

fiscal responsibility

Since they're are on sale anyway, wouldn't it be irresponsible of me to pass-up these amazingly great deals?

Vera Wang - Rhinestone Ribbon Bracelet (Neiman Marcus)

High Contrast Wedge (White House | Black Market)

Cutsie Satchel (Nine West)

too matchy-matchy?

I love this fun little clip (OK, really I just love her shoes).

nine west : : fall pre-orders

Some great items from Nine West hitting the stores this fall ....

Timeless look -- Fun legs with a short wool skirt:

Mixed Pattern Open Work Stocking

Excellent color combo:

Fuchsia (in Natural Multi Suede)

Red shoes. What can I say?

Bonfire (in red suede)

I think these are my faves:

Jargon

So cute:

Gabby Clutch

I want. I want. I want:

Over sized Mod Sunglasses

Dark Angel Bracelet

Fringe Belt (in Cognac Leather)

flats-out awful

I'm going to be thrilled when this pesky trend of totally flat shoes dies a quick death. Flats are in every magazine. They're what all the cool feet are wearing. Simply put, they are the current "must-haves" of the fashion world.

Thanks, but no thanks. I confess that my 5'2" body appreciates the extra height that heels provide; but flat shoes can't offer the confidence factor that a killer pair of wedges does. If clothes could talk, what would a powder pink pair of demure ballet flats say[whisper]? Exactly.

I don't feel girlie without heels. Not PC? Sue me. I understand that flats can be more practical ... but who wants that? And they're uncomfortable--like walking directly on an asphalt parking lot. I don't care how fashionable flat shoes are--I refuse to cave. They're ugly. Give me a gloriously sexy, strappy pair of platforms any day. A little quiz, to illustrate my point:

Which Kate Spade shoe would you rather have?

The Felice?
Or the Guest?
And how about these Tory Burch options ...

The Lawrence Tassle Moccasin?or the Kimber Sandal?Stuart Weitzman ...

Stringalongs? or Missjane?Jessica Simpson's shoes are precious.

But you can have the Leve.
I'll take the Amithist.
Your Honor, I rest my case.