Goodbye Boots, Hello Ballet

As I sit inside on this rainy Monday, I dream of going outside in something other than my giant, black, dull rain boots that make me walk like a toddler.  Granted they still call my name in freezing temperatures, but I am strongly considering making the switch to the Rainy Day ballet flats from J. Crew.  As the rainy spring days approach, their $55 price tag doesn't seem too unreasonable -- plus it would give me the gift of walking like a lady.  Do I stay faithful to boring black or venture into some "deep chartreuse?"

Current Crush

Call me crazy, but I have my eye on a pair of Oxfords.  Something is drawing me in and I want to find out what. I have been looking all over the place for a pair that would suit me, and I think I may have a winner.  Steve Madden makes amazingly comfortable shoes and tends to be my go-to brand for everyday wear.  These Tuxxedo Oxfords are on sale for $49.95 and if you Google for a coupon you can get an extra 20% off.

Maxi Size Love

I am a huge fan and avid stalker of Gilt, however I just joined Swirl to see how it compares.  It's only my first week, and so far I hadn't been blown away like I was immediately with Gilt.  However, today's Tart sale gave me hope.  This dress is an awesome color and I'm sure I would live in this when the weather allows.  The best part is it's budget friendly price tag of $39.  Seems to reasonable to be true.

Foot Fetish

I have my eye on spring and I'm not looking back.  It doesn't matter how many sandals I accumulate, I am always on the hunt for more.  These Gentle Souls at Piperlime have the fitting name Break My Heart with a price tag of $185.  Consider my heart broken.

Drape Me Cozy

While being snowed in for an entire weekend, I managed to look at every item shopbop.com currently has in inventory.  I found this reasonably priced dress that looks so amazingly comfortable I don't know if I would rather wear it out or wear it on the couch.  This Ryba dress comes in black and grey and is only $119 which is on the low end of shopbop's dress selection.  I love the shoulder peep show.  Plus I'm oddly attracted to the fact that I could wear this out and not feel too bloated when I eat too much at dinner.