A Good Pair of Boots

My vintage western boots - enroute to my house as of today. Can't wait to slip these bad girls on.

I was inspired by an article in the February issue of Southern Living to finally buy the cowgirl boots I've always wanted and to go vintage in the process. One shop in particular, Goodbuy Girls in Nashville, is said to have the best selection of vintage western boots in the South. So, while my boots didn't come from there, I was still able to get a less expensive and greener option. At least I don't have to break them in.

Ever been to Goodbuy Girls? If so, let us know if they really are the tops in pre-owned boots, clothes and accessories. My girlfriends and I may need to plan a road trip down to Music City.

Do you own a pair of western boots? If so, what makes them special to you?
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Quick update on our friends: Late Friday, our friends B and C officially became parents of Emma! I was almost in tears reading their recap of when the adoption went through and seeing photos on Facebook. They are traveling back this week; in fact, I think B is already home with their 8-year old daughter who has been staying with family for the last two weeks. Thanks again to everyone who said prayers. Such a blessed time!

Kiltie Clogs

So, as I mentioned in my previous post, Hubby and I volunteered in the nursery at church for the first time on Sunday. As I was chatting with the mom who was the coordinator for the nursery that morning, going over supplies, snacks, etc., I couldn't take my eyes off her super-cool shoes. They were red patent leather clogs with shearling lining. I noticed the shoes when she came running across the lobby to unlock the nursery door, apologizing for being late. I thought, "No worries, just tell me where you got the shoes and no one will get hurt."

So, as we're setting up for the kids to arrive, I ask this person, whom I've known all of five minutes, where she got her shoes (I also wanted to know where she got her gorgeous coat, but I thought that would be border-line stalker to ask that as well). She laughed, because her sister actually found them at a kids' consignment store. Yes, that's right. She has to wear children's shoes. Damn. They were Uggs Kiltie clogs, but in the searching I've done, I can't seem to find any in women's sizes. So, either they're no longer made, were made only for kids, or both.

But, if anyone knows about Kiltie clogs and it they're still manufactured (for ladies, not kiddies), please let me know. Like I need another pair of shoes...
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Get your party shoes on

Wish I had a place to wear these. kate spade, you never fail to please.
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