in which we discuss lace-up boots.

i'm absolutely crazy about the lace-up boot trend this fall. no, completely obsessed with it. something in the slightly-weathered, vintage-y, victorian/steam punk, ladylike yet rugged look just screams "buy me and wear me". because they look simply smashing with skirts of all kinds, add a bit of class to casual, and other manners of wardrobe essential-ness.

my ultimate dream was a pair of knee-length riding style (not overly fond of the more "combat" type,)--like the ones above from Ruche. however European [lacy and/or open] knee socks with shorter skirts and mid-calf boots are adorable. in my humble opinion.

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 Modcloth and Ruche (which btw, I am now a proud affiliate of--see link at right,) have some of my favorites. i've scored both sites up and down like a ravaging wolf--salivating, coveting, shouting "oooh, look at THESE!" every five minutes (whenever i discovered a new "dream boot") and wishing money grew from trees. the works. i'm crazy about boots as it is, but the lace-ups are just too much. which is why i finally broke down and bought a pair.

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what do you think, ladies? are you crazy about the lace-up trend too, or do you prefer the dressier, more traditional styles? knee length, mid-calf, or bootie?--and i'm curious, how would you style the lace-up look? personally i think they look super chic with skirts and dresses. imagine a pair peaking from a classic straight-cut skirt (with belt, tucked blouse and cardigan for a completed look.) can't wait to style mine throughout the rest of the cold-weather season. now that the honey is washed out of the laces we're good to go. ;)