shoes – Marissa Wears an Outfit

Three Ways to Wear Loafers

March 1, 2024 No Comments

I’ll be the first to admit that I thought loafers were ugly and not my style. I thought they were too preppy and that there was no way they could fit into my wardrobe.

Well, it just goes to show that tastes change, because I am in love with this beautiful suede pair from Beckett Simonon (gifted). You can read more details on their website, but their shoes are ethically crafted and made to order. They’re incredible quality and just stunning.

I challenged myself to find three ways to style these loafers and I did—all three ways feel comfortable and like “me”, so I think I did pretty good.

If your prefer video content, watch the reel HERE.

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I love this look— the wide leg jeans with the cuff make it so different than a normal wide leg jeans look. The browns are all super cohesive and bring it together.

These barrel leg pants are super comfy and I love pairing green and brown together! The cream cashmere sweater has pulls it all together and makes it a great neutral look.

This outfit is giving Parisian vibes and I’m here for it. The silk scarf is a fun find from our vacation to Cape May, NJ last year (I found a super similar one to link). I also love how black and brown pair together, so the pants were a good choice.

All outfits are linked HERE (including a bigger pair of loafers). Loafers linked HERE.

Collaboration, Reviews, Style Sessions

How to Style Sock Booties (Sustainable brand Vivaia Shoes Review)

February 14, 2022 No Comments

Vivaia is a brand that reached out to me about trying their sustainably made shoes. After researching them & finding out more about their company, I decided to give them a try! All views are my own and the shoes were gifted to me by Vivaia.

If you prefer video content, check out my fun reel HERE!

The number one great thing I was excited to learn about Vivaia is that their shoes are made with recycled plastic water bottles & ethically sourced wool (even the packaging that they send the shoes in is 100% recycled materials!). I was SO impressed with that fact, & even more so when I received the shoes & they were incredibly comfortable! A good portion of their shoes are even made to be machine washable which is also so convenient (unfortunately this pair is not because of the heel).

I chose the Zoe wool round-toe boots in my regular size (you just use their size chart to convert your US size to your EU size) and the color tan russet. It’s a beautiful brownish grey & it’s the perfect color that goes with just about anything (this pair is on sale right now for $83 and my code ma18 can get you an extra 18% off!).

Viviaia has a ton of shoe options on their site– boots, mules, loafers, flats, heels, sneakers, etc, and they also carry men’s shoes. Vivaia is considered a competitor of Rothys’ shoes, which I can’t speak to or review because I don’t own a pair, but they both are made for comfort & out of recycled materials. If you are interested in trying a pair of sustainably made shoes, Vivaia’s shoes start around $99, which is more affordable than Rothys are. They also seem to have more style options than Rothys.

All in all, I would definitely recommend Vivaia shoes to anyone looking for style, comfort, & sustainability. I’m looking forward to contining to wear and style my Zoe sock boots and to continue to support this brand!

I have styled these extremely versatile boots 3 different ways below. Most of my outfits are older pieces, but I will link similar options to what I’m wearing if you want to try to recreate look. I use affiliate links which means I earn a small commission if you purchase anything using my link, and it will be no additional cost to you. Thanks for your support! 🙂

Look number 1: A mockneck, cardigan & straight leg jeans.
This look is casual & comfy. I LOVE that these sock boots tuck perfectly into straight leg jeans. Makes them look so chic.

Look number 2: A mini boho dress.
The color of these boots pairs perfectly with black & I love that the taller shaft adds interest to an otherwise simple dress look.

Look number 3: A flowy top & skinny jeans.
The shaft of these boots is tight enough that they pair so well with skinny jeans too! Love that! Dress it up with a flowy blouse & you’ve got yourself a cute night out look.

Do you own sock boots yet? Which outfit would you wear?

CLICK HERE TO SHOP THE BOOTS, MY OUTFITS, & SIMILAR OPTIONS.

Favorite Things

Five Favorite Sandals for Summer

July 11, 2020 1 Comment

In the summer pretty much all I wear is sandals. I’m not much of a sneaker girl, and I like to let my feet out for the 3 months of the year its actually warm here in Northern NY. I’ve rounded up my top 5 favorite sandals of this year. Some of them I’ve had for a few years and some of them are newer finds. I will link all of the shoes at the bottom of this post!

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These are my oldest pair of shoes. They’re a great smaller wedge and I wear them to DEATH. I’ve had this pair for years (from Target) and I’ll link this years version of them with a thinner ankle strap.

These lace up sandals from Old Navy are so bohemian and fun! I had another pair of lace up sandals but they were bulkier. These are a “barely there” kind of sandal and I love the look of them!

These T-strap rubber sandals are some of the comfiest shoes I own. They are Crocs and super neutral so they go with everything!

These Target heels are one of my newer purchases. They have a small block heel and are so comfortable!

I love these woven slides that I picked up this year. They have a cushioned footbed, a little bit of height (which is great for my feet issues!) and they come in widths if you have wider feet.

Shop the shoes here!

Shop my outfits in this post here!

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