New Cowgirl Boots in Saratoga Springs & #SpreadTheKindness Link Up On the Edge #755
Ever since I bought my last pair of cowgirl boots over a year ago, I have been hankering for a new pair. In particular, I have really been wanting teal cowgirl boots. I found a few different pairs of teal boots from my favorite boot retailers, Country Outfitter and Boot Barn, but it took me weeks to decide which pair I wanted to have.
I narrowed it down to two different pairs…the Corral Women’s Floral Embroidered & Rhinestone Studded Western Boots (the ones I bought) and the Circle G Women’s Floral Embroidered Western Boots. The pair I didn’t buy are so stinking cute, too, but I do not have any boots by that brand so I was unsure of the sizing. My red cowgirls boots are also by Corral so I was familiar with how they fit and felt more comfortable ordering a brand I know despite the price tag being significantly higher. I do really love the styles offered by Circle G as well and will eventually end up adding a pair to my ever growing collection of cowgirl boots.
My red Corral boots are a size 11 and they are a bit too large and require extra socks for a proper fit, so I sized down to a 10 for this pair. When they arrived and I opened the box, the first thing I did, as I do every time I buy new boots, was take a giant sniff of the brand new leather. It is such an amazing scent that I will always love! Once I tried the boots on, however, I did get a little worried because the right boot was uncomfortably snug. But I had forgotten that a good pair of cowgirl boots just needs some time to get broken in. Once they are broken in, cowgirl boots are the most comfortable footwear ever.
Just to be sure I had the correct size, I left the tags on and walked around my house for a few hours in my new boots. It actually only took about 20 minutes for the leather to start loosening up enough for adequate foot comfort. And after wearing them for a weekend in Saratoga Springs, New York, they are now perfectly broken in and so totally fun to wear!
Two weeks ago, my in-laws came to visit during the kids’ spring break so Jeff and I took advantage of the child care and headed to Saratoga Springs, New York, for the weekend. For our date night, we had an amazing dinner at the Olde Bryan Inn then we headed to a Roots of Creation concert at Putnam Place. We really truly had the best date night. The food was fantastic, the concert venue was small and intimate just how I like it, and the show was so much fun. This is the second time that I have seen Roots of Creation perform live and they have not disappointed me yet.
Wanting to take my new cowgirl boots out for a spin in public, I styled my date night outfit from the ground up. Always opting for comfort, I went with basic black leggings and an old teal tie dye shirt that I thrifted five years ago. Next I added a thrifted long lace vest in teal and one of my favorite kimono robes which features a vibrant bohemian print in red, blue, and turquoise.
For my accessories, I wore my red and turquoise scarf which I tend to always wear with this particular kimono robe because they just go together so perfectly. I received this scarf as part of a brand collaboration nearly 8 years ago and I still wear it regularly. My hand painted fedora coordinated well with the colors of my outfit but I ended up only wearing it for photos because the wind was terrible and kept threatening to steal my hat. For jewelry, I wore my old favorite horn necklace, a set of thrifted mala beads made from tiny seashells, my happy Buddha charm that I added to a necklace, and some really cool turquoise earrings that I recently picked up at a flea market.
I honestly felt pretty freaking fabulous in this outfit. The color combination brings me so much joy and all the flowy layers make me feel the most like myself. I did receive a few lovely compliments while we were out and about in Saratoga Springs and that always lifts one spirits, doesn’t it?
When we came out of the Olde Bryan Inn after our delicious dinner, we noticed this really cool September 11 memorial sitting just below where we parked our car so we headed down to check it out. It is situated in High Rock Park which is built around the famous High Rock Spring which gave Saratoga Springs its name.
Below are a few photos of the 9/11 memorial, the 9/11 survivor tree, High Rock Spring, and the various drinking fountains throughout the park area.
It was a much needed date night and we had a super time. We will definitely go back to Saratoga Springs again! What have you all been up to lately?
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Shelbee
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I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.
23 Comments
Di
Oh Shelbee, those are some fantastic new cowgirl boots-I love them! You did such a fantastic job coordinating your outfit to showcase them, and I really like the vibrant colors and layers. Sounds like you had a wonderful date night-so happy for you to get away and enjoy yourself! Hope you have a happy Mother’s Day and thanks for hosting the link up. Also, thanks so much for the favorite mention!
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Thank you so much, Di! We really did have such a great night. We ended up sharing a table with a lovely couple who was local to the area. We talked and laughed and danced together and had a grand ole time! Happy Mother’s Day!
xoxo
Shelbee
Steph@Crazylittlelovebirds
Thanks so much for the party! Have a fabulous weekend and a wonderful Mother’s Day.
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Thank you so much, Steph! Happy Mother’s Day to you as well!
xoxo
Shelbee
jodie filogomo
OMG, i Love those boots 🙂
OXOX
Jodie
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Thank you, my friend! They are fabulous, aren’t they? I am so in love with my new boots!
xoxo
Shelbee
Joanne
That sounds like a wonderful date night out and your outfit shows off those fabulous new boots perfectly!
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Thank you so much, Joanne!
xoxo
Shelbee
Sally in St Paul
This outfit is pure Shelbee, love it! The teal boots are amazing.
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Thank you, thank you, thank you, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Nancy
What a cool boots! I can totally understand you felt fabulous in that look. I’m glad you two had a amazing weekend, you deserve it!
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Oh my goodness, thanks so much, my friend! Love you!
xoxo
Shelbee
Marsha Banks
Ooooh, those are some gorgeous cowgirl boots, Shelbee! I think you were wise to go with a brand you already know and love. I love that you built your outfit from the bottom up! It’s colorful, boho, and so perfectly you! The 9/11 memorial is beautiful. And, I hadn’t ever heard of the Survivor Tree, but I’m glad it survived. It’s also cool other trees are being grown from its seeds. That was a frightening and horrific day.
Thank you, my friend, for the link up!
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shelbeeontheedge@gmail.com
Aww, thanks so much, my friend! I appreciate that so much! That truly was a horrific day and I was way too close to it for my taste. But this memorial was truly beautiful! Happy Mother’s Day to you!
xoxo
Shelbee
Michelle
Ha! When I saw this outfit my first thought was: fabulous! So I was tickled to read that you felt pretty freakin’ fabulous.
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Oh my goodness, you crack me up. Thanks so much, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Daenel T.
Those teal boots are incredible! One of my biggest style regrets is giving up my red cowboy boots that I’d thrifted my first month in Missouri. They were beyond fab.
9/11 still feels so surreal, even after all these years. My heart still aches for all who lost someone {and those who continue to lose people} because of those tragic events.
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Thanks so much, Daenel! Ooh I would regret it, too, if I had ditched my red cowgirl boots! They are probably my most worn boots, but these teal ones may surpass them in time. 9/11 is a date that many of us will always remember with clarity. During that time, I traveled through the World Trade Center to get to my office in NYC but thankfully I happened to be working in New Jersey that day. It sent my sister into a panic because she thought I was in the city and couldn’t get in touch with me because all the phone lines were messed up. It was definitely a very sad and scary time.
xoxo
Shelbee
Patrick Weseman
Love those boots and totally love the style. That town looks like a nice place to explore. Thanks for the blog love and I hope that you have a wonderful week, Happy Mother’s Day to you.
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Thank you so much, Patrick! Saratoga Springs is a really beautiful town with a rich history. I will definitely go back and visit again! Also, they had an amazing boot store! Enjoy your week, my friend!
xoxo
Shelbee
Michelle
The first thought I had was “fabulous!” So I was tickled to read that you “felt pretty freaking fabulous” too. 🙂
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Hehehe, thanks so much, my friend! My next pair might have to be purple ones! Or emerald green. Hmmmm.
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Shelbee
Michelle
Tough decision!