What Lyddie Wears

Even though I made it through the after thanksgiving shopping frenzy without making a single purchase, I did make one on the Tuesday prior. A fellow blogger, Andie of What Andie Wears had bought these boots and decided they weren't working for her. They were my size. They arrived the other day and I love them! I feel like my boot collection has reached a point of (more or less) completion now that I have both short and tall versions of the three basic colors.
Since I was able to pay for them using only funds in my paypal account, they are magically exempt from the budget. I justify this logic because the money isn't coming out of my bank account or appearing on my credit card statement, so it's like it doesn't count.

What Lyddie Wears

Today I went to a few church fairs, and spent $10 on possibly vintage jewelry that is possibly going to be given as gifts. But I think I bought it more because I liked it and not because I thought "So-and-so would totally LOVE this piece!" But I'm still telling myself I bought gifts right now.

Inkas

Tomorrow I'm going to New York City, too see the Radio City Christmas Show and the city dressed in holiday style.
It took me about a million years to decide what to wear. It's just hard when you need to be warm, comfortable, and chic!

leopard sweater

Test shot outtake of cuteness

What Lyddie Wears

The Rundown
Sweater Calvin Klein - Skirt Made by Me - Boots Steve Madden - Belt Gap - Tights Kohls - Necklace Fossil - Earrings TJMaxx

37 comments

  1. I really love this look! I love the sweater the most! I have those boots, and I really love them, so comfy and cute. Whenever I can find a nice flat boot I must buy. You look great :0)

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  2. oh! you look amazing! love your blouse!

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  3. Oh my! Is florence & the machine playing at that show? because if so i am SO JEALOUS! (you look fabulous by the way)

    Sarah
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

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  4. Uuummmm I totally own those boots and I LOVE them =) I think you will be a very proud and happy owner of them.

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  5. Those boots are just fabulous! They look great with the skirt...I'm with you on the warm and chic, tough to pull off! ~Serene

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  6. You can never go wrong with red and leopard print. Especially with such fab boots! Happy travels!

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  7. Awesome outfit. Love the warm tones!

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  8. You look fabulous, I love this outfit and I really love those boots too.
    So jealous about you going to New York, I would love to see the city dressed up for the holiday. Make sure you take lots of pictures for us :)

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  9. Oh my gosh, I love everything about this! Those boots are totally fab. Covet!

    --Meredith

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  10. Oooh love those boots! Such a great outfit :D
    I totally do the same thing with money that's in my paypal...haha...
    I just made a bit of money for ads on my HP site and its in my paypal so thats lots of "free" stuff, haha. But I'm probably going to use it for London XD
    http://aclosetfashionista.blogspot.com/

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  11. I really like this look on you! Those boots were a great idea to buy because they are super cute.

    http://www.afashionfixation.blogspot.com

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  12. I love the leopard print with the red! And those boots are fantastic!

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  13. This outfit is great! Someone commented on a red dress that I posted saying that I should try it with leopard print (which I sadly don't own), so it's cool to see that combo played out :)

    Have fun in NYC!

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  14. I look terrible in red. I'm so jealous! You look fabulous.

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  15. I love the shape of your skirt! Leopard and red is so fierce and I don't think I've ever seen red tights with such a low denier, they are so chic!

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  16. Um, your justifications sound JUST LIKE my justifications! I am also IN LOVE with your boots. Seriously, those are awesome. Your tights are cute too--you are inspiring me to grab some bright red tights for the winter! :)

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  17. You look seriously chic, lady! I'm in desperate need of a leopard-print sweater, though I'm looking into getting a cardigan. Great boots, too! I totally agree with your logic :)

    Melanie@UnravelledThreads
    Follow @UnraveldTreads on Twitter!

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  18. I love the leopard and the red together! And those boots are so cute!

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  19. I love those boots!! You HAD to have them and it's kismet because you didn't have to touch the budget to get them. Yes!!

    xo,
    c

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  20. this is a super cute outfit, i never would have thought to put red tights with the animal print shirt, but i love! and that's hilarious, i keep seeing things i want and saying i'm buying them as gifts too. hmm...

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  21. Great outfit - I love the leopard print! I just read your interview on Walk of Fashion and had to visit your blog because I see that you are based near New Haven as well and it's wonderful to find another local blogger!

    xoxo ~ Courtney
    http://sartorialsidelines.blogspot.com

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  22. Isn't that what we all want ?:
    Warm, comfortable and chic ...!
    What a pretty skirt, I hope you have fun in NY.
    Oh, how I wish I was there :)
    P.S. Chloe as usual is a darling .

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  23. Those boots are awesome!! I think of paypal the same way - if it doesn't go on a card or come from the bank, it's free money.

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  24. I'm so glad they fit you well and that they are in a new home that will give them a lot more wear! :)

    You look fantastic, as always!

    btw- thanks for the shout out! :)

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  25. Love love love the look ... and the animal print top - sigh, I can't find the right print ... and I'm searching for a scarf as the one I have is too green. Hopefully something will come up as we head into winter in our hemispere. Well done on sticking with the budget Lyddie, it's so hard ;-)

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  26. leopard and red...just perfect!
    kisses

    http://chicneverland.blogspot.com/

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  27. Love how you paired the leopard sweater with all the red. those brown boots look so comfy but chic!

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  28. Oh, I LOVE this! This is like how I miss I could dress. I need to get over my fear of color. :)

    - Jill @ TheLadyBoard

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  29. This worked out nicely with the boots! And it definitely doesn't count if the money's from Paypal. BTW, if you use Paypal money to buy WendyB jewelry not only are you not spending, but you're performing a mitzvah by helping a small business ;-)

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  30. Such a cute outfit - I love the leopard print top!! ALso wanted to say thanks for the blogger award! I am so honored that you picked me and I promise I will post my seven things about me as soon as I get some time!!

    Cheers,
    Karen

    www.rubytuesdayfashionanddesign.blogspot.com

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  31. YOU'RE SO CUTE. I love how you put those boots with the red tights and red skirt. I'm always afraid to match tights to a skirt but now.. now I want to try this. :D :D Your leopard shirt is pretty, tooooooo. LEOPARDS ARE AWESOME and make wonderful shirt prints.

    Glad to hear you got your friends some gifts. ;)

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  32. I love everything about this. Red and leopard work so well together, and I love those boots - of course; I've got the Target knock offs.

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  33. What a cute look! I love the out of budget boots :)

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  34. What a fantastically fun outfit -- love the red and leopard!

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  35. I can't get over how great these boots are, what a great score! And this sweater is such a great print.

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