Hump Day

Happy Hump Day to me!  To ensure I didn't get bogged down in the humdrum nature that earns Wednesday its notorious nickname, I indulged in some online shopping and added to my vast boot collection.  I know that seems crazy since it is so hot here in central Florida that I wouldn't consider wearing anything but some form of sandal when I face the heat and step out of the air conditioning.  However, I like to stock up on seasonal staples for the fall and winter during the summer because they are often on considerable sales.  Nothing too trendy, just the essential boot or solid coat or sweater.  Keep it classic so that by the time you can feel a chill in the air the pattern or shape isn't already out of style. 

London Fog Heritage Raglan Sleeve Trench Coat with Detachable Liner $178.00  $106.80 (40% off) from Nordstrom here

Vince Chunky Knit Sweater $245.00 $146.98 (40% off) from Nordstrom here

Since I go to college in St. Louis, I have many pairs of boots.  Riding boots, leather boots, wedged boots, heeled boots, black boots, brown boots, grey boots, Steve Madden boots, Hunter boots, suede boots, cowboy boots, ankle boots, and yes, even $10 canary yellow rain boots from Walmart I bought for Dayglow, which is a concert where the main attraction is having colorful paint thrown on you - a sticky, messy, and glorious experience.  My "Dayglow boots" as I dubbed them resemble a toddler's splatter painting, but they actually turned out so cool and funky that I kept them for a future music festival or themed party.

I am a shoe lover on a college budget, so naturally I am a devoted shopper at DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse).  I have bought many a pair of extremely expensive shoes for highly discounted prices at DSW.  I am a DSW Rewards Member as well, and unlike the hundreds of other rewards and points memberships I hold, DSW actually delivers.  Two days ago I received a $20 coupon in the mail that read "Where have you been?"  I had not shopped at DSW in a while, but this coupon got my attention and I immediately made a beeline for my laptop.  Clever marketing technique, no?  With the already discounted DSW price, my $20 coupon, and free shipping (on all orders of $35 or more for DSW Rewards Members), I paid a grand total of $59.94 for a pair of grey Coconuts Tennessee boots originally priced at $275.00.  See them on DSW's website here.