Black Beauty Blondos

Once upon a time I owned a pair of black booties, and I never wore them. I didn’t think they looked good with blue jeans and since that was all I really wore, the boots did not get worn. Ever since then, I’ve only owned brown booties because I have been slightly fearful to let another pair of booties sit and collect dust.

But as I have been watching everyone around me walk around in these really cute black ankle booties, pointed toe, flat heeled shoe, I have found myself wondering if maybe I could make it work. My wardrobe has slowly become far less colorful (think white, beige, navy, grey, and black) and I prefer black over blue denim, so maybe a pair of black booties now, wouldn’t collect dust. Plus winter doesn’t seem quite like brown bootie weather (at least not every day, maybe).

So my sister graciously bought me a pair for Christmas (husben made sure they were water proof) and I’ve barely worn anything else (except winter boots or rainboots, because Boston winter).

These have just enough heel to give the effect of being a little taller than I actually am (#shortpeopleproblems) without feeling like my arches are dying. They were the only shoes I wore for a weekend in New York and my feet weren’t screaming for a break by the end of the day.

I’ll confess I started writing this post about a month ago (whoops), and since then have worn these booties through slush, snow and rain (I may not take the best care of my booties, I know), and while they look a little loved, still look great. They’ve got a healthy broken in look.

As a side, I do a lot of walking at work, but need shoes that will look a little more appropriate than rainboots and these boots make the cut. They’re practical and cute. That’s a win.

They are a little on the pricier side, and it hurt (I’m sure) my sister’s wallet and heart to spend the money (thank you sister!!), but I think they have been well worth the cost.

What is your current go-to shoe that you are constantly reaching for?