Till the next shopping spree... 

-M

I don't know about you guys but this week was a little trying. I can't express enough how glad I am that it is over!  I'm looking forward to clearing my head with a little R&R.  Hope you are too! These are my latest Instagram pics, they kind of tell a little story into my life for the past week or so. (I left out the stressful situations, I figured you had enough of your own!) You can follow me on Instagram at Sohlinthecity.

 I have off from work this week, so naturally it's flying. I'm hoping to cram in as much as possible during my free time.  Go to a restaurant I haven't been, see some friends, and one funny dude in particular. I'm talking about Ron Burgundy of course. James Marsden is in the movie to boot? The perfect way to end the year 2013 I say. Speaking of ending 2013, these are some of my Instagram shots and my nifty statigram video. It was easy as pie to have made. Statigram does it for you, emails it to your inbox and voila! Your moments captured in a cute little package. Check out mine here!  Make yours at Statigram.com too.

It's not the prettiest name- but certainly a very pretty color.  A rich bold burgundy - perfect for Fall and Winter looks.  Gorgeous in boots, sexy in a dress and striking in a handbag.  This is the color of the moment...

So we made it through...now it's time to rebuild and be thankful for the little things that make us happy.  I was thinking about what I would need if I was limited to buying only a few essentials to make it through the winter and limited my price.  Staples to carry me through another storm, another power outage and a celebration when everything went back to being normal. You really learn to appreciate the basic necessities.  And you realize how spending more than you have to is a luxury that should not be taken lightly.  Many cannot spend now because they are trying to recover what was lost.  Sometimes you have to learn to be content.  And sometimes when you do want something new, it feels good to be frugal, and get a great deal.  You don't have to sacrifice style though if you want to pay less.  You just have to do a little research.  You can always accomplish the look for less.

 

Image via NewportStylephile.com

I am officially obsessed with the Rag & Bone Newbury Bootie.  Ever since I saw them gracing celeb feet I did my research and they all came back wearing the same style.  The Classic Newbury boot.  Now I've walked past the Rag & Bone store in the West Village hundreds of times- and while my interest was peaked, I never was beckoned to walk in.  Well now- they are all that I look for.  I've got my eye on these boots in particular- but with a $695.00 price tag- I am a little hesitant.  Especially since the style has a little bit of a western flare going on- but it just won me over.  So- I searched high and low for a similar style for less- kind of like a try on before you buy kind of thing.  If I love these- then I will go for the real deals- but for now- I am giving my look for less booties a trial run....I think they are pretty close though- what do you think?

Rag & Bone Newbury boot MY BOOTS Get the look for less BOOT