Too Pretty Too Tough: Two Pairs are not Enough

Hi there, Darlings! Long time no see. We've been away for a bit but, of course, the world of boots turns with or without us. Here are two of the latest styles to catch our attention...



An Early Morning Walk -
These Garden Trekkers are cutely styled. A funky pair of clogs for working outside or just taking a stroll on a damp morning. They're just another assurance that there's no reason to set style by the roadside for practical purposes. These divas will work for wear!



High-mountain chic! Sorel Women's Ahnah Boots are another pair of stylish and practical boots. Expect these to protect your feet adequately from the elements in cold on mountains or off. There's even a elastic band at the top to keep the snow out!

Velveteen Boots and Heeling Powers

When you pair velvet boots with a curvy vintage style heel, you can't go wrong. These coutour boots from Anne Klein got us to wondering why shaped heels aren't more popular nowadays. Here are a few possible designs that I've drawn up on paint program...Wow, I am so artistic with the computer...*cough cough*


Later love...

Signing off,
Bice Baby

Knit Boots Darn It

Several of the staff here seem to have another great love in addition to boots...no, we don't mean men necessarily, although they are sometimes nice too. No, we're thinking of knitting! With just two sticks, some string, and an internet connection, you too can start making your own designs for mukluks, baby booties, and other warm things. If you make some of your very own sweater boots, let us know. :-) And check out these pretty blue boots that one dedicated knitter created.




Knitting Help is a great site to go to for knitting instruction. The videos are very clear and you can replay them as often as you like.

To Boot, Stand Up Already!

Do you have a closet full of lazy boots? You know the type...they lay around all day, all over the floor, taking up room that could be used to walk in or for other shoes. If only they would show a little backbone! Well, there is a solution for the slouchy boots gathering dust whenever they land for the day. The solution? Boot-trees. Give them a good squeeze, stick these babies in your boots, and watch them rise. Well, they won't exactly rise, but they will stand and deliver. Deliver space to your closet floor.

Of course, not all of these sweet little devices work so sweetly. But the idea is that the boottrees hold open your boots with spring-loaded force, keeping them erect until being removed. Some of the problems with these: Does the tree fit within the circumference of your particular size boots? Generally speaking, we haven't found this to be a problem as the spring is designed to be used in any size boot, depending on how much you squeeze. Which brings us to the next common concern with boot trees, can you squeeze the spring closed long enough to get the tree to the bottom of your boot? Well, this has to do with both the strength of your hands (ever seen those squeezy arm exercise thingies?) and the design of your boot, and the design of the tree. If compressing the top of said tree will keep the whole device closed and the tree is long enough for your boots (you can get different lengths) then that tree should be able to reach all the way down to your sole (or soul). Here are a few versions we have come across...

Tall Boot Tree
Women's Boot Shapers 300

Boot Shapers with Hangers
Plastic Boot Trees

Dasco Boot Shaper