Black Boots with a Worn Out Sole/ Same ol' Blues/ Rock n' Roll

I love my boots.  I've worn the same dark brown pair of riding boots few 3 years, and they are falling apart.  When I love something, I wear it to death.  A struggle then results in having to find a replacement that will bring me as much joy.  It's been nearly a year since I deemed my favorites unwearable, but I still haven't found the perfect new pair.  I did purchase vintage black Durango cowboy boots on a thrity steal, but the leather sole is no good for the winter months.

These Rogan/Frye boots (available at Urban Outfitters) could be the answer to my woes.  Both durable and rocker, they are real leather with spectacular pyramid spike details.  I'm probably going to star saving...

Legs

Etsy is a place for adventrue.  For me, anyway.  I often type in something random, like "fairy" or "turquoise" just to see what I'll find.  Lately, I've been more specific.  My current Etsy oggling addiction is leggings. 

I used to be afraid of leggings.  The word leggings brings to mind neon colour schemes, stiff crimped hair, and TMI.  But upon asking for purple stockings one Christmas, I instead recieved purple leggings.  They're durable, yet decidely unpant-like form left me bewildered.  Over the years I have professed my love for jeans, and mere admiration for dresses.  But now leggings have become that important part of my wardrobe: an every day staple.  And the dresses are getting much more wear.

Leggings seemed to be only for the lean legged and statuesque, like Queen Michelle who wears them so well.  Through some styling trial and error I've found the perfect look for a petite, yet not boyish one like myself.

I have black, grey, camo, the red + white star spangled pair from H&M and even tie dye American Apparel pairs.  I prefere mine soft, yet thick enough to be worn with tunics and mini skirts.  Giant long band t-shirts with low slung belts work well, and fit my every day look.

Leggings' most appealing feature is one fashion no-no: comfort.  They are SO comfortable.  I can walk my dog, ride my bike, test the velocity of a stream, or go out for the night (or do all of those things in one day).  The best part, especially for the stressed, collegiate portion of the population, is that when styled simply but well they are comfortable.  No need for sweat pants.  No one will know that your actually schlepping it.

leggings and photos by xannabotx on ETSY

No Sleep Sheep

The result of a DJ and designer collaboration usually involves spandex, sequins, and leather; not knitting.  A combination of knitwear and late hours brings to mind a good read and peppermint tea.  But Electronic Sheep's latest collaboration with the DJ group Broken Hearts is off kilter in all the right ways.  The Fall/Winter lookbook shows a mixture of styles for nomads off beaten Eastern Europen paths, or on the streets of New York. 

For a fan of layers, whether they be neutral, black and grey, or colour, the idea of grabbing a stack of Electronic Sheep scarves sounds like a dream.  Plus, the hats are a perfect way to snuggle your earbus into place this Winter. 

Check out more Electronic Sheep women's, men's, and children's wear here.

Tunes by the DJ ladies behind Broken Hearts can be heard here.

Hysteric Denim

I've been wanting to patch up a denim jacket for months now.  There was one hanging in my closet, but a late night it-seemed-like-a-good-idea-at-the-time sewing experiment made it meet its fate.  So, I'm on the hunt for another one to make my mark on (successfully this time). 

These Hysteric Glamour jackets rock.  They make me want to swing by a couple thrift stores tomorrow.  I'd never thought of putting patches all over the sleeves before.  We'll see what happens.

1 PJ Harvey/ Missed
2 PJ Harvey/ 50 Foot Queenie