Guest Blogger: Jeffrey Campbell Rumble Bootie Two Ways
Hi! I’m Laurel, a huge Stella Says Go fan and owner of the Austin-based personal styling business and blog, Trophy Boutique. I work with lots of savvy, stylish Austin women to help them find the clothes that are right for their specific style, body type, and budget. One of my favorite things to do is to show my clients many new ways to wear what they already have in their closets. Amy and Natalie let me try out these amazing booties from Jeffrey Campbell a few weeks ago, and I had no problem at all fitting them into my wardrobe. Since it makes no sense to buy anything you can only wear one way, I thought I would create a couple of outfits for you so you can see for yourself just how versatile these little suckers are!
When I first met The Rumble Bootie, I thought, “Hey, you’re kind of badass,” so I decided to first pair them with skinny jeans and a vintage blazer to wear them out for an evening with friends on the east side. These ankle boots are pretty rock n’roll, so the skinny jeans, relaxed top, long necklace combo is super easy to pair with them. I felt very comfortable in this outfit and think the shoes gave the outfit a little extra pop of cool. Plus, I felt super tall, which didn’t hurt.
But these booties aren’t simply badass alone! They can also be girly and fun with a skirt and tights during the day. I kept to the taupe-hue for this printed and striped outfit and I think the booties blended in nicely with the other colors and added a little lift to the whole deal. I also think these booties would look adorable with tights and a little black or navy dress too, but I can only fit so much into one post! (Tip: to create the appearance of the longest leg ever, choose tights in a similar color as your boot).
The great thing about the shoes at Stella Says Go is that they are fun and unique, but also super versatile. If you need help figuring out your own wardrobe’s maximum potential, I offer a variety of affordable styling services, so feel free to contact me with any questions. Thanks, Natalie and Amy, for letting me play with the Rumble Bootie, I can’t wait to wear them again today!
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Tagged bootie, fashion advice, guest blogger, jeffrey campbell, rumble, suede
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Meet the Brands: Naya
Naya, a new eco-friendly fashion line from Naturalizer, was born from the belief that shoes should be beautiful, comfortable, and gentle on the environment. The distinctively feminine line features looks that are a bit retro in feel but totally modern in design.
Whenever possible the Naya shoe collection includes:
- –Vegetable-tanned leathers and linings
- –Natural or recycled content fabrics
- –Water-based cements
- –Footbeds containing natural cork
- –Outsoles containing natural materials
- –Boxes made with 80% recycled paper pulp, soy-based inks and water-based glue
- –Reusable shoe bags and shoe forms made with recycled PET
Our newest arrivals from Naya:
Cerena by Naya
Rapsody by Naya
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How I Wear: Capella by Bacio 61
Capella by Bacio 61 is an eye-catching platform sandal that blends right in with any outfit with a natural palette. Whether I’m wearing skinny cargo pants, a flowing mini-skirt, or my favorite pair of jeans, this sandal is a simple choice because it looks great with everything. I find the 3″ rise to be quite comfortable for a full day of wear as long as I can take a seat every once in a while.
Draped Tee: As pictured, Helmut Lane Overlap shirt at lagarconne.com. More affordable option, LnA t-shirt at bluefly.com.
Cargo Pants: As pictured, J Brand Denim at net-a-porter.com. More affordable option, Sanctuary Runway Skinny at piperlime.com.
Animal Print Scarf: Stella Says Go
Assorted Banlges: Stella Says Go
Shoes: Capella by Bacio at Stella Says Go
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Meet the Brands: Earthies
Earthies is a new healthy fashion line from Earth, Inc., a company that has been making comfortable shoes for over 40 years. The new collection is a fashion line that feels like a sneaker line—it’s that comfortable.
How did they do it? They put a wellness footbed with a cupped heel, anatomic arch support, and cradle toe area into every heel and wedge.
Come on in and try out “Wellness. Elevated.” by Earthies and feel for yourself how comfortable fashion can be.
Positano by Earthies
Carmona by Earthies
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New Arrivals: Chelsea Crew
Look at what we got! Great shoes and all Stella’s Steals… new from Chelsea Crew.
How I Wear: Cecilia by Auri
What is it about wedges that is so wonderful? Maybe it’s the fact that they allow me to gain height without sacrificing comfort. Maybe it’s that they feel so solid under my feet — no teetering. Or maybe it’s just that they look really cool. That is certainly the case with this pair from Auri; the gold snake print and bold hardware do not fade quietly away.
Yet, like so many prints, the print on this shoe is easily treated like the neutral that it is. As such, it has been incredibly versatile in my wardrobe. The gold python printed suede looks rich and so much more interesting than basic brown. Worn easily with anything from jeans to skirts to dresses, I have gotten plenty of use out of this stylish sandal. With Austin’s mild weather, it’s been on active duty for the last three months. The proprietary comfort technology built into the shoe doesn’t hurt, either. Despite the height, this has been a Full-time shoe for me. The buttery-soft insole features some kind of crazy NASA-grade moisture wicking fabric, and covers a super-comfy extra padded memory-foam layer.
Here’s how I threw it on most recently — as an unexpected yet totally fitting complement to a simple everyday look:
- Cardigan: Missoni for Target
- Tee: Banana Republic
- Jean Trousers: The Gap
- Necklace: Small Birdcage, Monserat de Luca (similar styles available at Stella Says Go)
- Shoes: Auri Cecilia
-Natalie
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Tagged Cecilia by Auri, full-time, python, sandal, suede, wardrobe, wedge
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Shoe Love: Gee WaWa Lovely
Lovely by Gee WaWa. A charming oxford inspired MaryJane. Perfect for new spring days. Available online and instore.
*Inspired by Sunday Shoes blog posts at Already Pretty.
Posted in Menswear Inspired, Shoe of the Week, Style and Trends
Tagged Gee WaWa, MaryJane, oxford, pewter
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