Outfit round up for mid January

I’ve been sick for almost a full week and I’m finally starting to feel a bit better! I seemed to get a few sicknesses on top of each other, so it made it all a bit more difficult. My husband ended up catching some of it too, so we’ve been resting on the couch as much as possible while our children rule the house 😉

Needless to say, I don’t have any new outfits from the past week, but I do have outfits from the week before that I’ll share!

As always, I will link each outfit under each picture. I do use affiliate links, this just means that if you choose to purchase using one of my links, I earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you. I appreciate the support as it helps me run this blog and to keep sharing style inspiration!

I have been really into this bright/lime green since the summer & have bought multiple pieces in this color. I recently saw that it is Stitch Fix’s color of the year as well!

This outfit is linked HERE.

Cozy sweatpants are a go-to for me in the cold winter months. I love pairing them with a sweater & my Birkenstock clogs.

This outfit is linked HERE.

I know there’s a lot of chatter about skinny jeans being “out”, but I l’ve kept all of mine. Admittedly, I don’t wear them as often as my other styles of jeans, but you just can’t beat the comfiness of a pair of skinny jeans and boots with an oversized sweater!

This outfit is linked HERE.

An oversized crewneck & leggings is the perfect outfit for a snowy day. Pair it with comfy slippers and you’ve got a big win.

Outfit linked HERE.

I’m super into green lately! I’ve always loved it, but I’m really loving pairing different shades together.

This outfit is linked HERE.

I finally found a great denim jacket that works well for petites. This one falls at a perfect spot & has a comfy amount of stretch to it.

This outfit linked HERE.

This was a comfy outfit to wear under my shoe clothes while cross country skiing.

This outfit is linked HERE.

Another green on green look— this vest is so good and I’ve worn it a ton this winter!

This outfit linked HERE.

We went cross-country skiing for my birthday & had so much fun! I updated my show clothes last year when I changed sizes and it’s all still available.

This outfit is linked HERE.

This rainbow sweater is a new favorite! I love how cozy and oversized it is! Right now it’s on sale for $27!

Sweater linked HERE/ rest of the outfit & similar sweaters linked HERE.

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What You Should Know Before Investing in a Pair of Blundstone Boots

Tips for buying Blundstone boots: (links to all boots mentioned are at the bottom of the post)

  1. Read a TON of reviews
    I read reviews on Blundstone’s site, on Amazon, on Backcountry, on Zappos. I wanted to get a feel for sizing & if people really felt these boots were worth it. The general consensus is they are. I also scoured instagram, Pinterest, & liketoknow.it for photos of people wearing them to see how they looked on different body types, sizes & with different outfits.
  2. Consider sizing up a half size for comfort
    If you choose to get a different boot instead of the 1306 (which have the chisel toe–i.e. a square toe), I have read that going up a 1/2 size gives you a bit more wiggle room as far as width.
  3. Consider which shaft height & ankle opening would look best on you
    I chose a mid-length shaft (& unfortunately they don’t give you this information, I just deducted it based on the look of all the different styles) because I wanted these to work with straight leg jeans, skinny jeans, leggings & dresses. There are different heights & different ankle openings (you can tell some ankle openings are wider than others) & I wanted a boot with a tighter ankle. I will say, these are tough to get on & off right now, but again, based on reviews they should loosen a bit with time.
  4. Decide on a color & material
    For me, the rustic brown nubuck leather was a no-brainer because my wardrobe consists of mostly brown, but also because this rustic brown looks great with black. There is another style (the 1351’s, linked below) that has the rustic brown color & the stretchy part is black, which I considered, but I decided this color was best for me.
    There seems to be a black version of almost every style of boot as well. They also have a bunch of styles that come in suede, nubuck, canvas, & I think they even have a vegan leather option now.

Hopefully those tips are helpful in your search for your perfect Blundstone boots!


Long story short, a few years ago I was looking at a pair of boots from Target & I was so close to clicking “buy” on them when I stopped and thought to myself– “with where I live (very wet, slushy, snowy in the winter) I’ll need to buy another pair of these in a few years!”.

This is when I decided to look for an alternative & longer lasting option. Enter–Blundstone boots!

My sister has been talking about buying a pair for a long time so I started researching them and asked my followers about them (everyone who had a pair had raving reviews for them!).

I did extensive searching & reading ALL the reviews of the different styles (and there are quite a few styles!) & I settled on the 1306 pair.

It’s considered a “dress boot” so the tread isn’t as thick as the other styles, but I wanted this pair because of the height of the shaft, the fact that it has a chisel toe, and the color. It’s very similar to their other popular styles (the 550 and 1351,) but I liked the coloring, toe, & style of these just a tad more than the other options. The pair I bought isn’t thermal (like this boot), but with thick socks on, I find them warm & very comfortable for winter.


SIZING: I kept my regular size because the website said these run a bit longer than other styles & the chisel toe gave me more wiggle room. I’m glad I did because they’re very comfy (even with thick socks on!) and feel great on.

Final conclusion: these boots were definitely an investment–I have never spent this much on a pair of shoes before. But, they are made of quality leather & will last a good, long time if they’re taken care of! I am hoping I’ll love them for a long time & that I will get a lifetime of use out of them!
I have treated mine with mink oil to condition the leather & I use a leather brush when they get dirty. The mink oil definitely darkened them but I don’t mind because I am taking good care of them.

SHOP THE BOOTS MENTIONED HERE:
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