Thursday, September 21, 2023

Center Stage at any Age: All's Fair in Fall Footwear

Bag: Violet Ray, Kohl's; Shoes: Nine West, Kohl's

Top: Nine West, Kohl's


Sunglasses: (the long defunct) Cloud Nine, Ocean City boardwalk

Skirt: So, Kohl's

Skirt: Mossimo, Target; Shoes: Worthington, JCPenney

Bag: Isaac Mizrahi, Marshalls

Barrettes: SHEIN


Top: So, Kohl's

Top: LC Lauren Conrad, Kohl's; Skirt: Vylette, Kohl's; Bag: Current Mood, Dolls Kill


Sunglasses: Wild Fable, Target

Shoes: Madden Girl, Kohl's

I can hardly believe it, but the sun is beginning to set on sandals.  Which means that the first, ahem, official step into fall fashion is closed-toe footwear.  Now, this can be a little depressing.  So I decided  to turn that frown upside down and bust out a new pair while finishing up my fall jewelry (more on that later).  And with that I present my chunky black Madden Girl T-straps!  


A soon as I saw them, I was transported back to high school, a time when fashion (if not life) was fun.  Still, I hemmed and hawed before getting them.  Was I maybe a little too old for kicks last cool back when I needed a hall pass?

I hope you're laughing because I certainly was as soon as that ridiculous thought crossed my mind.

That said, I'm now the proud owner of these "back-to-school" shoes -- minus gym and geometry.  As they say, getting older has its perks.

Like creating kooky necklaces instead of moldy old still lifes and calling it art class: 

So if the shoe fits your foot but not your age (whatever that means), I say wear it! 

Also, stay in school -- and in school clothes. 😏

5 comments:

ellie said...

Oh, you are never too old for shoes like that! I still have some chunky Mary Jane's somewhere in my closet! Such awesome necklaces! Brilliant florals too. Looks like you are ready to rock fall! You are so inspiring!🍂🍁❤️🍁🍂🍁❤️🍁🍂❤️🍁🍂 I am finding I have a couple of commenters who are rather preachy. I am doing my best to keep calm about that. And then there is pumpkin spice specials. Should I or Shouldn't I? Hope you have a fantastic weekend. Thank you so much for all your beautiful inspiration❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Ivy's Closet said...

Wow! You do know how to bring the color. In love with these tops and bottoms! So glad you got the shoes too. Yes, very Fallish! Now will you wear socks with these?🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁 Oh, and I love the October inspired necklaces too! Wishing you all the best with your creative adventures! I did find a few skelton socks ..in hopes of making some Barbie sweaters! Happy Friday!

Caitlin'nMegan said...

Love the style! So many pretty colors! Florals and Plaids too! And I know they will go great with the Madden shoes! Wonderful find! Adoring those necklaces too! So great to see your post! All the best to your Fallish days ahead!

Samantha said...

I love all of these totally rad outfits and your cool necklaces!!! And of course, the show-stoppers here are the center stage: your new shoes! I love how chunky they are, and yes, there's no age limit for cool kicks! I, too, never feel too old to wear nostalgic stuff from school days. Isn't it awesome to enjoy blasts from the past without the gym and geometry?! 👽💚💜

Jewel Divas Style said...

I remember those t bar shoes from the 80s. Several girls in my school had them.