Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Booting Summer

I saw a model in a fashion magazine wearing boots -- in Summer.  I didn't know that was allowed!  I love boots and they look very chic with flirty Summer dresses.

That inspired me to create this post.  I pulled my high-heeled velvet boots out of storage and paired them with something cute.  I styled the outfit two ways -- first like a traditional fashion-blogger and, second, like a Bad Girl.  I can be a Bad Girl, can't I?  Every woman has a Bad Girl buried deep inside her.

Which style do you prefer?


 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

26 comments:

  1. Both are lovely but I choose the bad girl. She seems a lot of fun to hang around with ;). I would totally wear this "girly rock" look ! Kisses

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  2. Oh it is always fun to play with a bit of the bad girl! I like this dress best with the scarf,for the feminine shape it gives and the bit of colour. I love boots too and have no problem wearing them in summer in terms of style, but in mid summer I find them too hot.

    You look sassy and adorable and like you are having lots of fun!
    xoxo

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  3. Both looks are great.. you ARE a bad girl.. I know it.. heh heh... awesome and I love that jacket! rawr

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  4. I love the bad girl look! It's amazing what a little leather can do for a for a girl!

    Boots happen to be my most favorite footwear but I can only do ankle boots during Texas summers. Long boots are put away around April or May here.

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  5. Oh, the Bad Girls are always so much more fun... ;-)

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  6. You play the 'bad girl' so well Miss Ally!!!!! and like une femme says ... "Bad Girls (do seem) to have much more fun!!!

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  7. I love boots with dresses! You look so good in both of these outfits. I think I prefer the bad girl look. I have always wished I was more of a bad girl, too!

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  8. This is such a cute dress! I like it with the edgyness of the jacket I think! So much fun!

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  9. CUTE! I like both looks, and that polka dress with the boots! LOVE!

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  10. I love both looks! You could even combine them and make the scarf circle-like and wear it with the jacket. I love soft scarves with leather jackets, and if I could choose only one type of footwear, it would be boots. I give this an A+!

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  11. I love bad girl all the way but then maybe it's just cause I want to be one so bad.

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  12. Oh my gosh...you're awesome! I love that you pull off both looks. I prefer the first, but I can totally see myself rocking both outfits. They both look like something I'd wear :)

    Boots in the summer are a YES!

    xo Azu

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  13. Polka dots are my favourite so I love this. I definitely think there are no rules when it comes to fashion- I always wear the same pieces regardless of what season it is.

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  14. I like the second look best because I'm one of those people who has a hard time reconciling scarves and boots for summer. I just can't get past the thought that if it's hot enough to go sleeveless, why do you need boots and a scarf?!

    I think that the problem is that I tend to view my wardrobe in a very practical way due to bike riding. You wear weather/seasonal appropriate clothes when you ride a bike, because you have to or you'll either freeze or overheat. So, even if I don't ride, I tend to dress like I am.

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    1. I understand that thinking, Gracey. When I'm on my motorcycle, I'm always conscious of the comfort of my clothing and the weather.

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  15. I am a firm believer that boots can be worn year round... that is, unless they're UGG boots. I think it's great to ground a summer mini with a knee high boot, or a flawy skirt with a combat boot. It's more unexpected than a sexy sandal, and is perfect for times when you don't want to get a pedicure.

    XxMO
    madame-ostrich.com

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  16. Boots are so versatile, aren't they? Both outfits are adorable, Ally!

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  17. Oooh, I had boots like that- in fact, I had two seperate pairs of boots like that! Hmmm, must wear the latter pair!
    You look great. I like the colour pairing of look two- the black jacket looks GOOD! Ooh,and I had a motorbike-related issue on my blog and I wondered if you too had ever been a passenger on a bike? Skirts or sarongs on bikes, what;s your opinion?!x

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  18. And I should say, I had no option on leathers for being on a bike...x

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  19. I think I prefer the first outfit! Love that little scarf and what id does to the outfit!

    -Kati

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  20. I wear boots with dresses a lot. It downplays the girly-ness for me, which is more my style. I like the bad girl look!

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  21. It is allowed, but can be rather warm and runs the risk of looking out of place. Ankle and mid-calf boots work best usually when the mercury is sizzling - and definitely no Ugg styles unless you live in a very chilly climate, they' be as warm as fur coats for your feet in the summer!

    ♥ Jessica

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  22. you have nice legs, and they look darn good in them boots. that is all.

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  23. So it's recently come to my attention that a lot of my comments don't show up for some reason...BOO! Forgive me if you start seeing random comments from me on older posts :)

    Anyway, just wanted to tell you how much I absolutely LOVE the dress with the moto jacket and boots! Va-va-voom!!

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  24. You totally rock the bad-girl look. :-)

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