Grey Boots and Other Lovely Things

So I've been on the hunt for flat grey leather boots for MONTHS now. It seems that boot season is over, but I have another pair of AG Stevies in my closet in black, just waiting for me to wear 'em. I don't want to wear black jeans with brown boots, and my black boots are scuffed and ready to be retired. Now the question is: buy a more expensive boot that lasts longer, or buy a cheaper boot and swap it out when trends change?

Unfortunately, it was almost impossible for me to find something I liked, even something pricey! My absolute favorite is the Frye Paige boot:




Um. Gorgeous. I love the color, the build, the leather, everything. But $350 is a lot for a pair of boots, even one I've been lusting after for months. I just don't know if I can justify that.

The other day, as I was listlessly going from store to store looking for a boot that met my requirements (flat, smooth leather, dark grey, not too cowboy-ish, not above the knee, well made), I found this boot at Nine West.



So it fit every requirement, except that it's suede instead of smooth leather. BUT, they were on sale, and then 50% off sale price, which made them $34.99. For that price, I could compromise. The nice associate at Nine West ordered them for me online because my size was unavailable at the store... I'm still waiting for them to come. Maybe my search is over!

Grey boots, you are awesome. You are neutral and go with everything! So why did it take so long for me to find a simple pair??

I promised other lovely things, too, soooo....
Respect The Shoes is a really awesome fashion blog I just started reading. They are having a fantastic giveaway - a gorgeous necklace from Etsy (Etsy is AMAZING), and a gift card, to boot! Yep, I said "to boot." I brought it full circle. So head over there and enter by clicking here!