taupe dress, lace boots, otk boots, thrifted jacket, fashion over 40, fall fashion, all dressed up, Shelbee on the Edge

These Boots Were Made for Talking About | November Stylish Monday Link Up

November 9, 2020 / 46 Comments
taupe dress, lace boots, otk boots, thrifted jacket, fashion over 40, fall fashion, all dressed up, Shelbee on the Edge
taupe dress, lace boots, otk boots, thrifted jacket, fashion over 40, fall fashion, all dressed up, Shelbee on the Edge
taupe dress, lace boots, otk boots, thrifted jacket, fashion over 40, fall fashion, all dressed up, Shelbee on the Edge
taupe dress, lace boots, otk boots, thrifted jacket, fashion over 40, fall fashion, all dressed up, Shelbee on the Edge
taupe dress, lace boots, otk boots, thrifted jacket, fashion over 40, fall fashion, all dressed up, Shelbee on the Edge
taupe dress, lace boots, otk boots, thrifted jacket, fashion over 40, fall fashion, all dressed up, Shelbee on the Edge
taupe dress, lace boots, otk boots, thrifted jacket, fashion over 40, fall fashion, all dressed up, Shelbee on the Edge

It is no secret that I have a very public love affair with statement boots and shoes. In a perfect world, I would have my entire home lined with shelves that would house all the beautiful shoes in the world. For as long as I can remember, I have always viewed amazing footwear as works of art rather than practical protection for one’s feet.

Of course, I appreciate good quality and comfort in my boots as well as unique bold styles. But sometimes, probably lots of times, I have no issues sacrificing comfort for style. And if I spot a pair of boots that seem to be screaming, “Look at me! Talk about me,” I really kind of need to have them in my possession.

These lace over the knee boots are a perfect example of sacrificing comfort for style. Well actually, they are not all that uncomfortable, but the heels are rather high which is not very conducive to hanging around my house all day long.

Or is it? I mean, if I am just sitting at my desk tapping away on my laptop, why not wear the fabulously uncomfortable boots while I am doing it?

taupe dress, lace boots, otk boots, thrifted jacket, fashion over 40, fall fashion, all dressed up, Shelbee on the Edge
taupe dress, lace boots, otk boots, thrifted jacket, fashion over 40, fall fashion, all dressed up, Shelbee on the Edge
taupe dress, lace boots, otk boots, thrifted jacket, fashion over 40, fall fashion, all dressed up, Shelbee on the Edge
taupe dress, lace boots, otk boots, thrifted jacket, fashion over 40, fall fashion, all dressed up, Shelbee on the Edge
taupe dress, lace boots, otk boots, thrifted jacket, fashion over 40, fall fashion, all dressed up, Shelbee on the Edge

And speaking of wearing the fabulously uncomfortable boots while I am hiding unseen in my very messy home office, why not also wear the fabulously over-the-top too-dressy-for-home outfit as well? I am often tempted to do just that after I get all dressed up for a photoshoot.

Sometimes I do stay dressed for the duration of the day because it makes me feel good and beautiful and empowered and productive. And other times, I really do like to be barefoot in my slipper socks, bundled up in 18 layers of warm cozies because I am always freezing. It really just depends on the day.

But I am getting better about accepting the fact that there are many days when I just enjoy playing dress up. And it is okay to create a wonderful outfit, memorialize it with some photographs, and then hang it neatly back in my closet without even having to wash it.

taupe dress, lace boots, otk boots, thrifted jacket, fashion over 40, fall fashion, all dressed up, Shelbee on the Edge
taupe dress, lace boots, otk boots, thrifted jacket, fashion over 40, fall fashion, all dressed up, Shelbee on the Edge
taupe dress, lace boots, otk boots, thrifted jacket, fashion over 40, fall fashion, all dressed up, Shelbee on the Edge
taupe dress, lace boots, otk boots, thrifted jacket, fashion over 40, fall fashion, all dressed up, Shelbee on the Edge
taupe dress, lace boots, otk boots, thrifted jacket, fashion over 40, fall fashion, all dressed up, Shelbee on the Edge

Confession: My name is Shelbee and I am a middle aged woman who enjoys playing dress up.

I always have enjoyed it and the passion has only increased as the years have worn on. Even when I have no where to go, which who really does these days, it doesn’t mean that I don’t enjoy donning my prettiest things.

I have been binging on Sex and The City recently and I am totally inspired by Carrie Bradshaw hanging around alone in her apartment wearing a nightie and stiletto heels. And what magnificent heels she does wear. Why do we reserve our favorite prettiest things for only special occasions? Shouldn’t we be celebrating every single day as a special occasion?

I suppose it is time to get back to that…celebrating every day as a special occasion. Each day should be a celebration of our lives, our health, and the abundance of love that surrounds us. Maybe we should get dressed up for the party every now and then.

taupe dress, lace boots, otk boots, thrifted jacket, fashion over 40, fall fashion, all dressed up, Shelbee on the Edge
taupe dress, lace boots, otk boots, thrifted jacket, fashion over 40, fall fashion, all dressed up, Shelbee on the Edge
taupe dress, lace boots, otk boots, thrifted jacket, fashion over 40, fall fashion, all dressed up, Shelbee on the Edge
taupe dress, lace boots, otk boots, thrifted jacket, fashion over 40, fall fashion, all dressed up, Shelbee on the Edge
taupe dress, lace boots, otk boots, thrifted jacket, fashion over 40, fall fashion, all dressed up, Shelbee on the Edge
taupe dress, lace boots, otk boots, thrifted jacket, fashion over 40, fall fashion, all dressed up, Shelbee on the Edge

Now let’s have a look at some gorgeous boots and fabulous styles of these amazing women. Be sure to scroll to the end to join our Link Party!

Ada of Elegance and Mommyhood

Ada of Elegance and Mommyhood

“Oh I am dying over this boots+booties post because that’s what I wear for 6 months here in Michigan. Today I styled my new faux suede taupe ruched boots by Target in a monochrome grey+taupe look that matches my leafy background. These boots looked so good with my grey moto jeans from Nordstrom (old) and my leopard tunic sweatshirt by Abercrombie (new). The mauve mini velvet crossbody bag added an additional texture to the look and I love the mild print-mixing with my herringbone newsboy cap.”

Ada

Andy of Pearls and Pantsuits

Andy of Pearls and Pantsuits

“I’m styling my absolute favorite taupe suede block heel boots. I’ve had them for several years and love them for both their versatility (I mean…the color goes with everything!) and their comfort! I have a wide calf, so finding boots to fit is a challenge for me. I don’t mind splurging when I find a pair that fits!”

Andy

Emma of Style Splash

Emma of Style Splash

“Boots are my favourite type of footwear and I have many pairs in different styles and colours. I usually prefer darker colours but I’d been looking for a pair of white or cream knee boots for a while when I spotted these on sale. They were too good to resist! I really like the chain detail on the heel…and they make a change from brown and black!”

Emma

Julie of Fashion Trends and Friends

Julie of Fashion Trends and Friends

“Can a girl have too many boots? Why of course not!!! That poses a dilemma as to which to post for this month’s theme as I l love all types of boots and have various styles in various colors! I opted to share several boot styles that I thought I’d never wear…never say never! I thought I’d never wear over the knee boots as I felt they made the tops of my thighs look too thick – like muffin top but thigh top – LOL! I know I’m late to the OTK boots but hey better late than never. I also thought combat boots weren’t for me. While I thought others could pull them off well, I just wasn’t feeling them. That is until I found a Jessica Simpson embellished pair with rhinestone buckles! If it sparkles and shines, I’m all about it!”

Julie

Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style

Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style

“I adore boots and especially ankle boots! These gun metal ankle boots are one of my favorites! Actually, I love all of my ankle boots. It’s an addiction, lol.”

Nancy

Nicole of High Latitude Style

Nicole of High Latitude Style

“It was like you switched a button. From one day to the other fall turned to winter – Alaska winter. We are breaking one negative temperature record after the other. Today in the morning, it was -32C (-25.6F). The old record was -24C (-11.2F) in 1999. Average high is -5C (23F) and average low is -13C (8.6F). Well, obviously, that’s weather, not climate. And it means boots are a Must when you want to wear a skirt. Well, I am a hard-die skirt and dress gal. Thus, I bite the bullet.”

Nicole

Nina of Sharing a Journey

Nina of Sharing a Journey

“I love a good pair of boots to create a seasonal look even though the weather isn’t cool.”  

Nina

Suzanne of Ask Suzanne Bell

Suzann of Ask Suzanne Bell

“Everyone needs a classic boot; a workhorse that you can wear every day, day or night – season after season. I own 2 pairs of this classic block heel boot, one brown, the other black from Tory Burch. And though they look alike, they are actually quite different. Yes, they DO have the same heel (which I LOVE), but the brown pair is a slouch tall boot – the black, a side zip classic black boot. I rarely purchase anything in doubles, but these boots are that good.”

Suzanne

And now me…

taupe dress, lace boots, otk boots, thrifted jacket, fashion over 40, fall fashion, all dressed up, Shelbee on the Edge

“Boots are my very favorite footwear ever. I am always drawn toward bold statement boots, too. It was so hard to choose which pair to feature for this month’s theme, but I finally settled on these over the knee lace boots from Shoe Dazzle, one of my favorite places to shop for shoes. I bought these a few years ago and they were really tight around the calves, but after losing a few pounds they now fit perfectly. I paired them with a long forgotten taupe chiffon and lace dress from a few years ago. Recently, I have not had much reason to get dressed at all let alone dressed up, so I used this style prompt as a reason to go all out dressy!”

Shelbee

Which are your favorite looks? Do you have boots that are worth talking about? Do you get dressed up just to stay home? Do share your style with us at the link party below.

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Keeping it on the edge,

Shelbee

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Outfit Details: Dress-Dress Barn /Jacket and Clutch-Thrifted / Boots-Shoe Dazzle / Gloves-Target / Necklace, Earrings, Headband-Very Old

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.

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