
Okay, so Serena was wearing Chinese Laundry’s Strate Boot, a magnificent piece of footwear that has since been discontinued, not the equally as gorgeous Turbo, which is proving to be just as satisfying to my well-being. And, to be completely honest, they weren’t mine to begin with exactly; just something I fancied from the moment I laid eyes upon them. But in my mind I was already wearing them on shopping sprees and coffee dates, and then there they were…strapped to her feet.
The 22-inch shaft pulled up stylishly about her knee, providing the ideal above the knee aesthetic to be donned with all sorts of luscious legwear – leggings, skinnies, minis, tights. The supple gray suede scrunching in all the right places yet retaining a very…a la mode slouch where required. Function and fashionable flair juxtaposing with one another upon one preemptive, must-have piece.

A round toe and a slight chunk of a heel give way to a 17-inch ruched shaft made up of faux suede fabric perfect for tucking jeans into, or simply wearing with cutoff denim on those slightly sticky days when you crave a little boot boogie. Now that’s something to…gossip about.
I’m having a Blair Waldorf moment…it feels good to undermine Serena van der Woodsen – even if it is simply in the saving money department.
Your turn loves…will you be thrifty or suckered into putting on your spendthrift cap?
Fashionably yours!
Thanks to Chinese Laundry and Charlotte Russe for the pictures.
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NICE BOOTS!
XOXO
B
I have to be thrifty because I don't have the bank account to satisfy my wants. I definitely wish I did have the kind of money to buy whatever I wanted.
The boots seems to be very comfortable and stylish at the same time! And Thank God, there is always light at the end of the tunnel!
Ah, I can remember seeing Serena wearing those boots! They looked so fabulous!
I would definitely buy the pair from Charlotte Russe. So affordable and perfect for fall.
I have the Turbo in black.... I LOVE. I actually bought 2 years ago and wore them to the ground for 2 winters. I had to toss them after this past winter- and bought a new pair for this winter :)
Oh ps: bought them online at DSW and you can use up to 3 coupons on that site, so got them for much less :)
You know I'm all about a good deal...and grey! I saw a similar pair at Target too the other day. : )
I chose thrifty... I love boots but over-the-knee kind can only be used when I go on fall vacations. So, I can't spend too much on that kind of boots.
I just have finished my shopping list for winter and guess what: There is a pair of grey boots without heel!!! Just like the second ones!!! Have a great day!
So LOVING these boots! I can totally get away with wearing them in Florida, right? :)
I love thrifty Thursdays! And I wish I could say I'd be able to be sensible, but I'm the absolute worst when it comes to self control.
I may also be the best/worst person to shop with because I will always encourage you to get what you fall in love with.
* Kelsey
love the CR ones. grey suede is gorgeous! xx
Those boots are fantastic! I was totally envious of S, haha.
I just found a pair of gray suede-ish over the knee boots from Target for like $30! i was thisclose to buying them, but i couldn't justify it seeing as its still 90 degrees outside here!
Gorgeous, darling! Love this shade... and for boots, I will splurge!
xoxox,
CC
I saw the picture in my reading list and nearly screamed "OMG SERENA!"
Haha :P
I love these. Yep. To be a young girl with the bank account of SVDW.
Always preferred her look to Blair's anyway.
Somehow you're always reading my mind. I am craving a pair of gray boots for fall.
man im so cheap hahaha
lovely boots
For boots I will spend the big bucks. i love the grey. LOVELY!!!
haha i enjoyed your post just as always. van der woodsen's bank account, wouldn't that be every shopaholic girls' dream? but many of us know and learn how to do better even without it. o my. a blair moment. i just love your dinstinctively cute expressions.
I was just telling someone how I need a pair of over-the-knee boots and how gray would be the perfect color!
i was just at target oohhing and awwwing over boots similar to these..I LOVE BOOTS!
I bought the CL ones for my sister 2 years ago and she loved them! Think I need them in grey for myself this time!
xo
those are awesome~
Those CLs are great boots! I tried on a pair. Bought them last year. Then returned them. After walking around in them at home, I realized I just couldn't do it - I needed a 1/2 bigger. Too bad they didn't have them in the size I needed.
I think your Seychelles sixth sense, is way cute and very handy. I love them too, I've got two boots - now 2 yrs old (one I'm wearing in a recent post) that I will wear till the soles have holes in them :)
I'm loving grey this fall- oh to be rocking ANY kind of grey boots.
really great boots at a great price
Oh, that Serena... Always in an idealistic life... Glad you found a way to undermine her :)
And I love those shoes - definitely want knee-high boots for fall/ winter and I love your choice! Wouldn't mind them in black!!
Thanks again for your super sweet comment!! :)
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You are officially the boot finding queen. Any time I need to find boots, I will refer to Cafe Fashionista. There, I said it!
I think I was born thrifty! Even if I had a million dollars I'd be a thrifty soul! These boots are divine!!!
Ah, thanks for mentioning my future wife, Blake Lively.
:)
There great boots at a good price well worth it.
theres nothing better than a pair of suede bad boys like these
team blair righttt here =)
ahaha i love the whole set up this post, so perfect!
Nice boots! I just may have to splurge and copy serena's style!
xoxo
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you are sooo funny!!!
these boots rock
the charlotte russe ones look almost exactly the same!!!
you have to get them
xxxxxx
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i have seriously been dying for those chinese laundry boots, they are simply beautiful :)
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shame on serena, she should've known better : )
but this is a great colour, i've been wearing my grey repetto flats. with autumn approaching, i could do with a warmer pair!
I love those boots! I really need some new ones for fall.
Those boots are just gorgeous, the colour is amazing!! I adore boots, though with the warmer weather coming there is not much point in buying a pair.. pity I saw a gorgeous pair the other day
xx
ahh love them! i tried them on but i couldnt fit them around my calves! damn them
I actually like the cheaper version. Great find. :) I'll link to this.
-meream
I actually like the cheaper version. Great find. :) I'll link to this.
-meream
Love the boots. I have to have them! I think I meight have to go for the expensive ones this week...I'll save up.
I am lusting after boots like this!
Those boots are absolutely stunning.! Would be perfect for fall. Hope to get that pair of boots from Charlotte Russe.
Hey that's Gorgeous!!
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