:: soggy but still fashionable ::

Do these seem silly? Because i kind of love them. I get that any kind of rubber shoe ends up being a glorified Croc, but my big Hunter boots are so clunky and sweaty for the summer that I can't bear to even look at them. So, my alternative is then flip flops when it rains and those involve slipping and gunk water on my feet. So, no. 

I guess in theory, if it REALLY rains, these aren't going to keep my feet dry, but they are going to avoid me from ruining a real pair of shoes. And that's the point...fashion preservation while still being a little cute. I just bought that purple pair of Chooka's below in black. And they're super comfy. 

Clockwise from top: Green (with a cute gingham lining!): Target, $33; Baby blue: Hunter, $125; Pink: Tory Burch, $100; Purple: Hunter, $79; Navy: Hunter, $125; Plum: Chooka's, $65. 

Memorial Day weekend is supposed to be rainy. Booo. But I'm ready. 

Rubber soles 

:: so far, january 2014 feels like this... ::

It's been polar-vortexing here like crazy and I have never talked so much about the weather. But despite the artic temperatures and the slipping and sliding I do each and every time I step outside, January is feeling pretty cozy. Spicy cocktails and fireplaces and movies and crockpot food. All good things.

I'm probably not detoxing from the holidays like I should be, but I think this cable knit sweater should conceal most of my 2013 sins.

Simplicity for the new year
Linking up with #FridaysFancies

Also, that three-way cross-body tote is here. And it's soft like butter. I highly recommend.